Category Archives: Philippines/Filipino
Reliving the Transfiguration Today
Today’s gospel is the story of the Transfiguration, one of my favorite gospel stories. Sometimes, I imagine myself one of the band of brothers that followed Jesus in the hamlets and hills of Galilee. The transfiguration must have been the … Continue reading
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Larawan as Great Art
We finally watched the movie version of Larawan The Musical last night and it did not disappoint. There is something in common to all great art. And I would consider the movie, and the Nick Joaquin play on which it … Continue reading
Children And The Santo Niño
The month of January is special for many (people and places) in the Philippines, for the many celebrations of the Santo Niño (Holy Infant): Ati-atihan in Kalibo, Sinulog in Cebu, Dinagyang in Iloilo, Fiestas in Pandacan and Tondo. Some people … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Philippines/Filipino, Relationships
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Christmas Gift
Christmas will be in a few days. It is a time for joy for many people. Gift-giving, often lavish and extravagant, helps to make the season bright. Yet, the first Christmas was very simple and literally poor. It was about … Continue reading
Pueblo Amante de Maria
This morning we joined the Spanish Community in our Parish in las mañanitas for our Lady of Guadalupe whose feast day it is today. And at the end of this week, the Filipino community will have their turn with the start … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Grace, Gratitude
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Let There Be Peace
I am both a moment and an eternity. I have but the present moment to call my very own. In the wink of an eye it is gone, only to be replaced by another moment. Yet, it is in this … Continue reading
A Day Of Peace
Today marks the date that martial law was declared in the Philippines in 1972. It was a dark period in our history. It was a time of fear, repression and oppression. In its later years, it was a reign of … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Philippines/Filipino, Photography
Tagged Justice, Peace, Sadness, Truth
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Ignatian Spirituality and the Philippine Elections
“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Philippines/Filipino, Spirituality
Tagged Choice, Doing good
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The Ascension and the Philippine Elections
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy. ~ Luke 24:50-53 … Continue reading
Posted in Philippines/Filipino, Stewardship
Tagged Beginnings, Hope
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Small Beginnings
Great endings often begin with small beginnings. Small terns feed along the shore under the shadows of the massive Morro Rock. Morro Rock home to thousands of birds finding shelters in its crevices and vegetation. Vegetation that is part of … Continue reading
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