Faith in Our Friends

O my Lady,

You are not some image made of cold stone;

You are not some persona elevated on a pedestal that we could not touch.

You are our Queen, Ina!

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The Blessed Virgin Mary never accepts glory or honor without giving it all back to God.

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Glorifying the saints glorifies God.

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Sometimes, some people don’t “have it” just because of lack of proper training.

Aug. 10 Thank You

Thank You, Lord Jesus, that by loving us so much, You took the form of man and united it forever to Your divine Nature. By so doing, the Father whom we have not seen, we now see in You, and we know that He is merciful and compassionate.

Thank You, that You offered Your Heart on the Cross, and thus opened up the Fountain of Life for us. In the same way, You were not content in simply becoming human, that You also became our Bread, and united to Your Sacrifice on the Cross in this Sacrament, You share with us Your Life.

Thank You, Lord, that by receiving Your Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Most Blessed Sacrament, You give us Life.

Sept 25 Prayers

Panginoon, sa mismong sandaling makalimot ako, ipaalala Mo lang kung sino talaga ako – isang makasalanan.

Lord, when I fail, please help me not to be bitter, but with Your grace, have the courage to start anew.

Father, You kow that I want him for myself, yet if it is Your desire that he should serve You as a priest, then not my will but Thine be done!

Musings of a Sick Person

I was asking myself why there need be consecrated men and women, aside from the obvious – that they are to dedicate themselves completely to His work. After reading some passages from the autobiography of St. Therese, God seemed to say that He desires consecrated people because He wishes to reveal Himself to them in a special way.

It is better to pray even without meaning the words – yet with a heart that is earnestly seeking God’s will – than not to pray at all!

When I was young, I used to think that I could be saved through my own efforts... Now I feel that I can only be saved through the prayers of others.

All is grace. God can easily grant us anything we need. But if we should suffer, then let us be grateful for God’s will, for He is only asking us to persevere/ endure.

I should not be afraid if I ask a favour of God wrongly, for He will always see through my intention and grant me what’s better.

I believe that every blessing or miracle God has bestowed on others, I can claim as a blessing or miracle bestowed on me.

I used to envy the saints and religious because God seems to have favoured them with extraordinary graces, while I feel myself so much less "endowed." Now I am not troubled by the thought anymore, because even with my poor and frail heart, I can love Jesus with the uniquely Krizchelle heart that He created.

O St. Therese & St. Faustina, please ask Jesus to give me supreme trust and confidence in Him, so that my life may become a hymn of love for God.

Weekend Inspirations

After every trial, if faced well, something beautiful grows – a flower blooms, or a tree, if you will. Such is the life after resurrection.
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 We work for salvation, not self-elation.
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 GOD is faithful to those who are faithful to Him (yet also even to those who are unfaithful).
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“O God, forgive me for being too presumptuous that I have not been able to make male friends.”
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“Lord, let me see the body for what it truly is – pure and holy.”
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Mary’s humble offering of self and total surrender to the Will of God.
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Don’t judge by externals.
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“I am sorry, Lord, for being too pre-occupied with the exact fulfilment of duty rather than striving to be compassionate.”
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“O my God, I thought that there was one perfect work for a person... but it seems that even if circumstances have changed, things can still be perfect.”
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“O my God, I do not know all the reasons, but like Mary, with Mary, and through Mary, I offer him to you completely and pray that Your work through him will be accomplished. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
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Why Mary? If we have a mother on earth whom God gave to take care of bringing us up, so the Lord desired that we have a spiritual mother who will obtain for us all our spiritual needs. || Most of us have known the blessing of an earthly mother... well, Jesus wants us to have an all-powerful spiritual mother!

Why priests? As we listen to doctors because we know they have dedicated their lives to a certain profession, so we listen to priests because they have dedicated themselves to the pursuit of Truth and Faith, and God's hand rests on them.

Kung Bakit Tayo Nagbibigay-Galang sa mga Santo

Bakit tayo may mga santong pinahahalagahan?

Dahil tinuruan sila ng Diyos sa espesyal na paraan, at natuto sila sa pamamagitan ng paghihirap. Binibigyang-lugod sila ng Diyos hanggang ngayon sa pamamagitan ng kanilang pagbibigay halimbawa at panalangin para sa mga tao.

Bakit espesyal ang ating pagpaparangal sa Mahal na Birheng Maria?

Dahil hindi lamang siya ang naging Ina ng Diyos, kundi siya ang babaeng higit sa lahat ay itinabi ang Salita ng Diyos sa kanyang puso. Ninais ng Diyos na ang lahat ng Kanyang Grasya ay magdaan sa mga kamay ng Kanyang Ina. - At gusto ng Diyos na tayo ay magkaroon ng Inang gaya ng Kanya!

As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you." He replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it." Luke 11:27-28

Prayer of an Aching Heart

You alone, O Lord, can make me bear my burdens and heartaches serenely, cheerfully. Stay with me, Lord. Stay with me.

Occasions

Every inconvenience or annoyance (e.g. interruptions while busy, being overlooked or forgotten, inconsiderate people) is an opportunity for growth in virtue - like patience, understanding, and charity - when used as mortification and sacrifice.

