This happened 2 decades back, but it is still in the back of my mind like yesterday. My sister entrusted me to look after her 2 year old son while I was staying with them and attending school. She said she would be out for a few hours. Unfortunately, I took this as an opportunity... Continue Reading →
Depression vs. Guilt
Confession of our faults is the next thing to innocence-Publilius Syrus
An email exchange
I couldn't contain myself at the last instance of my wife's email. Let me lay down the context. After repeated attempts to make contact with my children and finally I have been asking her to send me a picture of my kids, several times over, I get this reply and and I became livid with... Continue Reading →
Honest Abe & the penitent sinner
confessions and prayer
Divine Retreat Center : Can a priest forgive your sin?
So today was the day 2 (Tuesday) at the Divine retreat center. Today was the day of confession. So basically you recollect all your sins since your last confession and then tell the priest and you get an absolution. On the face of it, it sounds ridiculous, but I decided to take the plunge. Low... Continue Reading →
Life Less Ordinary 