Tag Archives: Discipline

Making My Words Matter

To swear is to give my solemn word that what I say is true or what I say I will do I will in fact do. It is a tacit affirmation that I am in control of my words and … Continue reading

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It Is Never About Being Easy

The commandment of Jesus to love is so self-evident it should be readily accepted by almost everybody. And yet today, His followers are being persecuted and executed in many parts of the world like never before. And many of those of … Continue reading

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Living by Higher Standards

It is easy to keep away from being a murderer; for it is the most difficult thing to take away another person’s life. But it is so easy and hard to avoid from killing other people little by little. Every … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer

The flurries of the holidays are over and things are starting to settle into their daily routine. Children are back in school. Parents are back to their places of work. And everyone is again busy with the ordinary activities and … Continue reading

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Unbroken

One line from the movie Unbroken, which we watched last night, has been playing over and over in my mind, “If I can take it, I will make it.” It echoes Nietzsche’s “What does not destroy me makes me stronger.” One … Continue reading

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Winnowing Chaff From Grain

Great men often live lives steeped in paradox. They proclaim and work for peace and unity but often are the cause of a lot of dissensions and divisions. They would operate out of love and goodness and yet they stir … Continue reading

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Being Mute and Silent

During my stay in the seminary, there were moments during the day we would observe the rule of silence. The rule of silence did not only mean keeping quiet but also being mute, speechless and not uttering a word. We … Continue reading

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The Narrow Gate

A piece of wood can serve as firewood. Or, in the hands of a talented sculptor, it can become a beautiful statue. If that wooden block had consciousness, it would probably refuse to submit itself to the chisel of the … Continue reading

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Mindfulness

I know that I have nothing but the here and now. The past is gone and the future is not yet. It is only today that I really have. And yet, my consciousness wherein my mind and memory reside, also … Continue reading

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Integrity

Words are all I have to describe the beauty and goodness around me. Whether I am happy or sad, I have words to comfort and console me. I reach out to others and words truly come in handy. I let … Continue reading

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