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Redefining Legal Marriage

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Last Friday's decision of the Supreme Court of the united States of America have shock the world for the acceptance of the same sex marriage. Joy for those are in line with the acceptance of its legality and disappointment for those who oppose it. We are in the Philippines, we are not in America, we should not be bothered about it, voices that we may hear from others about it. Or should we be wary because it will greatly affect us because we usually follow the american trend in some aspect of our life, and maybe in general aspect of our life. life is constantly evolving and we are to be ready to face realities about it including those of whom we are not liking  and even to the wildest imaginations have not visited us at all. Our faith in Jesus have taught us on this as he confront the sinners and the Pharisees. There are a lot of posts and reaction concerning this matter, however, we have to understand why the supreme court justices have opted to  passed the law...

Change

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The Last talk on the annual retreat for priests of the diocese of San Pablo ends with change. The challenge of change. This is quite a late reflection of the topic discussed but due to the constrained of time. Change is inevitable. According to philosopher only change is certain and constant in this world. Change must take first in our words, Change the word, change the world. We also need to reexamine our thought. What we thought, what we become as Buddha says. We shall not worry the things we cannot control. There is also a need to examine the way we see things. The way we see things reveal not the way things are but the way we are. We shall look the present with attentiveness.We shall also examine our life's rhythm. It is the depth not the speed. Lastly we have also to examine our relationship. Are we loving rightly? Let us look to Mary for inspiration. ...