Category Archives: Spirituality
Envy
Envy can be a very dangerous thing. Starting out with good intentions and even dwelling on the thought that we are all made in the image and likeness of God, we can sometimes end complaining why others seems to be … Continue reading
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Alone Wtih God
I start my day with some moments being alone with God. Early in the morning, before the busyness of the day starts, I pray. I pray that I see God’s face but never have I seen his face. All I … Continue reading
Living The Moment
Life is all about relationships. All relationships begin with an encounter. Every encounter happens only in the present. Living the moment means being totally present in the here and now. Often, impatience gets the better of me and I would … Continue reading
The Spirit Within Me
Life is difficult and also very fragile. Life is precious not because it is unchangeable but because it is so vulnerable. I am one of a million possibilities and yet I am the one who made it. I could have … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Generosity, Hope, Love, Suffering
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“The Unexamined Life is not Worth Living.”
Socrates is famously known for having said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Man’s greatest faculties are his intellect and will. With his intellect, man is able to think. And with his will, he is able to act. Man … Continue reading
A New Year’s Eve Spirit Moment
Another year is about to end and a new one will be upon us in a few more hours. We celebrate the event with a lot of noise and fanfare, marking yet another transition for us ~ new beginnings, new … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Fidelity, Hope, Jane, Jonathan, Prayer
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Groaning and Moaning for the Morning
The Newtown massacre was a tragic event of humongous proportions. It is ironic that it should happen just a few weeks before the joyous celebration of Christmas. But this tragic event is symptomatic of the malaise the world is suffering … Continue reading
Retelling and Rewriting the Gospels
Christmas has always been an endearing and enduring story of love, peace, joy and hope. In Mary, we feel the love that a mother has for her child bearing everything to bring him into the world. In the Child Jesus, … Continue reading
My Soul Magnifies the Lord
For all the posturings that Filipino men do, I still believe that Philippines society is essentially a matriarchal one. In many Filipino homes, the father brings home the bacon but it is the mother who cooks it and still holds … Continue reading
Counting My Blessings
It is often in times of tragedy, of terrible loss or sadness that people turn to God or ask the question: “Where is God?” Rare are the instances where the people would seek and see God in times of great … Continue reading