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Identification: Modeling behavior after another person who is more powerful (though not necessarily admired) eg, abused child identifies himself/herself as an abuser.

Isolation of affect: Separation of feelings from ideas and events eg, describing murder in graphic detail with no emotional response

Projection: An unacceptable internal impulse is attributed to an external source eg, a man who wants another woman thinks his wife is cheating on him

Rationalization: Proclaiming logical reasons for actions actually performed for other reasons, usually to avoid self blame eg, after getting fired, claiming that the job was not important anyway.

Immature Ego Defenses - more primitive


Acting Out: unacceptable feelings and thoughts are expressed through actions eg, tantrums

Dissociation: Temporary , drastic change in personality, memory, consciousness, or motor behavior to avoid emotional stress eg, extreme forms can result in dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder)

Denial: Avoidance of awreness of some painful reality eg, a common reaction in newly diagnosed AIDS and cancer patients

Displacement: Process whereby avoided ideas and feelings are transferred to some neutral person or object eg, a man places hate another man because the man reminds him of his own failures

Fixation: Partially remaining at a more childesh level of development (vs. projection) eg, an elderly man exhibiting teenage sexual preferences

Ego Defenses: Unconscious mental processes of the ego used to resolve conflict and prevent feelings of anxiety and depression.

Hehehe, nice imong interests, Bai Chris!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfTGbYkJN6Y#

Best of Luck!! Will this be your first time to visit Bohol?

Dr. Eleanor Concepcion "Connie" Mariano is a woman of many firsts.


Dr. Eleanor Concepcion, Rear Admiral of United States Navy


She is the first Filipino-American to reach the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, the first graduate of the Uniformed Services University of Medicine to reach flag officer status, the first woman to be appointed White House Physician, and the first woman and the first Filipino-American to be the director of the White House Medical Unit.

Mariano got an early start in the navy â€" she was born at Sangley Point Naval Base in Cavite City, Philippines, in 1955. She's also the daughter of a navy man himself, U.S. Master Chief Angel Mariano. And she had a lifelong role model for the medical profession thanks to her mother, Lourdes Jingco, who is a dentist.

The family moved to Hawaii when Mariano was two years old, and continued to move frequently during her father's navy career. Mariano kept right on moving when it came to her education, too. She earned valedictorian honors upon graduation from Mar Vista High School in Imperial Beach, California, in 1973. She received her bachelor's degree in biology from Revelle College at the University of California, San Diego, where she graduated cum laude. Mariano joined the navy in 1977, and she received her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland, in 1981 Bethesda. Graduation came with a commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.

Mariano became board-certified in Internal Medicine, served as Medical Department Head aboard a destroyer tender in the Pacific and in two naval hospitals in California, including a stint as Division Head of General Internal Medicine. In June 1992, Dr. Mariano became the White House Physician, and in 1994 was named Director of the White House Medical Unit. She eventually served as the White House Physician to three sitting presidents â€" H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.

For close to a decade, the personal health and well-being of the most powerful man in the world rested in the hands of Dr. Mariano. They relied on Connie for advice and treatment at anytime, anywhere in the world.

Mariano described what it was like to be the President's Personal Physician in an interview with CNN.

"You essentially shadow the president," she said. "The medical unit really exists to take care of the president in those scenarios where his life is in danger. The president's life is always in danger, unfortunately, in this day and age. The role of White House Physician is to be close enough to him so that if he needs to be resuscitated, you are there with him as a first responder."

For more than 100 years prior to her being assigned to the White House Medical Unit, the team essentially went home in the evening. Mariano told CNN that "there was no medical care at night and that bothered me, because if the president had a heart attack or fell down and needed care you would have to call someone to come into the house. That had been done for about a hundred years before, but we were entering a new era, when you really needed 24-hour on-site assistance. As a result we said, 'listen, from now on, from this day forth, you will have 24-hour coverage.'"

In 2001, after 24 years of service, Dr. Mariano retired from the Navy and left the White House with the rank of Rear Admiral. She worked as a consultant in the Executive Health Program at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, from July 2001 to October 2005. She went on to found the Center for Executive Medicine in Scottsdale, a concierge medical practice which provides premium-level care and access exclusively to patients enrolled as members.

Mariano is a frequent speaker on the topics of care to VIPs, presidential disability, travel medicine, and optimizing quality of care.

When asked whether she would recommend the Navy as a career option, Mariano says: "Opportunities are available now more than ever in the U.S. Navy for any woman,especially one of Asian Pacific heritage, who seeks purpose, opportunity and service to country."

Mariano adds that education provided her the ability to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the U.S. Navy.

"I have been blessed throughout my life with numerous opportunities to learn. Education has always been the cornerstone of my survival and achievement."

