Monthly Archives: December 2014

Hail, Mary!

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Christmas is not Christmas without Christ in it. The Christmas story can never be told with out Mary in it. In fact, Salvation History would not have unfolded as it had without Mary’s ‘Fiat’. It is one of God’s amazing ways … Continue reading →

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‘Fiat’ to Life’s Unfolding

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

In everyday language, a stoic is one who can endure pain or hardship without complaint or without any display of emotions or feelings. But as a philosophy or even as a way of life, stoicism extolled virtue as the highest good. … Continue reading →

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Being Mute and Silent

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Spirit Moments

During my stay in the seminary, there were moments during the day we would observe the rule of silence. The rule of silence did not only mean keeping quiet but also being mute, speechless and not uttering a word. We … Continue reading →

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Being Like Joseph

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I often think about Joseph, the husband of Mary. There is very little written about him in the gospels. And most of what is written about him is not very comforting nor comfortable. He marries and virgin and then he … Continue reading →

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Musings on Life and Death During Advent

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life is a most wonderful gift and it is passed on to us, generation to generation. And life will always find a way to express itself in spite of all kinds of obstacles and difficulties. The roots of Jesus were … Continue reading →

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Proof Of Goodness

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Sometimes, in my efforts to be good and do what is right, I end up putting on blinders of self-righteousness. I become proud and condemn those whom I see as not making the same efforts at goodness and I do. … Continue reading →

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Being Politically Correct

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Spirit Moments

There is a great tendency today, in polite society or in company you are new or not yet truly familiar with, to be politically correct for fear of hurting the sensibilities and feelings of others. This is very considerate of … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Hopeful Waiting

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Spirit Moments

One of the quotes I often come across on Facebook is this one by Soren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” I find that reflecting on the past invariably shows me life’s lessons in … Continue reading →

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Active Waiting During Advent

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Advent is a period of hopeful waiting. The first readings for the masses these day are all from the Book of Isaiah. They paint different pictures of the coming Messiah and the Kingdom He will bring about: Creation will be … Continue reading →

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Mary For You

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Mothers have a sensitivity and instincts that fathers often lack. Ima knew when I was hurting, she knew where I was hurting and she knew exactly what to do to take away the hurt. I knew she was proud of … Continue reading →

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