Author Archives: Spirit Moments

The Greatest Commandment

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Moses, speaking on behalf of Yahweh, gave his people the Ten Commandments. Later on, these commandments were expanded in the more than 600 laws in the Torah. And Jesus simplified them all into one word: Love. I read the others … Continue reading →

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Discipleship is a Choice

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I am alive and life life is such a wonderful, unmerited gift. I have been endowed with reason to understand and make sense out of this life I have been gifted with. I have also been endowed with emotions as … Continue reading →

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Dos and Don’ts

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The law and its implementing rules are often expressed in terms of Don’ts and as a list of prohibitions. When Christ came to fulfill the law, he turned all these Don’ts in to Do’s and changed the prohibitions into affirmative … Continue reading →

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Seventy Times Seven

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Seventy times seven – that is how often we are asked to forgive. In one word, always. But does love always have to go with forgiveness? If I love someone, I will always find it in my heart to forgive. … Continue reading →

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Just Another Ordinary Day?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Spirit Moments

When I am convinced that I am right, who can convince me that I am wrong? It is very difficult for me to hear what the other person is saying or to see what he is trying to tell me. … Continue reading →

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Repentance and Self-Knowing

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

God’s call to me during the season of Lent is for repentance, to turn away from my sinful ways and bear good fruits in the Lord.  For often I know that what I am doing is displeasing in God’s sight … Continue reading →

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The Other Son

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

One of the most famous and endearing parables of Jesus is the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It speaks of the total, unconditional and totally forgiving love of a father. It gives great comfort to a habitual sinner like me … Continue reading →

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Sede Vacante

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

(Photo courtesy of Fr. Daniel Huang, SJ) Yesterday was the last day in office of Pope Benedict XVI. The Chair of Peter is empty. The Church he left behind is roiled in turmoil – beset financial scandals, numerous incidents of … Continue reading →

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I am More Than Just A Body

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I take great pleasure in enjoying beautiful photos and paintings. Sure, there are those who would take photos or do paintings in order to make a fortune. But there are a lot more who do so just to capture the … Continue reading →

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Discipleship and Discipline

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

God’s boundless love is so prodigious and abundant I sometimes take it for granted.  It is totally unmerited I often think there is nothing I need to do to receive it. But I realize that I cannot come before the … Continue reading →

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