Category Archives: Presence

Parables and Stories

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Spirit Moments

People love stories. We remember things, events and ideas better when we are told stories about them rather than just being simply told about an idea, a thing or an event. Jesus couched most of what He taught us in … Continue reading →

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My Prayers

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Ima taught me how to pray. First, as a simple devotion on waking up and before going to sleep. Then as an answer to all the things that a little child could be worried or excited about. There were nights … Continue reading →

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Signs @ EDSA

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Spirit Moments

It is a beautiful world and we see but a small portion of the bigger picture, which is even more awesome in its beauty and its goodness. There are always abundant signs that point to a bigger and more magnificent … Continue reading →

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My Temptations

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The desert and the wilderness may speak to us of barrenness and desolation; but it is also a place for purification and transformation. In its silence and the emptiness, it can be a place of revelation and intimacy with God. … Continue reading →

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My Daily Cross

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Spirit Moments

ISIS recently beheaded 21 Coptic Christians in Libya and declared war against People of the Cross. Against all that hatred and anger, Pope Francis continues to call for peace, mercy and compassion. In the blood of these modern-day martyrs, Christians have … Continue reading →

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Dust To Dust

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Today is the beginning of the lenten Season, not only for Catholics but for all peoples of the Cross. I know that there but for the grace of God, I would have remained but a clump of dust and mud, … Continue reading →

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Praying and Understanding

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I have always been kind of dense, slow to understand. I have eyes but do not see. I have ears but do not hear. And as I advance in years, I feel it getting worse. I have often hurt people … Continue reading →

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My Life in Four Stages

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Spirit Moments

When I was a child, it was “Go! Grow! Glow!” It was a time to nurture and develop my physical capabilities, my mental faculties, my social skills and my spiritual roots. Then came the period of preparation and I acquired … Continue reading →

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Called and Chosen

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Spirit Moments

He chose twelve to be His apostles to preach and to drive out demons. They were simple, ordinary folks. Mostly fishermen. All with strong convictions and character born out of the common and tough existence of the struggling poor. Empowered … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis in Tacloban

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Spirit Moments

He came. He saw. He compassioned with them. They came in droves, by the thousands, braving winds and rain. They came to see him, hear his words, and perchance to touch him. And how serendipitous that there would be a … Continue reading →

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