Category Archives: Discipleship
The Annunciation
Men know the horrors of wars and the violence attendant to them. And yet much of human history has been written in blood with conquering armies: the conquests of Alexander, the legions of Caesar, the elephant-mounted warriors of Hannibal, the … Continue reading
Our FatherWho Art In Heaven
“This is how you are to pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive … Continue reading
Temptations
There is so much conflict, turmoil and violence in the world today – in and among individuals, in families, in societies, in and among nations. This turmoil is often but a reflection and an echo of the storms and tempests … Continue reading
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Following Christ
“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save … Continue reading
Remember, Man
It is Ash Wednesday. A day to be reminded that we are but dust in the wind. And the wind will eventually blow us back to dust. Some would celebrate that we are indeed but dust, But we are glorious … Continue reading
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My Sunday Morning Coffee
If I spill the cup I am holding and it contains coffee, I would spill coffee and not chocolate nor tea. In the same way, if my heart is filled with goodness, the goodness spills into my actions and words. … Continue reading
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Clinging to Faith and Goodness
Is it I who has changed or has the world become a more difficult place to live in? I have become harder and harder of hearing over the last years. It is a struggle for me to hear what other … Continue reading
Faith in Times of Adversity
Recently, Anabelle and I went with some friends to Iloilo for fun and leisure. It turned out to be a pilgrimage of sorts. We went to more religious sites than natural wonders or tourist resorts. We went to the Holy … Continue reading
Life And Sufferings
The road to hell is paved with good intentions while the path to heaven is carved out with great sufferings. Life’s fabric is woven not only out of joys and happiness but also with tears and sorrow. Suffering is part … Continue reading
A Christ Believer
I seek to be good because of the challenge of Christ for me to be perfect, seeking this goodness by doing good for others. He does not call those who are perfect. But those he calls he brigs to perfection … Continue reading
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