Recently, last July 11th, my partner, Lawrence sent me a video link and asked my thoughts about a drag performance in a gay bar where someone who seems to be dressed and presenting a dragged version of Jesus is lip-syncing “The Lord’s Prayer” or “Ama Namin.” Then, in the evening when I was commuting on […]
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Being The Good News
“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water […]
Wherever You Will Go for Pride: Pastoral letter for 2023 Pride
Saan man kayo pupunta ngayong darating na Sabado – Circuit, Makati or QC Circle – ang mahalagang alalahanin at iukit sa puso ay yung tunay na ugat at diwa ng Pride, Ang pride ay Protesta at Pakikibaka: Protesta sa diskriminasyon at opresyon; pakikibaka para sa katarungan at pantay na karapatan para sa lahat. Sa pag-uugat […]
Feeding Your Plants
Plants demand a steady supply of sunlight, moisture, and nutrients to thrive. They absorb sunlight through their foliage and draw moisture and nutrients from the soil through their roots. You’d never not water your garden, and you should feel the same way about feeding. As the soil becomes depleted, you need to add fertilizer, also […]
Removing What Is Dead And Deceased
Pruning trees and shrubs is an art and a science. From an artistic perspective, a discerning eye is needed to evaluate a plant, then determine what (if anything) must be done to achieve the desired appearance. From a scientific perspective, knowing the when, where, and how of pruning a plant is equally, if not more, […]