Category Archives: Faith
Sinning and Forgiveness
Mistakes, errors, shortcomings. Sin. They are all part and parcel of the human lot. That is the tragedy of being human. But because man possesses reason and freewill, mistakes can be corrected; errors can be rectified, shortcomings can be set … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Humility
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Churches
Churches are historical and cultural landmarks in most places. Many of them are works of art, replete with beauty and grandeur. I always make it a point to visit churches in new places I go to, specially the famous ones. … Continue reading
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Small is Actually the Big Thing
Small things may not amount to much but often they mean a lot. The human body is three-fourths made up of water. But it is the tiny micronutrients, barely one percent of our total body weight, that make the body … Continue reading
Pain and Suffering in Life
My thoughts constantly stray to Brittany Meynard. Her dying will surely spark wider and more serious conversations on assisted dying, euthanasia and suicide. Many have sympathized with her and expressed admiration for her decision and action. There are those who … Continue reading
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Tagged Fidelity, Suffering
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The Languages and Conversations in Our Lives
Halloween! Jonathan and Jane went Trick-or-Treating last night. And they were up very early this morning working on the toys they have traded their “loot” for with the Great Pumpkin. Leading up to the day itself, they had conversations with … Continue reading
Doing Good is Often a Lonely and Difficult Task
Rules and laws are meant to prevent us from doing bad. But I have found that they also prevent us from doing good, specially in a litigious society such as the US. People would sometimes hesitate to help others in … Continue reading
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Tagged Contribution, Doing good, Generosity
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Is the Good News Always Disruptive?
“When I gave food to the poor, people called me a saint. When I asked why are they poor, people called me a communist.” Dom Helder Paulo Câmara, Archbishop of Olinda and Recife, Brazil Since her earliest beginnings, the Church has … Continue reading
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The Narrow Gate
A piece of wood can serve as firewood. Or, in the hands of a talented sculptor, it can become a beautiful statue. If that wooden block had consciousness, it would probably refuse to submit itself to the chisel of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Discipline
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All It Takes Is a Tiny Spark
The best time to do good in now. The best place to do good is here. In today’s interconnected world, where the media bring news around the world instantaneously, there are so many issues demanding my attention. There is the … Continue reading
Loving With All My Heart, Soul, and Mind.
Anabelle and I were gone for a week of vacation. And as we stirred up from our sleep yesterday morning, Jane came through our bedroom door, with a smile as radiant as the morning sun on her face. She went … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Grace, Jane
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