Category Archives: Mystery
The Improbability of Christmas
Improbable. Certain disaster. Reversal of expectations.These words keep running in my mind as I think about Christmas. A virgin, already betrothed but not yet wed, becomes pregnant. A righteous man, betrothed to a young maiden, finds out she is pregnant … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, joy, Serendipity
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Real Miracles
In my pain and suffering, I actually prayed for a miracle. I prayed that God take away the pain or at least make it bearable. But the pain stayed on. I prayed for strength to courageously bear my pain; but … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Nature, Relationships
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Crystal
The pain of my operations was not only physical. The more difficult to handle was the emotional and spiritual pain that came with the physical. It was the physical that pushed me over the edge of despondency and helplessness. But … Continue reading
Eyes And Ears
If eyes were made for seeing, why do I fail to see so many things? I always wake up to a beautiful morning, why do I fail to see beauty the rest of the day? The eyes indeed were made … Continue reading
Reasons To Believe
Man has always prided himself as the pinnacle of creation, defining himself as “the rational animal.” He delights in his intelligence and capacity for logic. He takes great pleasure in his achievements to the point of believing he is in … Continue reading
Say But The Word
“Say but the word . . . ” Words are very powerful. In the beginning, God created everything by just speaking the words. “Let there be light!” Man gets to own this creation by naming things and events with words. … Continue reading
Living With Mystery
I heard today of the death of a dear friend. He was a devoted son, a deeply caring brother and a totally loving father. And yet, his marriage did not work out. I have a priest friend who worked during … Continue reading
More on Paradoxes and Contradictions
As I grow older, I am becoming more and more aware of the paradoxes and the many contradictions in life. These used to unsettle me during my younger years but now I realize true wisdom comes from being able to … Continue reading
Knowing What Truly Life Is
In my recent travels, I have been amazed by what men have been able to accomplish over the centuries: the pyramids of the Maya, the churches and palaces in Europe, the cities within which these monuments were built. These did not … Continue reading
Praying for Nepal
Horrifying pictures and grim stories continue to flow out of Nepal, as the number of casualties continue to rise. There will be those who will ask, “if there is a God why does He allow such disasters and misery to … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Evil, Mystery
Tagged Compassion, Desolation, Faith, Prayer
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