An email was sent to me with a nugget of wisdom. and I do believe that there is God.
How to love people and use things not to love things and use people...
an angel wrote: Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS will leave FOOTPRINTS in your heart...
True, indeed.
A wife and college graduating student said( to the smelly wretch): I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope.
the husband remarked: That is why God gave you to me, Honey to give me hope.
It is only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give. I believe in the pure light of God's sweet love.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007
THE YOUNG AND THE NOT TOO YOUNG
This is the story of two men. One is very young. In fact, he is only in his mid 20's. The other was in the late '50s. I am not sure of how things happened but all I knew is that they have departed from this life. The curtain is closed. The act is out. The drama has ended.
Two things are to be considered according to the priest on his homily: memories and the mystery of Christ. To the young man, God has a special reason why his life was short-lived. What was left was his memories; how he played well his role in his favorite stage. Then the mystery that he is home with the Father. That his worries and concerns are totally expunged and no longer pestered him. He is now cuddled safely on the loving arms of a merciful Father. He is home at last.
The older one has done his role best. His charisma lingered; his music is sung. There is a vacuum on his parting and this is apparently noticed through his loving family and sincere friends. Such is the vagary of life!
And the play on the stage of life continues...
This is the story of two men. One is very young. In fact, he is only in his mid 20's. The other was in the late '50s. I am not sure of how things happened but all I knew is that they have departed from this life. The curtain is closed. The act is out. The drama has ended.
Two things are to be considered according to the priest on his homily: memories and the mystery of Christ. To the young man, God has a special reason why his life was short-lived. What was left was his memories; how he played well his role in his favorite stage. Then the mystery that he is home with the Father. That his worries and concerns are totally expunged and no longer pestered him. He is now cuddled safely on the loving arms of a merciful Father. He is home at last.
The older one has done his role best. His charisma lingered; his music is sung. There is a vacuum on his parting and this is apparently noticed through his loving family and sincere friends. Such is the vagary of life!
And the play on the stage of life continues...
the gift from God...
Attended a Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service with Fr. Fernando Suarez, CC on Nov 12, 2007, at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago 7211 W. Talcott( corner of Harlem & Talcott). Over a thousand people attended from all over Illinois and Las Vegas, Nevada. No one was left untouched. All experienced the healing effects: emotional, spiritual and physical. There were visible manifestations and they came back with words of thanksgiving as the humble Fr. Fernando said that God is the Healer; he is just the instrument.
This Chemical Engineer turned priest has the gift of healing since he was 16 years old. Now he healed the sick, spoke in seminars and retreats globally. The world is in dire need of healing.
The power of God shines through unquestionable faith, genuine love, and unending prayer. I was healed in my unbelief. In the Holy Mass, there is a healing experience. That is why the Holy Mass is vital in our earthly sojourn. As much as possible, never fail to attend the daily sacrifice of the Holy Mass. Let the Great One be your partner in any endeavors you are in. He will never let you down.
Lord of Mercy and Love never depart from me. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Attended a Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service with Fr. Fernando Suarez, CC on Nov 12, 2007, at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago 7211 W. Talcott( corner of Harlem & Talcott). Over a thousand people attended from all over Illinois and Las Vegas, Nevada. No one was left untouched. All experienced the healing effects: emotional, spiritual and physical. There were visible manifestations and they came back with words of thanksgiving as the humble Fr. Fernando said that God is the Healer; he is just the instrument.
This Chemical Engineer turned priest has the gift of healing since he was 16 years old. Now he healed the sick, spoke in seminars and retreats globally. The world is in dire need of healing.
The power of God shines through unquestionable faith, genuine love, and unending prayer. I was healed in my unbelief. In the Holy Mass, there is a healing experience. That is why the Holy Mass is vital in our earthly sojourn. As much as possible, never fail to attend the daily sacrifice of the Holy Mass. Let the Great One be your partner in any endeavors you are in. He will never let you down.
Lord of Mercy and Love never depart from me. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Man's Potential Code
Cracking your potenntial code...
Why are we here today? In a Toastmaster's Club, of all things. What glue us, goad us, gear us to this Club? Purpose-driven is our life. With no exceptions, we have all the reason, the purpose , the intent , the passion of our existence. Because of that reason we have the mission to seek the code to our We, our humanness, our potential code.
