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Two Christmas Stories
There are two Christmas stories in the Gospels, one by Luke and the other one by Matthew. The one by Luke is the story we are most familiar with: baby in a manger wrapped in swaddling clothes, a chorus of … Continue reading
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Magi And Epiphanies
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany. Traditionally, this is the Christmas celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In many countries in the West, this is the Feast of the Three Kings, when children, specially in Spain, get to receive … Continue reading
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The Magic Of Christmas
The magical season of Christmas is about to be over. Driving around the neighborhood today, I noticed that many homes have taken down their Christmas trees now laying by roadside waiting for pick-up by garbage collectors. The presents under the … Continue reading
The Fourth Candle
In preparation for Christmas, we lighted four candles to get us ready for the coming of Jesus. Each candle represented four virtues that Jesus brought and taught to us. The first candle is the candle of Hope. Christ is the … Continue reading
A New Year’s Eve Spirit Moment
Reposting my New Year’s reflection from five year ago. This blog is now into its sixth year. Another Kairos/Chronos realization for me. When we spend time, we are productive and make money. But it is sooner than later gone. This … Continue reading
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How God Is With Us
I look with joy at the Child in the manger and wonder, “What Child is this who, laid to rest on Mary’s lap, is sleeping?” And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. Emmanuel – God is with … Continue reading
The Day After Christmas
And just like that Christmas Day is over. Presents have been exchanged and opened. Christmas family meals have been shared. Things are all back to their normal routine. And people are back in their quest of wealth, power and fame. … Continue reading
What Have We Done To Christmas?
As I try to insert myself into this calm and tranquil scene and soak the peace and serenity, the world around me is about to explode into a frenzy of shopping, feasting and merry-making. It is the end of the … Continue reading
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Christmas Gift
Christmas will be in a few days. It is a time for joy for many people. Gift-giving, often lavish and extravagant, helps to make the season bright. Yet, the first Christmas was very simple and literally poor. It was about … Continue reading
To Be A Hero
Every epic tale since time immemorial has always involved the hero/heroine going on a quest or a mission to rescue a princess, win a kingdom or save his people. Along the way, he encounters all sorts of difficulties and obstacles. … Continue reading