Tag Archives: Grace
Faith Seeking Understanding
God must often be amazed by my lack of faith as Jesus was by the people from His own hometown. They questioned where he got His power and His wisdom, how He is able to do His mighty deeds, how … Continue reading
Presentation and Purification
Today is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord – “a light for the revelation to the Gentiles.” According to Mosaic Law, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord.” Through my Baptism, I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Change, Grace, Miracles, Serendipity
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Grace Trumps the Laws of Nature
The world is ruled by natural laws that determine the unfolding of things. One reaps what one sows. The Law of Karma: what goes around comes around. Newton’s Laws of Motion: an object at rest tends to stay at rest, … Continue reading
Abundance and Attachments
When I live my life out of an abundance mindset, it is easy to be kind and generous. When I act out of a scarcity mindset, I will always feel that I do not have enough to give even when … Continue reading
Health and Holiness
Diseases afflict not only the body but also the spirit. The science and practice of medicine has seen such tremendous progress that people today are living longer and better than ever. Yet, even as the physical health of people has … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evil, Relationships, Science, Sin, The Good News
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Perspectives
When I do good, there is always the temptation to believe that the good I have done is because of me and me alone. When people praise and applaud the good things I have done, there is always the danger … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, joy
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Affirmations
Recent events and experiences have shown me how people are so hungry and long so deeply for affirmation. I have long been a glutton for affirmation myself that I have failed to see this need manifested in others. I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Choice, Generosity, Grace, Gratitude
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Realtionships Are All That Matter
Man was never meant to be alone. He was created to exist in relationships. It is for this reason that a man leaves mother and father to marry his woman and start new relationships as lovers of one another and … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Sin
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The Prophet, The Fool and The Poet
Pasternak once wrote: “In every generation, there has to be a fool who will speak the truth as he sees it.” He could very have been describing what a prophet is. He could have written that with John the Baptist … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Generosity, Grace, Gratitude, Healing, Prayer
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What Have I Really Learned In My Life?
“Regrets, I’ve had a few; but then again too few to mention.” There may have been some missed opportunities in my past that could have afforded me a bit more material resources or a bit more comfortable lifestyle. But now … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Family, Friendship
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, Grace, Gratitude, Serendipity
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