And I have the audacity to be vocal and visible, because this is the only way to uncrew the bolt that hide my very self in my own humble little room. We are all locked in our rooms. It is only by being true and honest to our selves that we will have the opportunity to crack the potential code, the possibility code.
I don't know how to speak. I have stage fright. O.K. So be it! Now let's be real. The concrete. Someone strikes you physically. You are hit in your face. Your reaction?... To strike back, first verbally words unrehearse cascade from your mouth unceasingly, then the hand movement.
Or somebody strike you with a verbal bat. And you strike back like an orator- maybe a Raul Manglapus or a John F. Kennedy or an Abraham Lincoln. My point is - all of us have the potential right now on this group, the possibility of a speaker. But you talk only on topics that you are familiar with, on something that you know. The famous novelist John Gresham writes about topics with legalities 'cuz he is a lawyer. His novels became movie greats.
How about us? You? Me? You know better your background, your passion, the world of your interest. Capitalize on that. How about your romantic past? Your success as a student, as a taxi driver, as a newspaperboy, as a vendor. Your trek from the barrio to the city, your flight from the province to the land of opportunity, to the states of dreams. These things are great topics as they profoundly unearth the greatest creation of the Creator- you, we.
In front of you, I have stage fright but I dare it as I am in front of you and you are listening to me. That makes me the controller and you are controlled by me. And why do you listen attentively to me ? It is because you want to be here in front, you want to talk , to tell your story. And the greatest of all stories is our own story. I tell you I spent lots of time watching people talk, read how people write, pored on volumes on what made people successful and I am still looking for the key to crack my potential. The Key my friends to the cracking of our potential is in Us.
My stage fright is faced squarely by attending clubs like this, by doing the real. I ventured to be a reader in the church. You don't have to think, you have just got to read and presto you are in front of diverse classes of people, in all walks of life. When I looked at them, I said to myself now my stage fright is conquered but deep within that butterfly wants to get out of its cocoon. The fear is there and that makes you very normal. But my friends, I studied. I read the Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers. I read it everyday. I look at the mirror, at myself . And it pays.
After the Saturday or the Sunday readings inspiration comes when there is a churchgoer (that I don't know) to congratulate me. What really motivates me is when I have done my best to be an instrument of Him; that His message is heard to guide the faithful to the road of righteousness. Then my daily prayer, meditation and practice are not in vain.
Yes, indeed Rome was not built in a day!
Why are we here today? In a Toastmaster's Club, of all things. What glue us, goad us, gear us to this Club? Purpose-driven is our life. With no exceptions, we have all the reason, the purpose , the intent , the passion of our existence. Because of that reason we have the mission to seek the code to our We, our humanness, our potential code.
And I have the audacity to be vocal and visible, because this is the only way to uncrew the bolt that hide my very self in my own humble little room. We are all locked in our rooms. It is only by being true and honest to our selves that we will have the opportunity to crack the potential code, the possibility code.
I don't know how to speak. I have stage fright. O.K. So be it! Now let's be real. The concrete. Someone strikes you physically. You are hit in your face. Your reaction?... To strike back, first verbally words unrehearse cascade from your mouth unceasingly, then the hand movement.
Or somebody strike you with a verbal bat. And you strike back like an orator- maybe a Raul Manglapus or a John F. Kennedy or an Abraham Lincoln. My point is - all of us have the potential right now on this group, the possibility of a speaker. But you talk only on topics that you are familiar with, on something that you know. The famous novelist John Gresham writes about topics with legalities 'cuz he is a lawyer. His novels became movie greats.
How about us? You? Me? You know better your background, your passion, the world of your interest. Capitalize on that. How about your romantic past? Your success as a student, as a taxi driver, as a newspaperboy, as a vendor. Your trek from the barrio to the city, your flight from the province to the land of opportunity, to the states of dreams. These things are great topics as they profoundly unearth the greatest creation of the Creator- you, we.
