Blindspot

That's why we need people with whom we don't see eye-to-eye. (Netflix' "Virgin River")

Dr. Kristi Pikiewicz

"We can live without drugs and alcohol but people are more complicated than substances."

Snap out of it

That is what a client of Dr. Honey Carandang literally does upon experiencing growing tension.

Last Christmas

A delightfully touching film produced and starred in by Emma Thompson had this observation:

"Why do they keep asking me to go on a walk, I am not a dog."

West & East Differing Sound

West: "Strike the bell."

East: "Invite the bell to sound."

The Mirror Has Two Faces

This film tackled a person's appearance, among other things.

"When I gave 'Farewell to Arms' to this girl, she thought it was a diet book!"

Mindfulness

"Without mud, no lotus." 

Obama Cares

David Pakman likened Obama to a gradeschool teacher explaining the behavior of little Donnie to his parents, in a recent interview on his new book.

Earth

It is heaven's waiting area. (Maura Roan McKeegan)

10 Ms on Highway to Heaven

1. "Map in Life

2.  Meditation

3.  Mass and Eucharist

4.  Mercy

5.  Meal time with family

6.  Mortification

7.  Meekness of Heart

8.  Missionary Spirit

9.  Mass Media

10. Mary"

Fr. Broom, OMV

Jesus

"Our world needs Your healing and salvation. Teach us to be Your light, Your hands, Your worker, for this earth."

"On the Wrong Side?"

Our Daily Bread speaks of the missionary zeal of Pastor Sam who reached out to the stranded people on the "wrong" side of a river in Ghana. 

What mediators do.

Outsiders

In Netflix' The Crown new episode, Prince Philip consoles fellow-outsider Princess Diana. He says all of them outside The Crown are.

Daily Blessings

 "The richest wealth is Wisdom.

The strongest weapon is Patience.

The best security is Faith.

The greatest tonic is Laughter.

All are Free and may God bless you with them today."

Melancholy

Its enemy is industry. (Bishop Barron)

Intervention

The bully "former President" is now being shown out of the White House by world leaders.

Nepotism

Senator Pia Cayetano tried to block Senator Risa Hontiveros' move to look into the expenses of the last Olympic Games in Clark under Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. She is her brother's gatekeeper.

Legal vs Moral

"While the obese overturned turtle flails in the hot sun," (Anderson Cooper) and files countless and baseless lawsuits, President-elect Biden calls the former's refusal to concede an "embarrassment." The Humanist Report likens the defeated president to a toddler.

Pompous Fine Print

The US Secretary of State assures us that there will be a smooth turnover...to the 2nd Trump Administration. If so, no need.

PH Christianity@500

 Fr. Sim asks:

1. What should we stop doing?

2. What should we continue doing?

3. What should we start doing?

BBC Earth

Really cool show about the Antartica showed a sneaky penguin weaving its way around orcas for dear life!

Wolves

These feared animals are actually brought into wildlife reserves to scare off grazing bisons so that the land's flora can recover. (BBC Earth)

Forgiveness

Fr. Felloni stated that getting over the wounds of pain and hurt turns the infection to affection.

A-me-rican

They say they are both in that word. Trump's me to Biden's American.

All Bases Covered

A White House staff member has been calling for a prayer meeting. Paula White has also been doing a forceful demonstration of exorcising evil spirits. If only they had done so way before the presidential campaign.

Solomonic Wisdom

Just like the two mothers fighting over an infant before King Solomon, two persons claimed to be the real owner of a dog. The judge just alllowed the pet to go to its master instinctively. (Our Daily Bread)

Emily in Paris

Discovered an updated version of an American in Paris. There is an app now that you speak to and request a translation, and a voice says it out loud.

Translation

"Palabas na si Rolly.

Papunta na si Siony.

Wala pa si Rody.

Rolly is showing now.

Siony is on her way.

Rody is still not here."

Happiness

"It is a crazy mathematics. It multiples when you divide it."

One's Calling

"The confluence of doing something you are good at, which makes people's lives better, and you feel appreciated."

Spiritual Alzheimers

Fr. Ramon Bautista, SJ calls this weakness of people who forget to thank God for blessings received. On the other hand are the grateful ones, who have the memory of the heart.