Tag Archives: Hope

S.A.D. @ Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Christmas is a joyful season. But how is it that Christmas is often tinged with a touch of sadness for many people? It is a time of love and maybe we miss people we love we could not be with … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Discipleship, Encounter, Presence, Spirituality | Tagged , , | Comments Off on S.A.D. @ Christmas

The Mystery of the Incarnation

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Spirit Moments

From today’s Gospel: When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit … Continue reading →

Posted in Mystery, Relationships, The Good News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The Mystery of the Incarnation

In Need of Redemption

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Spirit Moments

    In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. … Continue reading →

Posted in Encounter, Spirituality, The Good News | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on In Need of Redemption

What Child Is This?

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Spirit Moments

What has come upon the world for it to have changed so? It used to be that the birth of a child was a wonderful event eagerly awaited with much joyful anticipation. Now, children are seen as a burden, their … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, The Good News | Tagged , , | Comments Off on What Child Is This?

The Most Proactive Person in the Gospels

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Spirit Moments

What would you do if you found out that your fiancée was pregnant before your wedding. And the baby isn’t even yours. The expected reaction will be anger and bitterness over such huge betrayal. In the heat of passion, one … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Family, Life | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

My Song, My Life

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Spirit Moments

The Gospel reading for today is the genealogy of Jesus. It may have been fictionalized but it does make for interesting reading. Jesus’ family tree is a colorful one. It includes a murderer and an adulterer, Jews and Gentiles, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged , , | Comments Off on My Song, My Life

Rejoice and Be Glad

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Every epic tale since time immemorial has always involved the hero going forth on a quest or a mission to rescue the princess, or to win a kingdom or to save his people from the enemy or an impending disaster. … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Faith, Life | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Rejoice and Be Glad

The Shit Hole We’re In

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Once, there was a toddler that fell into a shit hole and he was crying and crying. The people around gathered and tried to get him out. Some suggested to drop a rope or a ladder but the toddler wouldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Life, Love, Mystery | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Shit Hole We’re In

Praying For Hope

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Two persons looking at the same picture can see two completely different things. One person may see the dark clouds foreboding a coming storm. Another one will see the interesting interplay of dull and vibrant colors. I have some friends, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged , | Comments Off on Praying For Hope

What Are You Waiting For?

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Spirit Moments

Waiting is part of being human. The longing and yearning somehow humanizes us. There is something about life today though that is averse to waiting. We want everything now: instant gratification. That explains a lot of the anger, anxiety and … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Mystery | Tagged | Comments Off on What Are You Waiting For?