Altering the Way We Act is very important to attaining all these blessings. As mentioned in one of the pages of this site, spirituality is our response to reality. That is our response to a given situation. How we deal with the circumstances; and how we use the talents, skill, and knowledge that we have to cope up or respond to the reality at hand.
Spirituality
Back in the seminary, I have learned that spirituality is how we respond to reality.
Spirituality is not similar to religiosity.
While religiosity is often expressed through rituals, sacraments, and observance of the church’s practices, spirituality is how we live and witness the deepest values and meanings in our life.
Religiosity is your intense religious feeling or belief. Spirituality is your response to the challenges and situations presented in the here-and-now.
Spirituality is how we connect to God and how we relate to His values.
Bountiful blessing
Bountiful blessing is no other than changing lives, moving hearts, and inspiring people.
Today is the Saturday after Good Friday. I just came from one of the hills where pilgrims used to visit every holy week.
There were really a large number of crowd praying. I can’t imagine how many believers of Christ have gone their way up this hill despite the heat.
After the meaningful and inspiring afternoon, I came home and watch the movie directed and produced by Mel Gibson, the Passion of the Christ.
Yes, it was a touching movie and inspiring as well.
I feel tired these days; but seeing people with their hearts full of faith just inspire me.
I used to equate bountiful blessing with finances, prosperity, and abundance.
But after this inspiring day, my notion of bountiful blessing just evolved.
Small Blessings
Is there such thing as small blessings and big blessings? The way I see it – This is very subjective. What might be small for one might be big for the other. Small or big is relative from one’s person standpoint. Nevertheless, I believe that being grateful to all these small blessings is a way … Read more
Irish Blessings and Prayers
I am no Irish; but I just love the Irish blessings and prayers that can be found in this page, Irish Blessings and Prayers.
Among all the Irish Blessings and Prayers in that page, this is what I consider the most meaningful for me. Let me just quote this one prayer for you that you may understand why I love them – a simple blessing and prayer that can warm hearts and maked days hopeful:
An Old Irish Blessing
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!