Theology
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An Impromptu Evening Prayer
While walking around the Haight in San Francisco this evening, I felt like I needed to pray. Not merely that I wanted to, although that may be part of it, but something in me felt so moved to that it… Continue reading
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Restless, Foolish, Hungry Hearts
Within our hearts is a longing for something, a desire to find that missing puzzle piece and fix it into place. It’s not likely that we already know what it is. If we do, we may occasionally have moments where… Continue reading
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Stained Glass, Broken Windows
It is said that people who refuse to recognize the flaws in something are wearing rose-tinted glasses—willingly and consciously denying an aspect of reality and choosing to stick with their own version of current affairs. Maybe they hate to see… Continue reading
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‘Puhon’ & the Filipino Spirit
“Puhon, anak. Say ‘puhon.’” It was my dad more than my mom who reminded me of this. Funny enough, my dad’s native tounge was Tagalog; it was my mom who taught him Bisaya. Yet she would never be the one… Continue reading
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It’s All God-Talk
To some, theology is a specter, an ivory tower, or a weathered cage. It either haunts, demeans, or confines. And I don’t blame people who think of theology this way. Far too often, theology is presented in the public square… Continue reading
John Lee Wagas 