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Soothsayers in Quiapo

tracesofwanderlust — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:49:31 +0000

The Quiapo church is a paradox. Ubiquitous soothsayers who claim to have a psychic power to unfold the future surround the place. Patrons come by to Quiapo to consult about: love relationships, marriage, jobs, health and possibility of going abroad. CLICK MORE TO READ. Other PostsJanuary 12, 2011 -- Quiapo- Golden MosqueAugust 27, 2010 -- Audition for [...]

Quiapo- Golden Mosque

tracesofwanderlust — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:49:20 +0000

The dome of the Golden Mosque stands conspicuously coming from Quiapo bridge; A physical manifestation of the public presence of Muslims and serves as a point of convergence for Islamic activity. I have never been into that side of Quiapo, what I am only aware of is that significant Muslim population [...]

God’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections

netizen — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:51 +0000

I officiated the weddding of one of our batchmates. In attendance was the former secretary of finance, who was also of our batch. At the time he was already working in Singapore for a transnational firm. We were all gathered literally in one corner of the reception hall. But he didn’t mind being...

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God’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections

netizen — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:44:32 +0000

Who do you say that I am? Jesus does not ask us who he is according to the books we’ve read or the sermons we’ve listene to. No. He asks us who we have discovered him to be in our experience. (12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – C) ...

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The Morality of a Freethinker

netizen — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:27:51 +0000

Morality is often equated with an absolute standard – religion and/or God – so atheists, agnostics, and other non-theists are sometimes viewed as people who lack moral standards. And why not? In a nation where a lot of people actually believe that our laws are based on the Ten Commandments...

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God’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections

netizen — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:23:47 +0000

What is best-loved psalm of the Bible? (4th Sunday of Easter – C) Related posts:God’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections Without doGod’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections “To God’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections Peter...

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The resurrection and the life

netizen — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:30:00 +0000

This hopeful image of the resurrected Christ greets visitors and mourners at the entrance of the crypt of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in New Manila, Quezon City. The odd lighting pattern comes from the fact that the columbarium is in the basement of the church and fluorescent tubes had to be installed...

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God’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections

netizen — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:45:38 +0000

“To see is to believe.” But if you think about it, it is really incorrect. Find out why. (Second Sunday of Easter) Related posts:God’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections Why do theGod’s Word on a Sunday Morning: Homilies and Reflections Without doGod’s...

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Less Talking, More Hitting: Elevating our Sentiments to Action (or Why Secular Activism?)

netizen — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 10:15:59 +0000

I, Freethinker or I, Troll? Freedom is always the freedom of dissenters. – Rosa Luxembourg I’m often asked why I decided to get involved with the Filipino Freethinkers. Often in FF discussions, some people would find it weird that someone attacks Enlightenment assumptions in a fierce manner...

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FF Top Ten: March 7, 2010

netizen — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:01:52 +0000

Today’s news links seem par for the course – we’ve all discussed this before, right? Nevertheless, there is some comfort in knowing that some things can be relied on in this effed up world of ours. Submit your links in The News Thread or the comments. ========== Bishops endorse the...

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