Tag Archives: Prayer

The Very Words Of Jesus

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Spirit Moments

The Lord’s Prayers, for me, is the most beautiful prayer one can say. it comes from the Lord Himself. These are His very words – ipsissima verba Jesu. Since these come from Him, they provide us a glimpse into the … Continue reading →

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Faith and Doubts – Two Faces of One Coin

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Spirit Moments

I talk in my sleep. On a recent trip, I had to share the room with a friend. One night, in the darkness of our shared room and as he was about to drift into sleep, my friend who like … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Prayer

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Spirit Moments

“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” This is known as the Jesus prayer among our Orthodox brethren. It is prayed in three ways: As a “prayer of the heart” in silence in the hesychast method of prayer. As a continual mental … Continue reading →

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Knowing What Truly Life Is

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Spirit Moments

In my recent travels, I have been amazed by what men have been able to accomplish over the centuries: the pyramids of the Maya, the churches and palaces in Europe, the cities within which these monuments were built. These did not … Continue reading →

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Pray, that Your Joy May Be Complete

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Spirit Moments

There are many times I ask God to grant me things in my prayers. Some of my requests are so preposterous and impossible I would wonder why I am even asking God for them. But usually God would give them … Continue reading →

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Praying for Nepal

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Spirit Moments

Horrifying pictures and grim stories continue to flow out of Nepal, as the number of casualties continue to rise. There will be those who will ask, “if there is a God why does He allow such disasters and misery to … Continue reading →

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“It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Spirit Moments

In a world of doubts and uncertainty, it is easy to be afraid, to be anxious about tomorrow and to worry about the many imponderables in life. Anything could go wrong any moments. Life could take a nasty turn for … Continue reading →

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Nourishments For Life

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Spirit Moments

One of the popular sayings today  is, “You are what you eat.” With my health issues, I have come to realize the truth in these words many times. I indulge in sweets and chocolates, I see my blood sugar and … Continue reading →

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Feastings and Get-togethers

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Spirit Moments

It must be the Filipino in me that loves get-togethers, reunions, feasts and celebrations. It takes the smallest of excuses for Filipinos to get together, feast and celebrate. There are always birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate. Somebody leaves, and we … Continue reading →

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The Hand that Guides

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Spirit Moments

If an angel had appeared to me in a dream when I was young and had described to me my future as it actually had unfolded, I would have said, “No way! There is no way those things will ever … Continue reading →

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