Category Archives: Friendship
More Poems from Fr. Abe
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Poems by Abe
Abe was a dear friend, a sagacious mentor, and a treasured brother. He left a trove of unpublished poems. I chose some of them and composed them with some of my own photos.
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My Family and Friends
I welcome each new day with abiding hope and great expectations. I often get us with a grateful heart for the gift of another day. The reason for this is that I have been blessed with a loving family and … Continue reading
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Celebrating Friendship
Today is the birthday of a dear friend of many, many years. Our first encounter was not particularly pleasing for him. For a sensitive person, I can often be very callous and I hurt people without my realizing it with … Continue reading
Ruminations And Murmurings
Last week was Father’s Day. And I was thinking about mine, Tatang. As I am approaching the age at which he passed away, I think about him a lot these days. There are many questions I would have loved to … Continue reading
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Joy!
Jesus said to John’s disciples in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news … Continue reading
What Am I Really Thankful For?
And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. ~ Luke 17:11-19 Thanksgiving Day and it is the end of the day. … Continue reading
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Home
When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today I must stay at your house.” And he came down quickly and received him with joy. ~ Luke 19:1-10 I have always loved to … Continue reading
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Of Family And Friends
He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” ~ Luke 8:21 Family is God’s early way of showing us His presence in our lives. It … Continue reading
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Life And Spirit
Jesus said to his disciples: “It is the Spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.” ~ John 6:63 The past ten weeks have been a real … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Family, Friendship, Presence, Relationships
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