Category Archives: Faith

A Christ Believer

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I seek to be good because of the challenge of Christ for me to be perfect, seeking this goodness by doing good for others. He does not call those who are perfect. But those he calls he brigs to perfection … Continue reading →

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The Faith of Filipinos

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Today is the Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo. Thousands will gather to join the annual procession of the statue of a black Christ carrying his cross. Because of the huge crowd, the traslacion from the Luneta to the … Continue reading →

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Life Questions

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Spirit Moments

The new year is but the continuation of our searchings and our journey. It also evokes questions on where we are going, how we will get there, why do we even want to go. We yearn for certainty and answers … Continue reading →

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Welcoming 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Another New Year dawns, laden with hopes and promises. I welcome the New Year with gratitude. Thankful to be here and conscious and aware of this wonderful dawning. And these are the thought now running in my mind: I love … Continue reading →

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When It Is a Cold and Gray December

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Spirit Moments

When it is a gray and cold December post-Christmas day, it is good to go snorkeling. There has a storm brewing the past few days and the cold and gray weather it brought matched the feelings in our souls. For … Continue reading →

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Rejoice and Be Glad

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Every epic tale since time immemorial has always involved the hero going forth on a quest or a mission to rescue the princess, or to win a kingdom or to save his people from the enemy or an impending disaster. … Continue reading →

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Prophets And Hope

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Spirit Moments

The world today is in a very sorry mess. There are more things to be unhappy about than there are to be joyful. If there was indeed a good and all-loving God, one is tempted to ask, “Why doesn’t God … Continue reading →

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King. Prophet. Priest.

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Spirit Moments

King. Prophet. Priest. These are the offices that the Church ascribes to the Christ. In a world of democratically elected leaders, who are savvy in social media to keep them attuned to the pulse and heart beat of their people; … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 8

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Spirit Moments

    Thank God for Wednesdays! Many of our close friends and people who have known us for years know about our Wednesdates. When we were planning our wedding almost fifty years ago, we had a longish guests wish-list but … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 6

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I woke up early this morning, in my own room, in my own bed, snuggling in the warmth of the woman who has loved me unconditionally for more than half a century now. Between coming into full wakefulness and getting … Continue reading →

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