Tag Archives: Humility

Put Out Into The Deep

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I regularly meet up with a bunch former colleagues from the Business School where I used to teach. We mostly exchange war stories: an encounter here, a skirmish there, missteps and miscues all over the place, how we transformed an … Continue reading →

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My Spiritual Journey and Journal

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Supermoon

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Spirit Moments

The blind man shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” … Continue reading →

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Life Is A Precious Gift

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” ~ Luke 6:9 Life is such a precious gift; its protection … Continue reading →

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Passage Into Old Age

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.” ~ John 14:6-7  In my younger years, … Continue reading →

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What I Learned From Martin

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served. Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made … Continue reading →

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Clay In the Potter’s Hands

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Fifth of 33 Poems by Fr. Carlos H. Abesamis.

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Mysterium Tremendum et Fascinans

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the … Continue reading →

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A Heart Of Stone Is A Heavy Burden

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Spirit Moments

A heart of stone is a heavy heart to carry. Right now, I am carrying the burden of hurt and broken relationships. There are several of my relationships with people who are close and ear to me that are frayed … Continue reading →

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Life Is Like a Plane Ride

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Spirit Moments

This morning, I would have liked to pray about the importance of the individual, about how one person can change the world. My impression is that American society is an individualistic society, putting a high premium on the individual and … Continue reading →

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