Category Archives: Faith
Praying the Lord’s Prayers in Times of Desolation
It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” “This is how you are to … Continue reading
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Tagged Poetry, Prayer
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To Everything There Is a Season
Invariably, at the end of a successful mission, Col. Hannibal Smith would say to his A-Team “I love it when a plan comes together.” In today’s Gospel, one gets the feeling of a plan coming together, of things converging towards … Continue reading
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To Know And To Believe
What I believe is beyond reason, but it is contrary to it. I do not need faith to know that there is a God. I only need to see the beauty and grandeur of nature to know that all of … Continue reading
Goodness And Faith
There is a lot to marvel about these days: in technology, sports, culture and even business. Even in everyday life, there is a lot to marvel at: people serving others, children learning and growing, families pulling through difficulties, the sick … Continue reading
Growing Old and The Last Jedi
I have always been a Star Wars fan. Not a fan-atic one though. A lot has been said, written and posted about the latest episode, “The Last Jedi”. Real fans called it the best Star Wars film so far. Critics … Continue reading
What It Means To Be A Christian Today
I seek to be good because of the challenge of Christ for me to be perfect. And yet when He came and proclaimed the good news; He sought out sinners, loose women and tax collectors (who even then were already … Continue reading
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Beginnings And Bridges
The New Year is a new beginning. Like every new day, it brings with it the promise and hope for better things. It is already a blessing to be celebrating the new year. In the beginning, there was nothing – … Continue reading
Pueblo Amante de Maria
This morning we joined the Spanish Community in our Parish in las mañanitas for our Lady of Guadalupe whose feast day it is today. And at the end of this week, the Filipino community will have their turn with the start … Continue reading
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The First Disciple
Mary was the first disciple. She is also the model of perfect discipleship. I have learned the three essentials of discipleship from her. When the angel Gabriel told Mary of God’s plan for her, she asked, “How can this be … Continue reading
How Does God Look Like
Dear Elizabeth, You asked me, “For you, how does God look like?” That is some question from your CL Teacher. And it really got me thinking hard. Let me share with you some of the thoughts that came up to … Continue reading