Category Archives: Relationships

Win-Win Is The Only Way

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Why is it that evil people seem to prosper and good men suffer? Is it because being good is often thought to be the same as being weak or naive? Of having a Lose-Win mentality? Others go for Win-Lose and … Continue reading →

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A Perennial Lesson

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Spirit Moments

My two favorite times are the changing of the seasons and the ending of each day. I love the the rich blending of colors when seasons change. They match the gamut of the emotions I feel when earth renews herself. … Continue reading →

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Who Am I?

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Who am I? Really? Sometime ago, I wrote this in answer to that question: “As I think of the defining moments in my life, I realize that I can never fully define myself except in relationships with others. One person … Continue reading →

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Love Colors Everything

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Spirit Moments

St. Augustine once wrote: “Love and then, what you will, do.” Seconding that emotion, Fr. Arrupe the former Jesuit General wrote: “What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything.” Who and what I love make … Continue reading →

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Three More Mothers

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Spirit Moments

  Today is Mothers’ Day. And Facebook and social media are awash with greetings for mothers. There is a veritable avalanche of paeans and acclamations for all mothers. There is a massive deluge of gratitude, appreciation and undying love from … Continue reading →

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A Lasting Brotherhood

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Spirit Moments

A few months back, I wrote about a miracle I had witnessed. It was the story of Lambert. Now his story moves on and this time, another fellow seminarian from our common past enters the picture and becomes  a heartwarming … Continue reading →

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In My Image and Likeness

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

We often pray to God for things to happen the way we want them to be. We ask God for peace and heal the wounds of our anger and animus. We ask him to solve the problems of the world … Continue reading →

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The Universe in a Flower, II

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I wake up every morning always thrilled by the sunrise streaming through my window grateful for the breaking of another day. I imagine the sun’s light traveling millions of miles and suffusing the entire earth with life giving energy. the … Continue reading →

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Innocence And Beauty

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Children are color blind for all they see are Bundles of joy and laughter with whom They can spend the whole day at play. Children do not care what color your skin is They simply pass away the hours Painting … Continue reading →

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The Hike That Is My Life

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Spirit Moments

When we hike, we usually do a loop. It never fails that my favorite quote from TS Eliot comes to mind, “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for … Continue reading →

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