Reflection for Trinity Sunday
Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9 (RM) or Genesis 1:1-2:4a (RCL); Canticle from Daniel 3 (RM) or Psalm 104 (RCL); 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 (RM) or 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-13(RCL); John 3:…
Whispers in the Night: A Journey of Wonder and Surrender
In the silence of the night, I lay awake, Mind restless, unable to sleep, Pondering what tomorrow brings, As the dawn begins to sing. Yet, a presence nears, Peace gently…
What Legacy Am I Leaving Behind?
This reflection was prompted by the recent death of my sister, who continues to be uppermost in my mind and heart. As I continue to grieve, I also meditate on…
Daisy Flower Vase Painting
My childhood was full of white daisy flowers.They return in memory in myriad ways. When I was a teenager, I used to herd cows near the streams and grass meadows.…
A Time To Be
Lent is a time for embracing reflection and renewal. A time to allow spaces for quieting the buzz of what goes on in and around and allow the silence to…
Lessons From My Elderly Mom
At the moment, I am with my mother as her companion since I returned to the Philippines in January. My sister recently died in December. It was a sudden death…
The End
The end.I woke up this morning with that thought.When the season is all about beginning anew,why am I thinking of the end?I recently suddenly lost a very good friend.She was…
Resilience
I have been thinking a lot about resilience lately. What with the war in Ukraine, climate change with its unpredictable weather patterns, and Covid 19, along with its capacity to…
Reflection for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time A or the Second Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6 (RM) or 1-7 (RCL); Psalm 40; I Corinthians 1: 1-3 (RM) or 1-9 (RCL); John 1: 29-34 (RM) or 29-42 (RCL). When you’re together with a…
As Year 2022 Ends…
I was struggling to find a topic for a year-end reflection and an idea to reflect on the past year came to mind. I think 2022 has been a challenging…