Category Archives: Faith
Come And Heal Our Land
Living in the presence of the Lord and following Jesus are not a bed of roses. In fact, His path is the way of the cross, of suffering, of self-surrender. And like Mary, we wonder aloud: “How will this be?” … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Healing
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I Have Decided to Follow
Even from my earliest years, I have always felt a certain longing and hunger inside me, prodding and urging me on. I have also always heard a certain call and clear invitation from someone, somewhere to follow a certain direction, … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Gratitude
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Signs Of The Times
We have done so much to pollute our environment we are seeing climate changes of apocalyptic proportions: super strong storms and typhoons, torrential rains and massive floods in some places with long-drawn out droughts in others, destructive storm surges and … Continue reading
I Will Endure
According to the Law of Entropy, everything eventually breaks down. In fact, everything in the universe is fragile. Life itself is fragile. And yet fragility produces the pieces from which new life and new levels of existence are created. In … Continue reading
Love And Caring in the Aftermath of Yolanda
The outpouring of love, concern, caring and sharing in the past days for those affected and afflicted by Yolanda has been nothing short of miraculous. I have tried to do my share, miniscule to what others have put in who … Continue reading
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Tagged Generosity, Gratitude, Humility, Miracles, Serendipity, Suffering
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Early Morning Conversations
From my earliest years, I have always been fascinated by you seeking to know better and love you more. Even before I was fully aware of the world around me, I had been wondering what you were doing in our … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Love, Prayer
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There Are My Brothers. These Are My Sisters.
It is very disheartening to see and hear all the bickering, bitching and back-biting going on right now as the relief and rescue operations continue in the aftermath of Yolanda. But there are more heartening stories of bravery, courage, generosity … Continue reading
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Tagged Generosity, Grace, Serendipity
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My Prayer Today
Prayers these days seem so inutile in the face of all the pain and misery brought about by destruction and devastation wrought by typhoon Yolanda. We prayed mightily as a nation for God to spare us from the storm, to … Continue reading
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Tagged Prayer, Suffering, Trust, Wisdom
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Counting Blessings in Times of Sorrow
Today is the fifth day since the typhoon. Help from all over is pouring in. But the devastation has been so widespread not everyone who needs help is getting it right now. There is great difficulty is getting the aid … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Generosity, Gratitude, Prayer, Serendipity, Suffering
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Faith During A Time Of Extreme Tribulations
Even as I am feeling deep compassion for the victims, I am angered by the fact that we were not prepared enough for the catastrophe and the aftermath. Initially, the reports of the casualties were just in the hundreds. In … Continue reading