Tag Archives: Peace

Peace!

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Spirit Moments

Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” ~ John 14:27  Four years … Continue reading →

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Fools For And With Christ

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The call of Pope Francis to go out to the peripheries and serve those who are living in the margins and fringes of society have made him a hero in the eyes of many. But there are also those who … Continue reading →

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Praying For Families

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Spirit Moments

From the very beginning, God has declared that it is not good for man to be alone. Before He created man, He first created the plants and the trees that will provide man with food, clothing and shelter. Then He … Continue reading →

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Musings on Life and Death During Advent

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life is a most wonderful gift and it is passed on to us, generation to generation. And life will always find a way to express itself in spite of all kinds of obstacles and difficulties. The roots of Jesus were … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Jerusalem was in the news again the other day when five people died and eight more were wounded in a brutal attack on a synagogue there. The two assailants were also killed. It was a tragic and a very ironic event. Tragic, … Continue reading →

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Through the Darkness

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Winter is coming and the darkness is slowly moving in. There are tribulations of all sorts everywhere. And somehow, somewhere, they are all interconnected. The persistent drought in California is due to climate change. Climate change is happening because we have … Continue reading →

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“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Lord, save us for we are tossed upon stormy seas. As the earth quakes from the rumbling of tanks and the blasts of bombs, many of our Christians brethren are fearful of their lives before the onslaught of those who … Continue reading →

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Lost, Bothered and Dumbfounded

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Relationships in my life are very important and life-giving: Links to nature, to people, to God. There are many links in my life right now that are broken, damaged, weakened, in need of healing. On the one hand I can’t … Continue reading →

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Shalom!

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Shalom! Peace. Thus did the Risen Lord greet his disciples. Huddled in fear and overwhelmed by bitter disappointment. The man who they thought was the messiah has been crucified and lay dead in the tomb. And then just out of … Continue reading →

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Living and Loving in the Light

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Spirit Moments

In Pope Francis, I see a man truly being moved by the Spirit, the Advocate that Jesus promised to send to His disciples. In his present trip to the Holy Land, I see him again being inspired by the Spirit … Continue reading →

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