"Unless you become like little children, you can not enter the Kingdom of Heaven." [Mat 18:3] I’ve heard this many times in the past, and I’ve been asking myself why becoming like children is the “key” to entering Heaven. What does that even mean? Theologians can say many things but this is my personal take, … Continue reading Children
Metamorphosis
I wrote the original (Filipino) version many years ago, for my philo professor, Fr. Roque Ferriols. The english version I wrote recently in a fit of inspiration during the storm Maring that devastated the whole of Metro Manila, the Philippines. I had written it in a fit of inspiration while watching a moth fly near … Continue reading Metamorphosis
Crossroads
by Eric Santillan We are in the middle of something really big. The news of Janet Napoles and the Pork Barrel Scandal is hogging the news and the speech of Senator Panfilo Lacson of some years back is being proven correct. In Conrado de Quiros’ article for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, he made the following … Continue reading Crossroads
The Boyfriend Manifesto
I wrote this as a reminder, because I need reminding during the times I forget. I wrote this as a personal challenge, because I aspire to be the best I can be in the relationship I'm in and having this guide is so much better than having none. Sometimes a map is needed so you … Continue reading The Boyfriend Manifesto
Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
by Eric Santillan I went to a house for orphans the other week, and stayed there for a whole afternoon. It was a nice activity, one I haven't done in a long time. I played with the kids, talked to the administrator, and while I was there, I got to join a birthday party sponsored … Continue reading Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
by Eric Santillan The elections are over. The hype, and singing, and dancing, and debates (or lack of it) and poster wars, and the wooing of votes, and the buying of them, are over. We have new officials. Finally. Our problems are solved! Our saviours have arrived! Not. We've had elections in this country since … Continue reading What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
Grocery Tricks We Always Seem To Fall For
by Eric Santillan We go to the groceries every week. It has become so integrated to our weekly routine that we no longer think about it. I don't know with you, but even if I have a list, I sometimes find myself buying more than I planned. I end up making what others would call … Continue reading Grocery Tricks We Always Seem To Fall For
The Best Thing That Can Happen to Us Is a Loss
by Eric Santillan The best thing that can happen to us is a loss. I write this without knowing what will happen to Manny Pacquiao after that devastating knockdown from Juan Manuel Marquez. But I write this knowing that the best years of Michael Jordan's career came after he unretired himself. I write this knowing … Continue reading The Best Thing That Can Happen to Us Is a Loss
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