Category Archives: Encounter
Creation Spirituality in Practice
I see Creation Spirituality very much alive among native American Indians. They are totally one with nature. They see their surroundings alive with the same vivifying principle that keeps them in existence. They see the desert and everything that is … Continue reading
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
These are summer blooms from my little garden. From the earliest days of our marriage, Anabelle always had fresh flowers at home. Nothing makes a home more beautiful and feel more homey than fresh flowers. And nothing says ‘Welcome’ more … Continue reading
July 21, 2013
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Pope Francis Rocks As He Keeps Rocking the Church
Pope Francis was reported in the media today, asking priests and religious to practice a simpler and humbler lifestyle when it comes to their choice of cars and other modern gadgets. In part the report said: As part of his … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Life, Love, Photography
Tagged Choice, Discipline, Doing good, Fidelity
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Making Sense of it All
There are many things I do not understand. There are many things that do not make sense to me. Over the years, I have found answers to some on my questions. But there are many more left unanswered. I guess … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Faith, Family, Mystery, The Good News
Tagged Grace, Humility, Miracles
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The Pursuit of Happiness
This week’s issue of Time magazine is devoted to the American ‘inalienable right’ to the Pursuit of Happiness. Three thoughts have kept on lingering in my mind after reading the lead article. First, the American Founding Fathers based the new … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Family, Human Rights
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Wisdom
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There Are People I Remember . . . . In My Life
The other day, someone posted an old picture from Xavier School on Facebook. It elicited a lot of comments and exchanges from former students and colleagues from the past. Some of the people I could easily recall for I have … Continue reading
Presence and Prayer
During the early days of space exploration, I came across this story (probably apocryphal) of two astronauts and their experience of space travel. The first astronaut, looking out of his space capsule into space, said: “I traveled into the heavens … Continue reading
The Super Moon, My Special Birthday Gift
Last night, I went out to take this photo of the ‘Super Moon’. Dark. Somber. Brooding. Kind of melancholic with only the outlines of the landscape visible. This Super Moon is closer to us by some 50,000 miles than when … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Life, Love, Mystery, Photography
Tagged Beginnings, Eternity, Grace, Learning, Service
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Where My Heart Is
I was watching a video the other day on how to live a good life by managing one’s finances very well. The speaker counseled viewers to live within their means. That sounded like a sound advice. What he said next … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Love
Tagged Choice, Generosity, Service
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