Tag Archives: Doing good

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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Do Good Anyway

Jesus said to the disciples, “The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God.” ~ John 16:2 It is the conundrum of all ages: why do good men suffer and bad people prosper? … Continue reading

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Promptings of the Spirit

Jesus said to his disciples: “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ~ John 15:12-14 I always get thrilled when I see … Continue reading

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Proclaiming the Gospel

Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” They went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs. … Continue reading

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No Cross, No Resurrection.

God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. ~ John 3:16-21 There is so much anger  and hatred in the world today. One … Continue reading

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Matching Words With Deeds

Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not … Continue reading

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Only From God

“I came in the name of my Father, but you do not accept me; yet if another comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek … Continue reading

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A Gathering Of Insights

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” ~ Luke 11:14-23 I often wonder who did and how the algorithm for the posts on my timeline on Facebook was designed. One can almost … Continue reading

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Transfiguration

While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. ~ Luke 9:29 These are the waters of Lake Kiyangan in Coron, Palawan – calm, clear, cool. So clear, I can see the clouds and the sky … Continue reading

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To Live Is To Give

Jesus went up the mountain and called to him those whom he wanted, and they came to him. Mark 3:13 Solitude and being alone does not make me uncomfortable. But I also immensely enjoy being with people. This is something I … Continue reading

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