Who among us does not have family or friends or officemates that are insensitive? Here you are trying to find comfort and consolation because of a big problem, yet your friend talks about her vacation Here you are dealing with death and your sibling talks about the division of properties Here you are dealing with…
Category: Social Awareness
Appreciation
One thing that human beings need is appreciation. Why? We human beings need to be valued. When our confidence is down due to all the challenges of life, an appreciation will work wonders. Further, appreciation deepens relationships. Studies show that in the office, one of the ways to keep your employees is to show appreciation….
Children
While God loves each and every one of us equally, there are those who are, should we say, “closest to his heart”: Mama Mary – We know Mothers have a very special place in the hearts of their children and Jesus was not different. The first miracle at Cana was through the intercession of Mama…
Fake News
Thanks to technology, it is so easy now to get information: Anything that is happening in the world, television can feature it; if you need to know certain information, just “Google” it; if you need to send information, just text or send an email. Indeed, while technology is very useful, it has its downside too….
Service
In the Gospel, we often see the humanity of the apostles. In one passage, they were arguing who among themselves was greatest. They argued…who has done the greatest miracle? Who has the most followers? Who speaks the best? Who has the best talent? Jesus, who most likely was disappointed because after forming and teaching his…
Teachers
Luke 10:1-12 Every time we have a high school class reunion, we always remember our teachers: the strict one, the pretty one, the one who was like a brother, the one with mannerisms, the one who punished and the one that cried. One interesting reflection was made by a batchmate who, when growing up, made…
Anxiety
These days are difficult times. People have so much anxiety, worry, and fear. The economy is not doing well; there is so much chaos in the world; the Church too is chaotic; For those who are working, times are hard. Then there are concerns when it comes to the family. In a survey, people most…
Perseverance
Luke 8:4-15 A friend of ours has a very intelligent and pretty wife. Close friends of theirs would also ask the wife why she fell for her husband, when “she deserved someone better.” Her consistent answer was, “He showed perseverance.” While we Filipinos have a saying, “kung may tiyaga, may nilaga,” the Gospel today reminds…
Why Fast?
During the season of Lent, Catholics are encouraged to fast during Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Since Filipinos eat six times a day, from breakfast to morning merienda, to lunch to afternoon merienda, to dinner to midnight snacks, fasting is so hard. While it is very difficult to skip meals, let us be reminded that…
Reaping and Sowing
It is said that the father of tomorrow is today. Whatever we do today, affects our future. Just as what we did yesterday, affects our today. In other words, we reap what we sow. This is the lesson of the parable of the seed that was sown. Eventually, we shall reap accordingly. Hence, in our…
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