Tag Archives: Growing Older
Tuesday Thoughts
There were times in my life when I could make people move and make things happen. Those were heady days when I was given a place of honor at banquets, a seat of honor at conferences, greeted in public as ‘Mr. … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Relationships, Spirituality
Tagged Growing Older, Trust
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On Being Deaf and Mute
I often feel like a deaf and mute. I hear the words spoken to me but I do not understand; I speak out words but I am not understood. Part of this frustrating experience is age. The synapses in my … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Life, Relationships
Tagged Growing Older
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They Must Increase, I Must Decrease
December of 2013 was my best December as far back as I can remember. December of 2014 was the most miserable. December 2013, Anabelle and I were busy preparing for Macky’s and Lani’s wedding and catching up with friends we … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Relationships
Tagged Growing Older, Serendipity
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Burdens of Growing Old
Of late, I have been feeling weary and empty. When things stress me out, and even the smallest things seem to stress me out these days, I withdraw into my shell and try to shut out the world. Doing so, I … Continue reading
The Annunciation and My Life
I am no holy person to deserve a visit by an angel like Mary did. I am likewise far from being full of grace. But often, like Mary, I ask the question, “How can this be?” I sit here in … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Growing Older, Serendipity
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Harsh Words that Hurt
For all His tenderness, comforting words and inspiring stories, Jesus also had some scathing words and choice epithets for the authorities, specially the High Priests, the Scribes and the Pharisees. Like “You whitened sepulchers!” “Hypocrites!” “Fools!” “You brood of vipers!” … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Growing Older, Humility
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Platitudes and Banality
I hate it when something bad happens to people, others would try to help out by offering words of comfort that are platitudes that smack of banality and even insincerity. And I find myself guilty of such quite often. A loved … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Presence
Tagged Grace, Growing Older, Prayer, Serendipity, Suffering
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Miscues and Missed Cues
Life has not always given me instructions in the words I understand or expect. In other words, there have been a lot of miscues and missed meanings in my life. There were instances others have invited me into an intimate … Continue reading
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Passages
Manila and the Philippines have just gone through another devastating calamity. Typhoon Mario has inflicted yet another traumatic calamity on our people. But this will pass away and people will soon be back to their normal lives. Nature may seem destructive … Continue reading
Imagine a World Without Children
Imagine a world without children. It would be a sad and lonely place. In fact, it would be a dying world. The greatest joys of my being a grandparent has been the privilege and opportunity in being part of the … Continue reading