Tag Archives: Blessings

Imagine a World Without Children

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Imagine a world without children. It would be a sad and lonely place. In fact, it would be a dying world. The greatest joys of my being a grandparent has been the privilege and opportunity in being part of the … Continue reading →

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Let it Be – The Beatles’ Marian Anthem

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Last night, we watched the concert of Paul McCartney  at Candlestick Park, the final event/concert at that legendary venue. It was a memorable and awesome experience. As Marjorie, one friend who also witnessed the event, sighed, “I don’t want to … Continue reading →

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The Rhthym of Life

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life has a certain rhythm. One time we are at the peak of joy. The next we are in the depths of sorrow. This beat goes on as life unfolds. Soon, from the beat and the rhythm, comes a melody … Continue reading →

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My Parish Community

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I love our faith community at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish. It is a welcoming, vibrant, praying and serving community. And we have been blessed with pastors who have been molded after the heart of the patron saint of parish … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Multiplication of the Bread

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves has always been used to portray God’s boundless love and abundant care. But a bigger miracle may lie hidden in the story. After hearing Jesus speak, the people probably felt more generous … Continue reading →

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In My Finitude Are The Seeds Of Infinitude

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Spirit Moments

One of the greatest capability of man is his freedom to choose. In the face of the constant changes of life, I always have a choice. And yet, this great power is rooted in man’s basic deficiency – his finitude, … Continue reading →

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Seeds And Beginnings

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I pray for the passengers and crew of Flight MH17. They never bargained for what has befallen them. Just like that, in one passing moment, their lives were snuffed out: Obliterated into oblivion by a fiery ball of an explosion. … Continue reading →

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Conjunctions And Life

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

As I write my daily reflections, I often find myself spending time deciding which proper conjunction to use. I love dealing and playing with nouns, verbs and adjectives. They give flesh and color to what I am thinking of. Adverbs … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom in Children

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Summer has been daily playtime for Jonathan and Jane with their friends Max and Allie. And watching them at play has been a delight and filled with lessons of wisdom for me. Max and Allie were gone with their parents … Continue reading →

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Seeing Rightly with Faith

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Spirit Moments

How many times I have failed to see the love and goodness right before me just because these did not come in the shape and form I expected? How many time I have taken love and goodness in my life … Continue reading →

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