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The volumes are linked together in a chain. Vol.1 goes to vol.2, etc. Or go to ALL VOLUMES, the entire mini-library = https://eastwindjournals.com/2024/03/26/holy-week-meditation-posters-all-volumes/ Share any random poster by copy-pasting it. Share this vol.1 post via link = https://eastwindjournals.com/2024/03/25/holy-week-meditation-posters-vol-1/ Ten meditation posters you can save and share – 651 650 648 647 643 641 640 637Continue reading “Eastwind Meditation Posters Vol.1”

According to an informal survey by lay Mediatrix devotees circa 1990s, majority of Filipino Bishops in dioceses nationwide believe in the Mediatrix but are silent in fear of Vatican reprisals in the past. They would say, “Speaking off the record … “. It is about time they follow their consciences and unite to speak outContinue reading “Filipino Bishops Need to Unite and Speak Out!”

Here are some exotic and bizarre Pinoy dishes that I have encountered during my journalistic travels. eastwind journals March 24, 2024 = Archives tr440By Bernie V. Lopez, eastwindreplyctr@gmail.com Share link to this article = https://eastwindjournals.com/2024/03/24/exotic-and-bizarre-pinoy-cuisine/ Pinapaitan Ilocano Style. Pinapaitan, meaning made bitter (pait), is a famous Pinoy cuisine, a powerful soup that triggers an adrenalineContinue reading “Exotic and Bizarre Pinoy Cuisine”

This story is inspired by the acclaimed movie The Shawshank Redemption, the legend of a charismatic jailbird.) Fr. Vincent Perry was the parish priest of a remote church in a forgotten town in Wisconsin. He was so bored talking to an empty church that he had prolonged bouts of depression. So, one day, he simplyContinue reading “The Hoodlum Priest (#49)”

Aaron, son of a billionaire, and Anthony, son of an alcoholic, were the best of friends since childhood. They stuck together like super-glue. They were the top in their college class and were academic arch-rivals. But that did not get in the way of their friendship. Friendship overcame rivalry. They were arch-enemies and arch-friends forever.Continue reading “Arch-enemies and Arch-friends Forever (#48)”

“Majority of people who come to me have relationship problems more than health problems. Relationships make or break people’s lives, more than cancer or physical ailments. Spiritual wounds can be deadlier than physical wounds”, said Sr. Raquel Reodica, RVM, retired cancer-healer for the Lord. eastwind journals ‘True Tales’ Series – Volume 47 March 23, 2024Continue reading “Relationships Carve our Destiny (#47)”

Volume 5. Ten posters. Jesus loves you without condition. https://eastwindjournals.com/2023/10/23/5-eastwind-posters-vol5-jesus-is-the-water-we-are-the-limestone/ Volume 6. Ten posters. Forgiveness heals, hatred consumes. https://eastwindjournals.com/2023/10/31/20-eastwind-posters-vol6/ Share both volumes 5 and 6 = https://eastwindjournals.com/2024/03/22/inspirational-eastwind-posters-volumes-5-and-6/ amdg

Damien’s life was like a roller-coaster ride – slow grinding climbs to fast dizzying dives. He was a bum, a rebel, an ex-convict, a poet, who eventually became a famous novelist. He had the brains and the heart but did not use them. He became a drug addict only because he could not find hisContinue reading “Damien – from Drug Addict to Best Seller Novelist (#46)”

Story No. 1. The ‘Lechon’ Kid. (Inspired by a street kid the author met in Blumentritt.) Richard, 7, has hidden powers he knows nothing about. He lives under a mini-bridge in Manila. During storms, he runs to Fr. Jay at a nearby parish church with his plastic bag of clothes, and returns to the bridgeContinue reading “2 touching stories * the ‘lechon’ kid * the alcoholic messiah”