Mariano is married to attorney Richard Stevens, and they have two sons, Jason and Andrew.

In Chicago's summertime, they have women who operate these pedicabs:

Way sapayan! Nindot bitaw iyang gi tocar og iyang message

"Have a great day! if you're not having a great day, then start over!"

Try the following Tagbilaran Hotels/ Inns:


Casa Juana Lodging House: Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Tel. +63 38 411 3331

Coralandia Resort: Graham Avenue, Tel. +63 38 411 3445

Chriscent Ville Pension House: Gallares Street, Tel. +63 38 411 4029, Fax: +63 38 411 4028

Gie Garden Hotel: M.H. del Pilar Street, Tel. +63 38 411 3182

Hotel La Roca Graham Avenue, Tel. +63 38 411 3797, Fax. +63 38 411 3009

Island Leisure Inn: Ilaw International Center, Bool, Tel. +63 38 411 2482

LTS Lodge: Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Tel. +63 38 411 3310

Meridian Hotel: Martig-a Street, Tel. +63 38 411 3060, Fax: +63 38 235 5793

Nisa Travelers Inn: Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Tel. +63 38 411 3731

Taver's Pension: Remolador Street, Tel. +63 38 411 4896, Fax: +63 38 411 4790

The East Coast Tourist Inn: Miguel Parras Street, Cellphone +63 916 416 1793

Villa Camilla: Maria Clara Street, Tel. +63 38 411 4966

Villa Alzhun Tourist Inn V.P. Inting Street, Tel. +63 38 411 3893, Fax: +63 38 411 4143

Wregent Plaza Hotel: Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Tel. +63 38 411 3144

There is a motel / hotel by Dauis , which I think offers a room for 500 pesos a night. If you take the bridge to Dauis, there is a motel/ hotel on the left hand side. Try that, Vincent.

Is 500 pesos acceptable range for you and your group?

Wow! Beautiful Worship song....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYkUQFAO3s#

Beautiful song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weedr_6XwNc#ws

Vincent,

It's good to know that you will be visiting Bohol this coming month! I hope and pray that you and your group will be able to find accommodation for the SFC event. Regards!

One night, at 11:30 pm, an older African-American woman was
standing on the side of a Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing
rain storm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to flag down the next car. A young white
man stopped to help her - generally unheard of in those conflict-filled
1960s. The man took her to safety, helped her get assistance and
put her into a taxi cab. She seemed to be in a big hurry! She wrote
down his address, thanked him and drove away. Seven days went by and a
knock came on the man's door. To his surprise, a giant
combination console color TV and stereo record player were delivered to
his home.
A special note was attached. The note read: Dear Mr. James:
Thank you so much for assisting me on the highway the other night. The
rain drenched not only my clothes but my spirits. Then you came
along. Because of you, I was able to make it to my dying husband's
bedside just before he passed away. God bless you for helping me and
unselfishly serving others.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Nat King Cole.

Three years old already ! How fast time truly flies, I still remember when Bulak shared with us all in the delivery of her baby.

Happy Birthday, Inday! May God Bless You!!

Quote from: chriswise on January 18, 2012, 07:09:33 PM
gugmang ti unay gayud,,bisan pag makatigulang na lawas pero kasing2x nagpabiling batan on,,,,

hehe, true love diay.

Quote from: islander on January 25, 2012, 10:27:52 PM
hahaha!  swerte way bana o boyfriend nga nasagpaan.

Isles, what would your response be if it your husband was caught in this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7X90OJHUz0#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edavGZ4UoIU#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fe8g-NsUD4#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmID55wYwQ8#ws

Fishermen from Galilee :

Hehehe guwapo bitaw noh?

hmmm, guwapa bitaw ning mga Pinays.

Do you remember your elementary and high school teachers?

When was the last time you attended your town's fiesta?

My favorite Filipino song : "Mibalik Ako"

Quote from: hubag bohol on January 30, 2012, 10:59:05 PM

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ --Matthew 7:21-23 (New International Version)

This is best answered by a verse from Book of James: "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?" (James 2: 14)

The Gospel of Luke reiterates the incident when a man with 2 tunics gave one tunic to one who did not have, and the man who had food , who gave food to the one without. That is synergistic with the verse from James 2: 14. Yes, we are called to profess faith in Jesus Christ, as children of God, we are also expected to express a Living Faith.

An act of grace, an act of kindness. If we see an old man that is need of assistance in the hospital or in the street, help him or her. If you see a poor man who is in need of a little bit of money, it would be generous to give some spare change we had in our pocket to help a needy brother or sister. If a person is in pain, in mental anguish, console him or her. Would we not want to be consoled, too, if we were suffering, were poor, or were defenseless? An ACT of faith is is what complements any profession of faith.

