Category Archives: Faith

Praying the Lord’s Prayers in Times of Desolation

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Spirit Moments

It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” “This is how you are to … Continue reading →

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To Everything There Is a Season

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Invariably, at the end of a successful mission, Col. Hannibal Smith would say to his A-Team “I love it when a plan comes together.” In today’s Gospel, one gets the feeling of a plan coming together, of things converging towards … Continue reading →

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To Know And To Believe

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Spirit Moments

What I believe is beyond reason, but it is contrary to it. I do not need faith to know that there is a God. I only need to see the beauty and grandeur of nature to know that all of … Continue reading →

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Goodness And Faith

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Spirit Moments

There is a lot to marvel about these days: in technology, sports, culture and even business. Even in everyday life, there is a lot to marvel at: people serving others, children learning and growing, families pulling through difficulties, the sick … Continue reading →

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Growing Old and The Last Jedi

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I have always been a Star Wars fan. Not a fan-atic one though. A lot has been said, written and posted about the latest episode, “The Last Jedi”. Real fans called it the best Star Wars film so far. Critics … Continue reading →

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What It Means To Be A Christian Today

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I seek to be good because of the challenge of Christ for me to be perfect. And yet when He came and proclaimed the good news; He sought out sinners, loose women and tax collectors (who even then were already … Continue reading →

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Beginnings And Bridges

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Spirit Moments

The New Year is a new beginning. Like every new day, it brings with it the promise and hope for better things. It is already a blessing to be celebrating the new year. In the beginning, there was nothing – … Continue reading →

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Pueblo Amante de Maria

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Spirit Moments

This morning we joined the Spanish Community in our Parish in las mañanitas for our Lady of Guadalupe whose feast day it is today. And at the end of this week, the Filipino community will have their turn with the start … Continue reading →

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The First Disciple

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Mary was the first disciple. She is also the model of perfect discipleship. I have learned the three essentials of discipleship from her. When the angel Gabriel told Mary of God’s plan for her, she asked, “How can this be … Continue reading →

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How Does God Look Like

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Dear Elizabeth, You asked me, “For you, how does God look like?” That is some question from your CL Teacher. And it really got me thinking hard. Let me share with you some of the thoughts that came up to … Continue reading →

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