Tag Archives: Prayer

God Is Here

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Be still my heart and know your God, Who pours His graces on the good and the bad. I lift my eyes and see Him in the sky, But there are those His existence they deny. I stand atop a … Continue reading →

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Called and Chosen

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Spirit Moments

He chose twelve to be His apostles to preach and to drive out demons. They were simple, ordinary folks. Mostly fishermen. All with strong convictions and character born out of the common and tough existence of the struggling poor. Empowered … Continue reading →

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Papal Afterglow

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Spirit Moments

They were five days of feasting and celebrations. It was one great feast for the senses and the spirit. Everywhere he went, the people were there and it was always a joyful celebration – on his arrival at the airport, … Continue reading →

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“Harden Not Your Hearts”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I wish I were in Manila right now and join the Filipino nation in welcoming Pope Francis to our country where he will bring Christ’s message of love, mercy and compassion. The same love, mercy and compassion that moved Christ … Continue reading →

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A Personal Mission Statement

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The poor always hope that today will be better than yesterday, And tomorrow better yet than today. We are all poor one way or another, Praying for the fulfillment for what is lacking in life. There has never been as … Continue reading →

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Daily Prayer

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The flurries of the holidays are over and things are starting to settle into their daily routine. Children are back in school. Parents are back to their places of work. And everyone is again busy with the ordinary activities and … Continue reading →

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Get Up And Go On The New Year

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Spirit Moments

It is the second day of the New Year and it is back to the regular grind for most people. The early risers and the achievers have started off at the break of dawn and soon everyone will be busy with … Continue reading →

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‘Fiat’ to Life’s Unfolding

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Spirit Moments

In everyday language, a stoic is one who can endure pain or hardship without complaint or without any display of emotions or feelings. But as a philosophy or even as a way of life, stoicism extolled virtue as the highest good. … Continue reading →

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Being Mute and Silent

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Spirit Moments

During my stay in the seminary, there were moments during the day we would observe the rule of silence. The rule of silence did not only mean keeping quiet but also being mute, speechless and not uttering a word. We … Continue reading →

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Being Like Joseph

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I often think about Joseph, the husband of Mary. There is very little written about him in the gospels. And most of what is written about him is not very comforting nor comfortable. He marries and virgin and then he … Continue reading →

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