Category Archives: Relationships
Hail, Mary!
Christmas is not Christmas without Christ in it. The Christmas story can never be told with out Mary in it. In fact, Salvation History would not have unfolded as it had without Mary’s ‘Fiat’. It is one of God’s amazing ways … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Sadness
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Being Mute and Silent
During my stay in the seminary, there were moments during the day we would observe the rule of silence. The rule of silence did not only mean keeping quiet but also being mute, speechless and not uttering a word. We … Continue reading
Posted in Presence, Relationships
Tagged Discipline, Prayer, Wisdom
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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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What I Do Not Pray For
I do not pray that God takes away the pain and sorrow when these afflictions happen in my life. Instead, I pray for courage and strength to face them. I pray for sight, like the blind men crying out to … Continue reading
Posted in Generosity, Relationships, Spirituality
Tagged Prayer, Serendipity, Service, Suffering
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Children of a Loving God
As children, we live in love way before we discover reason. No baby is born hating or being angry. The first conscious act of an infant is to reciprocate its mother’s love, naturally seeking the warmth and comfort of her loving … Continue reading
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Tagged Being a Father, Blessings
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The Centurion and His Slave
A Centurion, his slave and Jesus. They were all part of the scene in the Holy Land during the First Century, specifically around the town of Capernaum in Galilee. The Centurion crosses social boundaries and shows care and concern for … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Human Rights, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Change
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Morning After Thanksgiving
I love the unfolding of the seasons It is like opening a bag filled with presents. There is always so much to be thankful for, Each day is blessings-full, heaven sent. I asked Jane, my sweet little angel, what she … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Poetry
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Thanksgiving
I thank God for my senses, which I do not do very often. With my eyes, I am able to take great delight in colors and see events unfolding. With my ears, I get enraptured by sounds and rhythms, both … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Nature, Photography, Relationships
Tagged Gratitude, Prayer
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Beyond Space and Time
As I woke up this morning, I looked at the clock on the wall. Seeing it was still kinda early, I thought to stay in bed a little longer. As I drifted between wakefulness and sleepiness, I found myself recalling … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Mystery, Photography, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Beauty, Eternity
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Spiritual Blindness
I recently met a man so full of himself. He revels in his talent and shares them generously. But he gives me the impression that he feels the world owes him the acclamation and adulation he thinks he richly deserves. … Continue reading
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Tagged Doing good, Wisdom
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