Tag Archives: Prayer

A Moonlight Prayer

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Last night’s full moon will be the biggest for this year. I have always been a moon and a moony person. A hopeless romantic is often seen as a lunatic. I love mooning in the moonlight – in reverie, in … Continue reading →

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Oh My, How All Things Are Tied Together!

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Spirit Moments

As I start my day in silence and prayer, I am moved by the Psalm of the day: O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! I will sing of your majesty above the heavens … Continue reading →

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Sleeping as Prayer

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Spirit Moments

I have this strange notion that we are closest to God when we are asleep. When we are awake, so many things demand our attention. When we are asleep, our senses are at rest and so is our consciousness. But … Continue reading →

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The Faith of Filipinos

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Spirit Moments

Today is the Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo. Thousands will gather to join the annual procession of the statue of a black Christ carrying his cross. Because of the huge crowd, the traslacion from the Luneta to the … Continue reading →

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Snippets of a Conversation

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Spirit Moments

I dreamt I was having this conversation in my dream last night. “Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings you have sent my way. You have given me more than I deserve. My heart is overflowing with gladness and joy.” … Continue reading →

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Looking Deep Inside

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Spirit Moments

From today’s First Reading: But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And … Continue reading →

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Feast of Christ the King

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Spirit Moments

O God We do well to join all creation in heaven and on earth in praising you through Jesus Christ, our Lord. For you have made us in your own image and set us, as stewards, over creation. Once you … Continue reading →

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The Attitude of Gratitude – Day 7

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Spirit Moments

The power of the word, whether written or spoken, is simply amazing. It has the unlimited capacity to inspire and to move people to build, or to destroy nations, to convert and to change lives, to provide joy in sorrow … Continue reading →

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Living The Life Of The Spirit

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Spirit Moments

It is the  desert experiences that make possible the beauty of the valley. The small painful moments that prepare us to face the big dramatic ones with courage and fortitude. It is only when we are empty that That God … Continue reading →

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Another Desert Experience

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Spirit Moments

For the nth time, my life has again been turned upside down, tossed around and about, topsy-turvy as in a state of utter confusion. We have pulled up our stakes again and made yet another major move – this time … Continue reading →

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