Biblical precepts on parenthood
I remember that even from a young age, my mother’s refrain at Christmas was “That just isn’t what Christmas means to us” (Hindi kasi iyan ang Pasko para sa atin.) For instance, when I asked her why we didn’t have a parol, she would answer “Hindi kasi iyan ang Pasko para sa atin.” When I… Continue reading Conflicted at Christmas
Marriage as a holy indissoluble vow In the Bible, marriage is a holy union entered into between a man and a woman before God. As such, it is a holy vow before God that cannot be taken lightly. It is a holy vow, and ideally, it is indissoluble in character. Marriage as a civil contract… Continue reading Divorce in cases of domestic violence: a Biblical view
I think in life, just like in marriage, intercourse must necessarily include delightful and interesting conversations for it to be worthwhile. Anyway, I had two different conversations on the same topic of domestic violence over the past couple of weeks but I thought nothing of making a connection between them until I read 1 Peter… Continue reading Submission and punching bags
Interesting conversation on All Saints’ Day The kids didn’t have to go to school and there were four or five days that we could spend at our leisure. So someone asked, “What’s the plan? Are we going somewhere?” As soon as that question was asked, there was a reply: “Where can we go? It’s not… Continue reading Interesting questions on All Saints’ Day
It was the second day of regular classes. It was an overcast morning and it was gloomy and grey the whole day so it wasn’t surprising that it got dark sooner. I suppose I was concentrating on my work and when I looked up to start dinner, it was past 6 pm. My daughter would… Continue reading The phone call I dread