Tag Archives: Blessings
God’s Providence
Life is a paradox and full of contradictions. People seek to be happy and the happiest people are often found in the poorest of societies. The biggest numbers of sad and unhappy people are often found in rich societies. Affluent … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Life, Mystery, Presence
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Service
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Sheep and Doves Will Survive and Thrive
The most persecuted and discriminated against religious group today are Christians. Persecutions and martyrdom have always been an integral part of the Church’s history. And in her darkest hours, the Church has even had to suffer brother betraying brother to … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil
Tagged Blessings, Doing good
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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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When My Faith Wavers, I Look Back With Gratitude and Humility
When I was growing up, I thought the world of my little hometown, Angeles. I thought it was an awesome place, possible the best one in the world, to grow up in. I was quite ready and resigned to the … Continue reading
The Spirit Moves
The strength and greatness of the USA lies in its open and welcoming nature. Throughout her history, she has always been a haven and a refuge for people who are persecuted, rejected and ostracized by their own people and society. … Continue reading
Bridge Over Troubled Water
And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up, saying, … Continue reading
The Pursuit of Happiness
This week’s issue of Time magazine is devoted to the American ‘inalienable right’ to the Pursuit of Happiness. Three thoughts have kept on lingering in my mind after reading the lead article. First, the American Founding Fathers based the new … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Family, Human Rights
Tagged Beginnings, Blessings, Wisdom
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A Call, A Response, A Mission
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Fidelity, Prayer
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There Are People I Remember . . . . In My Life
The other day, someone posted an old picture from Xavier School on Facebook. It elicited a lot of comments and exchanges from former students and colleagues from the past. Some of the people I could easily recall for I have … Continue reading
When I’m Sixty-four
I am marking another milestone and passing through another threshold tomorrow. Now, I can really sing one of my favorite Beatles song: “When I’m sixty four!” I feel that I am coming full circle. I am coming back to where … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Faith, Friendship, Life, Mystery, Presence
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Choice, Grace, Growing Older, Jane, Jonathan
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