Jesus is Our Best Friend

Jesus is the best friend you will ever have and He will walk with you every step of the way. I may not be there for you He always there to take care of you.

Good Morning
(Sent by Bro. Dondon. Thank you so much for this inspiring message early in the morning . May God bless you with all the heavenly wealth!)

Peace Amidst Adversity

“If this day you only knew what makes for peace…” – Luke 19:42

Jim MacLaren was a 22-year-old Yale graduate, athlete and aspiring actor. In 1985, while riding his motorcycle along New York City, a bus hit him. This resulted in the amputation of his left leg below the knee. Eight years after, while competing in a triathlon, he was hit by a van. He became a quadriplegic, not able to feel or move anything from his chest down.
With his body and spirit crushed, he fell into cocaine addiction. One day, while drugged and in his wheelchair, he saw himself in a familiar road where he once crossed the finish line as an Ironman champion. His perspective then changed. He said in an article, “It was the most exquisite blessing of my life — the opportunity to see my true self.” Through the book of Job, he realized what God was doing. He said, “I have come to believe that I needed these accidents to bring me deeper inside myself to a place where I could find honesty and peace.”
Peace is not the absence of chaos or problems. We can achieve true peace by having a personal relationship with Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and doing His will. (by Judith Concepcion

REFLECTION:
Are you at peace? Or are you looking for peace in other places? We only need Jesus, our source of true and lasting peace.

Lord Jesus, fill me with Your peace.

St. Bernward, pray for us.

All the Small Things

It came as a sheer gift to me, a real surprise, God handling all the details. – Ephesians 3:7 (The Message)

When I graduated from college, I had absolutely no idea where I wanted to go in life. All I knew was that I’d do whatever God told me to do. What was it? I told myself I’d figure it out.
Different companies called me a few months after graduation and because I didn’t know exactly where to start with my career, I just went to all interviews. There were some that kind of scared me because of the job description, some that made me dread working because of the possible workload and some that seemed just like the perfect job.
There was one particular job I liked but the promised call didn’t come. I felt lost again and decided to apply to other companies and forget about the one that got away. Just as I was losing hope, the company called and informed me that they had a job offer for me. Before I knew it, everything was fixed and I was working!
It’s true that when we do what God asks us to do, He takes in all the little details and makes everything work out for our best. (By Tina Matanguihan)

REFLECTION:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

Surprise me, Lord.

(This is a very lovely story...)

God is Like the Sun

God is like the sun, you cannot look at it but without it you cannot see anything else.
May God give you the best of everything in this world.

(Sent by Bro. Dondon. May God bless your for continuously sending text messages.)

God is the Great Composer

God is like great composer of life and He made great music for us... but we are still the musicians . and we should perform our lives according to His compositions.

(Sent By Bro. Dondon)

Put God on Top

Put God on top of everything tonight and
let Him take charge of all your plans.
Then you will see how beautiful His ways are,
and His unending love...

(sent by Bro. Dondon.)

Beyond Prison Walls

For His merciful kindness is great towards us. And the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. – Psalm 117: 2

There have been many stories about convicts who lived a life of debauchery and sin outside the prison walls, but after sometime of being behind bars and serving their sentence, they slowly notice God’s presence, embrace His teachings and live a new life — whether inside the prison walls, or outside.
Many transformations have occurred while being with the lowest of the pit, mixing with the scums of the earths. It seems that the environment they have been transported in gives them a better view of God and His magnificence.
Butch Belgica, Eddie Mesa, Vincent Crisologo — these are men who defied reason, were wild and wanton, who were incarcerated for their misdeeds. But when they were released, they began to preach about God and His goodness.
There are others who are still there, languishing, serving for life, but, now mouthing a different language, spreading and sharing God’s love to anyone who would listen. The walls and bars were not a hindrance to their mission, as they praised God for His mercy and kindness. (By Chelle Crisanto)

REFLECTION:
Never under- estimate the mercy of God.

Lord, thank You for Your mercy that endures forever!

God is the Reason

God is the reason why even in pain, we SMILE;
Even in confusion, we UNDERSTAND;
Even in betrayal, we TRUST; and
Even in fear, we continue to FIGHT in life.



