I recall one morning a few years ago when I was with my spiritual director, conferring with one another on many things. At one point I told him that I wanted to understand what the doctrine of the Resurrection means, not in theological or philosophical terms, but in terms of the ordinary language we use … Continue reading Cleveland Cavaliers and The Resurrection
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Dear Kobe,
Dear Kobe, The world knows that your retirement is inevitable, and now as you recently announced it, everyone is starting to anticipate that very last day you step on the court. As a man of Green, I must say I have mixed feelings about your retirement. First, the Joy. I am glad you will be … Continue reading Dear Kobe,
Breakthrough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJkrf54o9Fk I've been drawing a lot of inspiration from a highlight video of Kawhi Leonard, an emerging superstar from the San Antonio Spurs, when he led his team to a 111-92 victory over Lebron and the Heat. Taking note, this guy Kawhi and I are about the same age, and I find it inspiring seeing … Continue reading Breakthrough
#ballislife: How life gets translated into this sport
Ball is life. It’s a mere trivial phrase thrown around these on social media that, perhaps, bears a deep connotation. The title is a hashtag commonly used to say that one’s life revolves around ball (or basketball, implicitly). However, let’s take the phrase to a face value diagnosis: ball is life. The phrase is basically … Continue reading #ballislife: How life gets translated into this sport
Vessels of Meaning 