Tag Archives: Grace

Moments of Grace

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Spirit Moments

My faith can sometimes be so weak and shallow that I still want and look for signs and proofs that God exists; that there is life after death and that I am destined for eternal life and happiness with God. … Continue reading →

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Change Means Getting Uncomfortable

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Changes always stir us out of our comfort zones. Some times our comfort zones become so familiar and comfortable, we do not recognize that things and times, they are a-changing. It is said that get a frog comfortable in a … Continue reading →

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The Heart of a Mother

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday was the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, whose love is so strong He would lay down His life for His friends. Today is the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, whose love nurtured Jesus from His … Continue reading →

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The Afterglow

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Spirit Moments

A tiny seed grows into a tree, giving men their food, clothing and shelter. That is one of the many miracles that happen in our everyday lives. One tiny particle explodes in one big bang and the entire universe we … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse and a Glance

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I know that I am weak. I am often wrong and I stumble. I know I am always in need of mercy and forgiveness. I am not a big time sinner like a crook or a murderer or an adulterer. … Continue reading →

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The Grace of Serendipity

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I do not remember what my dreams were last night but I knew I was crying during most of my sleep. My eyes were still smarting and wet when I woke up this morning. Sleep is an amazing phenomenon. I … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in one of my readings, I came upon this story from the book Francis, Pope of a New World by Andrea Tornielli: “On Wednesday, February 27 (2013), at eight in the morning, by the baggage carousels at International Arrivals … Continue reading →

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments | 2 Comments

Happiness and Pain

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Childbirth, I have heard and read, is one of the most painful if not the most painful experience a woman can go through. Nothing a man endures can ever approximate it. I remember stories from friend-doctors in Fabella Memorial Hospital, … Continue reading →

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Thanking God for 39 Years

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Today is our 39th wedding anniversary. We have known each other for 44 years and have been married for 39 now. Every morning that breaks, I whisper a prayer of gratitude to God for bringing Anabelle into my life. We … Continue reading →

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Finding My Way, Seeking My Truth and Living My Life

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

My life has been a journey. And I have tried to keep to the straight and narrow path. But the paths I have taken have often not hewn to the straight and narrow. My way has taken me to places … Continue reading →

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