Category Archives: Discipleship

Win-Win Is The Only Way

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Why is it that evil people seem to prosper and good men suffer? Is it because being good is often thought to be the same as being weak or naive? Of having a Lose-Win mentality? Others go for Win-Lose and … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Love, Relationships, The Good News | 2 Comments

A Perennial Lesson

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Spirit Moments

My two favorite times are the changing of the seasons and the ending of each day. I love the the rich blending of colors when seasons change. They match the gamut of the emotions I feel when earth renews herself. … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Relationships, Spirituality | Tagged Gratitude, Search, Truth | Comments Off

Love In The Time Of Pending Darkness

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Many people today seek comfort and fulfillment in power, money, success and fame. This quest usually lead to greed, as people want more, to envy when they want also what others have, to anger when they don’t get what they … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Evil, Love | Tagged Peace | Comments Off

Willing And Obedient

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I am always scandalized the naked selfishness and unbridled greed there is in the business world as typified by Wall Street. A corporation makes billions of dollars in profits but its stock would tank if their profits were below the … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Discipleship, Spirituality | Tagged Gratitude, Search | Comments Off

Living The Life Of The Spirit

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Spirit Moments

It is the desert experiences that make possible the beauty of the valley. The small painful moments that prepare us to face the big dramatic ones with courage and fortitude. It is only when we are empty that That God … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Presence, Spirituality | Tagged joy, Peace, Prayer | Comments Off

Another Desert Experience

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Spirit Moments

For the nth time, my life has again been turned upside down, tossed around and about, topsy-turvy as in a state of utter confusion. We have pulled up our stakes again and made yet another major move – this time … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Discipleship, Identity, Life, Nature | Tagged Prayer, Relationships, Sadness | Comments Off

An Easter Walk

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Anabelle and I love to walk and we often go on hikes. I love to feel the earth beneath my feet and relish her freshness sweet. I love being surrounded by nature’s trees rather than the city’s streets. I’d sooner … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Encounter, Spirituality, The Good News | Tagged Easter, Journey, joy | Comments Off

Easter: A Celebration of Faith

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Life is such a wonderful experience that many people are afraid to even think about it or that they will some day die. Yet, the reality is that life does not end with death. In fact, I have recently come … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Marriage, Spirituality, The Good News | Tagged Easter | 2 Comments

An Easter Story

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Spirit Moments

We just came from the Easter vigil here in our Parish of Saint Lawrence the Martyr. This celebration never fails to inspire and move me. It is the longest rite of the Church but also the most well-attended. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Nature, Presence, The Good News | Tagged Easter, Journey, joy | 2 Comments

Holy Saturday

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Now, he lies in the tomb, dead as a doornail after being nailed on the cross. The apostles have all scurried and been scattered: lost, confused and very fearful for their own lives. This is not how it is supposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Faith, Presence, The Good News | Tagged Contribution, Easter, Fears, Peace | Comments Off