Tag Archives: Serendipity
What Will Bring Us Home
I read the Gospels everyday and pray about them and how to actualize them in my life. I try to live out their lessons and make these real in my daily activities. For me, they are the way to follow … Continue reading
The Sacred in the Ordinary
He used everyday ordinary language. Filipinos would have loved His love for puns, as when He called ordinary fishermen to be His disciples and become fishers of men. He talked of everyday, ordinary things and events like the lilies of … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Presence, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Serendipity
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Water And Word
The land is parched and dry Under a cloudless sky Drought has made the earth thirsty Crying to the heavens for mercy. But unless the bright blue yonder Turns grey and echo with thunder And the winds come to call … Continue reading
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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Stars And Magi
For as long as man has been on earth, he has always been looking up to the stars in awe, with wonder and with inspiration, for meaning and for guidance. Just as the Magi searched the skies for their star, astrophysicists … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Nature, Photography, Presence
Tagged Christmas, Serendipity, Wisdom
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The Quiet In The Land
History is often written around the lives and accomplishments of great men. But history unfolds and happens because of the simple and humble lives of ordinary people. The Philippine EDSA Revolution is often written around the likes of Cory Aquino, Cardinal … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Humility, Serendipity
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Hopes and Longings
Life is a puzzling blend of joys and sorrows. In times of sorrow, we hope and pray for the joyful time to come. And when the times of joy come, we pray and fervently wish that they last forever. Life … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty, Poetry, Serendipity
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The Joys of Hopeful Waiting
One of the quotes I often come across on Facebook is this one by Soren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” I find that reflecting on the past invariably shows me life’s lessons in … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Serendipity
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The Coming Storm and Advent
California is bracing for a major storm today. People are wary and worried about the destruction it will bring. But they are also joyfully expectant and welcoming of the drenching it will bring to a land that has been parched … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Prayer, Serendipity
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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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