Tag Archives: Gratitude
Celebrating Friendship
Today is the birthday of a dear friend of many, many years. Our first encounter was not particularly pleasing for him. For a sensitive person, I can often be very callous and I hurt people without my realizing it with … Continue reading
Being in the Here and Now
There are billions of galaxies in the universe, and billions of stars in each of these galaxies, and many – if not all – of these stars have planets orbiting around them. One can imagine trillions of planets revolving around … Continue reading
Out of Beauty, Faith Is Born
I am always amazed and at a loss for words when I stare out at the heavens. On a clear night, I can see many of the billions of stars that make up the Milky Way. Occasionally, there would be … Continue reading
Seeking Happiness and Perfection in Beauty
There is a lot of beauty and order in nature for me not to believe in a loving and almighty Creator. There is a lot of goodness and happiness in my life for me not to be always filled with … Continue reading
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Lessons From My Father
This is my son and my grandson walking along the beach. The picture tells me of the very intimate connection between father and son. It is not just the genes and the physical traits. It is the emotions, the thoughts, … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipline, Doing good, Gratitude, joy
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Chance Events Are Actually God’s Grace
Some world views would have me believe that I am the product of some random events, that the Big Bang was a freak accident, one in a million possibility becoming real, that out of that fortuitous event all the galaxies … Continue reading
Life And Its Blessings
The deepest longing of man is for life, light and love. Life is our greatest blessing, totally unmerited, and given unconditionally. Because we are alive, all other blessings are possible. Light is the energy through which we share in the … Continue reading
Let It Be ~ Mary’s Fiat
“Let It Be” is one among my many favorite Beatles song. It was reportedly their break-up song. For me, the song is as much a Marian hymn as it is a hit pop song. For Mary, it was her Fiat … Continue reading
Some Random Acts of Kindness
Life is not easy. It is, in fact, difficult. There are enough heartaches, sorrows and pain in the world for me to add any more to the sadness and suffering. While pain and suffering may be an essential ingredient to … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Beginnings, Gratitude, Learning
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God Is In The Nature Of Things
It is the nature of the sun to burn and to shine. In the process, it gives light and energy to everything around it for millions of miles. It is the nature of the planets to revolve around the sun. … Continue reading