This business of wrapping up
WE have to learn how to wrap up our daily activities so that at the end of the day we can present to God what we have done in obedience to his command for us to be fruitful and productive in this life. We are reminded...
Category Archives: Perspective
An example to follow
ESPECIALLY when we enjoy a lot of blessings and privileges in our life, and yet also carry with us our share of shameful weaknesses, failures and sins, the example of Zaccheus, the rich chief tax collector who had great love for Christ, (cfr. Lk 19,1-10)...
Be quick to go to Christ
THAT gospel episode about a blind man who immediately called on Christ when he learned that it was Christ who was passing by (cfr. Lk 18,35-43) should teach us the lesson that we should always go to Christ, being quick to do so in spite...
Developing a keen sense of management and accountability
THAT’S what we are reminded of in that gospel parable about a man who embarked on a journey and entrusted all his possessions to his 3 servants, giving them different amounts of talents. (cfr. Mt 25,14-30) When the man returned from the journey, he asked...
Beware of transhumanism and posthumanism
THERE is now a strong and powerful philosophical and scientific movement that advocates the use of current and emerging technologies, like genetic engineering, cryonics, artificial intelligence and nanotechnology to augment human capabilities and improve the human condition. This may be called transhumanism. Offhand, nothing wrong...
Let’s look forward to Christ’s second coming
WE are approaching the end of the liturgical year, and it’s expected that we are reminded of what are called the “last things,” namely death, judgment, hell and heaven. In other words, we are also reminded of Christ’s second coming where judgment will be made...
Gratitude proves authenticity of our faith
THAT gospel episode about 10 lepers who were cured by Christ and yet only one came back to give thanks to him (cfr. Lk 17,11-19) gives us a precious lesson about the importance of always being thankful to God for whatever favor and blessing we...
Serving without strings attached
THAT’S how we should serve. Without conditions, without saying enough, without feeling entitled, without strings attached. With such attitude toward serving, we channel the very way Christ served us and continues to do so up to now and until the end of time. We are reminded...
Consequence of our life’s social character
GIVEN the social character of our life, we have to make sure that we are always contributing to the common good. Whatever we do, even if done alone, should have that motive always in mind. Even if we are not aware of the social character...
Effective vigilance only when we are with God
THAT gospel parable about the 10 virgins (cfr. Mt 25,1-13) obviously reminds us of our serious duty to be vigilant at all times because God can call us anytime and we should be ready for it. We should also be very vigilant because all kinds...