Tag Archives: Doing good
Breaking Bread at the Commons
Bounty and abundance have always been the Law of Nature. Natural shortages such those brought about by droughts are often temporary. Man-made shortages such as those brought about by hoarding happen because man takes from nature out of greed instead … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Gratitude, Love, Service
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Ignatius of Loyola
A treasure I have found that has been a source of great joy for me is Ignatian Spirituality. I start each day with my prayer moment. This practice has been the source of great joy and consolation, of strength and … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Friendship, Marriage, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Doing good, Grace, Prayer
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Missing Out On the Obvious
I can often be so dense and insensitive that I miss out on cues and meanings that are staring me right in the face. Bebet, a very dear friend whose birthday it is today, must have been telling a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Doing good, Jane, Jonathan, Learning
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We Are One For We have One Father and One Source
Today I came across this quote from Rumi: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” It immediately struck a sympathetic chord in my heart. Deep inside everyone … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Doing good, Learning
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And Who Is My Neighbor?
In the corporate world, managers rely a lot on job descriptions and performance standards to ensure that their subordinates are doing the right things expected of them, effectively and efficiently. There are probably times when people perhaps also wished there … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Human Rights, Photography, The Good News
Tagged Doing good, Forgiveness, Generosity
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God’s Providence
Life is a paradox and full of contradictions. People seek to be happy and the happiest people are often found in the poorest of societies. The biggest numbers of sad and unhappy people are often found in rich societies. Affluent … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Service
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Sheep and Doves Will Survive and Thrive
The most persecuted and discriminated against religious group today are Christians. Persecutions and martyrdom have always been an integral part of the Church’s history. And in her darkest hours, the Church has even had to suffer brother betraying brother to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good
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Pope Francis Rocks As He Keeps Rocking the Church
Pope Francis was reported in the media today, asking priests and religious to practice a simpler and humbler lifestyle when it comes to their choice of cars and other modern gadgets. In part the report said: As part of his … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Life, Love, Photography
Tagged Choice, Discipline, Doing good, Fidelity
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up, saying, … Continue reading
The Sacredness of the Now
The other day, I was clearing my bookshelves of old magazines to make room for new books I recently bought. As I was going through the piles, I would set aside one magazine with an interesting article I would read … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Doing good, Growing Older, Service
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