“I Must Decrease”

Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Read them out loud right now, wherever you are, the words of John the Baptist in John 3:30 (NRSVCE: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” If this didn’t give you… Continue reading “I Must Decrease”

About Earthly Things

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Nicodemus was curious but careful about this Jesus. It’s understandable; he was a Pharisee and a Sanhedrist. He had standing in his community. The Catholic Encyclopedia puts it… Continue reading About Earthly Things

Simbang Gabi 2017: Fitness

The priest at today’s Simbang Gabi Mass talked about John the Baptist’s unique role in history: in some ways, the last of the prophets, yet the first of the evangelists. I’m a fan of John, in particular the John we see near the end of his life and ministry when he tells us his joy… Continue reading Simbang Gabi 2017: Fitness

About Heavenly Things

Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there.  It’s so much easier for us to understand and accept the gifts we receive from the Lord when they are accompanied by outward signs, such as oil and water and rings… Continue reading About Heavenly Things