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Hail, Mary!

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Christmas is not Christmas without Christ in it. The Christmas story can never be told with out Mary in it. In fact, Salvation History would not have unfolded as it had without Mary’s ‘Fiat’. It is one of God’s amazing ways … 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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Burdens of Growing Old

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Of late, I have been feeling weary and empty. When things stress me out, and even the smallest things seem to stress me out these days, I withdraw into my shell and try to shut out the world. Doing so, I … Continue reading →

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When Will We Ever Learn?

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Today, I pray for all the victims of war and violence in the world. What is happening in Syria and Iraq may seem a world away from where I am. But anything that happens in our global village affects me. … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Why is there so much anger and hatred in the world? What kind of minds would kill helpless and innocent people and then shout to the world that they are doing this in the name of the god they worship? … Continue reading →

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Imagine a World Without Children

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Imagine a world without children. It would be a sad and lonely place. In fact, it would be a dying world. The greatest joys of my being a grandparent has been the privilege and opportunity in being part of the … Continue reading →

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The Rhthym of Life

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life has a certain rhythm. One time we are at the peak of joy. The next we are in the depths of sorrow. This beat goes on as life unfolds. Soon, from the beat and the rhythm, comes a melody … Continue reading →

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Life Is Beautiful

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Life is beautiful. It is precious and it is great to be alive. In most lives, there are more times of joy and happiness rather than of tears and sorrow. And in the few lives where sadness seems to reign … Continue reading →

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Lamentations

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Spirit Moments

Love is the noblest act that people are capable of: caring for others above one’s self, sharing with them all that one has, serving others and doing them good. Love brings out the best in people. All happiness emanates from … Continue reading →

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Groanings on a Monday Morning

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Spirit Moments

I recall a mental exercise we had with Fr. Decaestecker in our Metaphysics class. If I had just one arm and one foot, would I still be a human being? Yes, for these missing extremities do not define my essence … Continue reading →

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