Category Archives: Friendship
A Day In My Life
Yesterday, we visited Joe for the last time. We went to his funeral mass. I remember him guitar in hand, singing his songs with a coterie of young children trailing behind him. He brought joy and happiness wherever he went. … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Family, Friendship, Life, Photography, Presence
Tagged Beauty, Poetry, Serendipity
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What Makes My Life Real
Life is too precious to be frittered away sweating the small stuff. Material possessions are small stuff. I have had many shirts and shoes and each one was replaceable. In fact, I eventually had to get rid of all of … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Family, Friendship, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Growing Older
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Present Again
The past two weeks had been a frenzy of events and now all seem to have gone by like a blur. We celebrated two big weddings in the family, Christmas, New Year and countless reunions and get-together with family and … Continue reading
What Have I Really Learned In My Life?
“Regrets, I’ve had a few; but then again too few to mention.” There may have been some missed opportunities in my past that could have afforded me a bit more material resources or a bit more comfortable lifestyle. But now … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Family, Friendship
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, Serendipity
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The Power of One
In this world of billions of human beings, I am often overwhelmed by the thought that I am only one of the many, that I am too insignificant to matter, that there is nothing I can do to make a … Continue reading
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Tagged Generosity, Gratitude, Humility, Serendipity, Service
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The Good News In My Life
I am a person who finds it difficult to keep a secret, specially if it is good news. My body language easily betrays me and I would itch all over to proclaim the joy inside me or I feel I … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Love, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Learning, Wisdom
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This is the Oratory/Chapel of the new Xavier School Campus in Nuvali in the gathering dusk. Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier. In many mysterious and blessed ways, Xavier has played a major role in my life. … Continue reading
Come!
This must have been one of the favorite words of Jesus. He always makes the first move to draw everyone to himself. “I will come and heal him,” He says with great compassion to the Centurion. “Come down, Zacchaeus, for … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Grace, Serendipity, Service
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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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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
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Friendship, Life, Mystery, Nature, Philippines/Filipino, Presence
Tagged Change, Generosity, Gratitude, Prayer, Serendipity, Suffering
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