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Column: ALWAYS for July 6-12, 2008 issue of DCHerald

Abundance of Absence
Erwin Joey E. Cabilan
sight, smell, touch, hearing tastePRESENCE
abundance of absence
abundance of absenceabundance of absence
Share Jesus, not as an idea, but as a Person.
Presence is Incarnationalgentle presence
Presence is Relational It flows from God’s free gift of friendship in JesusTimothy Radcliffe,
OPBe a good and faithful friend
Presence leads to Healing Faith in God makes a difference for the better dis-ease wounded
healers
Presence implies taking a risk On the cross, Jesus was lifeless but He kept on breathing the
love of GodWith Jesus, love can conquer painBlessed Teresa of Calcutta
Presence radiates joy to make our joy complete People who are joyful are “full of God”St.
Teresa of Jesus’
abundance of absenceJesus of NazarethBy the presence of Jesus, we have plenty to give!

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