Category Archives: Generosity

A Special Child

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

  At Christmas, the child born in the manger is special. Thus, Christmas is a special time for children. During Christmas, children are the focus and center of our special attention. This Christmas, I think of special children. Or children … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Gratitude And Generosity

Posted on December 10, 2019 by

Today, Anabelle and I attended the Christmas Party of the retired teachers and staff members of Xavier School. The party was simple and pretty modest by local standards for Christmas parties. But it was fun and well attended. The food … Continue reading →

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On Generosity

Posted on November 27, 2019 by

Generosity begins not with what I have but with what I am inside and who I am. Generosity is measured not by what I give away but by what i keep for myself. If I can live with small amounts … Continue reading →

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Late Lessons for a Lolo

Posted on November 17, 2019 by

One of our joys these days are the times we spend with Maia. And I love how she is so in love with here Lola. Like, whenever they come home from a pasyal, she would fill our home with her shouts … Continue reading →

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It’s So Hard To Be Generous

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

There are moments in my life when selfishness really hits me hard. I would wallow in extreme self-centeredness, wondering why and what I’d gotten in return for all the goodness, sharing and loving that I do. It is not that … Continue reading →

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The God of Abundance

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

At this time and at my age, I should have learned my lesson already.  But I have not. The Lord is a joyful giver. He gives out of his bounty and abundance. And then, like a doting father, watches us … Continue reading →

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Poverty as a Choice

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

Two days ago, Jesus declared: “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?  No, I tell you, but rather division.”  Yesterday, he told the young man: “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what … Continue reading →

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And Who Is my Neighbor?

Posted on July 14, 2019 by

The neighbor is not he who passed by on the opposite side, in order not to be bothered in one self-busy-ness, Not to have to attend to someone in distress, Not to lose time and money to help another person. … Continue reading →

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Cheap Grace

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

I follow Christ because of his Gospel of joy, love and forgiveness. It is sad and ironic that so many wars and acts of violence, so much inquisition and persecutions, the subjugation and domination of peoples, so much pain and … Continue reading →

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In Life’s Final Exam, Love is the Answer

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

Of late, the daily Gospel readings have been taken from Christ’s Farewell Discourse  in John’s Gospel, mainly about his new commandment of love. Aside from LOVE, which is mentioned 179 times in the Gospels, there are a few other recurring … Continue reading →

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