Category Archives: Faith

What To Make of Good Friday

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Spirit Moments

After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he … Continue reading →

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Matching Words With Deeds

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not … Continue reading →

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Praying For Macky

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ~ John 8:31-32 This morning I pray … Continue reading →

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Only From God

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“I came in the name of my Father, but you do not accept me; yet if another comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek … Continue reading →

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Full Circle or Fullness of Life?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus answered and said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, a son cannot do anything on his own, but only what he sees his father doing; for what he does, his son will do also.”  ~ John 5:19 Ima … Continue reading →

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Clay In the Potter’s Hands

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Fifth of 33 Poems by Fr. Carlos H. Abesamis.

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Transfiguration

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Spirit Moments

While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. ~ Luke 9:29 These are the waters of Lake Kiyangan in Coron, Palawan – calm, clear, cool. So clear, I can see the clouds and the sky … Continue reading →

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The Rainbow of Faith

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Spirit Moments

  Simple rays of light Going through tiny water droplets A lovely rainbow.   The believer, through Faith, is able to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, the mundane into something magical and the petty into something pretty. With Faith, … Continue reading →

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The Improbability of Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Improbable. Certain disaster. Reversal of expectations.These words keep running in my mind as I think about Christmas. A virgin, already betrothed but not yet wed, becomes pregnant. A righteous man, betrothed to a young maiden, finds out she is pregnant … Continue reading →

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The Mess I Am In Is The Basis Of My Faith

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I believe in God. But I have learned that God will not bail me out of my mess. Instead, He uses my mess to make me and my life better. The universe is a chaotic place, ever changing with stars … Continue reading →

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