We all should remember that while we were yet sinners, Jesus Christ died for our sins. Absolute Love. That Christ, who was innocent and blameless, suffered and died for all of us, for me, for you, so that we would not suffer retribution from The Father Who Is In Heaven. Jesus Christ gave His life because He Loved us. We should also Love one another as Christ loves us. It may not be easy at times, but we are called to.

Quote from: Lorenzo on January 31, 2012, 03:12:32 AM
Here's the rest of Matthew Chapter 7:

24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

-Matthew 7: 24-28

Roman Catholic Scriptural Interpretation:


Ver. 21. Here Jesus Christ shews, that it is not sufficient to believe in him and hear his words, but that in order to salvation, we must join works with faith; for in this shall we be examined at the last day. (Menochius) --- Without faith they could not cry out, Lord, Lord. (Romans x.) But the strongest faith without the works of justice, will not be available to salvation. (1 Corinthians xiii.) (Bristow) --- Many who have the Lord continually in their mouths, but care little about putting on the Lord, or penetrating themselves with his true spirit, will find their presumption, and the false consciences they have made to themselves, wofully disappointed. (Haydock)

Ver. 22. Have not we prophesied in thy name? The gift of prophecy, and of doing miracles, may sometimes be granted to bad men, as to Caiphas, and Balaam. (Witham) --- Under the name of prophets, the Hebrews comprised not only such as predicted future events, but also in general all such as gave themselves out for inspired, or who undertook teaching and interpreting the holy Scriptures; and here by prophesying is understood, in a general acceptation, all public functions, predicting futurity, expounding Scripture, instructing the people, preaching, &c. (Bible de Vence)

Ver. 23. So as to approve and reward your works. Here he shews that even prophecy and miracles will not save us without good works. (Menochius) --- How much less will faith, unassisted by good works, preserve us from condemnation. (Haydock) --- The gift of miracles is bestowed on men not for their own good, but for the advantage of others. We must not then be surprised if men, who had indeed faith in Christ, but whose lives did not correspond with their faith, should be honoured with these extraordinary gifts, since the Almighty sometimes employs as his instruments in working similar wonders, men destitute both of faith and virtue. Balaam, void of faith and probity, still by the will of God, prophesied for the advantage of others. To Pharao and Nabuchodonosor were revealed future events of the greatest moment; and the wicked Judas himself cast out devils. Therefore St. Paul said, "if I had all faith so as to remove mountains, and if I knew all mysteries, and was possessed of all wisdom, but had not charity, I am nothing." (St. Chrysostom, Hom. xv.)

Ver. 24. In the Greek text, "I will compare him;" an apposite comparison, to shew the necessity of good works. It is the duty of each individual to erect this spiritual edifice of good works in the interior of his soul, which may be able to resist all the attacks of our spiritual enemy: whilst those men who have true faith and no works are compared to a fool, and are sure to perish. (Menochius) ---Here again our Saviour dispenses his rewards to such as order their lives according to his instructions; but as before he promised the kingdom of heaven, divine consolations, and other rewards, so here he promises them the numberless blessings attendant on virtue in this life. The just alone are surrounded with virtue as with a strong guard, and amidst the high swelling waves of worldly troubles, enjoy a calm and unchangeable tranquillity. Thus was Job strengthened by his virtue against the attacks both of men and satan. (St. Chrysostom, hom. xxv.)

Ver. 25. The Scribes and Pharisees only explained the law, and laid open the promises of Moses, whereas our Saviour gives new laws, and makes new promises in his own name; But I say to you, &c. The energy also with which our Saviour spoke, together with the miracles which he wrought, had far greater influence on the minds of the people than the frigid manner in which the Scribes delivered their doctrines. (Menochius)

Ver. 26. Nothing can be more foolish than to raise an edifice on sand: it carries punishment with it, causing indeed abundance of labour, but yielding neither reward nor repose. The slaves of malice, luxury, and voluptuousness, labour in the pursuit of their desires, yet not only receive no reward, but, on the contrary, the greatest punishment. They sow in the flesh, from the flesh they shall reap corruption. (Galatians vi.) (St. Chrysostom, hom. xxv.)

Ver. 27. Such again shall be the end of all false prophets. Their death shall be in the same proportion, ignominious and miserable, as their life had been glorious and attractive. They shall be punished with so much greater severity, than others, as their sins have proceeded from greater knowledge and greater malice. (Haydock)

Ver. 28. With reason were the people enraptured with his doctrines; for he taught as having authority from himself, and not like their doctors, who only spoke in the name of Moses, and whose only ambition was to please, and not to correct. In the Greek text there is only mention of the Scribes or doctors, but not of the Pharisees.

