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Category Archives: Philippines/Filipino
“Harden Not Your Hearts”
I wish I were in Manila right now and join the Filipino nation in welcoming Pope Francis to our country where he will bring Christ’s message of love, mercy and compassion. The same love, mercy and compassion that moved Christ … Continue reading
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Tagged Humility, Prayer
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Welcome Pope Francis to the Philippines!
Pope Francis begins his Philippines visit today. Millions will come out to meet and greet him. They will be happy just to catch a glimpse of him, or hear his voice, or listen to his words. He will repeat his … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Philippines/Filipino, Presence
Tagged Grace, Hope
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Mary For You
Mothers have a sensitivity and instincts that fathers often lack. Ima knew when I was hurting, she knew where I was hurting and she knew exactly what to do to take away the hurt. I knew she was proud of … Continue reading
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Advent and the Filipino
There is something in the Filipino that hates waiting. I have always been puzzled by this. We enjoy our mangoes green. We eat and even drink them way before they ripen into golden yellow. We also enjoy our papayas green. … Continue reading
Posted in Identity, Nature, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Change, Christmas
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We Will Always Remember
There we were, eight young men waiting around for somebody to hire us. A learned man came along and said, “Come, I know Someone who has need of your services.” And we followed him with enthusiasm. We worked during … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Relationships
Tagged Beginnings, Change, Justice, Suffering
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The Filipino Soul
Even as I write this, thousands are again huddled in evacuation centers in the Philippines – cold, wet, and hungry. Many have been driven out of their homes by typhoon Mario which has inundated the low-lying areas in the main … Continue reading
Heaven is a Feast
We Filipinos love fiestas. We would gather together to celebrate all the major holidays with a grand feast. And in between, we need only the flimsiest of excuses to get together and go on an eating binge. Somebody leaves, even if it … Continue reading
Life Choices
Life is a series of choices. While I may not have had a choice in being born, everything else after my birth has been a matter of choice. Even when I do nothing, that is still a choice. There may … Continue reading
Posted in Generosity, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Contribution, Service
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Of Children and Life as a Circle
As I face the end of my days with trepidation and uncertainty, I am also experiencing deep joy and happiness being part of the early days of Jane and Jonathan. Anabelle and I had superabundant fun raising our three boys. … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Family, Life, Love, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Blessings, Discipline, Jane, Jonathan, Learning
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The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
Today is the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986 in the Philippines. The event later on spawned the collapse of many Eastern Bloc communist countries through peaceful and massive display of people power, most notable of which … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Life, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Miracles, Serendipity
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