Tag Archives: joy

A Life Well Lived

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Life is a wondrous gift. I was not asked beforehand if I wanted to be born. Now that I am here, I am grateful for this tremendous gift. It is amazing how before I was not and now I am … Continue reading →

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‘Lord, Teach Us to Pray’

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Spirit Moments

This is Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly in Arizona. Rising some 750 feet from the canyon floor, they remind me of two arms outstretched in fervent prayers. In the midst of all the magnificent beauty and grandeur surrounding me, … Continue reading →

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Heaven On My Mind

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Spirit Moments

There are times I feel that there is more joy in the anticipation and greater fulfillment in the struggle to possess something than in the actual possession of that object. It is almost like going after the end of a … Continue reading →

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Bridge Over Troubled Water

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

And when Jesus got into the boat, his disciples followed him. A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him up, saying, … Continue reading →

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Blessed, Broken and Given

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Yesterday, Anabelle and I went for a hike at the Muir Woods in Mill Valley, Marin County. I lucked on this shot of the giant redwoods standing tall and straining up to the sky, soaking up energy and sustenance from … Continue reading →

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Coming Home

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

If today were to be my last day, how would I spend it? Would I immediately go to a priest and go to confession to put my spiritual house in order? Or, would I spend it before the Blessed Sacrament … Continue reading →

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Last night was our ILM Graduation. After three years of study, 46 of us completed this inspiring and inspired Faith Formation program of the Diocese of San Jose. It was a night of grace and blessings as we recieved our … Continue reading →

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“It Takes a Village to Raise a Child.”

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

“It takes a village to raise a child.” says an African proverb. I have always been amazed by the interconnectedness of life, how everyone and everything are intimately linked and intertwined with one another. I am the sum total of … Continue reading →

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Still On My Lost Wallet

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Spirit Moments

We are creatures of habit. I looked at the drawer where Anabelle found my lost wallet several times but I did not notice it. The top of that drawer was not one of the usual places where I would usually … Continue reading →

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My Emmaus Experience

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I am missing our house in Filinvest. Many of our friends have commented that house had a distinct feel of peace and quiet, with a feeling of deep abiding joy about it. Some friends who are psychic have even said … Continue reading →

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