In The Hole

Finally, it is here: Pope Benedict's first encyclical, Deus caritas est. It is interesting how La Stampa gives the document a reading from a standpoint that is political. Perhaps, it was the section on social justice that motivated such a reading. The following statement, for example can provoke... Sign in to see full entry.

10. Webmastering finally started to pay off. I knew more people this year via the web. Interaction is chiefly through email though. But this is much much better than the previous years where I wondered whether people think my pages are useful or not. 9. The cell group meetings I am conducting at the... Sign in to see full entry.

I received an advanced birthday greeting today. It contains a blessing which I would like to share with you: May your inner life be transformed so that you can see more clearly your own journey with all humankind as a journey of peace, hope and bondedness. May your God be someone you can lean on in... Sign in to see full entry.

My Friendster profile shows that as of today, I have 9 friends. They break down as follows: 1 nephew 2 parishioners at the Mother of Good Counsel parish 1 former parishioner at the Nuestra Senora de Gracia parish (Makati) 3 former working students at the Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod 2 alumni of the... Sign in to see full entry.

It started out with a seemingly innocent request. "Tito," said Migui, "could you give me an email account?" "Of course", I said, "Do you have friends to send emails to?" "Not yet. I am going to use it for Friendster." And then the other pamangkins began to talk about their Friendster accounts. It... Sign in to see full entry.

From starry skies descending, Thou comest, glorious King, A manger low Thy bed, In winter's icy sting; O my dearest Child most holy, Shudd'ring, trembling in the cold! Great God, Thou lovest me! What suff'ring Thou didst bear, That I near Thee might be! Thou art the world's Creator, God's own and... Sign in to see full entry.

Once the Misa de Gallo started on December 16, there wasn't much left to do except prepare the homily for each of the Masses and attend Christmas parties if there are any. At our parish, there are so many opportunities for this latter so one has to be really choosy. I prefer the Christmas party for... Sign in to see full entry.

She hails from Chicago. She arrived two months ago with her father. The first time I saw her was yesterday. It was love at first sight. At first she'd snub me, turning away whenever I'd come near. This morning, I finally had the chance to kiss her. Her name... Julienne Cameron Sign in to see full entry.

Back in the late 80s the Filipino Church celebrated its second Plenary Council. In that Council, the young people who make up a large portion of the 86 M in our islands as "agents of renewal". To the Council's mind, an "agent of renewal" is one who by his conduct, way of thinking and expressing... Sign in to see full entry.

This is our church at night. And it will be looking like this until the end of the Christmas season. Nice, huh? Sign in to see full entry.