Auditing Time

It is said that one of the most stressful moments in corporate life is when it is the season for Auditing. A team of auditors comes to the office and reviews the documents. That, of course, is followed by the questions, explanations and clarifications portion. What a relief if all is okay and all is…

Eternal Life

Before celebrating a funeral Mass, the widow shared the family’s experience before her husband passed away. They were all at the ICU and he flatlined. The doctors did everything to revive him and were successful. Because all the family was present, he asked for a piece of paper and a pen to send a message….

Living Forever

Matthew 25: 31-46 Two very good friends made a promise to each other, if one goes ahead, please send a sign that she is okay in the next life. Many years later one of the two friends passed away. Many days after the burial, one party was thinking of their promise to each other. On…

God Who is Love

John 3: 16-18 In many readings, there is one message that the Church would like to send: God is Love. In the first reading, it is said that the Lord is merciful and gracious, rich in kindness and fidelity. In the second reading, it is said that God is a God of grace, love, and…

Cleanliness

Matthew 23: 25-27 As children, one of the first lessons we learned was table manners, like:  Don’t talk when your mouth is full;  Wash your hands before eating;  Say prayers before and after meals; Don’t touch the food; Elbows off the table. Of course, one of the most important objectives of table manners is to…

Answered Prayer

When I was a boy, I saw a board game that I asked my dad to buy. After searching the department stores, we went to Cartimar. During those times, Cartimar was the place to buy imported goods. After searching and searching, finally, there was a store that had the toy! My happiness was short lived…

No Regrets

On May 9, 2016, our mother exercised her right to vote. Three days later, May 12, she celebrated her 90th birthday. Four days after, we brought her to the hospital because she was disoriented. On May 24, she joined her Creator. While deep down in our hearts we know that she has lived a long…