February 19, 2008
Everywhere there seems to be a feeling of fatigue for one failed system after another, and movements (like Obama’s, which seems to be sweeping the United States) have begun to spring up, maybe not with real platforms, but change for change’s sake. Until recently, we’d never have seen Thai soldiers suddenly meeting on closed doors with the blessings of their king, to topple a corrupt leader. We’d never have seen protesters taking to the streets of Myanmar in opposition to that country’s junta. (more…)
February 19, 2008
We are forever frustrated by the continued existence of Gloria Arroyo as President. But would you have stood up to Hitler’s Germany? And can you really stand up to Arroyo’s Philippines?
February 14, 2008
Have you ever looked in the eyes of a mother, after giving birth to her child? If you stood close to her when she was in labor—the one without anesthetics, the natural labor—you would see her heaping curses at everyone. She would be screaming in absolute pain; at one point, she would experience emotional extremes of ups and downs. And when finally you hear the gentle, faint cry coming out of her womb, and watch child and mother, caught in an emotional and spiritual embrace, look into her eyes. And you will see why. (more…)
February 13, 2008
Tirelessly, and with no reward in sight, they will still work to care for people. They come off as traitors, and fools. How could they love people with so much hate? How could they give their lives to people who would readily sacrifice it to murder innocents? “I don’t care how many lives he’s killed. So long as he’s here, he’s my patient.” “God taught us to love everyone. Even those who hurt us.” “We are equal before God. Everyone deserves a dignified life.” (more…)
February 12, 2008
February 12, 2008
We look for signs of love in flowers, red roses, and sweet words. But the real sign of Love can be found in her tears, and her callused hands, and her tired sighs… (more…)
February 11, 2008
Love is like a garden. All of us are called to till its soil, some in the area of roses and others in the orchids. But all of us are equally called to work on it. Wherever we may be, we will all be lead beyond our comforts, into thankless, often hateful tasks. And that’s the hard part of this love…
February 8, 2008
These lonely hearts… one way or another, will come face to face with a picture of Love: soft kisses, whispers of sweet nothings, and the little gestures… and they will look at envy, and wish for the same. But are they really looking for someone to love, or the feeling of love?
February 5, 2008
