Tag Archives: Blessings

What the Risen Lord is Telling Me

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Spirit Moments

In a world racked by hatred and violence, where the weak and the defenseless are routinely massacred, it is often very difficult to believe in the goodness of men and their capacity for love. Yet, in my own life, I … Continue reading →

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Believing in Easter

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I grew up in Angeles City, near the biggest US military facility outside of the continental US, Clark Air Base. So, I was exposed to American things and culture early in my life. All the good things we liked and … Continue reading →

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The Lord Is In Control

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Very often, I am disappointed that things I have hoped and prayed for do not come to fruition. Similarly, quite often too, I am elated that things I have hoped and prayed for do not come about after seeing how … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Supper

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Today, Catholics celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, commemorating the institution of the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and of the Holy Orders. It is the beginning of the Triduum, the unfolding of events that lead up to the … Continue reading →

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Fears and Betrayals

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I have made many mistakes in my life. I have made many wrong choices, took many wrong turns, often said and did the wrong things. Many times, I have been too timid or too afraid or just too plain lazy … Continue reading →

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Feastings and Get-togethers

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Spirit Moments

It must be the Filipino in me that loves get-togethers, reunions, feasts and celebrations. It takes the smallest of excuses for Filipinos to get together, feast and celebrate. There are always birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate. Somebody leaves, and we … Continue reading →

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Wild Flowers on the First Day of Spring

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Spirit Moments

First day of spring. Anabelle and I joined a guided hike through the hills in the Coyote Lake – Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. The hills were carpeted with the blooms of wild flowers. There is a mad explosion of colors, … Continue reading →

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Daily Encounters

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I love books. I love mental challenges. I enjoy the intellectual life. But there is a danger of being caught up with books and the world of ideas as to be trapped in them and totally lose contact with reality. … Continue reading →

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Tatang

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Spirit Moments

“Son, you are always with me.” Tatang never said these words to me but they could very well be his own. Everyday, I pray to and for him and Ima. They are always with me. Tatang came from a family … Continue reading →

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Feeling the Presence

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There have been moments in my life when I had a sense of foreboding and of impending doom. There were moments when I felt sad, gloomy, and disappointed for things not going the way I would have wanted them to. … Continue reading →

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