Tag Archives: Suffering
Simple and Pure
I know that trouble and turmoil are as much a part of living as breathing and eating are. But still they cause a thorny discomfort that I would sooner get rid off and be on my way. Sometimes, the pain … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Spirituality, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Choice, Growing Older, Suffering, Wisdom
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Voices
People who hear voices are often labelled as crazy or lunatics. But I hear voices often. I do many crazy things but I am sure of my sanity. Still, I do often hear voices. Like, I often hear that little … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Evil, Faith, Presence
Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Grace, Suffering, Temptation
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Praying For Boston
My heart and my prayers go out to the victims of the Boston bombings and to their families and loved ones. Another unspeakable horror. Another instance where I can only cry out in anguished bewilderment “Why?” Why is there so … Continue reading
It is the Lord!
There are moments in my life when the Presence I pray to every morning takes on physical dimensions that I can see, touch, smell and feel. ‘It is the Lord.‘ I was taking a nap yesterday and I was slowly … Continue reading
The sun sets and the day ends. A man comes to the end of his life and he dies. A flower blooms in beautiful colors, then it fades away and dies. A meteor streaks across the sky, brightening the darkness … Continue reading
March 30, 2013
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Nothing comes from nothing. No one gives what one does not have. These are some of the self-evident statements that have given me a lot of inspiration and consolation. There is so much beauty in nature. I love doing nature … Continue reading
March 24, 2013
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Desert Experiences
We have a new pope – Pope Francis I. He takes over the leadership of a church, crying for reform and major changes, waiting and hoping for a new Pentecost, praying for the spirit to come and ignite fires of … Continue reading
A Taste of Heaven
I have been battling with a severe bout of depression during the past few days. I have been hankering for affirmation and assurances. I am not sad. It is more like feelings of disappointment, frustration and a malaise and feeling … Continue reading
The Greatest Commandment
Moses, speaking on behalf of Yahweh, gave his people the Ten Commandments. Later on, these commandments were expanded in the more than 600 laws in the Torah. And Jesus simplified them all into one word: Love. I read the others … Continue reading
Repentance and Self-Knowing
God’s call to me during the season of Lent is for repentance, to turn away from my sinful ways and bear good fruits in the Lord. For often I know that what I am doing is displeasing in God’s sight … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Spirituality
Tagged Humility, Prayer, Repentance, Suffering, Wisdom
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