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The gift

“Children!” the teacher gently called the excited students’ attention. “Quiet down now.” The children heard Ms. Joyce and promptly quieted down.

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“Listen,” she started to explain. “Christmas won’t be Christmas if we don’t give Jesus something from our heart.”

Fr. Francis Ongkingco

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The gift
by Fr. Francis Ongkingco

“Children!” the teacher gently called the excited students’ attention. “Quiet down now.” The children heard Ms. Joyce and promptly quieted down.

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The rattle
by Fr. Francis Ongkingco

Tibo could not take his eyes off the brand new baby rattle he had just bought from the supermarket. It was still wrapped in plastic and he was delighted to hear its gentle jingling crisp sound.

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Spiritual obesity
by Fr. Francis Ongkingco

Me, worry about getting fat? I just make sure I don’t overeat!” You had better think twice before saying something like this if you think that this is all there is to gaining weight. Recent studies interestingly reveal that eating too much isn’t the only factor that leads to weight gain.

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The last straw
by Fr. Francis Ongkingco

“…so each time you do a good deed, you can place a strand of straw in the manger so that Baby Jesus will have something to sleep on and keep Himself warm with,” Rachel told her attentive Grade two students. “If you haven’t any good deed, you may take a straw but keep it for later when you’ve made up for it.”

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Homerun to heaven
by Fr. Francis Ongkingco

Danny was far from nervous. He remained calm even though the game was in its most tense moment. He peered under the visor of his baseball cap, intensely observing the pitcher to anticipate how the ball was coming. “This is going to be a homerun!” he thought to himself.

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Heaven’s three surprises
by Fr. Francis Ongkingco

I was just another invited guest to the blessing of a new business establishment. The elderly priest who performed the rite gave everyone the final blessing. Afterwards, the store owner invited us for snacks.

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