Category Archives: Life

Built To Last

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I grew up in a time when it something was broken, we fixed it. Clothes that were torn would got mended. Slippers with broken straps are made usable again with string and wire. We always had a piece of bamboo, … Continue reading →

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Laudato Si’

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Spirit Moments

All the earth proclaim the Lord; sing your praise to God. Laudato Si’ Praise be to you! Climate change is real. And there is a crisis. For eons, Earth has existed with humans in it. For millions of years, it … Continue reading →

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The Improbable Truth of Faith and Love

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Spirit Moments

There are billions of galaxies in the universe and billions of stars in each of these galaxies. One can imagine trillions of planets revolving around these stars. It is almost a statistical certainty that there are some life forms in … Continue reading →

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The Sacrament of the Present

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Spirit Moments

In every moment is the seed of eternity. Yes, I am both a moment and an eternity. I have but the present moment to call my very own. It is in the now that everything happens. The past and the … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays with Alran, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Spirit Moments

In the afterglow of our recent “Tuesdays with Alran” last Thursday, I have been mulling and ruminating over what he shared with us from his recent life experience. In the end, all that matters and all that gives meaning and … Continue reading →

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Because I Am, I Can Choose

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Some world-views would have me believe that I am the product of some random events. I believe that I am the fruit of God’s indiscriminate love, a love that is unconditional, inclusive and knows no bounds, a love that simply … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Life!

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Spirit Moments

September 11, 2001 was a day of death and destruction, filled with hatred and anger. The day after turned out to be a celebration of life. Yes, it was a day of grief and sorrow but also an unadulterated awareness … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, Bad Things Make Us More Human

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Evil is real and is alive in the world. The malice, hatred and anger behind 9/11 is so choking and overwhelming, one begins to wonder if there is a God who cares and who is supposed to have cloaked his … Continue reading →

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Pain And Sufferings

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Life is not easy. It is, in fact, difficult. Yet, people would want nothing more than to have a life of ease, comfort and pleasure. We work and struggle to eliminate all pain and suffering. That is a worthwhile and … Continue reading →

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O Lord, Graciously Heal Us

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Spirit Moments

At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them. And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” But … Continue reading →

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