(This photo is from FLICKER. This is very nice. To the owner of this picture, thank you for sharing your jar. Indeed, God is everywhere)

(Sent to me by my good friend Kerwin.Thank you for rememebering me. God bless you always. I especially uploaded this for you. Hope this makes you smile. This comes with a prayer. ^^)

Savior

“I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” – Luke 10:17

My friend Nette and her toddler were looking at a Children’s Bible one night. The child read several more stories, until he got to the part where Jesus died on the Cross. He almost always skips this because the images and descriptions of Jesus dying and suffering made him sad and upset. He read on.
“See here, Nanay. Jesus is wearing a crown of thorns, it’s not a real crown, and it’s painful.... It says here, ‘Jesus wants to help us live with God in heaven. When we sin, we can’t go there. But Jesus died to take away our sin. He wants to be our Savior. He will if we ask. Will you ask Him?’”
He stopped and appeared to be considering the question. And Nette felt the Spirit telling her to give her son a gentle nudge.
“Do you want to ask Jesus to be your Savior?” asked the mother “Yes,” answered the boy and immediately prayed, “Jesus, will You please be my Savior?” Then he paused a bit, looking up at the ceiling. “Thank You, Jesus. Amen.”
Simply amazing! All of us should take our cue from the faith of children. (By Jun Asis)

REFLECTION:
Has our faith succumbed to the complexity of adult life? Can our faith be as simple as that of a child?

Lord, grant that we may be childlike in faith. May we learn to pray like a child, in all simplicity and sincerity.

God's Perfect Time

“There is an appointed time for everything.”– Ecclesiastes 3:1

He wanted to buy a car. But he could only afford a second-hand. On his first attempt to search for a used vehicle, he received news from a friend. “Have you heard that the car of one of the residents living a few blocks from your home was stolen?”
“Is the Lord telling me something?” he wondered. So he postponed his search. After sometime, he looked again for a car. Just then, he heard that another vehicle was stolen near his area.
After a few months, he resumed his search. And for the third time, another vehicle was stolen … and it was his neighbor’s.
He gave up the idea of buying a car. Instead, he decided to wait for the Lord’s signal.
One day, he dropped by the office of a colleague. He was handed an envelope. It was his Christmas and birthday gift rolled into one. When he opened it, it was a check, the amount of which is good enough for a down payment for a brand new car.
It pays well to wait on the Lord. God’s timing is always perfect. We just need to be patient and trust His heart. (By Judith Concepcion)

REFLECTION:
God is neither too late nor too early. He makes all things beautiful in His time.

I choose to wait on You Lord no matter how long it takes for I know You have prepared only the best for me.

Who He Really Is

Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?”– John 1:48

I once interviewed this man who can sometimes see into the future. One time, he told a friend planning to go to Dos Palmas in Palawan, “If you don’t want to be in the wrong place, with the wrong set of people, in an event so big that it will be covered by the international media, don’t go there.” That weekend, Dos Palmas was raided by the Abu Sayyaf.
I thought that was an amazing story but can you imagine how awestruck Nathanael was in our story today? It must have been really amazing to hear Jesus tell Nathanael who he is because he ended up declaring, “You are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” When we are tempted to fret and get annoyed at our circumstances, let us be reminded that Jesus knows us through and through. Let the gift of wonder coupled with humility accompany us as we walk with Jesus.
It is in realizing who He really is that we can say with Nathanael, “You are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.” Then we can bow down on our knees in worship and acknowledge that He is indeed God. (By Joy Sosoban)

REFLECTION:
They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:5)

I have treated You so familiarly, Lord. Forgive me. Let me always be amazed at who You are.

Leave All

Leave all things for God
But never leave God for all things
Coz in life all things will leave you
but God will always be there for you

Somebody asked God

Somebody once asked God.. "What suprises you most about mankind?"
God replied, "They lose their health to make money and then, lose their money to restore their health. By thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present... such that they live neither for the present nor for the future. They live as if they will never die and they die as if they had never lived. Life is precious, live it and be blessed."

(I forgot who sent it to me. But a million thanks.)

God Makes Us Brave

God makes us brave when we are afraid,
Makes us strong when we are weak,
But most of all He teaches us to hold unto Him when things keep on falling.

(Sent to me by Bro. Arnel. Thanks for this one. God bless you always. My prayers are always with you.)

