Tag Archives: Blessings
The Birds In The Sky And The Lilies Of The Field
Ecological concerns, chiefly climate change and the massive pollution and destruction of the environment, are among the most pressing issues facing the world today. The discussions have mainly been on the scientific, social, economic and financial perspectives. Now, with Pope Francis’ encyclical … Continue reading
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Seeds That Have Grown Into Trees
A solitary tree stands strong and mighty on the top of a hill Struggling and prevailing against the severe drought in California Where brown is the new green. What an awesome thought that and how all this strength and might came … Continue reading
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Blessed!
Moses went up the mountain and came down with the Ten Commandments. Jesus went up the mountain and proclaimed the Beatitudes. The Mosaic Law was a series of prohibitions and interdictions. Jesus had but one command and it is not … Continue reading
We Are One Body
“We are one body, one body in Christ; and we do not stand alone. We are one body, one body in Christ; and he came that we might have life.” I think of and pray for those who are going … Continue reading
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And That Is Why You Are My Friend
You are my friend because I was alone and all by myself, And you came along to draw me out of my loneliness. And all of a sudden, the world around me became a scene of many vibrant colors, of … Continue reading
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Coming Home
The end of every journey is home. There is nothing more soothing and more comforting for me than the thought of coming home. I left home early in life to enter the seminary. And I always relished coming home to … Continue reading
Life’s Rhythm and Rhymes
There are days full of sunshine and happiness, I’d pray for them to never end. They make me feel grateful for life And my troubles I am able to transcend. There are days so full of sorrow and sadness, I’d … Continue reading
Nature, Nepal and the Good Shepherd
Nothing can be more relaxing, peaceful and serene as a scene from nature: green trees blending with the blue skies, clean waters nourishing life all around, living things co-existing in perfect harmony – just like this rustic setting. And yet … Continue reading
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Food
Filipinos just love food. We need only the smallest of excuses to get together and share food with friends, families, and in many instances even with complete strangers. When our kids were growing up, we lived in a condo complex … Continue reading
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“It is I. Do not be afraid.”
In a world of doubts and uncertainty, it is easy to be afraid, to be anxious about tomorrow and to worry about the many imponderables in life. Anything could go wrong any moments. Life could take a nasty turn for … Continue reading
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