Author Archives: Spirit Moments
Thorny Flowers
It has been a weekend of pain and suffering, brought about by anger, violence and hatred. Las Vegas. Edmonton. Marseille. Before those, Charlottesville. London. Barcelona. How can we keep on inflicting pain and suffering on one another? We humans are … Continue reading
Posted in Evil, Faith, Photography, Principles, Spirituality
Tagged Prayer, Sadness, Search
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Something Small
Sometimes, all it takes is something small to make something big happen. A smile can lead to a lifetime together. A handshake can seal a deal. A reaching across can heal divisions. In his book “Small is Beautiful”, E.F. Schumacher … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Generosity, Photography, Spirituality
Tagged Discipline, joy, Peace, Simplicty
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Forbearance
Goodness and kindness are not the monopoly of Christians nor of believers. A sense of the sacred has been with man since he first stood awe-struck in wonderment at the presence of some ineffable mystery. I try to imbibe all … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Discipleship, Spirituality
Tagged Discipline, Learning, Peace
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My Father Is Here
Today is the death anniversary of Tatang. It is uncanny how the years has only made his presence in my life even stronger. I can feel my father alive in me and my own sons. His spirit. His moods. His … Continue reading
The Presence In My Life
There is in every human being an abiding sense of awe and wonder. We are always asking questions, specially why, and forever seeking answers. From my earliest recollections, I have been trying to find out what my life is supposed … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Life, Photography, Presence
Tagged Home, Poetry, Search, Signs and Wonders
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A Paean To The Universe
Everything that exists is in perpetual motion, dancing to a certain rhythm that is the pulse beat of the universe. A cosmic symphony, if you will. A glorious hymn to all that there is. As the cosmic dance continues, planets … Continue reading
One More Gift ~ PEACE!
During my younger years, one of my favorite ‘little’ books was Dag Hammarskjöld’s Markings. He died too soon and was in a plane crash on his way to the Congo to broker peace talks between rebels and their government. Almost … Continue reading
Posted in Human Rights, Life, Principles
Tagged Peace, Prayer
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The Cost of Discipleship
To hear the word of God and do it, to be Christ’s disciple is not easy. Often, God would often would test us in the area where we think we are the strongest. I have a priest friend whose special … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Life, Photography
Tagged Discipline, Learning
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To Be A Child. Again.
To be a child is to wake up every morning, ready to play in the sun To live the moment unencumbered by the pains of the past and not burdened by the fears of the future. And when the day … Continue reading
Let There Be Peace
I am both a moment and an eternity. I have but the present moment to call my very own. In the wink of an eye it is gone, only to be replaced by another moment. Yet, it is in this … Continue reading