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Author Archives: Spirit Moments
An Embracing Presence
I rise up each morning to a beautiful sunrise. And I am thankful to whomever gave me another day to live. I look out my window and see the flowers of spring in bloom. I smile at their effortless and … Continue reading
Love Of God And Neighbor
There were reports in the news recently of parthogenesis among black stingrays in the wild. This species is facing extinction and it was a welcome news that some were able to get pregnant asexually. Life will not be denied. It will … Continue reading
Living With Mystery
I heard today of the death of a dear friend. He was a devoted son, a deeply caring brother and a totally loving father. And yet, his marriage did not work out. I have a priest friend who worked during … Continue reading
Love And the Layers of Our Existence
I sometimes imagine life as an onion, made up of layers upon layers of experiences, awareness and understanding. My personality is made up of layers of experiences and learning I have gone through in my life. The environment I live … Continue reading
The Earth Is the Lord’s Vineyard
The earth is God’s vineyard and we are His tenants. Service and care for the earth is the rent we pay for our stay and usufruct. As stewards of this beautiful place we are to treat it with respect and … Continue reading
God’s Self-Revelation
In the beginning, God said “Let there be light.” And there was life. Science has proven that bombarding inert matter with light over time will eventually cause life to spring forth. And once alive, all living organisms instinctively seek out the … Continue reading
“I Do Not Know”
“I do not know.” During my younger years, I wasn’t wont uttering these words. I fancied myself having an answer to all the questions posed to me. I was not inclined to admitting ignorance or lack of knowledge about topics I was … Continue reading
My Belief
It is easy to believe what already conforms to what I know or what I expect to be true. I believe in the goodness of my loved ones. But I guess that is more knowing than believing. I believe the … Continue reading
The Jesus Prayer
“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” This is known as the Jesus prayer among our Orthodox brethren. It is prayed in three ways: As a “prayer of the heart” in silence in the hesychast method of prayer. As a continual mental … Continue reading
More on Paradoxes and Contradictions
As I grow older, I am becoming more and more aware of the paradoxes and the many contradictions in life. These used to unsettle me during my younger years but now I realize true wisdom comes from being able to … Continue reading