Monthly Archives: August 2014

The Rhthym of Life

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life has a certain rhythm. One time we are at the peak of joy. The next we are in the depths of sorrow. This beat goes on as life unfolds. Soon, from the beat and the rhythm, comes a melody … Continue reading →

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“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Lord, save us for we are tossed upon stormy seas. As the earth quakes from the rumbling of tanks and the blasts of bombs, many of our Christians brethren are fearful of their lives before the onslaught of those who … Continue reading →

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My Night Prayer

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Faith, like life and love, is a gift often given gratuitously and spontaneously. I did not ask to be born but I have received life gratuitously. A mother asks nothing in return for giving birth to a child, she just … Continue reading →

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Life Is Beautiful

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life is beautiful. It is precious and it is great to be alive. In most lives, there are more times of joy and happiness rather than of tears and sorrow. And in the few lives where sadness seems to reign … Continue reading →

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Sleep as a Numinous Experience

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Awed by the grandeur of the universe, the ancients experienced the world as numinous and as a mystery. Filled with wonder, they could only surmise at the ultimate cause of all the beauty and goodness they saw around them. As … Continue reading →

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Tranformations

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It is still summer vacation for kids And their school is still out. Jane is happy and thrilled with her dance classes. Jonathan is excited with his summer camp at the Tech. We spend the days just being with them … Continue reading →

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Prayer as a Guard Against Prejudice

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The Internet is a great source of news and information, not to mention knowledge. But I often notice myself going only to sites that affirm what I already know or believe in. I often read only those sites or writers … Continue reading →

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My Parish Community

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I love our faith community at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. It is a welcoming, vibrant, praying and serving community. And we have been blessed with pastors who have been molded after the heart of the patron saint of parish … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Multiplication of the Bread

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves has always been used to portray God’s boundless love and abundant care. But a bigger miracle may lie hidden in the story. After hearing Jesus speak, the people probably felt more generous … Continue reading →

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Convergence

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It takes a village to raise a child. I grew up in what was then the small town of Angeles. And now that I am advanced in years, I keep bumping into people from those days. Somehow, they are still … Continue reading →

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