Tag Archives: Grace
We live today in a disposable and throw-away society. When something is broken or does not work anymore, we just throw it away and get a new one. When something is old, obsolete or not fashionable anymore, we just get … Continue reading
March 17, 2013
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My Life Is a Miracle
The odds of winning the lotto is one in millions. It is such a long shot it would take a miracle to win it. The smart advice is not to waste money betting on it. I am one in a … Continue reading
Desert Experiences
We have a new pope – Pope Francis I. He takes over the leadership of a church, crying for reform and major changes, waiting and hoping for a new Pentecost, praying for the spirit to come and ignite fires of … Continue reading
Our Interconnectedness
I have always loved these lines by Francis Thompson, the same poet who wrote “The Hound of Heaven”: “All things by immortal power, Near or far, Hiddenly To each other linked are, That thou canst not stir a flower Without … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Science, Spirituality
Tagged Grace, Serendipity
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Wisdom with Age or Lethargy in the Winter Years?
In my youth, I pursued one challenge after another, going from one opportunity to the next. And it had been one exhilarating ride. In the hustle and bustle of such frenetic energy, I thought I would eventually get the answers … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life
Tagged Desolation, Grace, Sacrifice
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Sleep as a Mystery and a Sacred Moment
Sleep is something many people take for granted. Sleep is a mystery to me and it can be a prayer and be made a sacred moment. Science tells me that we move through two kinds of sleep: the REM sleep … Continue reading
Just Another Ordinary Day?
When I am convinced that I am right, who can convince me that I am wrong? It is very difficult for me to hear what the other person is saying or to see what he is trying to tell me. … Continue reading
EDSA – The Transfiguration of the Philippines
This is a photo of the Ortigas Center taken from the hills of Antipolo. Typically enveloped in smog, it always looks like on a clear day you can see the outlines of buildings. This is the general area where 27 … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Philippines/Filipino, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, EDSA, Fidelity, Grace, Love
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The Human Face of God
In writing down my reflections, I often refer to God as the Presence, the Source. I am often hesitant to name Jesus Christ, probably too keenly aware of the strong secular milieu I am in that is not too welcoming … Continue reading
It is Ash Wednesday.
Today is the start of Lent and we celebrate it with a public acknowledgment of our mortality through the imposition of ashes on our foreheads. Lent is a journey with God. We start with the fragility of our existence and … Continue reading