Tag Archives: Grace

The Empty Tomb

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

It is a glorious Easter morning. I imagine myself sitting under a bower of freshly bloomed spring flowers, Basking in a golden shower of God’s graces upon me on this bright and beautiful day, Drawing in all the goodness and … Continue reading →

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Dayenu – It Would Have Been Enough For Us

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Today is the beginning of the Triduum, the remembrance of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection, His Paschal Mystery. It His Passover from death to life into His glorious resurrection. This event has cosmic significance as Christ also leads us in … Continue reading →

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Betrayals I Have Been Guilty Of

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

One of the great burdens I carry in my heart are the many times I have betrayed people – sometimes even for something less than thirty pieces of silver. I have betrayed people I love and those closest to me. … Continue reading →

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Recurring Themes in My Life

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I never really see the fullness of reality. I enjoy a beautiful scene and am overcome by emotions. At the same time, something inside me tells me that this is not all there is to reality. I am catching but … Continue reading →

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Living With An Angel

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Today is the birthday of Anabelle and I cannot thank the Lord enough for having sent me an angel to love. I have always treasured relationships and I have always known that man was never meant to be alone. Man … Continue reading →

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Living by the Breath of the Spirit

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Evolution is a fact. We only have to look at ourselves to realize we have indeed evolved from animals. Animals prey upon the weak. There are many people who do exactly the same thing, oppressing the weak, the poor and … Continue reading →

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How Do I Begin To Love?

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Spirit Moments

The beginning of all knowledge and wisdom is to know one’s self. Who and what am I? Why am I here and where am I going? What am  I good at and how can I develop and use my talents? … Continue reading →

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Roots and Sources

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Branches cannot grow and bear fruits unless attached to the trunk of a tree. Rivers cannot flow to the sea unless they have their source in some mountain springs. Light cannot illuminate the dark unless an energy source emits it … Continue reading →

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Jesuit Influences in My Life

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Over the weekend, it was serendipity that we attended a wedding on Saturday and heard Sunday mass at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Sacramento. It is a Jesuit Parish. Jesuits have played a major role and exerted a … Continue reading →

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Praying For A Change Of Heart

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Spirit Moments

During moments of grace, and they are aplenty in my life, it is easy to see what is good from what is evil. To love is good. To hate and harbor evil thoughts against others is bad. To care and … Continue reading →

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