Category Archives: Relationships

Branches

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Spirit Moments

In his homily on today’s gospel, Fr. Johnny Go speaks about different kinds of branches. There is the branch that is full of leaves in early spring. There is the branch that is heavy with fruits. There is the branch … Continue reading →

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Serendipity and the Grace of God.

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Boots was our neighbor when I was growing up as a kid. We used to play some games together. After our grade school, we lost touch with each other; until in recent years when we have been ‘reacquainted’ here in … Continue reading →

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Life’s Rhythm and Rhymes

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There are days full of sunshine and happiness, I’d pray for them to never end. They make me feel grateful for life And my troubles I am able to transcend. There are days so full of sorrow and sadness, I’d … Continue reading →

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Food

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Filipinos just love food. We need only the smallest of excuses to get together and share food with friends, families, and in many instances even with complete strangers. When our kids were growing up, we lived in a condo complex … Continue reading →

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“It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Spirit Moments

In a world of doubts and uncertainty, it is easy to be afraid, to be anxious about tomorrow and to worry about the many imponderables in life. Anything could go wrong any moments. Life could take a nasty turn for … Continue reading →

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Nourishments For Life

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Spirit Moments

One of the popular sayings today  is, “You are what you eat.” With my health issues, I have come to realize the truth in these words many times. I indulge in sweets and chocolates, I see my blood sugar and … Continue reading →

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Already But Not Yet

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I do not see the wind but I know it exists when it caresses my cheeks as a gentle breeze. I believe in the sun even when it does not shine because I know life happens because of the light … Continue reading →

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Wandering Through the Deserts of Doubt

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Spirit Moments

For all my frequent declarations that the best in my life is yet to come, I also sometimes feel that there is nothing more for me here and so I should just disappear. These are the times when I get … Continue reading →

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Some Easter Experiences

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Things and events in my life have a subtle way of coming full circle in my life. And when they do, it is always with fuller and richer meaning than the first time around. I have always loved children and … Continue reading →

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Not Just an Ordinary Day

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Spirit Moments

This day could have been just another ordinary day. I could have just gone on doing what I would routinely do everyday. But it is special and stands out from all the other days in my life because it is … Continue reading →

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