Category Archives: Family

Being a Father

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Today is the feast day of St. Joseph. Today should be the ‘Catholic’ celebration of Fathers’ Day. One of the names by which Jesus was known is “the son of the carpenter”. There are a number of things about being … Continue reading →

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My Family and Friends

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I welcome each new day with abiding hope and great expectations. I often get us with a grateful heart for the gift of another day. The reason for this is that I have been blessed with a loving family and … Continue reading →

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Caring For The Elderly

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Alzheimer’s disease is a dreadful condition for those afflicted. Imagine slowly losing your memory and mental faculties day by day. Ulianin, is how we used to call them in Filipino. A distorted version of Benjamin Button, where as one ages … Continue reading →

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The Magic Of Christmas

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Spirit Moments

The magical season of Christmas is about to be over. Driving around the neighborhood today, I noticed that many homes have taken down their Christmas trees now laying by roadside waiting for pick-up by garbage collectors. The presents under the … Continue reading →

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The Day After Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Spirit Moments

And just like that Christmas Day is over. Presents have been exchanged and opened. Christmas family meals have been shared. Things are all back to their normal routine. And people are back in their quest of wealth, power and fame. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gift

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Christmas will be in a few days. It is a time for joy for many people. Gift-giving, often lavish and extravagant, helps to make the season bright. Yet, the first Christmas was very simple and literally poor. It was about … Continue reading →

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A Miracle

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Today I witnessed a miracle. A good friend, Lambert, was ordained a deacon. And God willing, he will be ordained a priest in June next year. Nothing really miraculous there. Lambert was my contemporary in San Carlos Seminary. He was, … 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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My Father Is Here

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Today is the death anniversary of Tatang. It is uncanny how the years has only made his presence in my life even stronger. I can feel my father alive in me and my own sons. His spirit. His moods. His … Continue reading →

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Lessons From My Father

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Spirit Moments

This is my son and my grandson walking along the beach. The picture tells me of the very intimate connection between father and son. It is not just the genes and the physical traits. It is the emotions, the thoughts, … Continue reading →

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