Category Archives: Relationships
Branches
In his homily on today’s gospel, Fr. Johnny Go speaks about different kinds of branches. There is the branch that is full of leaves in early spring. There is the branch that is heavy with fruits. There is the branch … Continue reading
Serendipity and the Grace of God.
Boots was our neighbor when I was growing up as a kid. We used to play some games together. After our grade school, we lost touch with each other; until in recent years when we have been ‘reacquainted’ here in … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Relationships
Tagged Change, Serendipity
Comments Off on Serendipity and the Grace of God.
Life’s Rhythm and Rhymes
There are days full of sunshine and happiness, I’d pray for them to never end. They make me feel grateful for life And my troubles I am able to transcend. There are days so full of sorrow and sadness, I’d … Continue reading
Food
Filipinos just love food. We need only the smallest of excuses to get together and share food with friends, families, and in many instances even with complete strangers. When our kids were growing up, we lived in a condo complex … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Easter, Grace
Comments Off on Food
“It is I. Do not be afraid.”
In a world of doubts and uncertainty, it is easy to be afraid, to be anxious about tomorrow and to worry about the many imponderables in life. Anything could go wrong any moments. Life could take a nasty turn for … Continue reading
Posted in Presence, Relationships, Spirituality
Tagged Blessings, Prayer
Comments Off on “It is I. Do not be afraid.”
Nourishments For Life
One of the popular sayings today is, “You are what you eat.” With my health issues, I have come to realize the truth in these words many times. I indulge in sweets and chocolates, I see my blood sugar and … Continue reading
Already But Not Yet
I do not see the wind but I know it exists when it caresses my cheeks as a gentle breeze. I believe in the sun even when it does not shine because I know life happens because of the light … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Relationships, Spirituality
Tagged Desolation, Easter, Endings
3 Comments
Wandering Through the Deserts of Doubt
For all my frequent declarations that the best in my life is yet to come, I also sometimes feel that there is nothing more for me here and so I should just disappear. These are the times when I get … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Relationships
Tagged Desolation, Easter, Fears
Comments Off on Wandering Through the Deserts of Doubt
Some Easter Experiences
Things and events in my life have a subtle way of coming full circle in my life. And when they do, it is always with fuller and richer meaning than the first time around. I have always loved children and … Continue reading
Not Just an Ordinary Day
This day could have been just another ordinary day. I could have just gone on doing what I would routinely do everyday. But it is special and stands out from all the other days in my life because it is … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Birthdays, Easter
Comments Off on Not Just an Ordinary Day