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Category Archives: Spirituality
The Hymn of the Universe
I love the image of a beating heart as the symbol of life and love. The constant and rhythmic alternate contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles send life-giving blood coursing throughout the body. When someone says “My heart beats … Continue reading
Faith That Moves
Faith is building a relationship with a Presence who has had a profound effect in my life, directing everything that happens to me. Many times I have wished that my faith would be able to move mountains or could calm … Continue reading
Prayer
I make an effort each day to always spend the first moments of the new day in prayer. I offer the Lord the new day and my whole future with all my dreams and aspirations and then set these aside. … Continue reading
The Parable of the Sower and the Computer
Ordinary things and events often can teach us very valuable lessons and give us deep insights. In today’s Gospel, Christ used the story about a sower to explain how people would respond to his words and teachings. I have always … Continue reading
I’m Coming Home to My Mother, My Brothers and My Sisters.
“Receive what you are and become what you have received.” I picked up these words from the homily of Fr. George last Sunday. What and who I am is a gift I constantly wonder at. I did nothing to deserve … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Grace, Gratitude, Uniqueness
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Life Is Great. So How Come I Act Like This Was All A Random Event?
Life is a great gift. For all the difficulties in living, it is still wonderful to be alive. I came from my parents but that does not explain to me why I am here. I am deeply grateful to the … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Eternity, Faith, Jane, Prayer, Serendipity
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Making Room For Grace
When I am full of myself, I have no room for others in my life. If I am too busy with my concerns, I cannot be concerned about others. Oh, sometimes I make a little room for others to come … Continue reading
Conversation and Prayer
I love engaging in conversations, from light banter to witty repartee to deep philosophical or theological discussions. I love telling and listening to stories, the funny and the inspiring ones specially. When I am sad or when I am happy, … Continue reading
The Way Of Grace
The evil that I pray to be delivered from does not always come from the devils that lurk around me. There are times that the devil is within me already. Like, I harbor the bitterness and regrets from my broken … Continue reading
The Beloved
I had a very strange dream early this morning. I was driving on the freeway, negotiating a curve, when a strong crosswind blew in with full force. This sent my car hurtling into space. As I felt the car flying … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Presence, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Hope, Trust
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