Tag Archives: Choice
Proactivity
One of the valuable lessons I learned from Covey, and I learned a lot from him, is the concept and practice of proactivity. Man is driven both by passion and by reason. Often, I allow my passions and emotions drive … Continue reading
Faith and Jamais Vu
Anabelle and I are back in the Philippines. And yesterday, we went out to see the ‘old places’ and do some ‘old things’. Feelings of deja vu struck me immediately: I have been here before. I have done all of … Continue reading
Being a Neighbor: Go and Do Likewise
There is a lot not right in the world today. There is too much hunger and suffering. There is too much violence and injustice. There is too much greed and selfishness. There is not enough forgiveness and forbearance to forget … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Spirituality
Tagged Beginnings, Choice, Service, Suffering
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Minima Maxime Facere
Among the joys and blessings of living in this day and age are the many options available to people. There are so many jobs available today that were unheard of when I was studying in college. Who would have thought … Continue reading
Letting My Light Shine Through
Like the rational thinking human being that I am, I try to make sense and understand life and what goes on around me. Yet much of life is a paradox and a mystery to me. News item: CEO pay is … Continue reading
Towers as Beacons
Babylon was the center of ancient civilization. Its inhabitants were rich and prosperous and considered their city as the seat of life itself. In their affluence and hubris, they decided to build a tower that will reach up to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Sacrifice, Service
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Salvation for Us Sinners
Christ did not come to write books nor expound a philosophy. Neither did he intend to teach a theology that would be the answer to all of men’s questionings. Instead, he lived to serve others, to teach them how to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Change, Choice
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Living On the Edge With Fr. Boyle
We went and listened to a talk by Fr. Greg Boyle last night at Notre Dame High School in San Jose, an event organized by Kathleen. Fr. G works with gangs in the ‘projects’ in East LA. He described how … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Friendship, Love
Tagged Beginnings, Change, Choice, Grace, Miracles
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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
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Tagged Blessings, Choice, Doing good, Prayer
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Proactivity and Prayer
One of the valuable lessons I have learned from Stephen Covey is the practice of proactivity – the ability to put a space between the stimulus and the actions I take. The best way to exercise proactivity, I have learned, … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Prayer
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