Category Archives: Discipleship

The Jesus Paradox

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Following Jesus often sounds foolish and foolhardy in the face of the self-serving pragmatism of the world today. And yet, his way seems to me the only way the world can save itself from self-destruction. The world has never seen … Continue reading →

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Saint Francis And The Wolves

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Today is the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. There is a tendency today of reinterpreting the words of the Gospel into more acceptable and palatable manner, thereby diluting and even ‘sanitizing’ the original Gospel message. Here is one person … Continue reading →

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Total Surrender

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Spirit Moments

In all my relationships, I have always kept a bit of myself just for myself. I have never given myself totally, always keeping my innermost being just for myself. But Christ demands total surrender of self from his disciples. There … 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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The Cost of Discipleship

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Spirit Moments

To hear the word of God and do it, to be Christ’s disciple is not easy. Often, God would often would test us in the area where we think we are the strongest. I have a priest friend whose special … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Fiat

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” ~ Luke 1:38 Mary’s ‘Fiat’ is the fulcrum of history It is the pivot that changes humanity By agreeing to … Continue reading →

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Taking My Yoke And Carrying My Burden

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to the crowds: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming The Gospel

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. ~ Matthew 9:35 Today we attended the funeral mass of a good friend whose son … Continue reading →

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Love Is The Will Of The Father

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 7:21 And what is the Father’s will … Continue reading →

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Waiting for God

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will … Continue reading →

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