Category Archives: Discipleship
Breaking Bread and Making My Humanity Whole
Yesterday, we had a family picnic. And this was the sight that we saw before us as we ended a happy and wonderful day. Even as the day was drawing to a close, God’s graces were still streaking across the … Continue reading
Working for the Weightier Things
Just when I start getting all comfortable and settled in in my life, something always happens to change its direction and my life gets unsettled, goes into turmoil but somehow things always become better. I was happy and contented growing … Continue reading
Love Not Possible Without Faith
Love literally makes my living worthwhile. But, I can love only because I believe. I stand in awe at the majesty and grandeur of nature and I am overcome by the presence of a Creator I cannot fully know nor … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Faith, Family, Friendship, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Presence
Tagged Change, Choice, Discipline
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Weathering the Storms
Life in the Philippines has always been fragile and tenuous. Manila and Luzon are right now reeling again at the onslaught of yet another typhoon, Maring. Most of the metropolis is under water and thousands have moved to evacuation centers. … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil, Faith, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Change, Doing good, Hope, Prayer
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Three Levels of Generosity
I have been blessed to have been able to give more often than to receive. From my early years, I had been taught and told to give to others and share whatever I have. I have been brought up in … Continue reading
Celebrating St. Lawrence, the Martyr and the Parish
Today is the feast day of St. Lawrence, the Martyr, patron saint of our parish here in Santa Clara. Daily personal prayer is part of my daily routine. It requires discipline. I have to make time and room for it. … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Grace, Gratitude
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Breaking Bread at the Commons
Bounty and abundance have always been the Law of Nature. Natural shortages such those brought about by droughts are often temporary. Man-made shortages such as those brought about by hoarding happen because man takes from nature out of greed instead … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Gratitude, Love, Service
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Solidarity and Convergence
In a far and remote corner of New Mexico is this chapel of Santo Nino de Atocha in Chimayo. Many of the American soldiers sent to the Philippines just before the Second World War were from New Mexico because they … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Serendipity, Wisdom
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Ignatius of Loyola
A treasure I have found that has been a source of great joy for me is Ignatian Spirituality. I start each day with my prayer moment. This practice has been the source of great joy and consolation, of strength and … Continue reading
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Who Am I to Judge
In yet another quotable moment, Pope Francis recently said: “Who am I to judge” gay people? It is very heartening how he keeps on opening doors and opportunities for dialogue with people on the outside and those on the peripheries. … Continue reading