Tag Archives: Choice

Some Disciples I Have Known

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Spirit Moments

He was a successful business executive. Upon his retirement from the corporate world, he pursued another career as a diplomat. He had hid fair share of enemies. Everyone knew of his deep faith. Many were impressed that he went to … Continue reading →

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Be It Done Unto Me According To Thy Word

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Spirit Moments

There are many things and events in my life – most of them, amazing – I have no control over: when, where and how I was born, when, where and how I will die, my innate talents and capabilities. There … Continue reading →

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It is wonderful world and life is beautiful. But there is also a lot to make one sad. Like, billions of people live on but a dollar a day while a few have billions and still want more. There is … Continue reading →

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off

My Lenten Journey

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Spirit Moments

In Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Franics reminded us that “Being a Christian is not the result of an ethical choice or a lofty idea, but the encounter with an event, a person, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive … Continue reading →

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Learning from My Emptiness

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Spirit Moments

What can I learn when I am in a state of neediness and desolation? Nature abhors a vacuum. Whenever there is a vacuum, nature tends to fill it with just about anything to remove the emptiness. Often, I try to … Continue reading →

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I have great admiration for people who can give generously and do so very spontaneously with expecting any rewards nor counting the cost. I hate myself most when I hold back in being a giving and generous person and first … Continue reading →

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Spirit Moments | 1 Comment

Let Go and Let God

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Spirit Moments

If I were to buy my life, what can I buy it with? I was born with nothing at all. So what currency can I use to buy me a life? I have had many joys and pleasures. But these … Continue reading →

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Faith, A Choice and A Gift

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Faith healers have always been part of the Philippines spiritual and social landscape. Some are mere charlatans. Others are real channels of God’s grace and healing. Hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of people would travel long distances to be healed by … Continue reading →

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Faith Seeking Understanding

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Spirit Moments

God must often be amazed by my lack of faith as Jesus was by the people from His own hometown. They questioned where he got His power and His wisdom, how He is able to do His mighty deeds, how … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming the Good

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Spirit Moments

There is often a strong urge in me to engage in gossip and idle talk. I sometimes derive perverse pleasure over the misery of others. I even gloat at their misfortunes, specially when I believe that some people just have … Continue reading →

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