Monthly Archives: May 2013

What I Pray For

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In my life, there is nothing that I fervently prayed for that did not come true. Early in life, I prayed for a happy and fulfilling one – like most everyone I suppose. I even described what would make up … Continue reading →

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Mothers!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In two more days, we shall be celebrating Mothers’ Day. From Day 1 (of conception, not birth), there has always been a special and strong bond between mother and child: undying gratitude of the child for the gift of life … Continue reading →

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Words and the Richness of Life

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Often, all it takes is a little while to see what one is looking for, to see the universe in a grain of sand, for the moment to become the eternal now. In my younger days, one of the thoughts … Continue reading →

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On Saying Goodbyes and Facing the End

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In the Gospel of John, Jesus took a very long time saying goodbye to his disciples. His Farewell discourse took all of four long chapters. I have never been good at saying goodbye myself. In fact, I hate goodbyes. I … Continue reading →

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More Than Just a Material World

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Spirit Moments

We live in a physical and material world. Yet, I know there is more to life than the physical and the material. Even science now posits multiple and parallel universes, coexisting in the same space but existing in different dimensions. … Continue reading →

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Witnessing to the Good News

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In today’s secular, technology-driven and materially oriented environment, God has been driven out from many places including some government offices. There could come a time when non-believers will outnumber and overpower believers. This might in fact be true already in … Continue reading →

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Peace and Love

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I love having spent my teens during the 60’s, the dawning of the Age of Aquarius. The children then of the Flower Generation, among whom I counted myself, preached Peace and Love. The epicenter of the Hippie movement was San … Continue reading →

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Going Home

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Ever since I could remember, I have always felt different and unique and therefore immeasurably blessed. Not better in comparison with others but just one of a kind like no other. And because I am unique I can belong only … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

If today were to be my last day, how would I spend it? Would I immediately go to a priest and go to confession to put my spiritual house in order? Or, would I spend it before the Blessed Sacrament … Continue reading →

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Last night was our ILM Graduation. After three years of study, 46 of us completed this inspiring and inspired Faith Formation program of the Diocese of San Jose. It was a night of grace and blessings as we recieved our … Continue reading →

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on Our ILM Graduation