Category Archives: Life
Self-Evident Truths
There are some truths that are self evident, as the Declaration of Independence declares – that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; among these rights are life, liberty and the … Continue reading
We Are What We Celebrate
The dawning of the 4th of July over the Silicon Valley. Today, the greatest nation on earth celebrates its birthday as a nation. This is one birth that was conceived by choice. The Founding Fathers of this nation consciously and … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Life, Photography, The USA
Tagged Choice, Discipline
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Peter, Paul and Mary
Today is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. These two apostles are recognized as the prime movers in the spread of the early Christianity, leading missionary efforts, resolving conflicts, clearing confusions, admonishing, teaching and serving the early Christian communites. … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Life
Tagged Doing good, Growing Older, Suffering
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A Call, A Response, A Mission
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Fidelity, Prayer
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There Are People I Remember . . . . In My Life
The other day, someone posted an old picture from Xavier School on Facebook. It elicited a lot of comments and exchanges from former students and colleagues from the past. Some of the people I could easily recall for I have … Continue reading
Being Proactive
Life is constant change. From the moment I was born to the day I will die, I am always being transformed into something different and hopefully for the better. I can choose what changes I want to see in my … Continue reading
The Super Moon, My Special Birthday Gift
Last night, I went out to take this photo of the ‘Super Moon’. Dark. Somber. Brooding. Kind of melancholic with only the outlines of the landscape visible. This Super Moon is closer to us by some 50,000 miles than when … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Life, Love, Mystery, Photography
Tagged Beginnings, Eternity, Grace, Learning, Service
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When I’m Sixty-four
I am marking another milestone and passing through another threshold tomorrow. Now, I can really sing one of my favorite Beatles song: “When I’m sixty four!” I feel that I am coming full circle. I am coming back to where … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Faith, Friendship, Life, Mystery, Presence
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Choice, Grace, Growing Older, Jane, Jonathan
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My Life Is a Garden
I have had my moments when I thought I could and tried to save the world; or at least change it in a major kind of way; or at the very least make a big contribution that would be the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Grace, Gratitude, Prayer
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Musings on Fathers’ Day
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. Thomas Grey One of the joys of coming … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Life, Love, Nature, Photography
Tagged Being a Father, Doing good, Fidelity
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