Category Archives: Life

Proclaiming the Good News

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Last night, Anabelle and I saw the new movie ‘The Internship’ for our regular Monday movie date. It is about two ‘old’ salesmen (in their 40’s) joining young nerds and geeks (in their 20’s) for a summer internship program at … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are We Who Have Been Given This Earthly Paradise

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit … Continue reading →

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When I’m Down, I Look Up.

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

When life’s burdens bend you down so that you only see the ground, lift your head up high and see how marvelous is the sky. Today I got a letter of thanks from a nephew for the “remote support and … Continue reading →

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Tears are the Language of the Heart

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Teacher Ciello, one of our good friends from the AGS, posted this update on her Facebook page about the first day of school: “A little boy was so upset this afternoon. He was really crying. He wanted to drink Milo … Continue reading →

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My Heart Beats For You

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The heart has always been the symbol of life and love. Life ceases when the heart stops beating. When I first experienced the thrill of love, it was through the stronger beatings of my heart that I become aware of … Continue reading →

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Why Young Children Love to Say NO

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Spirit Moments

To a new-born baby, it and its mother are one. From the womb till the first years of its life, a baby sees itself as part of its mother. And then from the ‘Terrible Two’ phase and onward, a baby … Continue reading →

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My God is the God of the Living

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I find great consolation in the Resurrection. I find deep inspiration in the reality of life after death; that death is but a portal to the next level; that life goes on beyond my present reality. For many, life after … Continue reading →

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Small Thoughts On A Monday Morning

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Man is always awed by what is big and grand: the vastness of the universe, the lavish abundance of nature, massive structures, epic stories. Thus, man often aspires to be big and bigger. But there is power in what is … Continue reading →

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Blessed, Broken and Given

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday, Anabelle and I went for a hike at the Muir Woods in Mill Valley, Marin County. I lucked on this shot of the giant redwoods standing tall and straining up to the sky, soaking up energy and sustenance from … Continue reading →

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My Guides To Daily Living

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

What or who guides me in doing the things that I do? By what authority do I do these things? In my moments of prayer and solitude, I would say it is my faith in God and his son Jesus … Continue reading →

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