Category Archives: Love

Betrayals and Redemption

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Betrayal by a loved one can be very painful and can destroy or break down a person. on the other hand, such betrayal can also serve to make a person better and stronger. “What does not destroy me makes me stronger.” a … Continue reading →

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A Layered Existence

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Ours is a layered existence. The common understanding of life is to see it as a dichotomy: day and night, up and down, hot and cold, wet and dry. But life is more complex, it is one element layered upon … Continue reading →

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Death and the Cross

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Our greatest fear is the fear of death. Death can sometimes be so final and dark, There seems to be nothing beyond it. Sometimes, I would imagine how else could have Jesus died. He could have died in battle, leading … Continue reading →

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Beyond Comparisons to Unconditional Love

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Spirit Moments

“If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” Words of wisdom from “Desiderata” by Mar Ehrmann. Comparisons are the beginning of a lot of frustrations and a … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Spirit Moments

One of the thrills there is in loving is the give and take in the relationship. It is such a pleasure to be able to give and do things for a loved one. And there is even greater pleasure when … Continue reading →

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The Trinity in Love

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Spirit Moments

If I were to fast without prayers, I am just going on a diet. If I were to donate to the poor and needy and not pray, I am a good NGO worker. If i were to pray without fasting … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Love

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Today’s highly scientific outlook is keenly averse to the idea of miracles. Science dictates that to every effect, there must be a cause. Faith-healings are seen as nothing more than psychosomatic illnesses being made well by the mind healing the … Continue reading →

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Provision for the Journey

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Spirit Moments

A good friend, a nun respected for her wisdom, once told her retreatants, “If there is anything in your closet or wardrobe you have not used for a year, it does not belong to you. Get rid of it. Give … Continue reading →

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Repetition versus Routine

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I notice a pattern in recent gospel readings of the past few days: Jesus speaks to the crowds; he gets on a boat and crosses to the others to be alone in prayers; still the crowds follow Him seeking His … Continue reading →

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A Culture of Life

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The gospel of Jesus is the gospel of life and love. He said, “I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” And then, He commanded his disciples, “A new command I give you: Love one … Continue reading →

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