Category Archives: Presence
Signposts Along the Journey
Being poor is not good; neither is being hungry. Life is not meant to be spend in weeping and in sorrow. Hatred, insults, evil and persecutions are not what life is made of. Life is meant to be enjoyed, celebrated … Continue reading
Praying With the Heart
Life must have been very difficult for Mary. An innocent maiden in her early teens, she receives a vision that she will bear a son who will be the messiah. And she wonders since she “knows not a man”. She gets … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Presence, Relationships, Spirituality
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Prayer
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From Minutes to Moments
Everyday, at the daybreak as I wake up, another one thousand four hundred forty minutes are placed into my cup to spend and to use for myself, in this here and now, with others in this world. In the peace … Continue reading
The Fog in San Francisco Bay
I love the fog specially as it comes in from San Francisco Bay. I find it a refreshing sight and an invigorating experience as it breezes by me. It may seem a very ordinary thing but it is an essential … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Photography, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Being a Father, Blessings, Contribution, Doing good, Grace
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Life in the Slow Lane
I am aware that it is man’s lot that “by the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you … Continue reading
Not Taking Things For Granted
Because I keep on receiving the same awesome blessings everyday, there is a tendency in me to take these things for granted. The sun rises every morning, always beautiful, fresh and full of promises. Most days I welcome it with … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Discipline, Grace, Gratitude, joy, Prayer
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“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Lord, save us for we are tossed upon stormy seas. As the earth quakes from the rumbling of tanks and the blasts of bombs, many of our Christians brethren are fearful of their lives before the onslaught of those who … Continue reading
Tranformations
It is still summer vacation for kids And their school is still out. Jane is happy and thrilled with her dance classes. Jonathan is excited with his summer camp at the Tech. We spend the days just being with them … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Life, Presence
Tagged Beauty, Change, Doing good, Growing Older, Poetry, Wisdom
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The Mustard Seed
The mustard seed – the smallest of seeds Yet when full grown, it is the largest of plants. The primeval particle – seemingly inconsequential Yet with the Big Bang, it gives birth to the entire cosmos. A humble maiden gives … Continue reading
Moments of Grace
My faith can sometimes be so weak and shallow that I still want and look for signs and proofs that God exists; that there is life after death and that I am destined for eternal life and happiness with God. … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Presence
Tagged Grace, Prayer, Temptation
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