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Category Archives: Philippines/Filipino
Faith, A Choice and A Gift
Faith healers have always been part of the Philippines spiritual and social landscape. Some are mere charlatans. Others are real channels of God’s grace and healing. Hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of people would travel long distances to be healed by … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Choice, Healing
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Bless the Children
The Philippines, unique in all of Christendom, celebrates today the Feast of the Holy Infant. We as a people have always had a lively devotion to the Santo Nino since Magellan gifted the wife of Rajah Humabon with an image … Continue reading
Posted in Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Relationships
Tagged Being a Father
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A Prayer for Life
I have always sought perfection and wholeness/holiness even as I am deeply aware of my imperfections, shortcomings and sinfulness. But when this fact should be the source of my hopelessness, it is in fact a source of hope and encouragement … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Mystery, Philippines/Filipino, Sin
Tagged Blessings, Forgiveness, Healing, Hope
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Come And Heal Our Land
Living in the presence of the Lord and following Jesus are not a bed of roses. In fact, His path is the way of the cross, of suffering, of self-surrender. And like Mary, we wonder aloud: “How will this be?” … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Healing
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Love And Caring in the Aftermath of Yolanda
The outpouring of love, concern, caring and sharing in the past days for those affected and afflicted by Yolanda has been nothing short of miraculous. I have tried to do my share, miniscule to what others have put in who … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Generosity, Gratitude, Humility, Miracles, Serendipity, Suffering
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There Are My Brothers. These Are My Sisters.
It is very disheartening to see and hear all the bickering, bitching and back-biting going on right now as the relief and rescue operations continue in the aftermath of Yolanda. But there are more heartening stories of bravery, courage, generosity … Continue reading
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Tagged Generosity, Grace, Serendipity
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Mercy, Faith And Blessings
Luke 18:35-43 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Then he shouted, “Jesus, … Continue reading
My Prayer Today
Prayers these days seem so inutile in the face of all the pain and misery brought about by destruction and devastation wrought by typhoon Yolanda. We prayed mightily as a nation for God to spare us from the storm, to … Continue reading
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Tagged Prayer, Suffering, Trust, Wisdom
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Inane Verses In the Face of Our National Calamity
Life is short and life is fragile We live on this earth but for a while It is just like we are passing through Seeking to make sense of what we do. Man works hard and tries to build up … Continue reading
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Tagged Poetry, Trust
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Kintsukuroi
Life is fragile, subject to constant changes. Entropy is the law of nature, Everything eventually breaks down. Sudden upheavals happen with such regularity that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Yet people are averse to … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Philippines/Filipino, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Beauty, Serendipity, Suffering
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