Laging gising

Kahit  na minsan tahimik Siya, o tila nagtatago, hindi kailanman natutulog ang Diyos... Ang Diyos kailanman ay hindi natutulog.

On Patience and Original Beauty

It seems that no matter how rational I try to be when I am roused, my plan of action is almost always, if not already, different from when I am already calm. The “better way” comes only in the latter.

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As I looked on a slide show of nature shots (animals, plants), I was marvelling at the beauty contained therein. It suddenly struck me why God allows more people to be born when they only hurt Him and very few actually strive to love Him. I realized it was because He originally created them beautiful, and if after all the pains and hurts, this beauty can be unearthed, then it was all worthwhile.

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Thank you, Lord, for painting the sky, and for everything in nature that You created for us to enjoy!

Realization: Mercy Sustains

O God, I need your mercy – not once in a while, not often, but always!

Against Pride & Worrying

I say it humbly - All is grace. O God, grant me the grace to always proclaim it.

Relax ka lang! -Winnie Uy

Practical tips on servanthood, carefulness, and anger management

> Waiting in apparent sterility is better than acting vainly.

> Before going out, load Sun.

> How to manage anger:

1. Occasional -If in the act of getting hurt, get away from the hurtful situation. Whatever wound was received and unavoided, suffer with Jesus (and He suffered meekly) while asking God to heal. After infliction, to handle the anger that wells up inside, THINK OF OTHERS’ GOOD - to be led to pray for the other, to correct fraternally if necessary, and to be drawn away from harboring anger. “Whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.” (Matt 5:22)

2. Long-term - The thorn at your side should first be recognized so you can accept it as a part of your cross. Then carry it.

The Virtues of Waiting & Moderation

Dear Lord, I made a mistake. Like broken pieces of a jar, please fix the situation, and my heart too. Amen. #buyingstocksinahurry

JUST DOn’t overdo IT. #Facebook

God as I have not known Him before

Truly, God protects His servants from the plots of evil-doers. Thus, He shows His might and power, for the glory of His name. Yet, if they should suffer, it is because He allows it so, as with His Son.
"You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above” (John 18:11)

Tinuturo sa mga bata, mabuting matutunan ng matatanda

1. Love your work.

-Learn to love your work. If you can’t, resign. You are only doing injustice to yourself.

2. Continue to learn. =)
3. Believe you can make a difference.

-Give your best and you will!

4. Recognize your talents & skills as coming from God.

-And so must only be used for His glory.

-from a school administrator of PSHS-WVC, I think, through the Knowledge Channel.

Simplicity

The next/ higher level is not the more complicated level, but the simpler level.

A Good Leader

A good leader is one who leads not by himself, but who gets his direction from God; and so he does not take any credit, but rather, acknowledges everything as coming from God, without whom nothing good can come to be.

Hindi Perpekto ang Buhay ng Tao

Paulit-ulit kong pinaaalis ng acetone ang nail polish kay Mama dahil hindi ako masiyahan sa pagkakapintura ng isang kuko. Sabi ni Mama, “Kahit hindi perfect, ok na ‘yan.” Tumatak ito sa puso at isip ko bilang isang mahalagang aral sa aking buhay. Kaya ngayon, pag hindi masyadong maganda ang pagkakapintura ko, iniisip ko na lang (na tila batang napipilitan ngunit masaya na) ang sinabi ni Mama habang tinitignan ang kuko: “Pwede na ‘yan, kahit hindi perfect.”

Love Your Enemies

If someone is bothering you, do not harbor your burning thoughts. Keep your thoughts of the other out of your mind and just go on - “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you...” - and then thank God He gives you this opportunity to be more like Him, to live His Gospel, trusting in Him to deliver you to good.

For inspiring reading: www.ewtn.com/library/SPIRIT/lovenemies.htm 

Mga Alituntunin sa Pagkain sa Labas

Wag magpakasayang kumain para lang makisama:
Buffet - Tandaang nagd-diet ka. Wag ka ring takaw-tingin.
A la carte - Itabi na agad ang nais mong ipabalot pampasalubong.

The Destiny of the Children of GOD

Creature is meant to live in Heaven, to share in this God-life. To be loved and to know how to love. To live in ecstasy and rapture, at the vision of beauty, after beauty, after beauty...

Perseverance in Doing Good

When I do good, I shall not expect anything in return. Instead, I shall look only to the Lord whom I serve. If I get thanks, I am happy. If not, I will not be disappointed nor deterred.

For He loved us first.

God created the world beautiful, like heaven, blissful.

But evil entered into the world, causing our sufferings.

So Jesus became man and died to redeem us.

In the end, God will accomplish His purpose – having us for His children.

It is only right to return love for love.

New Lessons on God, Carefulness, and Contemplative Work :)

Outside of God, there is no good.
Outside of God, there is no love.

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In public places, always bring your valuable with you...Always.

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Ika ni St. Benedict, Ora et labora. So...
Work, work, work. But when God speaks, pause...listen.