Tag Archives: Hope
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
Love in the Time of Catastrophes
Heat wave in California. Massive flooding in Texas. Relentless wars in many borders. Terrorist attacks in Europe. Simmering tensions in Asia. We are paving our own road to perdition. But even as the sun sets, there is always hope for … Continue reading
The Spirit Of Christmas
Jesus said to the Jews: “John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.” ~ John 5:35 Last night was the school Christmas party at Saint Clare. We were among the … Continue reading
Waiting for God
Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will … Continue reading
Be On Guard
Jesus said to the disciples, “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” ~ Luke 21:34-36 Everyone wakes … Continue reading
The End Times?
“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” ~ Luke 21:5-11 The liturgical year comes to an end this weekend. The calendar year … Continue reading
Hope For These Trying Times
“Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses it will save it.” ~ Luke 17:33 Things have been simmering and percolating for sometime now and are now coming to a boil. Many people are fearful how … Continue reading
Morning Has Broken
Asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, Jesus said in reply, “The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed, and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’ For behold, … Continue reading
The Answer Is Blowing In The Wind
The Lord said: “Woe to you who build the memorials of the prophets whom your fathers killed. Consequently, you bear witness and give consent to the deeds of your ancestors, for they killed them and you do the building.” ~ … Continue reading
The Ascension and the Philippine Elections
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy. ~ Luke 24:50-53 … Continue reading