The fullness of our humanity
WE NEED to understand this point very
well. Our humanity is not just a matter of biology, the blend of genes that
gives us our unique...
New wine on new wineskins
YES, we need to know how to flow with
the times, adapting ourselves with the new developments and circumstances
without losing sight of what is truly...
Enterprising but not opportunistic
WE ARE, of course, encouraged to be
very fruitful and productive in our life. There should be no time for laziness
and idleness. Even in our...
Up close and personal
THAT gospel episode about Christ
healing a big crowd of sick people by laying his hands on each one of them
(cfr. Lk 4, 40) speaks...
Practical training in chastity
THIS concern should never be taken for
granted. This is actually a much bigger concern than what we have in the areas
of politics, social life,...
Active-contemplative synergy
GIVEN the increasingly pressing conditions of the world today and the
permanent, ultimate and most precious goal of ours, we really need to be more
serious...
Forceful yet gentle
IN OUR discussions and exchanges,
especially when we have to sort out differences and settle conflicts, it always
pays to be gentle in our ways even...
Charity is madness
THERE is no doubt about it. If we
truly live the virtue of charity that reflects, echoes and replicates the love
of God for us, we...
A really good rest
THERE are, of course, different ways
and kinds of rest. But we should try to have a really good one that is fit to
our dignity...
Christian perfection and poverty
“If you wish to be perfect, go sell
what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then
come, follow...