Tag Archives: Peace
A Day Of Peace
Today marks the date that martial law was declared in the Philippines in 1972. It was a dark period in our history. It was a time of fear, repression and oppression. In its later years, it was a reign of … Continue reading
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
The Sound Of Silence
I love silence and I enjoy spending moments of silence. Given I choice, I would a quiet nature scene to a noisy and bustling mall. Sound is as natural to men as breathing. Life is richer because of music, laughter … Continue reading
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
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
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
One Perfect Day
“I’d willingly give up everything for just one perfect day.” I have heard or read this mushy line in several romance movies I have watched and love stories I have read. Mushy as it may sound, it is a cris de … 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
The Universe And The Christmas Story
Jesus said to the crowds: “John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a … 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