by Eric Santillan In the Genesis story of creation, God sees everything to be good: "And God saw that it was good." I had a difficult time understanding this in the light of everything that happens in the world. There is evil, bad things happen to good people, life is suffering, there is a lot … Continue reading Hope, Amidst Darkness
The Son Who Stayed
by Eric Santillan One of the most iconic stories of the bible is that of the Prodigal Son. I've written a poem from the perspective of the younger son before. This is a reflection on the story from the perspective of the Elder Son, the one who stayed behind to be his father's heir. May … Continue reading The Son Who Stayed
Startle
From a homily given during the Advent Season by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ Most probably, a black hole lives at the center of our Milky Way galaxy. It is probably a dead and very dense star pulling other stars and planets into itself like a sinkhole. Without wonder, we say gravity is what holds us … Continue reading Startle
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet
Originally posted in BobbyQuitain.Com by Bobby Quitain A dialogue between baby in mother’s womb and God… Child of God: Dear Lord, thank you for this wonderful place I am in. It’s so cozy, so warm and so comfortable. You are indeed a wise and loving Creator! God: Child, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Do not … Continue reading You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet
Regrets vs. Hope
Originally posted in BobbyQuitain.Com by Bobby Quitain There are two kinds of people whose outlook in life are located at opposite poles — those who live in regrets and those who live in hope. Regret quells the spirit while hope inspires it. Regret lives in the past while hope lives in the future. Regret is … Continue reading Regrets vs. Hope
Happiness is Uncovering What You Already Have
Originally posted in ZenHabits.Net by Leo Baubata When I set out to convert my unhappiness with my life into happiness, about 7 years ago, I had some ideas about how to do it. I was going to get out of debt and lose weight and get a better job and declutter my house and get … Continue reading Happiness is Uncovering What You Already Have
Perspective
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo Not a day goes by that I don't use my computer. Yet, even then, I don't really notice how dirty the screen gets until it is almost unbearable. That's when I take out my trusty little cloth, which according to the manufacturer is … Continue reading Perspective
Sensational Recoveries
Originally posted in BobbyQuitain.Com for Easter Sunday, this year. Because we all need a good reminding. by Bobby Quitain During my preaching last Saturday at the jampacked Pathways-Wide Recollection, I spoke about God’s saving love which has two components: Rescue and Restoration. And this truth is fleshed out in the following true-to-life stories exemplifying sensational … Continue reading Sensational Recoveries
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