God builds a house for me

In the Second book of Samuel, when David thinks of building a house for the Ark of the Covenant, God tells him that it shouldn’t be so because, in fact, it is God who is building a house for David.

Such is our life. We plan, we think, we organize, and things may work well for a time. Then something happens and everything we have built crumbles. Behold, it is at this moment that God starts to build our house.

The irony of Christmas

The irony of this birthday celebration is that it is the celebrant who gives gifts. May we not forget this truth. The true gift of Christmas is Jesus and it is a gift that God freely gives to each one of us. May this truth be the foundation of our lives. In our moments of defeat, solitude and lack of purpose, may this truth be the streak of light that will guide us through the darkness.

Addio, Roma!

Tomorrow morning I am leaving Rome for good.
To all the people and friends I am leaving behind, thank you for having been a part of my life. Immense seas may separate us, different time zones and levels of technology may make communication difficult; but when we remember that the whole world is in God's hands, we can always reach out to each other in one big, warm embrace.
God blesses us always. May we be open to receive God's blessing in whatever form.
Please keep me in your prayers.