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Author Archives: Spirit Moments
Transfiguring My Life
Faces often convey more meaning and speak louder that the words we say. A smile on my face usually elicits a resonating smile from another person. A face burdened by pain or problems often breaks my heart and urges me … Continue reading
Breaking Bread at the Commons
Bounty and abundance have always been the Law of Nature. Natural shortages such those brought about by droughts are often temporary. Man-made shortages such as those brought about by hoarding happen because man takes from nature out of greed instead … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Nature, Spirituality
Tagged Blessings, Doing good, Gratitude, Love, Service
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Solidarity and Convergence
In a far and remote corner of New Mexico is this chapel of Santo Nino de Atocha in Chimayo. Many of the American soldiers sent to the Philippines just before the Second World War were from New Mexico because they … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, The USA
Tagged Grace, Gratitude, Serendipity, Wisdom
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The Prophet, the Fool and the Poet
Man’s mind is so powerful that it can trump reality and replace it with a world of delusion and illusion. When someone tells us truth that hurts, we seek to still or quiet that voice – sometimes subtly, sometimes violently. … Continue reading
Faith, Love and Hope
Man is unique in all of creation because of his capacity to reason. Man has done marvelous deeds because of this capability. Because of this, man has swung between the temptation of believing he is the center of all creation … Continue reading
A Life Well Lived
Life is a wondrous gift. I was not asked beforehand if I wanted to be born. Now that I am here, I am grateful for this tremendous gift. It is amazing how before I was not and now I am … Continue reading
Ignatius of Loyola
A treasure I have found that has been a source of great joy for me is Ignatian Spirituality. I start each day with my prayer moment. This practice has been the source of great joy and consolation, of strength and … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Friendship, Marriage, Philippines/Filipino, Photography, Presence, Spirituality
Tagged Doing good, Grace, Prayer
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Who Am I to Judge
In yet another quotable moment, Pope Francis recently said: “Who am I to judge” gay people? It is very heartening how he keeps on opening doors and opportunities for dialogue with people on the outside and those on the peripheries. … Continue reading
Friendship
Today is the feast day of Martha, the sister of Mary, whose feast day we celebrated last week. Together with their brother Lazarus, here is one family that Jesus loved and was very close to. I can imagine Jesus considered … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Family, Friendship, Love, Philippines/Filipino
Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Service
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‘Lord, Teach Us to Pray’
This is Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly in Arizona. Rising some 750 feet from the canyon floor, they remind me of two arms outstretched in fervent prayers. In the midst of all the magnificent beauty and grandeur surrounding me, … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Family, Friendship, Photography, Spirituality
Tagged Gratitude, Humility, joy, Love, Prayer
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