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. Fr. Joseph A. Galdon S.J.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.