Tag Archives: Fidelity
The Pain of Believing
I am sad and my soul grows weary when I read about the fighting in Zamboanga: the senselessness of it all, children being used as human shields, thousands being thrown out of their homes, our leaders scrambling, confused and confounded … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Faith, Human Rights, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Change, Eternity, Fidelity, Justice, Peace
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A World Without Children Is a Sad World.
I came across this news item recently (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/14/cost-of-raising-a-child-usda_n_3757365.html), which placed the cost of raising a child today till the age of 18 at a quarter of a million dollars. In the Philippines, some of those who championed the RH bill … Continue reading
Finding God in Everyday Life
I pray everyday but I do not consider myself particularly religious. I try to be a good person but I know there are a lot of bad things in me. Even my online persona is most likely different from the … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Family, Love, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Miracles
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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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A Call, A Response, A Mission
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Spirituality
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Fidelity, Prayer
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It’s a Blur!
Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy was a popular book several years ago. It described how things are changing so fast in today’s world that everything seems to be in a blur. Moore’s law, for example, states … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil, Faith, Nature
Tagged Change, Doing good, Fidelity, Prayer
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Musings on Fathers’ Day
The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd wind slowly o’er the lea The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. Thomas Grey One of the joys of coming … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Life, Love, Nature, Photography
Tagged Being a Father, Doing good, Fidelity
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Hail Mary, Full of Grace
The great Filipino theologian, Fr. Catalino Arevalo, once wrote that to appreciate and understand the Faith of the Filipino one must look seriously at their devotion to Mary. Every province and region in the the Philippines has a special name … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Blessings, Fidelity, Hope, Prayer, Wisdom
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On Saying Goodbyes and Facing the End
In the Gospel of John, Jesus took a very long time saying goodbye to his disciples. His Farewell discourse took all of four long chapters. I have never been good at saying goodbye myself. In fact, I hate goodbyes. I … Continue reading
Last night was our ILM Graduation. After three years of study, 46 of us completed this inspiring and inspired Faith Formation program of the Diocese of San Jose. It was a night of grace and blessings as we recieved our … Continue reading
May 2, 2013
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