Monthly Archives: April 2014

The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It is a glorious Easter morning. I imagine myself sitting under a bower of freshly bloomed spring flowers, Basking in a golden shower of God’s graces upon me on this bright and beautiful day, Drawing in all the goodness and … Continue reading →

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Musings Over The Tomb

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Spirit Moments

All is quiet now and very still. He lies dead in the tomb. It was good while it lasted but now the great adventure ends in gloom. People thought He was the Messiah who has come to save His … Continue reading →

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The Depths and Emptiness of Good Friday

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Joel is a good friend. His was a life most people could only imagine in their wildest dreams. He was a respected doctor, having come from a family of doctors and married to one. He was a smart, not a … Continue reading →

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Dayenu – It Would Have Been Enough For Us

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Today is the beginning of the Triduum, the remembrance of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection, His Paschal Mystery. It His Passover from death to life into His glorious resurrection. This event has cosmic significance as Christ also leads us in … Continue reading →

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Betrayals I Have Been Guilty Of

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

One of the great burdens I carry in my heart are the many times I have betrayed people – sometimes even for something less than thirty pieces of silver. I have betrayed people I love and those closest to me. … Continue reading →

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Some Disciples I Have Known

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Spirit Moments

He was a successful business executive. Upon his retirement from the corporate world, he pursued another career as a diplomat. He had hid fair share of enemies. Everyone knew of his deep faith. Many were impressed that he went to … Continue reading →

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Life Questions That Would Not Go Away

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Man has power over nature and the rest of creation because of his capacity to reason. Through this capacity, man has learned to harness the forces of nature, to make the fields bear fruits, to tame wild beasts and animals … Continue reading →

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A Dark Moment

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Spirit Moments

How I miss my younger days when life was easy and uncomplicated. I had but a handful of options then but I felt I could build a happy life. And build a happy and meaningful life, I did. Even when … Continue reading →

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Recurring Themes in My Life

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I never really see the fullness of reality. I enjoy a beautiful scene and am overcome by emotions. At the same time, something inside me tells me that this is not all there is to reality. I am catching but … Continue reading →

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Photography and Spirituality

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I love dabbling in photography. I love taking photos of nature scenes and of important occasions. I love putting my photos together and weaving a story out of them, or doing a reflective video or photo essay from them. I … Continue reading →

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