In front of you, I have stage fright but I dare it as I am in front of you and you are listening to me. That makes me the controller and you are controlled by me. And why do you listen attentively to me ? It is because you want to be here in front, you want to talk , to tell your story. And the greatest of all stories is our own story. I tell you I spent lots of time watching people talk, read how people write, pored on volumes on what made people successful and I am still looking for the key to crack my potential. The Key my friends to the cracking of our potential is in Us.
My stage fright is faced squarely by attending clubs like this, by doing the real. I ventured to be a reader in the church. You don't have to think, you have just got to read and presto you are in front of diverse classes of people, in all walks of life. When I looked at them, I said to myself now my stage fright is conquered but deep within that butterfly wants to get out of its cocoon. The fear is there and that makes you very normal. But my friends, I studied. I read the Workbook for Lectors and Gospel Readers. I read it everyday. I look at the mirror, at myself . And it pays.
After the Saturday or the Sunday readings inspiration comes when there is a churchgoer (that I don't know) to congratulate me. What really motivates me is when I have done my best to be an instrument of Him; that His message is heard to guide the faithful to the road of righteousness. Then my daily prayer, meditation and practice are not in vain.
Yes, indeed Rome was not built in a day!
Monday, November 05, 2007
Mission Sunday (Oct.21,2007)
The church, which Jesus established is a missionary church. The Catholic Church embraces the missionary charisma to its very core, to promote the Kingdom of God. The mission is from the Holy Trinity: "God, the Father sending His Son Jessus into the world to fulfill the mystery of redemption; Father and Son sending the Holy Spirit to sactify the church and give growth". The Catholic Church participates in the mission of the Blessed Trinity.
The term mission seems to have been applied only to those who are toiling in distant places tp preach the gospel. Indeed, they are actively fulfilling the mission, but the duty to preach the gospel is of every baptized person. By baptisim we become missionaries. Therefore, we should waver in out trust, but to try to fulfill it right where we are by our words and action. Our demeanor should speak loud and clear the message of the gospel to those around us.
We can be missionaries by our participation in the liturgical celebration here in our parish gathering every Sunday, as well as other important festivities we commemorate. The gathering of the believers builds the body of Christ and reflects the universal church. We can be missionaries by sharing our resources to enhance the activities of the local as well as universal church. Our daily prayers unite us to God and his people.
Today, as we participate in dharing our resources with the univeral church, it should strenthen our commitment to build the "Church of God" throughout the world, especially among those nations and people who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is imperative that we follow the command of the Lord: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit".
It is a privileged to be part of God's plan to bring salvation to the nations. "Mission Sunday" reminds us of our vocation. Let us take this opportunity to strenthen our faith, our commitment and greater love for the missions.
Fr. Peter Fernandes,sfx (From the Pastor's Desk)
The church, which Jesus established is a missionary church. The Catholic Church embraces the missionary charisma to its very core, to promote the Kingdom of God. The mission is from the Holy Trinity: "God, the Father sending His Son Jessus into the world to fulfill the mystery of redemption; Father and Son sending the Holy Spirit to sactify the church and give growth". The Catholic Church participates in the mission of the Blessed Trinity.
The term mission seems to have been applied only to those who are toiling in distant places tp preach the gospel. Indeed, they are actively fulfilling the mission, but the duty to preach the gospel is of every baptized person. By baptisim we become missionaries. Therefore, we should waver in out trust, but to try to fulfill it right where we are by our words and action. Our demeanor should speak loud and clear the message of the gospel to those around us.
We can be missionaries by our participation in the liturgical celebration here in our parish gathering every Sunday, as well as other important festivities we commemorate. The gathering of the believers builds the body of Christ and reflects the universal church. We can be missionaries by sharing our resources to enhance the activities of the local as well as universal church. Our daily prayers unite us to God and his people.
Today, as we participate in dharing our resources with the univeral church, it should strenthen our commitment to build the "Church of God" throughout the world, especially among those nations and people who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ. It is imperative that we follow the command of the Lord: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit".
It is a privileged to be part of God's plan to bring salvation to the nations. "Mission Sunday" reminds us of our vocation. Let us take this opportunity to strenthen our faith, our commitment and greater love for the missions.
Fr. Peter Fernandes,sfx (From the Pastor's Desk)
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