Category Archives: Life
Mothers!
In two more days, we shall be celebrating Mothers’ Day. From Day 1 (of conception, not birth), there has always been a special and strong bond between mother and child: undying gratitude of the child for the gift of life … Continue reading
On Saying Goodbyes and Facing the End
In the Gospel of John, Jesus took a very long time saying goodbye to his disciples. His Farewell discourse took all of four long chapters. I have never been good at saying goodbye myself. In fact, I hate goodbyes. I … Continue reading
More Than Just a Material World
We live in a physical and material world. Yet, I know there is more to life than the physical and the material. Even science now posits multiple and parallel universes, coexisting in the same space but existing in different dimensions. … Continue reading
Peace and Love
I love having spent my teens during the 60’s, the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. The children then of the Flower Generation, among whom I counted myself, preached Peace and Love. The epicenter of the Hippie movement was San … Continue reading
Going Home
Ever since I could remember, I have always felt different and unique and therefore immeasurably blessed. Not better in comparison with others but just one of a kind like no other. And because I am unique I can belong only … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Presence, The Good News
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Jane, Jonathan, Uniqueness
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Coming Home
If today were to be my last day, how would I spend it? Would I immediately go to a priest and go to confession to put my spiritual house in order? Or, would I spend it before the Blessed Sacrament … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Life, Love
Tagged Coming home, Grace, Growing Older, Jane, Jonathan, joy
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Dignity of Labor
“It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.” thus replied Batman when Rachel asked him his name. Today is labor day, a celebration of the dignity of human labor. For many years, labor has often … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Evil, Faith, Life
Tagged Blessings, Discipline, Grace
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Simple and Pure
I know that trouble and turmoil are as much a part of living as breathing and eating are. But still they cause a thorny discomfort that I would sooner get rid off and be on my way. Sometimes, the pain … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Choice, Growing Older, Suffering, Wisdom
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Modern-day Sports Events as Religion
Last night, Mickey and I watched the Warriors game with several of his friends. It was an electrifying experience. It is probably the closest thing to a religious event in today’s post modern, secular society with ginormous sports arena serving … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Choice, Serendipity
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The Way, the Truth and the Life
It is a joy to learn and discover new things everyday even as I grow older. And as every new day dawns, I see subtle changes happening in me. I used to live my life in minutes and hours, in … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Endings, Grace, Growing Older, Hope, Wisdom
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