A Life Worthy of the Gospel

“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ…” – Philippians 1:27a

In the weekly catechism Ate Lou gives to some parish servants, she emphasized the teaching of St. Josemaria Escriva about prayer and study. “We must never stop studying because it is a means to holiness,” she taught.
Yes, she’s a member of Opus Dei. But what you may have not guessed is that she’s 80 years old. She already walks with a cane yet hears daily Mass in the church about three blocks away from her house. Living with her weak and sickly husband, and her son, daughter-in-law and grandson, she remained faithful to her prayer life, spiritual readings and study — a routine she has practiced for the past 35 years. For relaxation, she tunes in to EWTN, a Catholic network that features Catholic teachings, lives of saints, Eucharistic celebrations, rosary, Divine Mercy chaplet and other stuff that enriches Christian living.
( I got this picture from Flick uploaded by enenzi. Wow! Whoever you are, thanks for taking this picture. It's perfect for this blog.)

She reminds me of Mommy, who, until a ripe old age, heard Mass daily, woke up at 3 a.m. to pray until 5 for the long list of people she prayed for and other devotions describing how she lived “a manner of life worthy of the gospel of Christ.”
People like them inspire. So should we. (By Cristy Galang)

REFLECTION:
Examine your manner of living. Can you evangelize with your life?

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of good people who can help us become good Christians. Grant, Lord, that I will also be one.

Sometimes

Sometimes , God breaks our spirit to save our soul.

Sometimes, He breaks our heart to make us whole.


Sometimes, God sends us pain so we can be stronger.

Sometimes, God sends us failure so we can be humble.




Sometimes, God sends us illness so that we take better care of ourselves.




Somtimes, God takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything he gave us.




(This is text message was sent to me by Bro. Dondon. It's very inspiring! Thanks for this. God bless for your thoughtfulness.)

I love the broken-heart cloud picture. Big WOW! I have been wishing to see a cloud that forms a heart. I hope when God grants my wish, it wont be broken. Though its broken, you can still see the beauty! Amazing Lord~ Praise you..

“But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they heard the word, embrace it… and bear fruit with perseverance.”
– Luke 8:15

He discovered his calling while watching a TV program about troubled schools in Harlem. Ron Clark packed his bags and drove his way to one of the toughest areas of Harlem. And he taught using unconventional methods. Once, he helped the students learn the states and its capitals by changing the lyrics of a popular rap and had them sing and dance with him. He made learning fun and exciting. His curriculum helped the students become complete individuals and to love life.
He saw the potential in each student. One of his students shared that she used to mock her teacher. Instead of punishing her, Ron told her, “Tamara, you’re a smart kid. You can do better.” Later, Tamara and her classmates felt Ron’s sincerity and love for them that they began to respect him. From hating school and being suspended for majority of the year, Tamara landed in the honor roll and entered the gifted program. Her classmates’ scores in Math and Reading also rose.
Have you given up on something or someone because you can’t see results? Remember, it takes time for seeds to grow
and bear fruit. Be patient. (By Judith Concepcion)

REFLECTION:
Have you grown impatient waiting for something to happen? Don’t lose heart. Your situation could be like that of which the butterfly, undergoes a process called metamorphosis. Sooner or later, it will emerge from its pupa, ready to spread its wings and fly.

Dear Lord, help me learn the value of patient waiting.

When God gives us NO for an answer,
Keep in mind that there's a much greater YES behind it!
His NO isn't a rejection...
But a redirection.
God bless...



(Bro. Arnel and Bro. Don Don sent me the same message. Either one of them has this first then sent it to me. Thanks to both of you.)

God Smiles

God smiles when we praise Him,
Listens when we pray
Gives when we ask,
Forgives when we repent and
Stays forever when we love.
God cares for you.
God is good.

(Sent to me by Kerwin. Thanks for this one~)

Thirst for Goodness

Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts. But I shall show you a still more excellent way. – 1 Corinthians 12:31


Even as a child, I was fascinated with topics concerning God and faith. I enjoyed reading Bible stories. I attended Bible studies for kids. I even joined a summer Bible school at a Protestant church only because there was nothing like that in our parish at the time. I was searching for something. I wanted to know what it took to be a good person. That thirst for goodness has been a blessing to me through the years. I was never always a good girl. Many times in my life I had been bad… really bad. But each time I would slip into waywardness, a Voice within would always tell me to look inside and seek the goodness in me.
I feel very special because I know that God planted in my heart that desire to be good. Whenever I’m derailed, He gets me back on track. And significantly, He continues to give me opportunities to be of service to Him. He gets me involved in church activities, in charity causes, and more recently, He led me to where I am now so I could share with you my wonderful experience of Him through the written word. (By Nova Arias)
REFLECTION:
Do you consciously strive to be good every day?

Holy Spirit, lead me to the path of righteousness.

