Category Archives: Children

No, We Never Travel Alone

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Spirit Moments

It was a hot and dusty afternoon and we were walking back to San Carlos from our catechism classes at the Guadalupe Nuevo Elementary School when we noticed a young girl, rather shy but also rather forward enthusiastically waving at … Continue reading →

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Let the Children . . . .

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Spirit Moments

  At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious … Continue reading →

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I Will Follow You

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Spirit Moments

As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.”  Jesus answered him,“Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” And … Continue reading →

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Birthdays and New Life

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I celebrated my seven decades of a grace-filled life yesterday. And my youngest just reminded me that in those seven decades I have been responsible for seven new lives coming into the world. Sevenfold blessings for my seven decades of … Continue reading →

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Let the Children Teach Us

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I love children and there are times I’d rather be with them than with adults. I love how they look and see life and the world with eyes of unending wonder and amazement. They teach me everything I need to … Continue reading →

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White Noise

Posted on April 28, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Anabelle and I were in the US to visit Mihaela, our fourth grandchild. She is so adorable. And what a fortunate baby she is. We were impressed at how hands-on as parents Mickey and Iulia are. I do not remember … Continue reading →

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The miracle of life is the miracle of love

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The birth of a baby is always a tender and heartwarming moment. And there is nothing more tender and loving than seeing a beautiful child cuddling a new-born babe. Yes, the miracle of life is a miracle of love. For … Continue reading →

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Let the Children Teach Us Once More

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I just love watching how children, specially at play, even though they might have just met each other for the first time. Spontaneously and very naturally, they soon become friends and are deep in play and in a fantasy world … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Children

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Today is the Feast of the Hold Child (Santo Niño) in the Philippines. And in many places all around the country, there will be mardi-gras-like festivals celebrating the Infant Jesus during the month of January — Ati-atihan in Aklan, Sinulog in … Continue reading →

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Teachers Build The Future

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Spirit Moments

This morning, I had breakfast with two former students to catch up on what each one of us was doing currently. Iy warmed my heart to hear them say that their studies and education have made all the difference in … Continue reading →

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