Category Archives: Discipleship

Our Father

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The Lord’s Prayer is probably the very first prayer I learned in childhood. And it has become even more precious to me over the years, specially more so now that I am in my twilight years. The first part is … Continue reading →

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My Temptations

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The desert and the wilderness may speak to us of barrenness and desolation; but it is also a place for purification and transformation. In its silence and the emptiness, it can be a place of revelation and intimacy with God. … Continue reading →

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On Fasting

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There is something about fasting that is liberating. We have a natural tendency, an instinct, to preen and look after ourselves. This often goes to extreme and people become too self-engrossed, thinking only of themselves. Fasting allows us to stop … Continue reading →

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My Daily Cross

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Spirit Moments

ISIS recently beheaded 21 Coptic Christians in Libya and declared war against People of the Cross. Against all that hatred and anger, Pope Francis continues to call for peace, mercy and compassion. In the blood of these modern-day martyrs, Christians have … Continue reading →

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Dust To Dust

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Today is the beginning of the lenten Season, not only for Catholics but for all peoples of the Cross. I know that there but for the grace of God, I would have remained but a clump of dust and mud, … Continue reading →

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Praying and Understanding

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I have always been kind of dense, slow to understand. I have eyes but do not see. I have ears but do not hear. And as I advance in years, I feel it getting worse. I have often hurt people … Continue reading →

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Make Me

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Photo courtesy of Lick Observatory, © Laurie Hatch A leper came to Jesus and begged, “If you wish you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus touched him and said, “I do will it. Be made clean.” And so it is that … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Love

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Today’s highly scientific outlook is keenly averse to the idea of miracles. Science dictates that to every effect, there must be a cause. Faith-healings are seen as nothing more than psychosomatic illnesses being made well by the mind healing the … Continue reading →

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In My Garden

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Spirit Moments

It is another Monday. The surroundings look refreshed from the rains over the weekend. What can I do to make this ordinary day different and even extraordinary. I will check on my little garden and see how it has fared … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Watching the unfolding of events in the Philippines makes my heart bleed in sadness and frustration. Barely two weeks after the euphoric and joyful visit of Pope Francis, here we are again, entangled in the quagmire of the Mamasapano Massacre. How … Continue reading →

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