As people, we are relational by nature. “People need people” and “No man is an island” are two quotations proving this. Yet every now and then, we have family, a friend, or a loved one who suddenly isolates himself or herself. Not going out, not answering phone calls, no response by text. By this, we…
Category: Importance of Prayer
He is Risen
On April 15, 2019, at about 6:50 pm, a fire broke out beneath the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral. After about six hours the fire was put out. One of the earliest pictures of the state of the Cathedral that came out was a picture of the altar with all the burned wood and destroyed…
Betrayal
One very important factor in any relationship is trust. It is something we build over time but can lose in just one moment. One image is that of a jar wherein marbles are collected over time for all to see. The collector demonstrates trust in those who see it, but sadly it just takes one…
Reap and Sow
Typical of Chinese New Year are the many articles on what our future will be like. The Year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon and there are those, accordingly, who will have a good year, those who will have a bad year, and those who will avoid bad luck if they do this and…
Better Life
Luke 5:27-32 As human beings, there is always room to learn, room to be a better person, and room to discover about oneself. On the other hand, the worst situation one can be in is when he or she feels they are better than others and knows it all. The Gospel does not glorify sinners,…
Healing Family
An article once said that if proof is needed of how broken the world is today, just look at the family. What is referred to as a “modern” family means either no mother or no father or a lack of both. As priests assigned in a seminary, we notice that the human development of a…
Best Friend
There is a saying, “Things are never quite as scary when you have a best friend.” What are the qualities of best friends? They can be trusted They talk at your front and not at your back They wish and bring out the best in you They are accepting of your shortcomings They tell you…
Hope
It has been more than four years since the pandemic hit us. Of course, there were many people to whom we said goodbye to. Many people were displaced financially. There are still many people who are dealing with mental health: depression, fear, anxiety, worry, and even anger. Yet, there are far more people who never…
Changes
There is a saying that the only thing permanent in the world is change. All in this world is passing and fleeting, hence change is inevitable. Even if change is a reality though, people by nature do not want to change. Truly it is so hard to change: there is inconvenience, there is uncertainty, there…
What Are You Looking For?
There is a saying that life is a journey and in this journey certainly there is something we are looking for. In an article on the top 10 things people are looking for, the results were: Happiness Money Freedom Peace Joy Balance Fulfillment Confidence Stability Passion As we continue to welcome the new year, let…
