Today we pray for the many dwelling places of God in our world. We pray for the high places, the mountains, the great views that bring man feel that God is near. We pray for the many different churches and chapels and temples and synagogues where man meets the Divine. For Christians, we believe that … Continue reading #39: How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place
Of Fishermen, Pharaohs and Agnostics
I gave a series of recollections to Ateneo de Manila graduating college students this past school year. What surprised me most of all was how many of these students have become agnostics and atheists. I handled around 10 groups of 40-50 students each, and every group would have around 10 to 15 who would not … Continue reading Of Fishermen, Pharaohs and Agnostics
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
Of Sheep and Goats and Zebras Too
by Eric Santillan “When did we see you naked, or hungry, or thirsty, or visited you in prison?” “Whatever you do to the least of your brothers, you did to me…” C.S. Lewis once said, “When we get to heaven, there will be three surprises: First, we will be surprised by the people we find … Continue reading Of Sheep and Goats and Zebras Too
Don’t Be Surprised!
When we get to heaven, there will be three surprises: First, we will be surprised by the people that we find there, many of whom we surely had not expected to see. The second surprise is that we will be surprised by the people who are absent--the ones we did expect to see but are not there. The third surprise, of course, will be that we are there ourselves.
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