From the Inbox

I get a daily reading from Kerygma and gets to read and try reflect most especially with the Didache reading.

Here's a new one I have received.

Let me share it to you...it's actually something very "me" now. ;)

Have a blessed day everyone!!!

THE REAL QUESTION IS...

"Some Sadducees' put this question to him. “ Luke 20:27-28

"How come this is happening to our family? I haven't hurt nor done anything bad to anybody.
I never forget to pray. I even go to Baclaran every Wednesday and sometimes to Quiapo Church on Fridays. Why does God seem to punish me?" This was what my aunt told my mom during one of their phone conversations.

My aunt lives in the province together with her husband who has Parkinson's disease. Her two children are both in the U.S. with their respective families. Her son underwent five operations two years ago and is soon to have a sixth. Since he is always on leave, he no longer receives any salary. Both her children are still paying for their car and home amortizations sothey seldom send her financial support. Due to too much worrying, my aunt suffers from high blood pressure and other diseases.

In today's Gospel, the Sadducees posed a question to Jesus. Jesus' answer touched the real issue and not the surface one. Often, the spoken question is not a test of our ability to answer hard questions, but of our willingness to listen and care. Maybe my aunt doesn't really want to know the reason behind her "misfortunes". My guess is she just wants the support of her family and their tender loving care. Judith C.

Do you listen well?

Teach me to read between the lines and learn to answer the real question.

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Perfect timing...

In the name of God whose answers are wiser than our prayers…

God always hears our prayers,

But He does not always say, "Yes!"

Sometimes He says, "Wait"

Sometimes He says, "No"

For He has something better for us.

God's delays are not denials,

He has heard your prayer;

He knows all about your trials,

Knows your every care.

God's delays are not denials,

Help is on the way,

He is watching o'er life's dials,

Bringing forth that day.

God's delays are not denials;

You will find Him true,

Working through the darkest trials,

What is best for you.

When God does not immediately response to our crises

it is because He wants to accomplish some greater purpose in our lives.

If you are waiting for an answer to some heartfelt petition,

don't become impatient.

Commit the matter into the hands of your loving God and trust His wisdom.

It may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you,
and it may be that you love a thing while it is evil for you.
At such times, refer to He who knows the best, and that is God.
God knows, while we do not know. So we must pray to God,
then be patient, have faith in His unquestionable decision and
trust His absolute wisdom.

Never have this impression that God Almighty has opened the door of Pray

but has closed the door of answering it.
Sometimes God delays answering the Prayer

to give a greater reward and a further blessing.
What a catastrophe it would be if God answered every prayer
at the snap of your fingers.

Do you know what would happen?

God would become your servant, not your Master.
Suddenly God would be working for you,
instead of you working for God.

Remember, God's delay is not God's denial.

God's timing is perfect.

Patience and trust is needed.

Steady...just be, steady!

Lord, grant me the wisdom to know that You are in control.


I'm in a point of not knowing exactly what to do...but so many things to be done!

Confused...down...BLANK!

I'm hanging...

Just too many things to consider.
So many voices heard.

Move on?
Take the risk?

I WILL.
in time...

But NOW, just getting steady.

Keeping the Faith

Nowhere to go...
Don't know what to do...
Hear me, please...
I'm losing hope.
Keep me with YOU.
Let me hold unto You...
Carry me...
Don't leave me...
I'm in in despair...
I'm lost.

Color the World PINK!

OCTOBER is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

For the past 2-3 years, I have been doing activites to promote this activity and I'm glad that through FOCP, I'm able to continue do this...

"Pink Bus Activity"

October 23, 2007

Supreme Council for Family Affairs

Sharjah, UAE

Sponsored by Procter and Gamble

Pics (L-R): 1st row - P&G Flyer, "Me" and the "Pink Bus", FOCP Flyers; 2nd row - Silicon Samples of Normal and Afflicted Breasts, with Dr. Sawsan Al Mahdi - FOCP Office Director

"Breast Cancer Awareness Activity"

October 18-19, 2007

Lulu Hypermarket

Ajman, UAE

Sponsored by Friends of Cancer Patients

Pics (L-R): 1st row - With Gen. Manager, Mr. Rajan, standee; 2nd row - the flyers distributed, an Indian man signing up as Volunteer

Proud to be...

I am a VOLUNTEER!

And am proud of it! ;)

Eversince back home, I have always been involved in civic works (usually with my partner in crime when it comes to these things - NANG GEMMA AGUDO!).

My philosophy in life states that, "you don't have to be in a "position" to be able to help..." though that might change - depends on the political decisions we will be taking few years from now. Mmmmmhhh...campaign anyone? Hehe...

Anyway, I'm glad to have found an organization close to my heart - FRIENDS OF CANCER PATIENTS - where I can spare some of my time and feel happy 'bout it! Aside of course from meeting more people of different nationality! I have been an advocate especially of Breast Cancer Awareness since I was introduced to the cause of the late MS. ROSA MENESES.

You get nothing from being a VOLUNTEER, really, (you even have to spend on your own most of the time!) but it's the self-fulfillment...and just to clear things, I have no CANCER or anybody in my family does (God Forbid!). So, one does not necessarily have to be afflicted to join something as long as you believe in its cause.

How 'bout you? Is there any organization, charity or foundation that is close to your heart? Why not volunteer and "feel" the difference...

From my Inbox...

Let me share another inspiring one from my "Inbox"...oh, well, guess need it more than anyone else here...still read on!

May GOD answer all our prayers...Amen.

When you're persistent you find the power to hold on
and persevere in spite of anything. You're able to
overcome every obstacle and you do all that's
necessary to succeed.
Persistence does not mean you will not fail. but
it does mean that when you feel defeated you rise
above your disappointment and keep trying. Instead
of giving up when all seems hopeless, you find a way
to keep going. You simply refuse to give up.
Great things will come your way when you persist
and endure what seems possible. No, it's not easy,
but remember big achievements require time.
Be patient and don't give up, you can persevere and
you will succeed.
Fighting against despair will usually just serve to deepen and prolong it.
Instead of fighting against despair, overwhelm it with joy.
The best way to move away from something negative is to move toward something positive.
For every ounce of discouragement that comes your way, respond with a pound of positive, joyful living.
Rather than being overly concerned about what you're fighting against,
find yourself something to live for.
Put your time and energy in a positive, productive,
creative, life-affirming direction.
Imagine what would happen if you were disrespectful,
rude and insulting to another person,
and yet that person offered you nothing but kindness,
respect and gratitude in return. How long would you be able to
maintain such a negative approach?
Probably not very long, for your negativity would soon be overwhelmed
by the sincere kindness being returned to you. In the same way,
you can overwhelm the negativity that comes your way.
Respond to life with kindness, with joy, with positive,
productive action and enthusiasm.
Overwhelm the difficult world with goodness and joy.

- Ralph Marston