Feb 13, 2016

A Muslim Mother Blessed her Catholic Son's Ordination

Ten years in the seminary and you can only find a handful of Catholics who would really support you on your vocation. Most would surely doubt the quality of your person if truly fit for the "service."

But, what is amazing is that though you will not find that much of Catholic 'supporters' you will surely befriend people whose religious belief is different from yours and yet believe in your perseverance.

This story from Asianews.it is a great example:
The Muslim family of Robertus B. Asiyanto joyfully participated in his ordination in Maumere. His mother laid her hands on the altar: "I'm really happy with my son’s choice". The island of Flores is one of the few predominantly Catholic areas of Indonesia. 

Feb 12, 2016

Be the You

The Priest-Paleontologist-Philosopher Teilhard de Chardin S.J. would want to remind us:
“To understand the world,
knowledge is not enough,
you must see it,
touch it,
live in its presence
and drink the vital heat of existence
in the very heart of reality.”
This reminds me to be one with myself and to discover it not theoretically but instead discover it as one should employ every faculty.