Category Archives: The Good News
Thanking and Praising God for the Gift that is Pope Francis
I thank God for the gift that is Pope Francis. Yesterday, he again astounded the world with his interview where he expressed refreshing thoughts on what it means to be a disciple of Christ in this day and age. He … Continue reading
The Golden Rule and More
‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Choice, Doing good, Prayer
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God Gives His People Strength
I am inspired by the massive turnout and the great spirit that pervaded the anti-PDAF rally that happened yesterday in the Philippines. I can see the spirit of EDSA I alive and resurrected. Kay sarap maging Filipino. I hope our … Continue reading
Posted in Philippines/Filipino, Presence, The Good News
Tagged Prayer
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Preparing for the Banquet
My greatest fear growing old is the coming of the day when I shall have outlived my usefulness and become a burden to others. I am beginning to miss the days when I was the go-to or the run-to person … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Life, Love, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Being a Father, Growing Older, Humility, Sacrifice
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The Prophet, the Fool and the Poet
Man’s mind is so powerful that it can trump reality and replace it with a world of delusion and illusion. When someone tells us truth that hurts, we seek to still or quiet that voice – sometimes subtly, sometimes violently. … Continue reading
And Who Is My Neighbor?
In the corporate world, managers rely a lot on job descriptions and performance standards to ensure that their subordinates are doing the right things expected of them, effectively and efficiently. There are probably times when people perhaps also wished there … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Human Rights, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Doing good, Forgiveness, Generosity
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Finding God in Everyday Life
I pray everyday but I do not consider myself particularly religious. I try to be a good person but I know there are a lot of bad things in me. Even my online persona is most likely different from the … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Love, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Miracles
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Making Sense of it All
There are many things I do not understand. There are many things that do not make sense to me. Over the years, I have found answers to some on my questions. But there are many more left unanswered. I guess … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Faith, Family, Mystery, The Good News
Tagged Grace, Humility, Miracles
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Blessed Are We Who Have Been Given This Earthly Paradise
Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit … Continue reading
Blessed, Broken and Given
Yesterday, Anabelle and I went for a hike at the Muir Woods in Mill Valley, Marin County. I lucked on this shot of the giant redwoods standing tall and straining up to the sky, soaking up energy and sustenance from … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Life, Nature, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, joy
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