Category Archives: Presence

Faith and Jamais Vu

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Anabelle and I are back in the Philippines. And yesterday, we went out to see the ‘old places’ and do some ‘old things’. Feelings of deja vu struck me immediately: I have been here before. I have done all of … Continue reading →

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Life Disturbances

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Often, I get my relationship with God all mixed up. I would ask Him to do as I will instead of praying that I do His will. This kind of attitude is what drew a rebuke from Jesus to Martha. … Continue reading →

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Thanking and Praising God for the Gift that is Pope Francis

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I thank God for the gift that is Pope Francis. Yesterday, he again astounded the world with his interview where he expressed refreshing thoughts on what it means to be a disciple of Christ in this day and age. He … Continue reading →

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More Things to Enjoy Than There Are To Worry About

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The world today has never seen so much affluence, such fantastic developments, so many resources to make lives better and living easier. And yet at the same time, the world has never experienced so much fear, anxiety and uncertainty about … Continue reading →

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The Two Sons – The Prodigal and The Dutiful

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Great music always has a familiar sound to it. The melody sounds like something we have heard before even if we are hearing it for the first time. Great truths also have a familiar ring to them; because we already … Continue reading →

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Proactivity and Prayer

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments

One of the valuable lessons I have learned from Stephen Covey is the practice of proactivity – the ability to put a space between the stimulus and the actions I take. The best way to exercise proactivity, I have learned, … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bread and Making My Humanity Whole

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday, we had a family picnic. And this was the sight that we saw before us as we ended a happy and wonderful day. Even as the day was drawing to a close, God’s graces were still streaking across the … Continue reading →

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God Gives His People Strength

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I am inspired by the massive turnout and the great spirit that pervaded the anti-PDAF rally that happened yesterday in the Philippines. I can see the spirit of EDSA I alive and resurrected. Kay sarap maging Filipino. I hope our … Continue reading →

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Love Not Possible Without Faith

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Love literally makes my living worthwhile. But, I can love only because I believe. I stand in awe at the majesty and grandeur of nature and I am overcome by the presence of a Creator I cannot fully know nor … Continue reading →

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Love’s Been Good to Me

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I have always been an incurable romantic. In my time, I have made quite a number of people happy because of my love for them. I have loved deeply and dearly. Anabelle always looked forward to the bouquet of roses … Continue reading →

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