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Category Archives: The Good News
“I Do Not Know”
“I do not know.” During my younger years, I wasn’t wont uttering these words. I fancied myself having an answer to all the questions posed to me. I was not inclined to admitting ignorance or lack of knowledge about topics I was … Continue reading
There is But One God
Jews, Christians and Muslims all proclaim that “the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” For we are all children of Abraham our father in faith. And yet, when we look around our world today, much of the conflicts, … Continue reading
On Fasting
There is something about fasting that is liberating. We have a natural tendency, an instinct, to preen and look after ourselves. This often goes to extreme and people become too self-engrossed, thinking only of themselves. Fasting allows us to stop … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Humility
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Praying For Christian Unity
This week, Churches celebrate and pray for Christian Unity. It is a scandal and very disheartening that Christian Churches have splintered into groups, often because of rather flimsy reasons. I can hear the Lord’s warning that a house divided against … Continue reading
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A Culture of Life
The gospel of Jesus is the gospel of life and love. He said, “I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” And then, He commanded his disciples, “A new command I give you: Love one … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, Nature, Photography, The Good News
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Fools For And With Christ
The call of Pope Francis to go out to the peripheries and serve those who are living in the margins and fringes of society have made him a hero in the eyes of many. But there are also those who … Continue reading
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Tagged Peace, Wisdom
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The God of Surprises and Simplicity
God is not only a God of surprises but also a God of simplicity. He surprised me with the gift of life. And then sent His only Son to show me how to live that life to the fullest. He … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Simplicty
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Touching Hearts and Changing Lives
The famous Manila Bay sunset signals the end for Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines. There has been a great outpouring of grace and popular piety among the Filipinos in the past four days. Hundreds of thousands followed him everywhere … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Service
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Musings on the Pope’s Philippine Visit
Like the many who gathered together to see Jesus as he returned to Capernaum, millions have come out to meet Pope Francis as he visits the Philippines. They have come to be blessed by his presence, to hear his message … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Philippines/Filipino, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Grace
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The Sacred in the Ordinary
He used everyday ordinary language. Filipinos would have loved His love for puns, as when He called ordinary fishermen to be His disciples and become fishers of men. He talked of everyday, ordinary things and events like the lilies of … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Presence, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Serendipity
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