Author Archives: Spirit Moments

Passage Into Old Age

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” ~ John 14:6-7  In my younger years, … Continue reading →

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Do Good Anyway

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to the disciples, “The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God.” ~ John 16:2 It is the conundrum of all ages: why do good men suffer and bad people prosper? … Continue reading →

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Peace!

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” ~ John 14:27  Four years … Continue reading →

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It’s A Cruel World

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have … Continue reading →

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Promptings of the Spirit

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ~ John 15:12-14 I always get thrilled when I see … Continue reading →

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The Sun and My God

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain … Continue reading →

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Deepening My Spirituality

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.” ~ John 15:5 In my philosophy classes, I learned that I am a contingent … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming the Gospel

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” They went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs. … Continue reading →

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“Behold, I make all things new.”

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Then I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out of … Continue reading →

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De-bugging Oneself

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Spirit Moments

SPIRIT MOMENT: Anabelle and I have a friend who is a Poor Clare cloistered nun. I remembered one time she was telling us that they do not change clothes everyday but wear the same set of habits for several days. … Continue reading →

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