Category Archives: Photography

Hopes and Expectations in Advent

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I recently came across these lines from the great Catholic writer Hilaire Belloc: Kings live in palaces and pigs in sties But youth in expectation. Youth is wise. Yes, as a youth, I still remember the excitement that comes with … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I thank God for my senses, which I do not do very often. With my eyes, I am able to take great delight in colors and see events unfolding. With my ears, I get enraptured by sounds and rhythms, both … Continue reading →

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Beyond Space and Time

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Spirit Moments

As I woke up this morning, I looked at the clock on the wall. Seeing it was still kinda early, I thought to stay in bed a little longer. As I drifted between wakefulness and sleepiness, I found myself recalling … Continue reading →

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The Ocean

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Often, I tend to intellectualize my spiritual life too much.  This tendency then gets me into difficulties like the problem I have with the Parable of the Talents. So God Has given me talents, is He really like an accountant … Continue reading →

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Churches

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Churches are historical and cultural landmarks in most places. Many of them are works of art, replete with beauty and grandeur. I always make it a point to visit churches in new places I go to, specially the famous ones. … Continue reading →

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November

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I saw this rainbow during our recent trip to Hawaii It looked like it was suspended there just for me. Most rainbows augur the end of the rain and the storm But this one told us that one was just beginning to form. … Continue reading →

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Loving With All My Heart, Soul, and Mind.

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Anabelle and I were gone for a week of vacation. And as we stirred up from our sleep yesterday morning, Jane came through our bedroom door, with a smile as radiant as the morning sun on her face. She went … Continue reading →

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Renderings

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Had God chosen to be a powerful king or a mighty general when He decided to become man, He could have just made everyone His subject by a simple decree or fiat. Kings and generals come and go but still life … Continue reading →

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Reasons and Alibis

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Kung gusto may paraan. Kung ayaw may dahilan. To one who is willing to go, there will always be a way. To one who won’t, there is always be an alibi to stay. People who are driven and motivated will always … Continue reading →

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Earth Stewardship

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The earth is the vineyard of the Lord and we are His tenants. It took Him a few billion years to make this fertile land. He spaded it, fenced it with stones, laced it with rivers and lakes. He planted the choicest … Continue reading →

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