Tag Archives: Peace
Peace!
Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” ~ John 14:27 Four years … Continue reading
Fools For And With Christ
The call of Pope Francis to go out to the peripheries and serve those who are living in the margins and fringes of society have made him a hero in the eyes of many. But there are also those who … Continue reading
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Tagged Peace, Wisdom
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Praying For Families
From the very beginning, God has declared that it is not good for man to be alone. Before He created man, He first created the plants and the trees that will provide man with food, clothing and shelter. Then He … Continue reading
Musings on Life and Death During Advent
Life is a most wonderful gift and it is passed on to us, generation to generation. And life will always find a way to express itself in spite of all kinds of obstacles and difficulties. The roots of Jesus were … Continue reading
Jerusalem
Jerusalem was in the news again the other day when five people died and eight more were wounded in a brutal attack on a synagogue there. The two assailants were also killed. It was a tragic and a very ironic event. Tragic, … Continue reading
Through the Darkness
Winter is coming and the darkness is slowly moving in. There are tribulations of all sorts everywhere. And somehow, somewhere, they are all interconnected. The persistent drought in California is due to climate change. Climate change is happening because we have … Continue reading
“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”
Lord, save us for we are tossed upon stormy seas. As the earth quakes from the rumbling of tanks and the blasts of bombs, many of our Christians brethren are fearful of their lives before the onslaught of those who … Continue reading
Lost, Bothered and Dumbfounded
Relationships in my life are very important and life-giving: Links to nature, to people, to God. There are many links in my life right now that are broken, damaged, weakened, in need of healing. On the one hand I can’t … Continue reading
Shalom!
Shalom! Peace. Thus did the Risen Lord greet his disciples. Huddled in fear and overwhelmed by bitter disappointment. The man who they thought was the messiah has been crucified and lay dead in the tomb. And then just out of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Hope, Peace, Poetry
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Living and Loving in the Light
In Pope Francis, I see a man truly being moved by the Spirit, the Advocate that Jesus promised to send to His disciples. In his present trip to the Holy Land, I see him again being inspired by the Spirit … Continue reading
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