Tag Archives: Forgiveness
Murphy’s Law and the Prodigal Son
I have always found Murphy’s Law fascinating if not fanciful. And it has been expressed in many slightly different ways: “If anything can go wrong, it will.” or “ Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” or “If there are … Continue reading
Mercy And Forgiveness
It has been a year since Pope Francis became pope. And what a year it has been. He has inspired us with his words and wisdom. He has touched the world and changed many through his actions. One of his … Continue reading
Peace And Harmony In A Pond
Peace. Quiet. Serenity. And harmony. There is nothing to change or to fix to make this scene even more perfect. The lotus follows the laws of nature and it blossoms in glorious beauty. The frog need not toil nor labor … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Human Rights, Nature, Photography, Relationships
Tagged Beauty, Fidelity, Forgiveness
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A Prayer for Life
I have always sought perfection and wholeness/holiness even as I am deeply aware of my imperfections, shortcomings and sinfulness. But when this fact should be the source of my hopelessness, it is in fact a source of hope and encouragement … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Mystery, Philippines/Filipino, Sin
Tagged Blessings, Forgiveness, Healing, Hope
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The Beloved is Sacred
Imagine a garden. Quiet and serene. Peaceful and a bloom with greens. Silent yet full of life In the leaves, among the branches. Deep in the earth, under the stones. In the air and afloat in the wind. A fountain … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Forgiveness, Poetry, Serendipity
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Justice and Mercy
Justice is a universal human value. In any society, whenever harm is done, reparation is demanded. Whenever something that rightfully belongs to another is taken, restitution is required. And when someone is wrong, efforts are made to make it right. … Continue reading
Love and Forgiveness
This is a new report about what Pope Francis told the pilgrims at St. Peter’s last Sunday: Forgiving our sins is “the joy of God,” Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican yesterday to pray … Continue reading
Being Aware of Others
I have always been deeply aware of my uniqueness, more than my commonality with others. I know I am different and this has been the source both of a deep-seated insecurity and of a strong feeling that I am special, … Continue reading
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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Betrayal and Forgiveness
One of the most bitter human experiences possible is that of being betrayed. The betrayal becomes even more painful when it is done by a person one is close to. The trust and confidence that was there before is replaced … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil, Faith
Tagged Forgiveness, Generosity, Grace, Humility, Prayer
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