Wonder Worker

The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him. – Luke 2:33


In the Psalms, He is the Good Shepherd. In the book of Isaiah, He is the Prince of Peace. In the book of James, He is the Healer. These are just some of Jesus’ many titles. But His names take on a new meaning when they become true in your life. For example, if He has lightened your problems in life, you will now call Him the Burden Bearer, a name you will find in the book of Amos. Our worship becomes more intimate as we call Him by these terms of endearment.
To me, He is Wonder Worker because of the big and small miracles He does in my life. Once, in Hong Kong, I was overjoyed over a pair of sunglasses I bought because of its compact size. The next day, at Disneyland, I lost it. My husband said to give up looking for it because there were too many people and it would be impossible to find it. Nonetheless, I prayed that it would be found.

Later in the afternoon, as I passed by the theater we visited earlier in the morning, I made an inquiry. Yes, they had found a pair of sunglasses. God is truly wondrous! (By Donna España)

REFLECTION:
Do you still believe in miracles? Call on the Wonder Worker and believe it will happen in your life.

Remember how Jesus turned water into wine? Well, i got this picture from Flicker. This is how humans mix water into wine. But Jesus does wonder and He turned water into wine in His power...May this remind us of God's love. He will do the impossible, if needed.


Lord, I trust in You at all times, even when things go wrong.

Bear the Fruit

“For every tree is known by its fruit.” – Luke 6:44

I look up to people and to Christian communities who have served the Lord for many long years. But I’ve also realized that the number of years doesn’t automatically convert to the deepening relationship of a Christian. A tree can keep growing but not bear fruit.

I’ve seen a community grow big only to start losing its members after they lost their personal touch with one another. I’ve witnessed servants who became “superstars” and then they started acting like one! I’ve heard of humble and loving members who’ve become intolerant, impatient, critical and judgmental after learning much about the Lord and gaining a lot of experience from service.
The one-million-peso question to ask is: What fruits have you borne in those years of service? Preachers like me live in an aquarium. People watch us. Because at the end of the day, no matter how powerful our preaching is, no matter how talented or knowledgeable we are, and no matter how many long years we’ve been serving, we are measured by the fruits — our families, our relationships, our character. It’s not an easy job! That’s why we need lots of God’s grace. We need the Holy Spirit that we may bear His fruit. (By Alvin Barcelona)

REFLECTION:
As we grow deeper in faith are we also growing deeper in love?

Come, Holy Spirit, grant me the grace to bear Your fruit. In Jesus’ name.Amen.

5-6

“If you lend money to those from whom you expect repayment…” – Luke 6:34


Papa was one of the Indians or Bumbay who pioneered lending (“5-6”) in Manila.
He would come home before the sun sets, empty his pocket with all the money he collected that day, then my elder brother and I would count them, arrange them, and give them back to him. We grew up doing that every single day.
One afternoon, I asked Papa a most interesting question: “If people cannot repay you, what would you do?” He answered with confidence, “I forget about his obligation and find another person in need.” Then he gave me an advice that I still remember to this day. He said, “If you are going to lend people money, be sure that you are willing to let go of that amount, not expecting it to return to you. So, lend only what you can afford to lose.”
To this day, when people in dire need ask for my financial help, I follow Papa’s advice. I give only what I can afford to lose. But of course, I still ask them to pay me back when given a chance, and if they can already afford it. Some do pay; others are still on the run. Regardless, my standard is justice; but over and above it, love. (By Arun Gogna)

REFLECTION:
Do you owe people money? Pay up so blessings would come.

Give me a generous heart for those who are in need.

Mother Superior

“Be glad when that happens…” – Luke 6:22
“


Good morning, Mother Superior,” someone greeted me, and everyone started laughing.
I was with a Philippine media group on a familiarization tour of Hong Kong. During dinner, I made the sign of the cross and said grace before eating. One of my colleagues saw me and asked, “Are you Born Again?”
“Catholic Charismatic,” I said. She asked some more questions so I blabbered on about my spiritual renewal. Word must have gotten around because the next morning, everybody was calling me Mother Superior. I kind of felt persecuted and, I must admit, started regretting that I ever talked about my faith. But I remembered the teachings on persecution like the one mentioned in today’s Gospel.
So, trusting God’s promise that the downtrodden and the persecuted would be blessed, the next time someone teased me, I smiled and replied, “Hello, Sister.” And before I knew it, throughout the trip, the ladies were being called “Sister,” the men “Father,” and our leader, “Monsignor.” They simply got a kick out of their new titles.
Had I forgotten the Gospel when I felt persecuted, I would have missed the opportunity to infect my friends with a dose of my faith. (By Cynthia Santiago)

REFLECTION:
Stand up for Jesus.

