Category Archives: Faith
Silence
I finally got to see the movie Silence. It disturbed me a lot. The movie was well done. The cinematography was simple awesome. The music very apropos. And it had a power cast of characters. Their acting was Oscar-excellent. What … Continue reading
Faith and Knowing
I do not need faith to know that there is a God. I simply have to look up to the heavens and see the beauty of the stars and the galaxy to know there is a Creator who made everything … Continue reading
Thorny Flowers
It has been a weekend of pain and suffering, brought about by anger, violence and hatred. Las Vegas. Edmonton. Marseille. Before those, Charlottesville. London. Barcelona. How can we keep on inflicting pain and suffering on one another? We humans are … Continue reading
Doubts? Try Faith
There is always the danger and temptation of creating God in my own image and likeness, of wanting to lead my life according to my own script. And just when I think I know God, or when my life is … Continue reading
Being in the Here and Now
There are billions of galaxies in the universe, and billions of stars in each of these galaxies, and many – if not all – of these stars have planets orbiting around them. One can imagine trillions of planets revolving around … Continue reading
Let It Be ~ Mary’s Fiat
“Let It Be” is one among my many favorite Beatles song. It was reportedly their break-up song. For me, the song is as much a Marian hymn as it is a hit pop song. For Mary, it was her Fiat … Continue reading
What If
No one is to be feared more than one who speaks with absolute certainty. I am wary of people who speak out of their power, be it political, financial or even intellectual power. Often, people with power think that might … Continue reading
I believe . . . .
In this weary world we live in, full of restless lives, unfulfilled hopes and broken dreams, I need to constantly affirm what I believe in. I believe that light is stronger than darkness, that love is mightier than anger and … Continue reading
Green Leaves and the Night
E’en the darkest night There’s a glimmering of hope And some shining stars.
One Perfect Day
“I’d willingly give up everything for just one perfect day.” I have heard or read this mushy line in several romance movies I have watched and love stories I have read. Mushy as it may sound, it is a cris de … Continue reading