Imperfection

I remind myself, "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good."  (Cribbed from Voltaire)

A two-three water spray of my plant is better than not watering my plant for the day.
The imperfect post that gets uploaded is better the the perfect articles that never left my mind

On the Canvas of Society

This is a small booklet I started giving to my loved ones and friends. The booklet is a welcome gift to those attending The Feast (a weekly Catholic Fun Gathering) I like this booklet because it gives me the opportunity to write and regularly remind myself of my seven dreams.

I had a lot of dreams fulfilled through the Novena. In fact this is my 10th Novena to God's Love copy. After 7 years, I realize my dreams may only be important if I align each dream after God's heart. I often hear it said.

Also, I experience's God 3 answers to my dream: a Yes, I have something Better, and a Later. I often want to hear a Yes. while the Something Better always surprises me. And the Later always annoys me. I get to be very impatient, I suppose.

But while waiting I realize it makes me rethink about the dreams that I have.
I have heard the story of Joey Velasco the painter of the image of Jesus in this small booklet.

He was a successful businessman but he had been ill and had to be in bed.
Being bored in bed he started to paint again. It was here that he was able to paint wonderful portraits and landscape of Philippine society.

I realize, Yes I have dreams and I hope to look for something better and be willing to wait.

You are booked for greatness,

Chris Lodovice

PS. Watch Joey Velasco as he speaks about his painting

Unacknowledged Praying Buddy

As we exchanged story while traveling, my companion started to open up.
I know I had not always been good. There were times that I came to a point of not believing God and did ‘vices’ that follows an unbeliever… All the while, I traveled the world and had parties everywhere. I taught life was everything under the sun but all were empty. It lead me to search for meaning and purpose… you know where I ended up? I just found myself back to God… But it was not totally me who found God rather it was that knowledge that someone was out there in our home everyday praying for me. She is no other than my mama.

As I had recalled this conversation. It just dawned in me how my mother had always been my ‘unacknowledged’ praying buddy too. I am so thankful to my mother and my father, for I know, they had always been praying buddies for all four children. Indeed! Can a mother forget his own? and yet even if she forgets God does not forget you…
Today, 31st of July my Mama Junith celebrates her 59th birthday. Join me in prayer for more fruitful years of blessing and gratitude for life.

You are booked for greatness,

Chris Lodovice

Moving toward's Life's Compass

I would stare at the computer and try to call customers but to no avail. "I can't do this anymore."

After prayer and discernment. I decided to take a leap of faith and say goodbye to what I believe is one of the best companies in the country. At the same time, it was hard to let go of the security that a monthly salary provides, not to mention the questioning looks from those who wonder why I was letting go of a great opportunity that others would love to have.

I heeded the call to manage my own time and be in the financial business. I became more content but worries of different nature crowded my mind.Was this really my path?

But deep inside I had peace. I knew I was doing the right thing because I was being true to who I am and what I want.

With faith, I'm assured God has my back. He provides me with life's direction.


You are booked for greatness,
Chris Lodovice

It's Time to Move

For the last two weeks, I fell into depression. My heart was broken and I felt so sad. I just wanted to sleep the whole day. I dreaded waking up for it meant feeling the pain in my heart.

Sleep became a form of escape for me. I didn't want to eat and I became very sickly.

I know it was alright to feel down when one is grieving. But at some point, prolonged sadness must end because it is unhealthy and kills ones spirit. I realized that I needed to help myself. I opened my heart to God's healing love and picked myself up by finding joy in the simple things again. Like eating and playing football.

As I began to enjoy eating, it gave me strength to face each day. Moving playing helped too. I needed to sweat out.

Helping your body become strong again through proper nutrition and exercise will help you overcome blues. Along with community prayers, they helped me move on and keep on


You are booked for greatness,

Chris Lodovice

*Adapted from Didache 2015 readings

Reading all over again

Of productivity and purpose
of essence and grace
of mission and run
of winning and losing

of gaining and losing
of fighting and quitting
of fairness and justice
of grace and love
of trust and grace

of love and care
of thoughts from a far
of addiction and freedom
of hugs and kisses
of sincerity and lust
of trust and distrust

Of getting starting over again

Of saint and sinner
of cool and not cool
of simply body and spirit
of focus and not focus
of love and charity

Of fruits and harvest
of control and no control
of love and spirit
of forgiveness and plans
of resolutions and struggles

of defeat and victory
of sin and death
of young and old
of greed and lust
of money and fame

of help the poor
of guidance and joy
of love and charity