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Out of the Darkness, Light
Today is officially the end of the Christmas season. We have welcomed the coming of the Child who has brought us goodness and light. Wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid down in a manger. The Word made flesh. The same … Continue reading
Being-With-Others
I used to love get-togethers and being with people. It must be something that I learned or got from Ima. I loved inviting friends and families to such gatherings and I love being invited to such gatherings. I imagine Jesus … Continue reading
De Rerum Natura Redux
The nature of anything is the purpose for which it is made or created. The nature of the chair is to be sat upon to give rest or comfort to the ‘seater’. It becomes more complicated and difficult when we … Continue reading
Poverty as a Choice
Two days ago, Jesus declared: “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” Yesterday, he told the young man: “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what … Continue reading
Love And Marriage, Once More
When God commanded men to have dominion over all the earth, they took it to heart. Over the ages men have carved out mountains, redirected rivers, reclaimed land from the sea, made the desert bloom. In the process, they have … Continue reading
Oxymorons and Serendipity
When something man-made breaks down, that is usually the end of the useful life of that object, be it a piece of furniture, a toy, an electronic gadget or a car. When something in nature (that is, God-made) breaks down … Continue reading
Giving And Generosity
When I ‘give away’ what I have, my treasure; I may feel diminished because I lose what I give away. When I share and ‘give away’ my talents, what I can do; I do not lose them but instead multiply … Continue reading
Magi And Epiphanies
Today is the Feast of the Magi, officially ending the Christmas Season
Evil in the World
There is evil in the world. One only needs to look around to realize this. War is evil. Violence is evil. Widespread poverty is evil. Oppression is evil. Evil is real and there are many would minimize it. They would … Continue reading
My Journey Of Life
It’s a long and winding road, this journey of life. Sometimes, I walk on the mountain top where it is sunny and exhilarating. Other times, I walk along a stream down in the valley where it is cool and refreshing. … Continue reading