Tag Archives: Discipline

Authentic Fasting

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. I am more than just my physical body. Science has pretty much documented our bodily functions, including how thoughts are created in the human brain. But science stops there. How … Continue reading →

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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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Of Children and Life as a Circle

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Spirit Moments

As I face the end of my days with trepidation and uncertainty, I am also experiencing deep joy and happiness being part of the early days of Jane and Jonathan. Anabelle and I had superabundant fun raising our three boys. … 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

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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Prayer and the Storms in My Life

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The Gospels are replete with stories of Jesus going off into the mountains or to some secluded places in order to pray. They are also full of stories of him working miracles and dong works of wonder. Did His power … Continue reading →

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Obedience

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The first and most important virtue that my parents and other elders in my youth tried to teach me was obedience. In the seminary where I spent most of my formative years, obedience was the supreme virtue, even ahead of … Continue reading →

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I Have Decided to Follow

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Even from my earliest years, I have always felt a certain longing and hunger inside me, prodding and urging me on. I have also always heard a certain call and clear invitation from someone, somewhere to follow a certain direction, … Continue reading →

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I Will Endure

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Spirit Moments

According to the Law of Entropy, everything eventually breaks down. In fact, everything in the universe is fragile. Life itself is fragile. And yet fragility produces the pieces from which new life and new levels of existence are created. In … Continue reading →

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Will Only a Few Be Saved?

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I was with some of my old classmates from the seminary last night. As usual, it was a fun and a happy occasion as we swapped life stories, experiences and insights. Even as we relished each others company, we agreed … Continue reading →

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