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I remember with a smile what Mama told us when we were little children whenever all of us would travel in our old surplus United States Army jeep: “Be light, and travel light so that we…
At age 20, we worry about what others think of us; at age 40, we don’t care what they think of us; at age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.” (Ann…
“You have garnered excellent points in all criteria of the ranking process, but you are NOT our priority because you are not a resident of this city,” words that echoed in my heart and pierced my soul.…
“I am leaving because with such a privileged role comes responsibility. … The responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead and also when you are not. I know what this job takes and…
The story is told about a man who, whenever he is greeted with “See you later,” would take it literally, and would obediently wait, thinking that the guy will come back to see him in the same…
I remember an incident when I was invited to celebrate Mass. It was the town fiesta, and the front of the church was filled with decorations, a welcome band, and all the Mass servers ready to march…
The story is told about a barber who gave a free haircut to a German. Next day, he received a box of frankfurters outside his door. He also gave a free haircut to a Japanese, and received…
Who is the most relaxed driver in the world? The driver of the funeral car. Why? He is not in a hurry. He can take his time because his passenger has all the time. And, he has…
The story is told about a car mechanic who said to a surgeon: “Doctor, you and I repair engines. I repair car engines, and you repair human engines. Why is it that you earn much more than…
Some years ago, during our annual 13-kilometer Walk with God to Manaoag, a couple asked me to bless their little baby who was very sick. They were carrying the child to the shrine to beg for his…
Ang taong mayabang, tinatamaan; ang taong mapagkumbaba, pinagpapala.” (The proud gets hit; the humble gets blessed.) —————— In today’s Gospel, (Lk. 14:1, 7-14), Jesus reminds us to remain humble. “For every one who exalts himself will be…
Remember this song? “Oh when the saints go marching in, oh when the saints go marching in. Oh Lord, I want to be in that number, oh when the saints go marching in!” Sing it! * *…
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