1. 1. Was born on September 24, 1928 Was a Jesuit priest and writer. First went to the Philippines in the 1950s asa novice. He was ordained in the UnitedStates on June 20, 1959 by Cardinal FrancisSpellman at Fordham university. He was named as the Dean of the College ofArts and Sciences from 1968-1970. Editor of the Academic Journal PhilippinesStudies. Also, a columnist for Philippine DailyInquirer. Mustard Seed, Chain of Love, Jubilee andMore Mustard Seed.
2. 2. Fr. Joseph A. Galdon S.J.
3. 3. Each one of us is an islandunto himself, and the bridgesthat lead to other peoplehave been destroyed byconflicts of race, sex, andself-interest.-James Baldwin
4. 4. We read these problemsof others. But we takelove, which can be theonly solution, and wequarantine it in a littleroom of selfishness. Wehug it to our heartscontent but never shareit with those who are
5. 5. If one of the brother or one sisteris in need of clothes and has notenough food to live on, and one ofyou says to him: I wish you well. Keep yourself warm and eat plenty,without giving him this necessities oflife, then what good is that?-Saint James:
6. 6. Christ became man 2,000years ago to build bridges ---between heaven and earth, andamong men. In a ratherstartling statement, Heidentified Himself with allthose in need. Whatever youdo to the least of these, you doto Me.
7. 7. There is something we can do.We can build bridges. There isa gift that all of us can give,no matter how poor in moneyor in talent: hold out yourhand and let your heart be init.-Fr. Joseph Galdon,
8. 8. How did the writer justify the title? How is word bridge used in the essay?How do we build bridges? How is island used in essay? Why is every man compared to an island? What does the following statements mean?1. The tragedy of our lives is the wall webuild around our houses and the shards of glasswe put on top of the wall?2. I am an island. I build walls that nonemay penetrate.
9. 9. Gooooooooooooooooooodbyeeeeee
10. 10. And Have a Nice day