Christmas Presentation: United in Prayer (12/18/2019)

Biblical Context of Birthday of Jesus - December 25

Many people might not doubt if December 25 is the true and exact birthday of Jesus. Let's look at the Bible as reference. This was presented during the United in Prayer: Cebu Answersnthe Call of Mama Mary.

Teach Holy Rosary in other Style

As Catholic the Holy Rosary is one of the basic prayers we have to recite. It is so because it is the best weapon at hand against temptation and attacks of the devil on you and your family. Because of the this is included in the basic catechism. It is a challenge of the catechist or parents on how to instill on the younger generation the importance of Rosary. Younger generations are more attracted to something enjoyable - worldly entertainment. It is rare nowadays the children are attracted to spiritual matters.  

"Pointers" in Implementation of Construction Plans (I)

As civil engineer the first thing the we have to ensure is the strength of the structural plans. It is a must that a design must withstand specified load. But in reality, in construction business that is not the only thing that would make the project successful. In a sense a project is successful if it generate more profit than loses. This lies in the hands of the project engineer / project manager. This blog will present some of the pointers based from the blogger's perspective and experience.

United in Prayer

Month of September

It has been a year and a month since this monthly prayer gathering started. Most of what we inform the attendees are the calamities causes by the sins of all people against God. This is to remind people the seriousness of our sinfulness. It also allowed by God to stop perpetrators in their evil plans to bring suffering to people.

Mass Intention: A view from someone who experienced Vatican I

Someone asked me: what's the significance of announcing intentions before the Mass? Those who are attending are not concerned with the intentions so they can't offer those intentions, right? I did not answer since I have no idea. 

Know Your Enemy

Did someone hurt you? Intentionally or not? Did that person not like you, angry at you or hate you? Do you feel the same towards that person? You consider that person an enemy as that person do likewise? Do you that there is someone who laugh our ignorance, happy that there is conflict between each and everyone?

United in Prayer

Cebu answers the Call of Mama Mary

Book of Truth: The Sealed Book in the Holy Bible

The Sealed Book in the Book of Daniel (Daniel 10:21) and Book of John. Now This Book has been opened on November 8, 2010. So what is the Book of Truth and Its purpose in today's generation and why on these generation? These will be all answered below.

What to Prepare for Island Hopping

Jesus to Mankind Summer Fellowship

Summer season is the best time for outing in the Philippines. Aside from high possibility of good, sunny weather the school year ends during summer months. In other words kids don't go to school except if they have summer classes and as such this give opportunity to have family outing/vacation. Jesus to Mankind - Cebu Philippines, a crusade prayer group where I joined, decided to have fellowship through island hopping in Mactan, Cebu.

Feast of San Isidro Labrador in Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Cebu

San Isidro Labrador is a simple farmer wholly devoted to God. There are numerous marvelous incidents in his life as laborer and servant of God.

A Mother's Agony

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Mother's Day falls on this month of May started in United States on May 12, 1908. This tradition was created by Anna Jarvis. This special day is dedicated in honor to all mothers in the world. Also month of May is when Flores de Mayo fall which is dedicated to our Heavenly Mother, Mary. 

What Replaces Angelus During Easter?

Easter is not about easter egg or bunny - that is ultimately very far from the true meaning. It the most joyous season of Christian calendar. It celebrates the Resurrection of Christ, our Redeemer. 

"Dying He destroyed our death.

Rising He restored our life." 

Theotokos, Perrelos Carcar

Theotokos is title given to Virgin Mary which means God-bearer (Mother of God). 

How to Achieve Anything You Ask For?

Who has no problems, needs and wants? Often times we work hard to resolve our problem and obtain what we nee or want. But there are times that what you ask for is impossible in terms of human reasoning e.g. conversion of yourself or your loved ones, healing of terminally ill person and financial worries. So how to achieve anything you ask for even those impossible in human rationality? Let us not forget that we have an Almighty God Who is generous and compassion. 

