Tag: love
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Euthanasia the Epitome of Capitalistic Efficiency
Pope Leo’s latest encyclical, Humanitas Magnifica, says, “When efficiency becomes the ultimate measure of value, human beings are tempted to see themselves as a project to be optimized rather than as persons called to relationship and communion.” This is crystal clear in terms of Euthanasia. The desire to artificially end someone’s life is at best…
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What Kungfu Movies Taught Me about the Virgin Mary.
I was a fan of Jackie Chan growing up. The jumps and stunts in the movies inspired my childhood shenanigans to my mother’s chagrin. The stories involved overcoming obstacles both physical and spiritual. The protagonist is on a path of self-discovery and must adapt and change to find the fulfillment that they are looking for.…
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The Evangelization in the Catholic Faith is like a Tarantula
Is a Tarantula cute? Maybe you think so maybe you don’t. That phenomenon have been a consistent reflection of mine ever since I started by Catholic journey. The phenomenon that people can react to the same object/stimulus and have different reactions. I love humanity in its diversity! Some people like strawberries because their tart and…
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Religion is Wasteful… that’s Wonderful!
EFFICIENCY! It is oh so American to be efficient. Tasks must be done in a timely and efficient manner. If the task cannot be done efficiently then it must be cut out or outsourced. There are many products and services that uses convenience and efficiency as their main selling point. The Average Catholic rebukes this…
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Prayer is Like a Combustion Engine
Good Prayer? Bad Prayer? Sometimes it seems like its outside of my control. The Average Catholic must have a prayer life. A life of prayer keeps us connected to God; the God of the living not of the dead. Prayer, in the long term, fills us with the fruits of the Holy Spirit such as…
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I am a Dual Citizen: USA and Heaven
I am a proud American. I love the USA and the history and culture. No, we are not perfect as nation. And we deserve being known as a modern Babylon. Yet, I do not intend on moving anywhere else and I am grateful for what my nation has provided me with. At the same time,…
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The Count Down (or Up) Till Judgement Day
When will Judgement day happen? A question that everyone has entertained at least once. A few eccentric spiritual leaders believe that they truly know the date. But orthodox believers recognize that the true day of judgement is known only to God. It would be fascinating if there was a countdown clock somewhere in heaven. Perhaps,…
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Holiness is like … Nuclear Radiation
I know I know I know. Nuclear radiation does not have any good connotations and should not be used as a metaphor to holiness. I know. But nuclear radiation is what I think of when I am thinking of proximity to holiness. The etymology of holiness deals with separation. To be holy means to be…
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How mercy is like a Bolt of Lightning
Many nights of strong rains and deep thunder gave me a nostalgia for rainstorms. The heavens are coming down, but my slumber went undisturbed. There is a relaxing quality to the sounds of the fiery tempest. My condolences to those who experience fear while my reaction is peace. I see the streak of lighting, the…
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I was Born a Heathen … then I was Baptized
My apologies for the misleading title. Both my mother and father were Catholics when I was born. But I wanted to comment on the uniqueness of Baptism. The Catholic Religion is not just a belief system to which we give our assent. We believe that there are ontological changes involved with our rituals. Both the…
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