Tag Archives: Choice

The Way Of The Cross

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. ~ John 3:16 At the deepest level, faith is counter-intuitive. And no one has … Continue reading

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Choices In Life

Jesus replied, “There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us.” ~ Mark 9:39-40 I am aware that I … Continue reading

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I Do Believe, Help My Unbelief!

Jesus said to him, “Everything is possible to one who has faith.” Then the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe, help my unbelief!” ~ Mark 9:23-24 I am and shall always be forever grateful for the gift of life. But … Continue reading

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Ignatian Spirituality and the Philippine Elections

“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as … Continue reading

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Betrayals

When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” ~ Matthew 26:20-21 There is so much betrayal in the world today. I … Continue reading

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What I Learned From Martin

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served. Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made … Continue reading

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Traveling Through Life

    Roads are marked and planned. Life is like the ocean, unlined. Serendipity.       The road to hell is paved with good intentions while the path to heaven is hewed with great sufferings. Life’s fabric is woven … Continue reading

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Let Lives Live

Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down,  and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him.  He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”  Luke 4:20-21 … Continue reading

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The Two Wolves

One of the great rules in life is the law of atrophy. What I do not use, I lose. Muscles I do not use nor exercise would soon atrophy, shrivel and die. Neurons that are not used die faster than those that … Continue reading

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A Heart Of Stone

His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ John 2:5  There are days I feel like a rock. Specially when buffeted by life’s worries and anxieties, I just want to be stolid and uncaring, shutting myself off … Continue reading

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