Tag Archives: Gratitude

Celebrating Friendship

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Today is the birthday of a dear friend of many, many years. Our first encounter was not particularly pleasing for him. For a sensitive person, I can often be very callous and I hurt people without my realizing it with … Continue reading →

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Being in the Here and Now

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Spirit Moments

There are billions of galaxies in the universe, and billions of stars in each of these galaxies, and many – if not all – of these stars have planets orbiting around them. One can imagine trillions of planets revolving around … Continue reading →

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Out of Beauty, Faith Is Born

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Spirit Moments

I am always amazed and at a loss for words when I stare out at the heavens. On a clear night, I can see many of the billions of stars that make up the Milky Way. Occasionally, there would be … Continue reading →

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Seeking Happiness and Perfection in Beauty

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Spirit Moments

There is a lot of beauty and order in nature for me not to believe in a loving and almighty Creator. There is a lot of goodness and happiness in my life for me not to be always filled with … Continue reading →

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Lessons From My Father

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Spirit Moments

This is my son and my grandson walking along the beach. The picture tells me of the very intimate connection between father and son. It is not just the genes and the physical traits. It is the emotions, the thoughts, … Continue reading →

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Chance Events Are Actually God’s Grace

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Some world views would have me believe that I am the product of some random events, that the Big Bang was a freak accident, one in a million possibility becoming real, that out of that fortuitous event all the galaxies … Continue reading →

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Life And Its Blessings

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Spirit Moments

The deepest longing of man is for life, light and love. Life is our greatest blessing, totally unmerited, and given unconditionally. Because we are alive, all other blessings are possible. Light is the energy through which we share in the … Continue reading →

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Let It Be ~ Mary’s Fiat

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Spirit Moments

“Let It Be” is one among my many favorite Beatles song. It was reportedly their break-up song. For me, the song is as much a Marian hymn as it is a hit pop song. For Mary, it was her Fiat … Continue reading →

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Some Random Acts of Kindness

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Spirit Moments

Life is not easy. It is, in fact, difficult. There are enough heartaches, sorrows and pain in the world for me to add any more to the sadness and suffering. While pain and suffering may be an essential ingredient to … Continue reading →

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God Is In The Nature Of Things

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Spirit Moments

It is the nature of the sun to burn and to shine. In the process, it gives light and energy to everything around it for millions of miles. It is the nature of the planets to revolve around the sun. … Continue reading →

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