Lord, grant me the grace to seize every opportunity to share You with others.

Wrong One

Wouldn’t it be far better to just take it, to let yourselves be wronged and forget it? – 1 Corinthians 6:7 (The Message)

If there was anyone in my family that I almost always argue with, it would be my mom. My mom and I are both strong-minded people (I love you Ma!) that we tend to rub each other the wrong way at times. Back when I was younger, we used to argue at least once every two months. It was usually about my mess, something I said, my laziness and sometimes even about my so-called love life!
If you noticed a pattern with the causes I mentioned, the arguments are usually my fault. I admit that now, of course, now that I’m older and more mature. But back then? No way would I admit that I was wrong! I would stand my ground until I was tired from arguing and crying to prove my point. I realize now that I could have avoided all those tears and arguments if I backed down. It’s not just about conflict avoidance, but taking the peaceful way, especially when I know that I am wrong. It’s not about being weak, but being humble enough to listen to the other party and accept the fact that you have to change. Tina Matanguihan

REFLECTION:
Annoyed? Pissed off? Remember that fighting in your defense is not always the best thing to do.

Lord, help me to know when to speak up and when to back down.

In The Face of an Enemy

When ridiculed, we bless; when persecuted, we endure. - 1 Corinthians 4:12

In one of the episodes of the TV series ER, Dr. Benton, a black American physician, was about to go home after working long hours in the hospital. It was his mom’s birthday and the family is throwing a party for her. On his way out, a skinhead is rolled into the ER with a tattoo on his arm saying “Die, Nigger, Die.” Dr. Benton attended to him and saved his life, consequently missing the birthday party of his mom.
It takes a lot of courage to face an enemy, and even a greater braveness to actually do him good. But it is a call to all of us who wish to be true disciples of Christ. It is never easy to be holy but every time we go through the fire, every time we pass the test, Jesus is there on the other side, waiting to say, “Good job! Well done!”(By Jane Gonzales)

REFLECTION:
When you are treated like rubbish, do you try to get even or do you reply in kindness and try to heal the hurt?

Lord, grant me the gift of fortitude that I may handle well the adversities of life. Amen.

Let the Lord Judge

My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. – 1 Corinthians 4:4

“God was with us when we did it.”
An actress said this on national television years ago. She was referring to the sexual act that she committed with an actor boyfriend who eventually sired her first child. Apparently, she must have thought that premarital sex is some thing that God approves of.
Once I asked my students if they thought cheating is unethical. Many of them said, “It depends.” Somehow, in the complexities that we have created in our lives, we have lost our inner compass, our sense of divine integrity that the Creator has embedded in us.
The poet Edgar Guest says it clearly in his poem “Am I True To Myself?”:
I don’t want to keep on a closet shelf
A lot of secrets about myself,
And fool myself, as I come and go
Into thinking that nobody else will know
The kind of man I really am;
I don’t want to dress up myself in sham.
So, do you really want to know who is innocent? Let the Lord judge you in your thoughts and actions. (By Red Cerrer)

REFLECTION:
Are your actions in line with your values? With your faith?

Father, create a clear mind and heart in me. Amen

Just Ask

Let no one deceive himself. If any one among you considers himself wise in this age, let him become a fool so as to become wise. – 1 Corinthians 3:18

He who asks is a fool for five minutes. He who does not remains a fool forever. A lot of people think they are wise yet they do not ask.
One of my faults (as with most men, I think) is that I tend to rely on my instinct and knowledge when it comes to directions. Once, we drove to an unfamiliar place looking for a friend’s house. We were lost yet I didn’t ask for help. It was only when we hit a dead-end that I asked. If I had done that earlier, we could have found the house 40 minutes earlier.
Some people think it’s beyond them to ask, especially when it comes to faith. Many Catholics convert to other religions because “Catholics worship Mary when the Bible says we should worship only God.” If only they had the courage and humility to ask, they would have known the real answer: Catholics worship only one God. We venerate Mary and place her in high esteem because of her special role in God’s plan of salvation. If you have questions about our faith, ask a priest, community elder, a church/canon expert or look it up in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
That way, you need not wander for long. (By Jun Asis)

REFLECTION:
What questions do I have about my faith? Have I asked somebody dependable, trustworthy and knowledgeable?

