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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

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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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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

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Reasons

There is always ineffable beauty in nature. Beauty so moving, there must be a painter who captured all those colors and shades, Or, a creator who put it all together. This is not at all some chance happening. The truth … Continue reading

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Love and Marriage

“Love and marriage, love and marriage Go together like a horse and carriage This I tell you brother You can’t have one without the other.” ~ The Chairman of the Board Soon, we will be celebrating a big wedding in … Continue reading

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My Heart

An Amazing Beating Heart (from Wikipedia) My heart beats about 80 times a minute. That is 115,200 a day. 42,048,000 time a year! My heart is made up of entirely cardiac muscles and some cartilage. No bones. It is about the … Continue reading

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No Masks Needed When Being Generous

There is none so blind as one who refuses to see; nor one harder to wake up than one who pretends to sleep. Often, I live my life with different masks on and with a lot of pretensions. Like, I … Continue reading

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I believe . . . .

In this weary world we live in, full of restless lives, unfulfilled hopes and broken dreams, I need to constantly affirm what I believe in. I believe that light is stronger than darkness, that love is mightier than anger and … Continue reading

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Three Levels Of Relationships

  Life is all about relationships. I have learned that there can be three levels of defining our relationship with others and the world. There is ownership: I have possessions, I can even have a family and children. Ownership is … Continue reading

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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

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