Author Archives: Spirit Moments

My Thirsts

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I have been thirsting all my life and I do not want my thirst to go away. I thirst for beauty and would want to see it in everything around me: the first blooms of spring, the singing of the … Continue reading →

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Murphy’s Law and the Prodigal Son

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I have always found Murphy’s Law fascinating if not fanciful. And it has been expressed in many slightly different ways: “If anything can go wrong, it will.” or “ Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” or “If there are … Continue reading →

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The First Day Of Spring

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It is a beautiful morning, the first day of Spring. As I relish this moment, I am grateful for a number of things. The beauty that surrounds me is springing forth everywhere. Even the air is fresher and it’s got … Continue reading →

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It is wonderful world and life is beautiful. But there is also a lot to make one sad. Like, billions of people live on but a dollar a day while a few have billions and still want more. There is … Continue reading →

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on Being Open to Goodness and Beauty

God’s Mysterious Ways

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled the end of an era. The last vestiges of the powerful Holy Roman Empire finally succumbed to the onslaughts of the Ottoman Empire. In its heyday, the Holy Roman Empire which existed for … Continue reading →

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Miron

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Miron is the Filipino equivalent of ‘kibitzer’. It probably has its roots in mirar, Spanish for ‘to look, to see, to watch’. No player in any game ever wins against a miron, who always will know better and always has … Continue reading →

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My God Is An Awesome God

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Spirit Moments

We live today in a throw-away and disposable society, born out of an environment steeped in consumerism and crass materialism. When something is damaged, it is no longer repaired but rather thrown away and replaced. Most things have an expiry … Continue reading →

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Transfigured!

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

A little girl on a mountain peak shouts out with joy: “Thank you God for the beauty and wonder of your creation!” Another day has just broken and she proclaims: “Thank you God for another wonderful day!” Spring is about … Continue reading →

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Tough Love

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It takes a lot of courage and a strong character to love and to forgive. It is so much easier to give in to anger, hatred, revenge and violence. When I get hurt, it is easier to throw a fist … Continue reading →

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Mercy And Forgiveness

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It has been a year since Pope Francis became pope. And what a year it has been. He has inspired us with his words and wisdom. He has touched the world and changed many through his actions. One of his … Continue reading →

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