Tag Archives: Blessings

The Gift of Who I Am

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Spirit Moments

“Who are you?” “Where are you going?” “Why are you here?” “What are you about?” These are the questions that I have been struggling with all my life. I have grown, matured and changed through the years. And yet, I … Continue reading →

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Being a Father – My Tribute to My Tatang

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Today is the birthday of Tatang, so fondly missed and lovingly remembered. I always think about him whenever I read the story of Joseph. Like Joseph, Tatang was a carpenter. That makes me a carpenter’s son. He spent his life … Continue reading →

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We Are Family

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday was a family day for us. Martin and family with Mickey arrived from abroad to attend Macky’s wedding this weekend. I was excited to pick them up from the airport and trully thrilled when I finally saw them after … Continue reading →

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What Have I Really Learned In My Life?

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Spirit Moments

“Regrets, I’ve had a few; but then again too few to mention.” There may have been some missed opportunities in my past that could have afforded me a bit more material resources or a bit more comfortable lifestyle. But now … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Incarnation

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Imagine that we can pick our parents before we are born. Re-incarnationists believe that we do and we chose as parents those who would teach us the lesson(s) we want to learn in life. God, when it was time for … Continue reading →

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Sunrise!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I love watching the sun set. But sunrises gladden my heart even more. I love to watch or at times imagine the sun slowly creeping up across the horizon, over the mountain peaks, perhaps. The earth is wet and fresh … Continue reading →

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Come And Heal Our Land

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Living in the presence of the Lord and following Jesus  are not a bed of roses. In fact, His path is the way of the cross, of suffering, of self-surrender. And like Mary, we wonder aloud: “How will this be?” … Continue reading →

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This is the Oratory/Chapel of the new Xavier School Campus in Nuvali in the gathering dusk. Today is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier. In many mysterious and blessed ways, Xavier has played a major role in my life. … Continue reading →

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments | 2 Comments

Come!

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

This must have been one of the favorite words of Jesus. He always makes the first move to draw everyone to himself. “I will come and heal him,” He says with great compassion to the Centurion. “Come down, Zacchaeus, for … Continue reading →

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Life Never Dies

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Roses flower and bloom, resplendent in their vibrant and beautiful colors. Left to themselves, they prosper and propagate because they are alive. Man applies fertilizer and tills the soil. The roses bloom earlier and with more blossoms. Man grafts the … Continue reading →

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