Why Keep God's 10 Commandments at all times

Why Keep God's 10 Commandments at  all times? For Christian it is simple - because Jesus said so Himself when He was asked what to do to enter heaven (Matthew 19:17). Jesus acknowledge the 10 Commandments given by God the Father to Moses. He did not abolish the Law of God rather He invite us to revisit the Law in Him. Timely, this topic synced on today's (March 28) first reading - Jeremiah 7:23-28. In which people at that time did not pay heed to God. They lost their faith.

Mama Mary throughout the life of Jesus [Poem]

If the Almighty God, Eternal Father entrusted His Beloved Son to a woman named Mary, who am I not to entrust in her, the Blessed Virgin Mary?

What Replaces Angelus During Lent?

So I wake up a week ago 5:58, then started my Angelus at 6am. But upon reciting it, I realized this is season of Lent - time to reflect on the great and sorrowful Sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Angelus declares the joy of the coming of the Savior but is this appropriate to be recited on Lent?

Meaning of Ceremonies in Holy Mass

Many of us go to church receive the Holy Eucharist or go to Sunday service receive the bread and wine but do not understand to honor the Lord but do not understand what this Gift means.

The Eucharist is indeed the Body and Blood of Jesus. When we receive them it is not just to honor Him but to consume His Body fully. "Remember on the night before He was betrayed and enter willingly into His Passion" [word of priest in Mass], He gave Himself completely to us Mind, Body and Soul. Such is His Gift that without the Eucharist we cannot survive.

Now let us ask ourselves, do we really receive Him the that it should be? He suffer pain and rejection every time we go to Mass and do not understand truly what is Gift is. Here, is the meaning of ceremonies in Holy Mass.

The Beauty of Aging

Many people invest so much on products to look young. They don't want to show that they are aged or aging. They don't want to see the progress of signs of aging. But little did we the beauty of aging. This is what I listened from the sermon of the parish priest during the mass. 

Aging is beautiful. Simply because it is the design of God. All things He made are beautiful and so aging is beautiful also. But why is it so? Originally, God created human perfect, without deformities. Before everything came He already have blueprint of each and one of us.Perfect. Beautiful. And EVERLASTING/ IMMORTAL. Meaning, no aging. But now, look what happened why did we age? It is because the earth was soiled by Satan, the ancient serpent. Because of the ORIGINAL SIN committed by our original parents, Adam and Eve we experienced death - death of soul.

Most Ideal Male Anime Characters

There are so many ideal males in anime world. They outnumbered men living on earth. Though the color of their hairs, skin and eyes do not harmonize, they look perfectly cut for them. Okay here they are so control your scream. Take note I only included those men who are not just handsome, they are very ideal and have overall excellent qualities.

Takumi Usui - Kaichou wa Maid-Sama!

Mary, Queen of the Philippines

(Mary, Queen of the Philippines song)

Marian hymns are Christian songs dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As the Theotokos [Mother of God], we [Catholics] always ask for her help to pray for us just like in the wedding feast at Cana. These devotion has been instilled in Catholic traditions to honor her "yes" to God and her role in salvation. They are used in liturgical celebration during Virgin Mary's solemnities and feast. Traditionally they are sung on the month of May [Flores de Mayo]. The entire month dedicated for her.

Forgiveness is never easy

It is hard to advise a person to forgive others because forgiveness is never easy. Not until I read the message of Jesus in the Book of Truth did I expand my understand on why forgiveness is pathway to freedom and the danger of not forgiving. Be open and let His Words help you.

"Know that every time you forgive another, although he may seem like the enemy, you expand My Heart of Love and Mercy." - Jesus Christ (01/14/2011)

How to Ensure Survival of Orphaned New Born Kitten

When you decide to rescue and raise kitten specifically neonatal (newborn) kitten without their mothers, you should equip yourselves with knowledge on how to do so. Taking take of them on their very early age is no simple task. These neonatal kittens are very delicate and may suddenly die or "fade". They are vulnerable because their body and immune system is not fully developed yet. Therefore, they have very high mortality rate therefore most of them die during the first week of their lives. Here are some information necessary to ensure their survival.

