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The Joys of Hopeful Waiting

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Spirit Moments

One of the quotes I often come across on Facebook is this one by Soren Kierkegaard, “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”  I find that reflecting on the past invariably shows me life’s lessons in … Continue reading →

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Active Waiting During Advent

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Advent is a period of hopeful waiting. The first readings for the masses these day are all from the Book of Isaiah. They paint different pictures of the coming Messiah and the Kingdom He will bring about: Creation will be … Continue reading →

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Mary For You

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Mothers have a sensitivity and instincts that fathers often lack. Ima knew when I was hurting, she knew where I was hurting and she knew exactly what to do to take away the hurt. I knew she was proud of … Continue reading →

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The Coming Storm and Advent

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Spirit Moments

California is bracing for a major storm today. People are wary and worried about the destruction it will bring. But they are also joyfully expectant and welcoming of the drenching it will bring to a land that has been parched … Continue reading →

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Burdens of Growing Old

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Of late, I have been feeling weary and empty. When things stress me out, and even the smallest things seem to stress me out these days, I withdraw into my shell and try to shut out the world. Doing so, I … Continue reading →

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Pareto’s Principle

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Spirit Moments

When I was actively engaged in business and marketing, we often abided by the 80/20 rule, Pareto’s Principle: 80% of the revenues of a business will come from 20% of all the customers; 80% of all the profits will comes … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation and My Life

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I am no holy person to deserve a visit by an angel like Mary did. I am likewise far from being full of grace. But often, like Mary, I ask the question, “How can this be?” I sit here in … Continue reading →

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What I Am Waiting For

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I know I came from nothingness. All of us did. Everything that there is did. In the beginning was the void. And yet, even if I know that I came from nothing, there is a deep desire in me for … Continue reading →

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Who and What I Pray For

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I was not always the prayerful person that I am today. And even today, I feel that I do not pray often and long enough or that I may not be doing it the right way. There was a time … Continue reading →

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Hopes and Expectations in Advent

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I recently came across these lines from the great Catholic writer Hilaire Belloc: Kings live in palaces and pigs in sties But youth in expectation. Youth is wise. Yes, as a youth, I still remember the excitement that comes with … Continue reading →

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