Give me, Lord, the humility to admit that I do not hold all the answers to life’s questions and the courage to ask for help.

St. Rosalia, virgin, pray for us.

The One who Heals

THE ONE WHO CAN HEAL

At sunset, people suffering from many kinds of sickness were brought to Jesus. Laying his hands on each one, He healed them. – Luke 4:40

Arbularyo. Booze. Crime.Drugs. Sex. It’s baffling what people resort to or seek out to cure the different illnesses of their body, mind, heart and spirit. To whom do they turn to for cure of their sickness? What do they take to slip past depression and loneliness? What do they do to fight poverty and hunger? What do they do to escape their troubles? Most of the time, after a run of hits and misses, and hitting rock bottom, only then do they stumble at the hard truth.
What is the truth? That the Lord invites you to come to Him. He is waiting for you with open arms. He is the Divine Healer who will deliver you from your woes, lead you to peace, give you happiness and bring you salvation.
So what are you waiting for? Marie Franco

REFLECTION:
Do you have any illness that you can bring to the Lord? Do you believe that His hands will touch you and heal you?

My God, my Salvation, and my Deliverer!

Psalm 2

God's Chosen King

"Happy who are all who go to Him for protection."
Psaml 2:11b

Going To Father For Help

When things so wrong
What can I do? But to run to You...
Some bad people have hurt me
I want to hide and rest in Your strong arms
Your hug can give me peace I long for..
My father in heaven, never leave me alone
For I am nothing and lost without You
I need in times of darkness,
In times when the world hurts me so bad,
Your healing touch is all I need.
May you hear every desire in my heart,
Which is to be be close to you..
Hug me tighter..

A Sinner Like Me

Thank you Lord for saving me from the dark

I've walked many times away for path
But still you brought me back to light

Give me strength Lord
I don't want to go back to where I was
I don't want to back to the world I was in,
to the life I was living...

Accept me Lord with all your heart and heal me

with your love
Help me start a new lifeA new life with your gentle and mighty hands guiding me through
For a happy and peaceful life can only be found in You


When I become weak and weary

And if ever I tend to go astray
Mama Mary lead me to Jesus right away
Pull me back to where I must go
Never again would I be far

Lord Jesus...

Thank you for caring
Thank you for loving

Thank you for saving
A sinner like me

This Is What Love Is

These days as the world changes, the meaning of the word also changes. L-0-v-e.... What is it exactly? Some say is a decision. Other say its uncontrolable feeling, an intense emotion that can't be stopped. (whew....) There are too many definition of love.  Scholars and philosophers had been thinking about this day in and day out, but still not one meaning suits for us all. 

Instead of endlessly asking, I direct myself to The Holy Book. Yes.. if you think about it, it can be a very good reference book.  It remains a wonder to me why people are so scrared to read it, as if its bad or a crime. Poeple give glances when I bring one. What's the bid deal if I carry a Bible or read it? Indeed, it is Holy, but people don't realize that is actually for sinners.. like me, like you.

It was not written for Holy people only.... 

Going back to the Love thing.. I opted to check the meaning of love in the Bible and this is what it says...

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves."
-- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

I took the pictures three years ago using my obsolete camera. I love this picture because based on my own standards, the light is good. Taken at 3pm @ Mountain View, Cebu City, Philippines.

Why Am I So Blind?

Why Am I so blind?

To see the little things You do for me
I often ask selfish miracles
Not thanking the air that I breateh is free
Open my eyes to the wonderful life You give me
Direct my sight to You
Help me turn away from the empty promises this word offers
Unlock my heart of the dark chains that surrounds it
My freedom with You is what I long for
Nothing can satisfy my thirsty soul
With my hands closed in prayer,
Why am I so blind?
My Lord, please answer me.




This is my own composition. I do hope that this will be great song someday... That is my own rosary and I personally took this picture. Wow! Lord, make a good photographer!

Getting Started

hello..
This is my first time to own a blog. wow! This is the firt time in my life that i totally own something which i never shed a dime. Thanks to technology.

There are many bloggers out there who have been in this field since the net began. If you wish to help me with this blog... drop yoru donation.. my pleasure..


My life has been really challenging.. i do hope that through this blog readers can learn, get insights..

wow!

i am just overwhelmed!!! Yes! I can finally be a writer!!!!! (without readers... hehehe...)
well...
it can be a good start!
PRAISE THE LORD!