Tag Archives: Prayer

Words and the Richness of Life

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Spirit Moments

Often, all it takes is a little while to see what one is looking for, to see the universe in a grain of sand, for the moment to become the eternal now. In my younger days, one of the thoughts … 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 →

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments | Comments Off on Our ILM Graduation

Right Before My Very Eyes

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The other day I couldn’t find my wallet and I was totally distraught. I looked everywhere and I couldn’t locate it. I was in panic thinking back where I could have left it or dropped it the night before. But … Continue reading →

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Praying For Boston

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Spirit Moments

My heart and my prayers go out to the victims of the Boston bombings and to their families and loved ones. Another unspeakable horror. Another instance where I can only cry out in anguished bewilderment “Why?” Why is there so … Continue reading →

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In My Heart, I Know My Savior Lives

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Spirit Moments

As a little boy, I used to pray for God to make me Superboy. I remember praying for this fervently every night when I said my prayers before going to bed. And I believed God would do it for me. … Continue reading →

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The Morning After

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Spirit Moments

The morning after is always an afterglow of the previous day. If the night before was one of wild partying and heavy drinking, the morning after would be a bad hangover, with severe headaches while trying to recall what had … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a Present Because I Can Always Make It Present

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Spirit Moments

It is early Easter morning. A happy day. A joyous occasion. Often, when we are overwhelmed by our grief,  fears or anxieties, we fail to see happiness even as it already stares us in the face – just like the … Continue reading →

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The Fool on the Hill

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Spirit Moments

My favorite comics character when I was growing up was Superman. He had tremendous strength and he was invincible, except when it came to kryptonite. I could not get my hands on enough Superman comic books to read and enjoy. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Narcissism

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Spirit Moments

I realize that there is great danger in my spiritual life deteriorating into spiritual narcissism, being about myself, for myself and within myself. I cannot look at my prayer time as simply a feel-good moments of peace and quiet by … Continue reading →

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Betrayal and Forgiveness

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Spirit Moments

One of the most bitter human experiences possible is that of being betrayed. The betrayal becomes even more painful when it is done by a person one is close to. The trust and confidence that was there before is replaced … Continue reading →

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