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Author Archives: Spirit Moments
Routines Can Kill The Awesome in Life
It is good to good back to the roots of many customs and traditions to recover their original meaning. The handshake is the universal gesture of friendship. But originally it was an action meant to assure that protagonists cannot draw … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Relationships
Tagged Blessings, Gratitude, Wisdom
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Faith, A Choice and A Gift
Faith healers have always been part of the Philippines spiritual and social landscape. Some are mere charlatans. Others are real channels of God’s grace and healing. Hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of people would travel long distances to be healed by … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Life, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Blessings, Choice, Healing
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Salt, Light and Jonathan Livingston Seagull
One of my all-time favorite titles is Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Here is one indomitable bird, flying over the sea (salt) and into the sun (light) in search of excellence. He suffers great physical pain, sustains bruises and injuries as he tries … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Nature, Photography, Presence, Relationships
Tagged Beauty, Blessings, joy
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Prayer is Essential to My Life
Prayer is as important to my life as food and water are. The natural rhythm that makes life possible includes moments of rest, a form of which is prayer. At the tiniest level, everything that exists is but a pulse … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Relationships
Tagged Grace, Prayer
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My Prayers, My Life
How many evil things are done in the name of good intentions? A man gives his word of honor and he has a righteous and holy man beheaded just not to renege on his word. People commit themselves to some … Continue reading
Service Comes from the Spirit
The last time we went home to the Philippines, it took us several days to pack our bags and get them ready for the trip. In addition, we had already shipped several boxes of the stuff we wanted to bring … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Relationships
Tagged Generosity, Service
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Faith Seeking Understanding
God must often be amazed by my lack of faith as Jesus was by the people from His own hometown. They questioned where he got His power and His wisdom, how He is able to do His mighty deeds, how … Continue reading
And the Rains did Come
Last Sunday, there was rain all over the Bay Area. It was not enough to break the current drought but it was a much welcome break from the current severe dry spell the region is going through. Many people prayed … Continue reading
Proclaiming the Good
There is often a strong urge in me to engage in gossip and idle talk. I sometimes derive perverse pleasure over the misery of others. I even gloat at their misfortunes, specially when I believe that some people just have … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline
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Presentation and Purification
Today is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord – “a light for the revelation to the Gentiles.” According to Mosaic Law, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord.” Through my Baptism, I have … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Mystery, Nature, Photography
Tagged Blessings, Change, Grace, Miracles, Serendipity
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