Tag Archives: Grace
The Empty Tomb
It is a glorious Easter morning. I imagine myself sitting under a bower of freshly bloomed spring flowers, Basking in a golden shower of God’s graces upon me on this bright and beautiful day, Drawing in all the goodness and … Continue reading
Dayenu – It Would Have Been Enough For Us
Today is the beginning of the Triduum, the remembrance of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection, His Paschal Mystery. It His Passover from death to life into His glorious resurrection. This event has cosmic significance as Christ also leads us in … Continue reading
Betrayals I Have Been Guilty Of
One of the great burdens I carry in my heart are the many times I have betrayed people – sometimes even for something less than thirty pieces of silver. I have betrayed people I love and those closest to me. … Continue reading
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Tagged Forgiveness, Grace, Suffering
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Recurring Themes in My Life
I never really see the fullness of reality. I enjoy a beautiful scene and am overcome by emotions. At the same time, something inside me tells me that this is not all there is to reality. I am catching but … Continue reading
Living With An Angel
Today is the birthday of Anabelle and I cannot thank the Lord enough for having sent me an angel to love. I have always treasured relationships and I have always known that man was never meant to be alone. Man … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Friendship, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Doing good, Grace, Gratitude, Serendipity
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Living by the Breath of the Spirit
Evolution is a fact. We only have to look at ourselves to realize we have indeed evolved from animals. Animals prey upon the weak. There are many people who do exactly the same thing, oppressing the weak, the poor and … Continue reading
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Tagged Eternity, Forgiveness, Grace, Learning
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How Do I Begin To Love?
The beginning of all knowledge and wisdom is to know one’s self. Who and what am I? Why am I here and where am I going? What am I good at and how can I develop and use my talents? … Continue reading
Roots and Sources
Branches cannot grow and bear fruits unless attached to the trunk of a tree. Rivers cannot flow to the sea unless they have their source in some mountain springs. Light cannot illuminate the dark unless an energy source emits it … Continue reading
Jesuit Influences in My Life
Over the weekend, it was serendipity that we attended a wedding on Saturday and heard Sunday mass at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Sacramento. It is a Jesuit Parish. Jesuits have played a major role and exerted a … Continue reading
Praying For A Change Of Heart
During moments of grace, and they are aplenty in my life, it is easy to see what is good from what is evil. To love is good. To hate and harbor evil thoughts against others is bad. To care and … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Grace
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