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Category Archives: Faith
On Being Childlike
We often see infants as helpless and dependent on adults. We see them as cute, as guileless and as innocent as angels. In fact, infants have a lot to teach us it we just pause and reflect. We have coded … Continue reading
Reasons To Believe
Man has always prided himself as the pinnacle of creation, defining himself as “the rational animal.” He delights in his intelligence and capacity for logic. He takes great pleasure in his achievements to the point of believing he is in … Continue reading
Say But The Word
“Say but the word . . . ” Words are very powerful. In the beginning, God created everything by just speaking the words. “Let there be light!” Man gets to own this creation by naming things and events with words. … Continue reading
Either-Or. Both-And.
I am so used to thinking in dichotomies and polarities: body and soul, day and night, up and down, close and open, darkness and light, the law and the Spirit. It does not help any that this dualistic frame of … Continue reading
Faith and Doubts – Two Faces of One Coin
I talk in my sleep. On a recent trip, I had to share the room with a friend. One night, in the darkness of our shared room and as he was about to drift into sleep, my friend who like … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Spirituality
Tagged Patience, Prayer
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An Embracing Presence
I rise up each morning to a beautiful sunrise. And I am thankful to whomever gave me another day to live. I look out my window and see the flowers of spring in bloom. I smile at their effortless and … Continue reading
Living With Mystery
I heard today of the death of a dear friend. He was a devoted son, a deeply caring brother and a totally loving father. And yet, his marriage did not work out. I have a priest friend who worked during … Continue reading
My Belief
It is easy to believe what already conforms to what I know or what I expect to be true. I believe in the goodness of my loved ones. But I guess that is more knowing than believing. I believe the … Continue reading
More on Paradoxes and Contradictions
As I grow older, I am becoming more and more aware of the paradoxes and the many contradictions in life. These used to unsettle me during my younger years but now I realize true wisdom comes from being able to … Continue reading
Paradoxes Yet Again
Life is paradoxical and full of contradictions. Like, life is a precious gift to me; and yet I cannot just live it for myself. A fruitful and consequential life is meant to be lived in the love and service of others. … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Faith, Presence
Tagged Choice
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