Category Archives: Evil

Health and Holiness

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Diseases afflict not only the body but also the spirit. The science and practice of medicine has seen such tremendous progress that people today are living longer and better than ever. Yet, even as the physical health of people has … Continue reading →

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Lazarus and the Rich Man

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have always loved watching the rays of the sun bursting forth in the sky in all directions. Be it the first glimmering of dawn or the slow fading of the setting sun or the full splendor of the noon … Continue reading →

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Living On the Edge With Fr. Boyle

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Spirit Moments

We went and listened to a talk by Fr. Greg Boyle last night at Notre Dame High School in San Jose, an event organized by Kathleen. Fr. G works with gangs in the ‘projects’ in East LA. He described how … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Believing

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I am sad and my soul grows weary when I read about the fighting in Zamboanga: the senselessness of it all, children being used as human shields, thousands being thrown out of their homes, our leaders scrambling, confused and confounded … Continue reading →

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Life Is About Choices

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Most of my life, I had dreams of doing great things, doing my share in changing the world, turning around organizations and institutions, inspiring individuals to becomes better. I realize now how pretentious and prideful those dreams are. The world … Continue reading →

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Demons and Angels

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Demons and angels are often thought of as myths and old stories in today’s advanced and highly technological world. But are they? Or are they for real? A despotic leader uses chemical weapons on his own people and in the … Continue reading →

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Proclaim the Lord’s Favor

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

In Syria, children are dying. People are leaving their homes for safer havens. Young men are being conscripted for the ongoing war and strife. People would love to hear messages of peace and put a stop to their sufferings and … Continue reading →

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Envy

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Envy is the feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to other’s advantages, success, possessions, achievements, talents, etc. It often leads to other negative feelings like anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness and disgust. It is one of the most potent causes … Continue reading →

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Weathering the Storms

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life in the Philippines has always been fragile and tenuous. Manila and Luzon are right now reeling again at the onslaught of yet another typhoon, Maring. Most of the metropolis is under water and thousands have moved to evacuation centers. … Continue reading →

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Will Our Leaders Surprise Us and Do the Right Thing This Time?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Spirit Moments

As soon as men started living together in groups and then in communities, I am pretty sure they shared most everything in common. The idea of private property must have come very much later in man’s history. The idea of … Continue reading →

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