Tag Archives: Change

Letting My Light Shine Through

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Like the rational thinking human being that I am, I try to make sense and understand life and what goes on around me. Yet much of life is a paradox and a mystery to me. News item: CEO pay is … Continue reading →

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Salvation for Us Sinners

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Christ did not come to write books nor expound a philosophy. Neither did he intend to teach a theology that would be the answer to all of men’s questionings. Instead, he lived to serve others, to teach them how to … Continue reading →

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Living On the Edge With Fr. Boyle

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Spirit Moments

We went and listened to a talk by Fr. Greg Boyle last night at Notre Dame High School in San Jose, an event organized by Kathleen. Fr. G works with gangs in the ‘projects’ in East LA. He described how … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Believing

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I am sad and my soul grows weary when I read about the fighting in Zamboanga: the senselessness of it all, children being used as human shields, thousands being thrown out of their homes, our leaders scrambling, confused and confounded … Continue reading →

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Life Is About Choices

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Most of my life, I had dreams of doing great things, doing my share in changing the world, turning around organizations and institutions, inspiring individuals to becomes better. I realize now how pretentious and prideful those dreams are. The world … Continue reading →

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My Life As A Stalagmite

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Stalagmites are formed by the constant dripping of countless water droplets rich in minerals from the ceilings to the floors in caverns. They are formed in the silence and the darkness, deep in the bowels of the earth. Droppings, darkness, … Continue reading →

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Putting Out Into the Deep

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The happiest and most fulfilling times in my life have been those times when I had put out into the deep and dared. My disappointments and regrets have been those times when I did not dare, kept very close to … Continue reading →

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Working for the Weightier Things

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Just when I start getting all comfortable and settled in in my life, something always happens to change its direction and my life gets unsettled, goes into turmoil but somehow things always become better. I was happy and contented growing … Continue reading →

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Love Not Possible Without Faith

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Love literally makes my living worthwhile. But, I can love only because I believe. I stand in awe at the majesty and grandeur of nature and I am overcome by the presence of a Creator I cannot fully know nor … Continue reading →

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Weathering the Storms

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life in the Philippines has always been fragile and tenuous. Manila and Luzon are right now reeling again at the onslaught of yet another typhoon, Maring. Most of the metropolis is under water and thousands have moved to evacuation centers. … Continue reading →

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