Tag Archives: Blessings

California and Its Roots

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Spirit Moments

He was a quiet man, a man of few words. But he was rock solid. He gave his son the name Jesus, who became known by the work of his father – the son of the carpenter. He was sensitive … Continue reading →

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We live today in a disposable and throw-away society. When something is broken or does not work anymore, we just throw it away and get a new one. When something is old, obsolete or not fashionable anymore, we just get … Continue reading →

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on God Does Not Make Junk

My Life Is a Miracle

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The odds of winning the lotto is one in millions. It is such a long shot it would take a miracle to win it. The smart advice is not to waste money betting on it. I am one in a … Continue reading →

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This must be the image of the Prodigal Father looking afar and scanning the horizon while waiting to lavish his prodigal love on the prodigal son who has squandered his inheritance in a lavish and prodigal lifestyle. I have tried … Continue reading →

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Spirit Moments | 2 Comments

Discipleship and Discipline

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

God’s boundless love is so prodigious and abundant I sometimes take it for granted.  It is totally unmerited I often think there is nothing I need to do to receive it. But I realize that I cannot come before the … Continue reading →

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EDSA – The Transfiguration of the Philippines

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Spirit Moments

This is a photo of the Ortigas Center taken from the hills of Antipolo. Typically enveloped in smog, it always looks like on a clear day you can see the outlines of buildings. This is the general area where 27 … Continue reading →

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To Be Tempted is To Be Human

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Spirit Moments

God was proud of his servant Job for he was a just and upright man, praising and thanking God every moment of his life. The devil said that was because God showered Job with all good things and countless blessings. … Continue reading →

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Love, Not Money, Makes the World Go Around

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I recently came across the story of Sabsy Ongkiko, a graduate of the Ateneo University, who gave up better job offers to become a public school teacher. Hers is a very inspiring story. And the heartening thing about her story … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Today is the Feast of Saint Valentine and Valentine’s Day is a big thing back in the Philippines, second perhaps only to Christmas for people to give gifts and to eat out to celebrate. Indeed, Filipinos are a very loving … Continue reading →

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It is Ash Wednesday.

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Today is the start of Lent and we celebrate it with a public acknowledgment of our mortality through the imposition of ashes on our foreheads. Lent is a journey with God. We start with the fragility of our existence and … Continue reading →

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