« Originally posted on: September 26, 2008, 03:23:32 PM » by Rev. Fr. Rene F. Paglinawan, OAR The silence was deafening, though outside the SSC-R Stags’ dugout the Cuneta Astrodome was filled with the noise of drums and cheers. Inside there was stunned silence. And very loooong. Most players were seated on the floor, some … [Read more...]
A bug that unblocks
February 4, 2012 By
« Originally Posted on: January 29, 2008, 11:02:52 AM » by Rev. Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR What to write about? Veteran journalists occasionally experience the writer’s block. What excuse can occasional bloggers make for not meeting their self-imposed deadlines? Is it called a blogger’s block, or bug, or what? Tell you frankly, … [Read more...]
The Pupil of His Eyes
February 4, 2012 By
«Originally Posted on: December 20, 2007, 12:17:37 PM » by Rev. Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR We like surprises. That’s why gifts are wrapped – an everyday sight during this season of surprises which is Christmas – to heighten the suspense of guessing what’s inside. I come to my office this morning of 19 December and I am surprised, … [Read more...]
Purpose Given Life
February 4, 2012 By
Originally Published on August 21, 2007, 06:58:42 AM by Rev. Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR Since its publication in 2002, Rick Warren’s book Purpose Driven Life has been translated into dozens of languages and continues to attract readers from all over the world. In San Sebastian, I find copies of the book in the convent chapel, in the dean’s … [Read more...]
Images of Death, Signs of Life
February 4, 2012 By
«Published on: August 14, 2007, 07:07:31 AM » A unique poster hangs just outside my office. Composed a couple of years ago by the students of RE 201 (Christian Morality), the collage is uniquely dark and macabre in that it admits only images of death and death-dealing realities. Images of the irrational war in Iraq stare the passerby. … [Read more...]
