Category Archives: Encounter

There is But One God

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Jews, Christians and Muslims all proclaim that “the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” For we are all children of Abraham our father in faith. And yet, when we look around our world today, much of the conflicts, … Continue reading →

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Parables and Stories

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Spirit Moments

People love stories. We remember things, events and ideas better when we are told stories about them rather than just being simply told about an idea, a thing or an event. Jesus couched most of what He taught us in … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Differences

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Spirit Moments

For the longest time, mankind and human societies have been too focused on exclusions. They defined themselves by what made them different from others – religion, race, language, culture and even cuisine. Today, there is a growing consciousness and advocacy … Continue reading →

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Ima

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Spirit Moments

One of the things that gladden my heart as I watch Jonathan and Jane growing up is their sense and experience of the sacred. Jonathan can be a bubbly bundle of energy at play but I love watching him take on … Continue reading →

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Feeling the Presence

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There have been moments in my life when I had a sense of foreboding and of impending doom. There were moments when I felt sad, gloomy, and disappointed for things not going the way I would have wanted them to. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Thoughts

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There were times in my life when I could make people move and make things happen. Those were heady days when I was given a place of honor at banquets, a seat of honor at conferences, greeted in public as ‘Mr. … Continue reading →

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Some Lessons on the Levels of Reality

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Life on earth is ruled by natural laws: gravity, motion, forces and energy. Life among men is likewise governed by laws and principles: judge not and you will not be judged; forgive and you will be forgiven; give and you … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I distinctly remember the Gospel on the weekend that the EDSA Revolution of 1986 started. It was the story of the Transfiguration. There we were at Gate 5 of Camp Aguinaldo and a priest saying mass right there and then. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Spirit Moments

One of the thrills there is in loving is the give and take in the relationship. It is such a pleasure to be able to give and do things for a loved one. And there is even greater pleasure when … Continue reading →

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My Prayers

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Ima taught me how to pray. First, as a simple devotion on waking up and before going to sleep. Then as an answer to all the things that a little child could be worried or excited about. There were nights … Continue reading →

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