Category Archives: Faith
The Empty Tomb
It is a glorious Easter morning. I imagine myself sitting under a bower of freshly bloomed spring flowers, Basking in a golden shower of God’s graces upon me on this bright and beautiful day, Drawing in all the goodness and … Continue reading
The Depths and Emptiness of Good Friday
Joel is a good friend. His was a life most people could only imagine in their wildest dreams. He was a respected doctor, having come from a family of doctors and married to one. He was a smart, not a … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Growing Older, Suffering
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Dayenu – It Would Have Been Enough For Us
Today is the beginning of the Triduum, the remembrance of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection, His Paschal Mystery. It His Passover from death to life into His glorious resurrection. This event has cosmic significance as Christ also leads us in … Continue reading
Some Disciples I Have Known
He was a successful business executive. Upon his retirement from the corporate world, he pursued another career as a diplomat. He had hid fair share of enemies. Everyone knew of his deep faith. Many were impressed that he went to … Continue reading
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Recurring Themes in My Life
I never really see the fullness of reality. I enjoy a beautiful scene and am overcome by emotions. At the same time, something inside me tells me that this is not all there is to reality. I am catching but … Continue reading
Living by the Breath of the Spirit
Evolution is a fact. We only have to look at ourselves to realize we have indeed evolved from animals. Animals prey upon the weak. There are many people who do exactly the same thing, oppressing the weak, the poor and … Continue reading
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Tagged Eternity, Forgiveness, Grace, Learning
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Life Is What Life Is All About
Deep within the human heart is the undying belief is that life is stronger than death. Death is very frightening. It speaks of a finality that life has come to an end. Life, for all its troubles and tribulations, is … Continue reading
The Human Spirit Is a Spark of the Divine
Man usually thinks and reasons with his mind and he feels with his heart. And with his thoughts and his emotions, he then decides what to do. But sometimes, he decides what to do and then finds the reasons for … Continue reading
Prayer In my Life
After more than two years of constant effort, my morning prayers and reflections have become an essential part of my daily routine. I cannot even begin to imagine my day without starting it in prayers. And what good has it … Continue reading
Praying For A Change Of Heart
During moments of grace, and they are aplenty in my life, it is easy to see what is good from what is evil. To love is good. To hate and harbor evil thoughts against others is bad. To care and … Continue reading
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