Category Archives: Life
Built To Last
I grew up in a time when it something was broken, we fixed it. Clothes that were torn would got mended. Slippers with broken straps are made usable again with string and wire. We always had a piece of bamboo, … Continue reading
Laudato Si’
All the earth proclaim the Lord; sing your praise to God. Laudato Si’ Praise be to you! Climate change is real. And there is a crisis. For eons, Earth has existed with humans in it. For millions of years, it … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Life, Mystery, Nature
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The Improbable Truth of Faith and Love
There are billions of galaxies in the universe and billions of stars in each of these galaxies. One can imagine trillions of planets revolving around these stars. It is almost a statistical certainty that there are some life forms in … Continue reading
The Sacrament of the Present
In every moment is the seed of eternity. Yes, I am both a moment and an eternity. I have but the present moment to call my very own. It is in the now that everything happens. The past and the … Continue reading
Tuesdays with Alran, Part 2
In the afterglow of our recent “Tuesdays with Alran” last Thursday, I have been mulling and ruminating over what he shared with us from his recent life experience. In the end, all that matters and all that gives meaning and … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Discipleship, Friendship, Identity, Life, Love
Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Growing Older
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Because I Am, I Can Choose
Some world-views would have me believe that I am the product of some random events. I believe that I am the fruit of God’s indiscriminate love, a love that is unconditional, inclusive and knows no bounds, a love that simply … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Identity, Life, The Good News
Tagged Choice
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Thank You For Life!
September 11, 2001 was a day of death and destruction, filled with hatred and anger. The day after turned out to be a celebration of life. Yes, it was a day of grief and sorrow but also an unadulterated awareness … Continue reading
Sometimes, Bad Things Make Us More Human
Evil is real and is alive in the world. The malice, hatred and anger behind 9/11 is so choking and overwhelming, one begins to wonder if there is a God who cares and who is supposed to have cloaked his … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil, Life, Mystery, The USA
Tagged Relationships
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Pain And Sufferings
Life is not easy. It is, in fact, difficult. Yet, people would want nothing more than to have a life of ease, comfort and pleasure. We work and struggle to eliminate all pain and suffering. That is a worthwhile and … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Life, Mystery
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O Lord, Graciously Heal Us
At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them. And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” But … Continue reading