Early retirement

Francis B. Ongkingco 09/17/2016

The Grade 4 boy looked haggardly beat up. I playfully messed up his hair to distract him and said, “You look like a steamroller had just ran over you, dude!” “Worse, Father!” “Really!?” I wondered what could…

The Umbrella Man

Francis B. Ongkingco 09/09/2016

The man was simultaneously entranced and bewildered at what his eyes caught at the other side of the street. As a foreigner, he was prepared to witness stranger things and practices in a tropical setting unlike his…

“Do Sorry”

Francis B. Ongkingco 09/02/2016

A mother came to me saying that she was amused how her son asked her if he could “do sorry” for something wrong he had done. “I immediately corrected his wrong grammar, Father,” she explained. “Oh, did…

The positive lie

Francis T.J. Ochoa 08/26/2016

Rustin tightly closed his eyes. In his intense and indescribable fear, he suddenly felt the icy steel of a gun barrel slowly kiss his forehead. The tinge of its deathly cold was absorbed by his skin, and…

Couching tiger

Francis T.J. Ochoa 08/19/2016

More and more people are no longer smoking because they are more aware of its hazardous consequences on one’s health. Today, however, many are not aware of a new health threat that could be as dangerous as…

No photos! No videos! Silence!

Francis B. Ongkingco 08/12/2016

Upon entering the majestic and awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel in Rome, one’s celestial reverie is abruptly interrupted by a nearby security officer whose static voice crackles through a megaphone: No photos! No videos! Silence! And to further emphasize…

‘Sorryful’

Francis B. Ongkingco 08/05/2016

Mommy, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry…,” Craig cried out. “Eeeasy, young man! I haven’t even said something and you’re already saying ‘sorry’,” his mom removed her kitchen apron and dried her hands with it. “I’m sorry,…

Rainbow of Happiness

Francis B. Ongkingco 07/29/2016

Wow! That’s the most beautiful rainbow I’ve ever seen in my life,” Daniel exclaimed as he stepped out of the tent after the rain stopped. “Really? How so?” Charlie asked. “As a photographer, this is my first…

Timing prayer

Francis B. Ongkingco 07/22/2016

When it comes to praying, we often encounter the following difficulties: what to talk to God about, what materials to bring, how to carry on with a theme or style in our prayer, and how to make…

God and Pokémon

Francis B. Ongkingco 07/15/2016

As I jogged in a subdivision I overheard a very surprising conversation between one of the security guards and a gardener. “Have you already downloaded Pokémon GO?” The guard asked. “Not yet. I will try later in…

A Waze to Heaven

Francis B. Ongkingco 05/13/2016

Vignettes In our country that daily suffers the common virus of traffic congestion, it would be impossible to meet someone who has never heard about Waze and its awesome traffic guiding and avoiding features. Although Waze is…

The third ‘I’

Francis B. Ongkingco 05/06/2016

Vignettes The young fellow entered the room carrying a very serious look. “Grab a chair, dude.” I did my best to make him feel comfortable. “Thanks, Father.” He wiped away the sweat streaming from his forehead. “It’s…

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