Category Archives: Faith
Clinging to Faith and Goodness
Is it I who has changed or has the world become a more difficult place to live in? I have become harder and harder of hearing over the last years. It is a struggle for me to hear what other … Continue reading
Origins
Yesterday, I had to be on the road very early. It was still night time, just before the break of dawn. It was a cloudy night and the full moon was still at its fulsome luminescence although it was starting … Continue reading
Traditions
In the ever changing landscapes of life and human relationships, traditions are anchors that help us keep our stability and, oftentimes, our sanity as well. Holidays and feast days are celebrated to remind us of the values these days represent, … Continue reading
Faith in Times of Adversity
Recently, Anabelle and I went with some friends to Iloilo for fun and leisure. It turned out to be a pilgrimage of sorts. We went to more religious sites than natural wonders or tourist resorts. We went to the Holy … Continue reading
It’s A Mythic Universe We Live In
This is from today’s First Reading: God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them, saying: “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have … Continue reading
Come To The Refreshing Waters
“Come away to a deserted place all by yourself and rest a while.” Calm. Clear. Clean. Life can be messy and dirty. Make it clear and clean. Crowd out the bitterness and the anger with thoughts of love and compassion. … Continue reading
Sacrifices and Offerings
It looked like an idyllic scene, calm and serene. But there were strong gusts of wind constantly sweeping over the landscape. A few seconds after this photo was taken, my precious Batanes pandan hat was blown away from my hand, … Continue reading
Let the Children Teach Us Once More
I just love watching how children, specially at play, even though they might have just met each other for the first time. Spontaneously and very naturally, they soon become friends and are deep in play and in a fantasy world … Continue reading
Transit Umbra,Lux Permanet.
It is so easy to fall into set ways and be comfortable with the routine and then complain about how boring life can be. Change is a challenge to move ahead and become better. Water that is not stirred becomes … Continue reading
Oh My, How All Things Are Tied Together!
As I start my day in silence and prayer, I am moved by the Psalm of the day: O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens … Continue reading