Why do we get angry or frustrated or disappointed in other people in our lives? Be honest — it happens to all of us, right? Other people can seem rude, frustrating, untrustworthy, inconsiderate, hurtful. And while there is no excuse for abusive or hurtful behavior, a lot of the time, the real problem isn’t with … Continue reading When Your Expectations of Others is Making You Frustrated
#188: Begin with the End in Mind: Aging
This is beautiful. They say that one way for things to be clearer today, is to think about the end and make decisions accordingly. St. Ignatius has this Contemplation where he asks one going on retreat to imagine himself/herself in his/her deathbed, and to use that vantage point in making your particular decision: in your … Continue reading #188: Begin with the End in Mind: Aging
#32: Edit Your Life: Commitments
I’m a former newspaper editor, and one of the things I learned was to edit brutally (no sarcastic comments about why I don’t do that with my blog posts). Cut out everything that’s not necessary, and you’ve got a more meaningful story. I highly recommend editing your life.
Settling Down and Settling In
There’s something to say about marriage as settling down. For some, it is a literal settling down -- i.e. living a much quieter life compared to the life of being single. For others, it is the beginning of settling in -- becoming gradually familiar with this new way of living because you are going to live that for the rest … Continue reading Settling Down and Settling In
Love and Freedom: Making Choices and Taking Chances (Final Part)
Originally written on June 20, 2008. All the excerpts used by this essay for reflection were taken from The Journals of Kierkegaard translated, selected and with an introduction by Alexander Dru, Harper and Brothers: New York, 1958. by Pat Nogoy SJ This is Part 3 of 3 Part 1: Love and Freedom: Making Choices and … Continue reading Love and Freedom: Making Choices and Taking Chances (Final Part)
Love and Freedom: Making Choices and Taking Chances (II)
Originally written on June 20, 2008. All the excerpts used by this essay for reflection were taken from The Journals of Kierkegaard translated, selected and with an introduction by Alexander Dru, Harper and Brothers: New York, 1958. by Pat Nogoy SJ This is Part 2 of 3 Part 1: Love and Freedom: Making Choices and … Continue reading Love and Freedom: Making Choices and Taking Chances (II)
Love and Freedom: Making Choices and Taking Chances (I)
Originally written on June 20, 2008. All the excerpts used by this essay for reflection were taken from The Journals of Kierkegaard translated, selected and with an introduction by Alexander Dru, Harper and Brothers: New York, 1958. by Pat Nogoy SJ “Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is … Continue reading Love and Freedom: Making Choices and Taking Chances (I)
Sticking It Out
Originally written on June 20, 2008 by Pat Nogoy SJ (Part of our scholasticate formation is delivering a sharing/homily in community masses. In Dagani House, where I am assigned to, a particular scholastic is assigned to deliver his sharing every Saturday of the month.) This feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, the readings of today, and … Continue reading Sticking It Out
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