Category Archives: Character

Laetare!

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Today is Laetare (Rejoice!) Sunday. It is a day of joy and hope in the midst of Lent a season of penance and repentance. The Gospel today includes the most beautiful passage in the gospels: For God so loved the world … Continue reading →

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Generosity

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I believe I have been a generous person; although I am sure that there would be some who would think otherwise. I have given out of my blessings and fullness. I have also believed that one cannot give what one … Continue reading →

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On Hiking

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I have access to a fitness center where I can use a treadmill, a stationary bike, an elliptical machine. And for a while, I tried to exercise there on a regular basis. But I soon got bored. It was getting … Continue reading →

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Goodness And Faith

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Spirit Moments

There is a lot to marvel about these days: in technology, sports, culture and even business. Even in everyday life, there is a lot to marvel at: people serving others, children learning and growing, families pulling through difficulties, the sick … Continue reading →

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Larawan as Great Art

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Spirit Moments

We finally watched the movie version of Larawan The Musical last night and it did not disappoint. There is something in common to all great art. And I would consider the movie, and the Nick Joaquin play on which it … Continue reading →

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Growing Old and The Last Jedi

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I have always been a Star Wars fan. Not a fan-atic one though. A lot has been said, written and posted about the latest episode, “The Last Jedi”. Real fans called it the best Star Wars film so far. Critics … Continue reading →

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Magi And Epiphanies

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Today is the Feast of the Epiphany. Traditionally, this is the Christmas celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In many countries in the West, this is the Feast of the Three Kings, when children, specially in Spain, get to receive … 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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Forbearance

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Spirit Moments

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 →

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Seeking Happiness and Perfection in Beauty

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Spirit Moments

There is a lot of beauty and order in nature for me not to believe in a loving and almighty Creator. There is a lot of goodness and happiness in my life for me not to be always filled with … Continue reading →

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