For decades, my family had a pet dog, one at a time. While I loved each, I cannot anymore remember their names as much as my daughter and good household companion, Merly. They remember well the characteristics and antics of each dog. One died in...
For five decades, my problem related to eyesight centered on the need for eyeglasses. That started at age thirty-five when I had my first pair of eyeglasses for reading. Since that age until age eighty-two, for nearly fifty years, the expected change of eyeglasses to...
When the Covid pandemic was raging, people must stay indoor for fear of being infected and almost sure of death to follow. What a dreadful situation. Hence, there was so much time staying in the house. Many people resorted to praying to plead to the...
Since the start of my retirement years from full-time service over a decade ago, praying at dawn upon waking up became a habit. Praying at dawn is so enticing because of silence, coolness and concentration as I look at the few statues I have at...
This reflection I am writing is a product of discernment for years as the effect of digital technology is taking us to great heights, yes, but plunging many people to destruction and as the climatic change is causing horrible disasters happening from moment to moment. Underlying...
This may be a simple idea but I suppose it is worth emphasizing. It is reverence for God’s name. We, Filipinos, are known for our brand of spirituality. Even the popes, who visited the Philippines have glowing words for us. This is something we are proud...
Every day, several times when I pray, I pray for thanksgiving but admittedly, most of the time, I end up requesting from the Lord to solve problems especially in the family since I am not anymore working full time. During the Lenten season which is...
Tenth Station – The Forgiven Thief The prayer of the New Way of the Cross is a favorite prayer especially during the time of Lent. What stands out of reflection when we are concentrating on the suffering and resurrection of Christ is the forgiveness of the...
Sixth Station – Jesus Falls The falling of Jesus reminds us of our falling into sin. When I was a child, we gradually were taught what are the different sins. Innocent and obedient to God we were. Every time we commit one, we are conscious and...
My dear fellow Senior Citizens, I am encouraged to write my short reflections on the New Way of the Cross because I say the prayer every morning during this Lenten Season 2023. As I pray, I am so inspired to think about God while looking at...