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Tag Archives: Grace
Living On the Edge With Fr. Boyle
We went and listened to a talk by Fr. Greg Boyle last night at Notre Dame High School in San Jose, an event organized by Kathleen. Fr. G works with gangs in the ‘projects’ in East LA. He described how … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Friendship, Love
Tagged Beginnings, Change, Choice, Grace, Miracles
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We Are All Bound Together In a Common Core
It is very disheartening for me to see how some people whose being a Christian is so public and visible to be embroiled in something so unchristian and downright immoral. I am thinking of (and praying for) our leaders and … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Grace, Prayer
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Putting Out Into the Deep
The happiest and most fulfilling times in my life have been those times when I had put out into the deep and dared. My disappointments and regrets have been those times when I did not dare, kept very close to … Continue reading
My Morning Prayer
At daybreak, as another new day dawns Gratefully greeting the morning with my yawns I gather my thoughts and lift up my soul For in my sleep I was again made whole I thank the Lord for a restful sleep … Continue reading
Breaking Bread and Making My Humanity Whole
Yesterday, we had a family picnic. And this was the sight that we saw before us as we ended a happy and wonderful day. Even as the day was drawing to a close, God’s graces were still streaking across the … Continue reading
A Life Well-lived
Tatang must have been the first one in his family to have gone to college; for they were of peasant stock. He was among the early teachers in Pampanga during the American Colonization. In the process, he inspired many of … Continue reading
Envy
Envy is the feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to other’s advantages, success, possessions, achievements, talents, etc. It often leads to other negative feelings like anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness and disgust. It is one of the most potent causes … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Grace, Healing, Prayer
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Celebrating St. Lawrence, the Martyr and the Parish
Today is the feast day of St. Lawrence, the Martyr, patron saint of our parish here in Santa Clara. Daily personal prayer is part of my daily routine. It requires discipline. I have to make time and room for it. … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Grace, Gratitude
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Solidarity and Convergence
In a far and remote corner of New Mexico is this chapel of Santo Nino de Atocha in Chimayo. Many of the American soldiers sent to the Philippines just before the Second World War were from New Mexico because they … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, The USA
Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Serendipity, Wisdom
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Ignatius of Loyola
A treasure I have found that has been a source of great joy for me is Ignatian Spirituality. I start each day with my prayer moment. This practice has been the source of great joy and consolation, of strength and … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Friendship, Marriage, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Doing good, Grace, Prayer
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