Care Tips for New Born Cocker Spaniel without Mommies

Adopting cocker spaniel at very early age is a big responsibility. You will become not just the owner but also the mother of the cocker spaniel puppy. Taking care of them demands love, patience, time and focus so be ready when you commit this responsibility. Here are some care tips for new born cocker spaniels without mommies 

Mabolo Tree in Mabolo, Cebu

Place Named After Tree (I)

Mabolo is called velvet apple or persimmon (English) and peach bloom (India). This is indigenous in the Philippines. This oblate fruit comes in different colors: pink, brownish, yellow, orange or purple-red skin. In Mabolo, Cebu the fruit looks like santol in the first glance

Why Travelling is Becoming Popular

The trend of today's generation aside from social media is travelling. Despite the danger of terrorist the growth of tourism industry sped up. According to World Travel Monitor, worldwide outbound trips for the first 8 months of 2016 increased by 3.9% and 6% on 2017

Signs of Loving Husky over Other Things

Bias alert! Yes I am partial to husky. Who wouldn't? Husky is a loyal, outgoing and even mischievous a big plus that they have closest appearance to a wolf. They are 12th in both American Kennel Club (2017, 2016 and 2015) and stltoday.com site. You may not agree with this but other people prefer the companionship of husky rather than

A Teacher Who Climbs

Teaching is honorable profession that is why we have Teacher's Day. They are appreciated for their patience and dedication to the student to improve the education of one's country. There also instances where they become the inspiration of the students. Also many of them are unforgettable to their students due to their unusual beliefs, teaching styles or voices.

Last Christmas, I met my classmate during elementary and learned the environment of her job. She have less than 10 indigenous students in Kitakal Elementary School

Facts about Jack Russell You Might Not Know

Jack Russell has an interesting origin, deeper than you might thought. The interesting facts about this breed is synonymous to "controversy" in canine community. Let's look at facts about Jack Russell you might not know.

History

Does this breed name sound like a human name? It is so because John “Jack” Russell known as “The Sporting Parson” was a priest in Devon, England

Reason You Adore Your Dog

How many wire cables, couch, carpets, bed sheets, slippers, toys, etc. has been victimized by the furry little fellow with canine – dog? Oh how many sleepless nights or how rowdy is your living room, kitchen, bed room and bathroom? And the list goes on the collateral damage caused by your dog. But then despite all of these, still why adore your dog?

April showers bring May flowers

My first blog will be who am I: a little pinch of history of a very short poem. What poem? Clue - on big font. "April showers bring May flowers" is meaningful for me. This is us, the three women in my family, my sister, me and my mother. Thus, I really like it.

History

A little probing on the internet, I found that this poem was recorded since 1557. This short poem was included in the work published by under Thomas Tusser. It is a collecttion of writings entitled "Five Hundred Pointes of Good Husbandrie". The poem is found on the 38th chapter under April husbandrie.

Sweet April showers

Do spring May flowers

Another poem which included similar phrase was recorded, presumably on 1610:

March winds and April showers

Bring forth May flowers

Sense of the Poem

This was then reduced and become known to: "April showers bring May flowers". The poem originated in Ireland and United Kingdom where heavy rains occur in April. So for them the poem has basically literal meaning. The poem can simply describe their climate. But for people who don't have rainy April, reflecting on this short poem brings forth deep meaning. The poem can be used to consul people. It reminds us the virtues of hope and perseverance. In whatever bad circumstances, up to the endurance of your tolerance, it be won't forever. When bad things stops a time just as magnificent in the meadow of flowers begins. And looking back the rainstorm you just survive, you find that it is but a shower.

At the first sight of the poem I come to love it. It is because my given name is April and my sister's is May. Philippines, my country, have summer in April so we seldom experience April showers though we have May flowers. My mother loves flowers so every May most beautiful blossoms within the entire year. Most of the flowers blooms and trees bears fruit in May. The kids offers flowers to Mama Mary in chapel during May (Flores de Mayo). It is delightful to watch their enthusiasm asking and preparing the flowers in our home that they bring to the chapel.