Category Archives: Family

Christmas Blessings: Presence and Freedom

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Spirit Moments

Christmas is about Presence and Freedom. Many, many years ago, people saw God as a distant unreachable Lord, who ruled the heavens and the earth from on high. Through Christmas, God has blessed our lot by sharing in our humanity. … Continue reading →

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Groaning and Moaning for the Morning

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Spirit Moments

The Newtown massacre was a tragic event of humongous proportions. It is ironic that it should happen just a few weeks before the joyous celebration of Christmas. But this tragic event is symptomatic of the malaise the world is suffering … Continue reading →

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Retelling and Rewriting the Gospels

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Spirit Moments

Christmas has always been an endearing and enduring story of love, peace, joy and hope. In Mary, we feel the love that a mother has for her child bearing everything to bring him into the world. In the Child Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Angels Are Everywhere

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Spirit Moments

I have had a blessed life, a journey that has been rich in blessings. These blessings are brought to me daily by the people in my life. When I look at Anabelle, our three sons, Kathleen, Jonathan and Jane; I … Continue reading →

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The Young and the Old

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday, as I was driving Jonathan to school with Martin, I made a left turn signal only to go straight and drive ahead on four-way stop intersection. It was a good thing that the lady in the car coming in … Continue reading →

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