Category Archives: Spirituality

Taking Up The Cross, Part 2

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Spirit Moments

In all my human relationships, I have always kept a bit of myself just for myself. I have never given myself totally, keeping my innermost being just for myself. But Christ demands total surrender of self from his disciples. There … Continue reading →

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Taking Up The Cross

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Spirit Moments

We humans are a sorry and messy lot. We fail, we make mistakes – plenty of them – and we keep on hurting one another. Sure there are moments of joy and happiness but these moments are always punctuated by … Continue reading →

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The MiniMax Formula

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Even as men look at and are awed by the grandeur and vastness of the universe, they begin thinking that size matters, that big is better. Better then becomes synonymous with better. And men just simply start wanting more and … Continue reading →

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On Being Mediocre

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I have always been wary and afraid of being tagged or labeled as mediocre. At work, in my career, as a professional, and in my personal life, I have always avoided being contented with “Puede na yan.” And I kinda … Continue reading →

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“Who do you say that I am?”

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Spirit Moments

“Who do you say that I am?” You are the constant Presence in my life. Ever since I became aware of the world around me, I knew and felt you were always beside me: guiding, leading, inspiring, and often … Continue reading →

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Being Transformed by Faith

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Spirit Moments

God created us in his image and likeness. There is often the danger and temptation of creating God in my own image and likeness, of wanting to lead a life according to my own script. And just when I think … Continue reading →

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From Nature, Into My Heart

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I am always amazed whenever I looked up at the skies. I am at a loss for words when I stare out at the heavens on a clear night and see all those billions of stars and the … Continue reading →

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The Cross

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Spirit Moments

There can be no salvation with the cross. There can be no resurrection without the crucifixion. Christianity without the cross in not Christianity. Yet, there are many who would take the cross out of Christianity, preaching a blatant and selfish … Continue reading →

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Silence And Prayer

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Praying puts us in touch with that which cannot be perceived by the senses. Whether done with others or alone, praying expresses our desire to embrace the ineffable. Whether in prayer or just to be with myself, I often spend … Continue reading →

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Regaining a Paradise Lost

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Spirit Moments

When God created Adam and Eve, he gave them the earth as home. Untouched yet by human hands, I could imagine Earth then for the Paradise that it was: fresh, clean, virginal, pristine in her beauty. Ever since, we have … Continue reading →

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