December 2011

PRIVATE PRAYER

“But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:6
Jhen brought her son Rafael to enroll in another school. But he was asked to join the nursery class even if […]

SHOPAHOLIC

Each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. – James 1:14
My friend Charmaine is a certified shopaholic. She spends so much money on things she doesn’t really need.
“A wrist watch worth P17,000? How is it different from other watches that cost much less?” I asked her once when she […]

ASKING FOR SIGNS

“…seeking from Him a sign from heaven….” – Mark 8:11
Many years ago, a friend of mine prayed to St. Therese and asked for a sign to confirm that her request would be granted. The following morning, she smelled the scent of fresh flowers.
A former officemate of mine related how her decision to leave her job […]