Tag: faith
Getting Older
Emilio, is Cuban gentleman, in his younger days a teacher, and a philosopher, at least he is to me. He has a way of dealing with life that I respect and admire. He is organized to a fault, but not overly rigid, listens to his doctors and benefits from his not needing to constantly fight… Read More ›
The in-between
The place is very crowded, People here for many different reasons, Some seem happy talking laughing, over their lunches and coffee. Some pretending everything is ok, Yet underneath knowing that soon, Well just soon………. Best not to speak of it, Just enjoy this day. Though it is strange Being in the in-between, Neither here nor… Read More ›
We have to give ourselves to something
It is easy to forget that our lives are important and your choices and the path we choose invested with deep meaning. One thing I find intriguing is the way people deal with life. By people, I am putting myself in that group. We all know that life is a tough journey, no matter who… Read More ›
Non-being is not resting and oblivion is not sleep
Is it worth it all, our lives There a statement of Hawkins (so called New Atheist) that is stuck with me and I thought rather profound. The gist of the statement is that we should be very thankful for being here on this planet. A few years, one life, yet what a gift he was saying. … Read More ›
What do I really believe?
“Death is nothing else but going home to God, the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.” – Mother Teresa Many people believe that faith is some form of absolute assurance. I do not believe that. From my own limited experience, there will always be room for some doubt. I think that is healthy… Read More ›
If Today You Hear His Voice
“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” (Hebrews 3:15) Every child who, rather than being born, is condemned unjustly to being aborted, bears the face of Jesus Christ, bears the face of the Lord, who even before he was born, and then just after birth, experienced the world’s rejection…. Read More ›
Who is good?
I do not consider myself a ‘good’ person, but perhaps one who struggles with being good and have never succeeded. Without Christ Jesus and his grace I would be not even close to someone who struggles to be good. His mercy and love is truly astounding and when pondered is overwhelming. I do believe that… Read More ›
Five Warning signs of a toxic faith
I know quite a few people who have been taken aback by the way Pope Francis challenges everyday Catholics along with priests, religious, and the hierarchy. It seems unfair when we compare what seem like harsh challenges with the tender way he reaches out to those on the fringes of the Church. Although it can… Read More ›
All of those I will meet today
This is my best day. I live to serve you, God. I will pray for all of your children who will not get out of bed today because they died or they are sick, or they are sad. Please help me to be kind to and to love all of those who I meet today…. Read More ›
I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: Galatians 2:20
People often speak about being rewarded for the good deeds that they do. I know that there is nothing wrong with that kind of thinking, since the bible, and other religious texts are full of this concept; but as far back as I can remember, this kind of thinking, at least consciously has not been… Read More ›