Category Archives: Philippines/Filipino

Reliving the Transfiguration Today

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Today’s gospel is the story of the Transfiguration, one of my favorite gospel stories. Sometimes, I imagine myself one of the band of brothers that followed Jesus in the hamlets and hills of Galilee. The transfiguration must have been the … Continue reading →

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Larawan as Great Art

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Spirit Moments

We finally watched the movie version of Larawan The Musical last night and it did not disappoint. There is something in common to all great art. And I would consider the movie, and the Nick Joaquin play on which it … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, Character, Life, Philippines/Filipino | Tagged Poetry, Truth | 1 Comment

Children And The Santo Niño

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Spirit Moments

The month of January is special for many (people and places) in the Philippines, for the many celebrations of the Santo Niño (Holy Infant): Ati-atihan in Kalibo, Sinulog in Cebu, Dinagyang in Iloilo, Fiestas in Pandacan and Tondo. Some people … 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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Pueblo Amante de Maria

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Spirit Moments

This morning we joined the Spanish Community in our Parish in las mañanitas for our Lady of Guadalupe whose feast day it is today. And at the end of this week, the Filipino community will have their turn with the start … Continue reading →

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Let There Be Peace

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Spirit Moments

I am both a moment and an eternity. I have but the present moment to call my very own. In the wink of an eye it is gone, only to be replaced by another moment. Yet, it is in this … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Peace

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Today marks the date that martial law was declared in the Philippines in 1972. It was a dark period in our history. It was a time of fear, repression and oppression. In its later years, it was a reign of … Continue reading →

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Ignatian Spirituality and the Philippine Elections

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Spirit Moments

“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as … Continue reading →

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The Ascension and the Philippine Elections

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy. ~ Luke 24:50-53 … Continue reading →

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Small Beginnings

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Great endings often begin with small beginnings. Small terns feed along the shore under the shadows of the massive Morro Rock. Morro Rock home to thousands of birds finding shelters in its crevices and vegetation. Vegetation that is part of … Continue reading →

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