We are aware of how war has fragmented our families, our societes, our world. In the name of God, or principle, or money, we come to do violence on other people. War has the terrible consequence of making us less human, less humane. Today, we pray for the cessation of hostilities. Today we remember the … Continue reading #54: We Interrupt This War
#52: When I Despair
There is much to despair about in this world--pain and suffering seems to be part of every day life. In Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines, one young girl asked him, “Why is God allowing such things to happen, even if it is not the fault of the children? And why are there only very … Continue reading #52: When I Despair
#22: Surrender Your Story to the Story of the World
When you are confused about your life and don't know where you are headed, it is good to pause and just surrender your story to the God of History. Your story only makes sense in the context of a bigger story. Today, imagine that your life is a book--a thick book that tells your story--everything … Continue reading #22: Surrender Your Story to the Story of the World
History
Politics is not something that I am particularly interested in. I have enough interest to read about issues and even to converse about them, but not enough to actually form a strong support for any particular movement. The piecemeal information I get on social networking sites is enough for me. But I take all those … Continue reading History
10 Videos That Made The Philippines
Some years ago, I listened to a CD called, "20 Speeches That Changed A Nation". It was a list of 20 Speeches that changed, made and molded our country into what it is now. In homage to that, and borrowing from that idea, I am featuring 10 Videos that I think best represent, or show us what this country is all about. This one is by no means a definitive list. But I have tried my best to get a good sampling from all over.
Mustard Seed Revolutions
The past few months, we were witnesses to protests and upheavals in the Middle East. As with all revolutions, its seeds were planted years ago when democracy was curtailed and dictators and the military took power. But the trigger for this series of upheavals can be traced back to Dec 17, 2010, when a young jobless graduate Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire after police confiscated the fruit and vegetables he was selling from a street stall. He had been unemployed for a long time and when the police stopped him from earning a living, he burned himself out of frustration and in protest. This event sparked widespread demonstrations in Tunisia. The Tunisian President went on television days later to promise more jobs. But it was too little too late.
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