Author Archives: Spirit Moments

I Am Here Because Somebody Cares

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are moments I feel I am but a speck of dust in the general scheme of things in the universe that just one swipe of the cleaning rug and I am gone away forever, with the universe none the … Continue reading →

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There Will Never Be Another Me Or You

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

No one can read a person as one reads a book. I have three sons and I once thought that after Martin; Mickey and Macky would be just simple copies of Martin. Nothing was farther from the reality. Sure, it … Continue reading →

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My Damascus Is Not One Of Blinding Light But Of Groping In Shadows

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I always experience a certain thrill in being the first to announce some good news. Unfortunately, that is also true when it comes to bad news. But people have always loved passing on information, either in the form of news … Continue reading →

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Doing Humble Service

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I am saddened by many of our Church leaders in the Philippines at how they can be so out of touch with the signs of the times, how they can be so intolerant as to call hellfire and brimstone upon … Continue reading →

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Life Is Great. So How Come I Act Like This Was All A Random Event?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life is a great gift. For all the difficulties in living, it is still wonderful to be alive. I came from my parents but that does not explain to me why I am here. I am deeply grateful to the … Continue reading →

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Morals and Laws

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In a perfect world, what is moral and what is legal are one and the same thing. But often, what is legal is not necessarily legal. For the longest time, slavery was an accepted practice and was perfectly legal even … Continue reading →

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Making Room For Grace

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Spirit Moments

When I am full of myself, I have no room for others in my life. If I am too busy with my concerns, I cannot be concerned about others. Oh, sometimes I make a little room for others to come … Continue reading →

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Hope Is Unwavering Trust That My Water Will Turn Into Wine

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Some of the most touching and poignant moments during a Discovery Weekend happen during the Cana Meditation on Sunday morning. After a day of Faith (Friday) and a day of Love (Saturday), a couple caps their weekend together with a … Continue reading →

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Yesterday Could Have Been Just Another Ordinary Day

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was a warm, sunny winter’s day. Anabelle and I spent the most of it in Napa with Margie and capped it with dinner with Roy and Mila in El Sobrante. It was already an … Continue reading →

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Body And Soul

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Spirit Moments

One can look at the human body mechanistically and realize what an amazing machine the human body is. It is the only machine that can repair itself. Or one can look at man as an embodied spirit and see what … Continue reading →

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