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Category Archives: Discipleship
Friendship
Today is the feast day of Martha, the sister of Mary, whose feast day we celebrated last week. Together with their brother Lazarus, here is one family that Jesus loved and was very close to. I can imagine Jesus considered … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Family, Friendship, Love, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Service
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Ora et Labora
Today is the feast day of Mary Magdalene, sister of Martha and Lazarus, a former public sinner, converted by Christ to be one of his devoted disciples with rumors of her being his sweetheart, she of whom the Lord said: … Continue reading
Missing Out On the Obvious
I can often be so dense and insensitive that I miss out on cues and meanings that are staring me right in the face. Bebet, a very dear friend whose birthday it is today, must have been telling a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Spirituality
Tagged Choice, Doing good, Jane, Jonathan, Learning
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We Are One For We have One Father and One Source
Today I came across this quote from Rumi: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” It immediately struck a sympathetic chord in my heart. Deep inside everyone … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Life
Tagged Choice, Discipline, Doing good, Learning
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And Who Is My Neighbor?
In the corporate world, managers rely a lot on job descriptions and performance standards to ensure that their subordinates are doing the right things expected of them, effectively and efficiently. There are probably times when people perhaps also wished there … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Human Rights, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Doing good, Forgiveness, Generosity
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God’s Providence
Life is a paradox and full of contradictions. People seek to be happy and the happiest people are often found in the poorest of societies. The biggest numbers of sad and unhappy people are often found in rich societies. Affluent … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Life, Mystery, Presence
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Service
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Sheep and Doves Will Survive and Thrive
The most persecuted and discriminated against religious group today are Christians. Persecutions and martyrdom have always been an integral part of the Church’s history. And in her darkest hours, the Church has even had to suffer brother betraying brother to … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil
Tagged Blessings, Doing good
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Heaven On My Mind
There are times I feel that there is more joy in the anticipation and greater fulfillment in the struggle to possess something than in the actual possession of that object. It is almost like going after the end of a … Continue reading
Finding God in Everyday Life
I pray everyday but I do not consider myself particularly religious. I try to be a good person but I know there are a lot of bad things in me. Even my online persona is most likely different from the … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Love, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Miracles
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Teacher. Mentor. Healthworker.
Jonathan and Jane go to Saint Clare School where Fr. George Aranha is pastor. I love going with them to their school community mass because I love hearing the homilies of Fr. George. I always pick up morsels of wisdom … Continue reading