I have a friend who described himself as the “ultimate bachelor”–apathetic, swinging, selfish prick (his own words, not mine!). He got a girl pregnant at a young age. He told me how much he changed since their baby was born. Before that, he would only think about basketball shoes, and his car, and how he … Continue reading On Love
Mustard Seed
It is the nature of man to be naturally drawn to the best, the biggest, the brightest, the most beautiful or handsome, the fairest, the most popular. That is why show business is one of the most lucrative businesses around. And yet one of the more popular stories in the Gospels is the parable of … Continue reading Mustard Seed
Hanapbuhay
The Filipino word for work is HANAPBUHAY. It is such a beautiful word because it captures what work is supposed to be in our culture. Work is not just about earning money, it is about finding life (hanap = to find + buhay = life). The word hanapbuhay reminds us that we should see work, … Continue reading Hanapbuhay
#60: Prayer for Humility
Today, we pray for humility. The humility that comes because you are loved by God and because nothing you really do comes apart from him. This is one of those "mirror prayers" -- prayers that ask you to face the mirror and confront yourself. Be more quiet today-- listen more, speak less. Don't talk about … Continue reading #60: Prayer for Humility
In Sickness and In Suffering
Nobody wants to be sick. Unless one is a hypochondriac. As an adult, getting the flu, fever, colds, migraines or muscle pains can be a very personal kind of suffering. You're sick enough to get your daily activities and normal disposition disrupted but not really sick enough to merit going to the hospital. You have … Continue reading In Sickness and In Suffering
King
Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King, 2010by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ If you're of this century, I suspect that relating to Jesus Christ “our sovereign king” might not come easy. Admittedly, the image of Christ the King can be quaint and ancient for many. Kings and lords are the stuff of Shrek stories … Continue reading King
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