Monthly Archives: February 2019

The miracle of life is the miracle of love

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The birth of a baby is always a tender and heartwarming moment. And there is nothing more tender and loving than seeing a beautiful child cuddling a new-born babe. Yes, the miracle of life is a miracle of love. For … Continue reading →

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EDSA Was a Miracle

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I sometimes believe in miracles. I sometimes believe that the EDSA Transfiguration event was a miracle. A people cowering in fear and indifference are galvanized into united action to throw off the yoke of their bondage. And their liberation is … Continue reading →

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Clinging to Faith and Goodness

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Is it I who has changed or has the world become a more difficult place to live in? I have become harder and harder of hearing over the last years. It is a struggle for me to hear what other … Continue reading →

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Origins

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday, I had to be on the road very early. It was still night time, just before the break of dawn. It was a cloudy night and the full moon was still at its fulsome luminescence although it was starting … Continue reading →

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A Moonlight Prayer

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Last night’s full moon will be the biggest for this year. I have always been a moon and a moony person. A hopeless romantic is often seen as a lunatic. I love mooning in the moonlight – in reverie, in … Continue reading →

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Traditions

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Spirit Moments

In the ever changing landscapes of life and human relationships, traditions are anchors that help us keep our stability and, oftentimes, our sanity as well. Holidays and feast days are celebrated to remind us of the values these days represent, … Continue reading →

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Faith in Times of Adversity

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Recently, Anabelle and I went with some friends to Iloilo for fun and leisure. It turned out to be a pilgrimage of sorts. We went to more religious sites than natural wonders or tourist resorts. We went to the Holy … Continue reading →

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Life And Sufferings

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The road to hell is paved with good intentions while the path to heaven is carved out with great sufferings. Life’s fabric is woven not only out of joys and happiness but also with tears and sorrow. Suffering is part … Continue reading →

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Life’s Daily Miracle

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I just love this photo. When I see cows, they’d usually be grazing. Their heads bowed, they’d be feeding on the grass slowly and leisurely masticating their food. This cow seems to be looking out into the horizon, ruminating on … Continue reading →

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Love is Life and Life is Love

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Spirit Moments

It is a story as old as time itself. The story of Creation is the original love story. We are because of love. I love; therefore, I am. At the end of His “week” of Creation, God said almost like … Continue reading →

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