Category Archives: Spirituality
Breaking Bread at the Commons
Bounty and abundance have always been the Law of Nature. Natural shortages such those brought about by droughts are often temporary. Man-made shortages such as those brought about by hoarding happen because man takes from nature out of greed instead … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Nature, Spirituality
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Gratitude, Love, Service
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Ignatius of Loyola
A treasure I have found that has been a source of great joy for me is Ignatian Spirituality. I start each day with my prayer moment. This practice has been the source of great joy and consolation, of strength and … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Friendship, Marriage, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Doing good, Grace, Prayer
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Who Am I to Judge
In yet another quotable moment, Pope Francis recently said: “Who am I to judge” gay people? It is very heartening how he keeps on opening doors and opportunities for dialogue with people on the outside and those on the peripheries. … Continue reading
‘Lord, Teach Us to Pray’
This is Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly in Arizona. Rising some 750 feet from the canyon floor, they remind me of two arms outstretched in fervent prayers. In the midst of all the magnificent beauty and grandeur surrounding me, … Continue reading
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Tagged Gratitude, Humility, joy, Love, Prayer
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Creation Spirituality is About Harmony
The Navajo Indians lived with beauty and bounty daily. They reverenced the sacredness of everything around them. Their outlook in life was to live in harmony with this beauty, this bounty and the sacredness of their surroundings. They were aware … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Discipline, Poetry
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Ora et Labora
Today is the feast day of Mary Magdalene, sister of Martha and Lazarus, a former public sinner, converted by Christ to be one of his devoted disciples with rumors of her being his sweetheart, she of whom the Lord said: … Continue reading
Missing Out On the Obvious
I can often be so dense and insensitive that I miss out on cues and meanings that are staring me right in the face. Bebet, a very dear friend whose birthday it is today, must have been telling a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Doing good, Jane, Jonathan, Learning
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The Sacredness of the Now
The other day, I was clearing my bookshelves of old magazines to make room for new books I recently bought. As I was going through the piles, I would set aside one magazine with an interesting article I would read … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Photography, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Choice, Doing good, Growing Older, Service
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A Call, A Response, A Mission
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Fidelity, Prayer
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Visions
One of the most inspiring persons I have worked with is Dr. Alran Bengzon. After decades of dedicated work, he is finally leaving service with the Ateneo. He first came in as Dean of the Graduate School of Business. Not … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Philippines/Filipino, Spirituality
Tagged Beginnings, Discipline, Serendipity
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