Category Archives: Change

Imagining A Better World. Again.

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Man, for all the goodness in him, can fall prey to perversions of tragic proportions. Thus, we see lawmakers and government officials who in their hubris think they are above the law. There are some priests and religious who in … Continue reading →

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To Everything There Is a Season

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Invariably, at the end of a successful mission, Col. Hannibal Smith would say to his A-Team “I love it when a plan comes together.” In today’s Gospel, one gets the feeling of a plan coming together, of things converging towards … Continue reading →

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Life For The Taking

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Spirit Moments

It is all so easy to fall into set ways and be comfortable with the routine and then complain about how boring life can be. Change is a challenge to move ahead and become better. Water that is not stirred … Continue reading →

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A New Year’s Eve Spirit Moment

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Reposting my New Year’s reflection from five year ago. This blog is now into its sixth year. Another Kairos/Chronos realization for me. When we spend time, we are productive and make money. But it is sooner than later gone. This … Continue reading →

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A Miracle

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Today I witnessed a miracle. A good friend, Lambert, was ordained a deacon. And God willing, he will be ordained a priest in June next year. Nothing really miraculous there. Lambert was my contemporary in San Carlos Seminary. He was, … Continue reading →

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Advent Is Kairos Time

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Spirit Moments

There are two kinds of time: kairos and chronos. Each day we count is counted in chronos time. We have used up twenty four hours and 1,440 minutes of our life are gone. It is past and done. It will never … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Catastrophes

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Heat wave in California. Massive flooding in Texas. Relentless wars in many borders. Terrorist attacks in Europe. Simmering tensions in Asia. We are paving our own road to perdition. But even as the sun sets, there is always hope for … Continue reading →

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The End Times?

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” ~ Luke 21:5-11 The liturgical year comes to an end this weekend. The calendar year … Continue reading →

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Integrity

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones.” ~ Luke 16:10 I’ve been told and I believe … Continue reading →

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Rediscovering And Recovering Our Basic Goodness

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Spirit Moments

When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said, “Woman, you are set free of your infirmity.” He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified God and the whole crowd rejoiced at … Continue reading →

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