Category Archives: Love

The Voice In The Wilderness

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Spirit Moments

The world today is like a depressing wilderness. Like a gloomy forest, it looks dark, dreary, cheerless. The winding trails seem to lead to nowhere What a dismal place! No one seems to care. There are wars and conflict in … Continue reading →

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To Be Is To Love

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Spirit Moments

“I think therefore I am.” With one simple statement, Descartes has spawned a new school of Philosophy and the rationalistic and scientific culture we see dominant in the West today. It also explains the intense individualism (“I am.”) we see … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness In The Time Of Advent

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Autumn leaves can be breathtaking in their explosion of wild colors. Somehow, falling leaves in Autumn remind me of the Advent hymn Rorate Coeli: Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down the Just One. … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Spirit Moments

I enjoy recalling memories of the past, both happy and sad, how these have brought color into my life and helped me become the person I that I am today. I still have my dreams and aspirations for the future … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Spirit Moments

“Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine?” Gratitude is a deeply spiritual virtue. In a culture of competitive individualism, I can easily lose sight of the others in my life. Gratitude is the awareness and appreciation … Continue reading →

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Love in the Time of Catastrophes

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Heat wave in California. Massive flooding in Texas. Relentless wars in many borders. Terrorist attacks in Europe. Simmering tensions in Asia. We are paving our own road to perdition. But even as the sun sets, there is always hope for … Continue reading →

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Love and Marriage

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Spirit Moments

“Love and marriage, love and marriage Go together like a horse and carriage This I tell you brother You can’t have one without the other.” ~ The Chairman of the Board Soon, we will be celebrating a big wedding in … Continue reading →

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I believe . . . .

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Spirit Moments

In this weary world we live in, full of restless lives, unfulfilled hopes and broken dreams, I need to constantly affirm what I believe in. I believe that light is stronger than darkness, that love is mightier than anger and … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Of Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to the Jews: “John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.” ~ John 5:35 Last night was the school Christmas party at Saint Clare. We were among the … Continue reading →

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Love Is The Will Of The Father

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 7:21 And what is the Father’s will … Continue reading →

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