Category Archives: Discipleship

And Who Is my Neighbor?

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The neighbor is not he who passed by on the opposite side, in order not to be bothered in one self-busy-ness, Not to have to attend to someone in distress, Not to lose time and money to help another person. … Continue reading →

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The Price of Discipleship

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I often often feel apprehensive when I try to give and be generous. What if nothing is left for me and I end being the one in need? What if my present is not wanted nor appreciated? What if I … Continue reading →

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Why Fasting Matters

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Fasting has always been one of the prescribed spiritual exercises of all the great religions. There is something about denying the senses, in this case taste, in order to experience what the senses on fail to perceive. When we shut … Continue reading →

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Weathering the Storms of Life

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Spirit Moments

As Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, save … 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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Cheap Grace

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I follow Christ because of his Gospel of joy, love and forgiveness. It is sad and ironic that so many wars and acts of violence, so much inquisition and persecutions, the subjugation and domination of peoples, so much pain and … Continue reading →

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Being a Christian Today

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The ‘tooth for a tooth, an eye for an eye’ law in the Old Testament was not really about revenge. It was but meant to moderate the exacting of vengeance when one is seeking redress for an injustice. The punishment … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Only Real Choice

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Love is the only real choice in our world gone mad and irrational over fortune, power and fame. There are three kinds of loves: love of God, love of neighbor and love of self. He who does not love God … Continue reading →

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Did He Really Mean What He Said?

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Spirit Moments

      ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for … Continue reading →

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What Compels Me

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Spirit Moments

A friend commented to me yesterday, “I am amused by your daily scriptural postings. What do you hope to accomplish?” I could see where she was coming from. Given how things are going these days when lies are peddled as … Continue reading →

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