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Author Archives: Spirit Moments
Cradled in the Bosom of the Universe
Second of 33 Poems by Fr. Carlos H. Abesamis
Posted in Photography, Spirituality
Tagged Beauty, Poetry
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Caressed By The Moon
First of 33 Poems by Fr. Carlos H. Abesamis
Life Is For the Giving, Not the Taking
Jesus summoned them and said, “Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but … Continue reading
Posted in Generosity, Life, Love
Tagged Service
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Temptations Of An Old Man
Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” ~ Matthew 23:11-12 I feel comfortable growing old. I now … Continue reading
The Real Presence
He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” ~ Matthew 16:15-16 Everyday, ordinary, mundane activities – like making one’s bed every morning … Continue reading
Transfiguration
While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. ~ Luke 9:29 These are the waters of Lake Kiyangan in Coron, Palawan – calm, clear, cool. So clear, I can see the clouds and the sky … Continue reading
Posted in Encounter, Faith, Photography, Presence
Tagged Doing good, Hope, Suffering
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What We Seek To Possess Already Possesses Us
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” ~ Matthew 5:48 Everything alive seeks an energy source. Microorganisms will strain and stretch to get to the light and the warmth. Plants and flowers twist and turn in whatever direction to soak … Continue reading
Life’s Ultimate Horizon
For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ~ Matthew 5:20 All my life, U have tried to be good. Sometimes, I succeeded. Many times, I failed. … Continue reading
The Rainbow of Faith
Simple rays of light Going through tiny water droplets A lovely rainbow. The believer, through Faith, is able to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, the mundane into something magical and the petty into something pretty. With Faith, … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Faith, Life
Tagged joy, Poetry, Serendipity
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Traveling Through Life
Roads are marked and planned. Life is like the ocean, unlined. Serendipity. The road to hell is paved with good intentions while the path to heaven is hewed with great sufferings. Life’s fabric is woven … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Photography
Tagged Choice, Poetry, Serendipity
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