Category Archives: Encounter

Sunrise!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I love watching the sun set. But sunrises gladden my heart even more. I love to watch or at times imagine the sun slowly creeping up across the horizon, over the mountain peaks, perhaps. The earth is wet and fresh … Continue reading →

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Coming Into The Presence

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

People come to Jesus for a variety of reasons. Many come to be healed of their infirmities so that the mute speak, the maimed are made whole, the lame walk and the blind see. Still many others comes to hear … Continue reading →

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This is the Oratory/Chapel of the new Xavier School Campus in Nuvali in the gathering dusk. Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier. In many mysterious and blessed ways, Xavier has played a major role in my life. … Continue reading →

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments | 2 Comments

Come!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

This must have been one of the favorite words of Jesus. He always makes the first move to draw everyone to himself. “I will come and heal him,” He says with great compassion to the Centurion. “Come down, Zacchaeus, for … Continue reading →

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Signs Of The Times

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

We have done so much to pollute our environment we are seeing climate changes of apocalyptic proportions: super strong storms and typhoons, torrential rains and massive floods in some places with long-drawn out droughts in others, destructive storm surges and … Continue reading →

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Just Passing Through

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There is more randomness to life than there is certainty. We are certain that they sun will rise again tomorrow morning and we plan and live our lives according to that certainty. We dream, we build and we create things … Continue reading →

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The Invitation

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I know that I have been called. I know that I have been chosen. Called and chosen to be good. Chosen and called to be happy. Yet, I easily get distracted away from my calling. I often forget my chosen-ness. … Continue reading →

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The Zacchaeus Experience

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday was a delightful day for Anabelle and me. We met up with Gilda and Drake for lunch and we reminisced our days in Xavier Row where our children grew up as close friends, almost like brothers and sisters. Then, … Continue reading →

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All It Takes Is a Tiny Spark

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have often dreamt of doing great things And making the big difference. In my time, I have done some great things And made some big difference. But in the grand scheme of things Whatever I have done, whatever I … Continue reading →

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Heaven Breaks Through in Thin Places

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are thin places on earth where the heaven and earth come very close together and the light and grace of God simply breaks through. My life has been blessed with so much more than my wildest dreams. I imagined … Continue reading →

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