Tag Archives: Trust

My Childish Faith

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Christ often held up children as examples of true and trusting faith. Today, he bemoans the people of his times as having a childish faith.They are like children: “To what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are … Continue reading →

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Trust And Trustworthiness

Posted on September 18, 2016 by

The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Thoughts

Posted on March 3, 2015 by

There were times in my life when I could make people move and make things happen. Those were heady days when I was given a place of honor at banquets, a seat of honor at conferences, greeted in public as ‘Mr. … Continue reading →

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My Daily Cross

Posted on February 19, 2015 by

ISIS recently beheaded 21 Coptic Christians in Libya and declared war against People of the Cross. Against all that hatred and anger, Pope Francis continues to call for peace, mercy and compassion. In the blood of these modern-day martyrs, Christians have … Continue reading →

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Fears And Faith

Posted on January 9, 2015 by

Fear often immobilizes me or throws me into panic. Faith frees me of my fears and I can move forward calmly and peacefully. There are many things I am afraid of: the unknown, uncertainty, rejection, failure, pain, suffering, people, place … Continue reading →

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Imagine a World Without Children

Posted on August 16, 2014 by

Imagine a world without children. It would be a sad and lonely place. In fact, it would be a dying world. The greatest joys of my being a grandparent has been the privilege and opportunity in being part of the … Continue reading →

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The Grace of Serendipity

Posted on June 11, 2014 by

I do not remember what my dreams were last night but I knew I was crying during most of my sleep. My eyes were still smarting and wet when I woke up this morning. Sleep is an amazing phenomenon. I … Continue reading →

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Longing for Forever

Posted on May 6, 2014 by

Life is beautiful, I know and I can see. And yet all this beauty is but transitory. The pretty flower that blooms in my garden today All too soon withers and dies and just fades away. Yet the memory lingers … Continue reading →

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Be It Done Unto Me According To Thy Word

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

There are many things and events in my life – most of them, amazing –  I have no control over: when, where and how I was born, when, where and how I will die, my innate talents and capabilities. There … Continue reading →

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My Prayer Today

Posted on November 15, 2013 by

Prayers these days seem so inutile in the face of all the pain and misery brought about by destruction and devastation wrought by typhoon Yolanda. We prayed mightily as a nation for God to spare us from the storm, to … Continue reading →

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