Ver. 29. He taught as one having power, exousian, to found a law of his own. Hence he said: Ego autem dico vobis; "But I say to you," viz. as a legislator, announcing to you not the law of Moses, or of any other, but my own law. (Estius, in different location) --- All agree that St. Matthew anticipates the sermon on the mount, in order thus to prefix the doctrines of Christ to the account of his miracles; for we cannot doubt that the discourse on the mount, which is mentioned by St. Matthew, is the same as that recorded by St. Luke. The beginning, the middle, and the conclusion correspond with each other. If St. Matthew mentions some particulars omitted by St. Luke, it is because his design was to collect together several instructions, which Jesus delivered on different occasions; and these, for the most part, are to be found in other parts of St. Luke. --- This admirable sermon may be divided into three parts, viz. the exordium, the body of the discourse, and the conclusion. The exordium comprises the eight beatitudes, and merits our most serious attention. The body of the discourse is chiefly addressed to the apostles, whom Jesus had recently chosen, in order to instil into them, and all succeeding pastors of the Church, a right sense of the great duties belonging to their ministry; and, in the second place, it refers to all the faithful in general. The conclusion consists of an exhortation to a life of piety, and contains several advices, some of which chiefly regard pastors, others indiscriminately all the faithful in general. --- May this excellent abridgment of thy doctrine, O Jesus! be the rule of our manners, the pattern of our life. Amen. (Haydock)



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Quote from: hubag bohol on January 30, 2012, 10:59:05 PM

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ --Matthew 7:21-23 (New International Version)

Here's the rest of Matthew Chapter 7:

24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

-Matthew 7: 24-28

Quotekasabot nako sir,,lahi raman god kong mobasa unya walay kapangutan an unsay pasabot,,nakabasa ko ana versekilo kay,,mao man god kasagarab e ataki sa muslim,,,na JESUS daw,,,wa magdala kalinaw,,,

Bai Chris,

Mao na importante nga og mo basa ta sa Bibliya, importante gayod i butang nato ang meaning sa bersikolo sa atong kasingkasing! We have to always TRY and DO what we know we are called to in the name of Jesus Christ, despite our own personal iniquities. In the end, if we are truly called by the Spirit of the Lord, we are to follow the Lord Jesus Christ and are to be like him (in mind, in words, in actions) and to be a light. Are we able to be perfect? No, of course not because we are all human and are prone to sin, but nonetheless we are called , we ARE called to be perfect and good. Remember Jesus said to the disciples, and to us, "Be therefore perfect, like my Father who is perfect." (By saying this, Christ knows that we are sinful and fall to our iniquities, yet, however, Christ tells us to never cease in trying to be perfect like His Father Who Is Perfect ! )

I hope that you have a better understanding of that particular meaning. And if people you know keep on instilling doubt to your faith, remember that Jesus Christ said, "I Am the Alpha and the Omega" (Revelations). Jesus is the Beginning and Jesus is the End.

Jesus Christ said , "I Am the Life and the Resurrection. No One can come to The Father except through Me."

Pax Dominus Sit Semper Vobiscum ! Pax Vobis In Nominae Dominae Iesus Cristos.

I saw this movie in Netflix this weekend. Pretty good !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ebsy2EvDPg#ws

Quote from: chriswise on January 30, 2012, 09:23:22 PM

e summarize daw sir,...request rapod ning akoa,,,,

Ang gipasabot sa atong Ginoong Hesukristo is that we should yearn and seek the Kingdom of God, which we can achieve only through Jesus Christ. Pivotal to this salvific mission is that we should place Jesus Christ in our hearts, minds. He is the priority, never the secondary, or tertiary. Jesus Christ comes before self or family or physical need.

Jesus Christ Is Above All Things gajud, everything else is secondary, tertiary, quaternary etc etc.

There was an incident, Bai Chris, which was documented in the Book of Matthew Chapter 8 when a young man was called by Jesus Christ to follow him. Na hadlok ang bata kai dako kaayo ang responsibilidad ang gi request ni Hesukristo. Ingon ang bata ni Jesus Christ, "Gusot ko mo balik sa balay kai i-lubong pa ahong papa". Ingon ang Ginoong Hesukristo niya, "Let the dead bury their own!". Jesus' answer was very straightforward. Once you are called, he expects you to follow to His word and to put Him first.

In other words, tho the world may be antagonistic to faith in Jesus Christ, you must never go against your love and faith in Christ Jesus. Stick to the faith. Kai dili buta og dili bungol ang GINOO!!

Remember that this world belongs to the devil satan, May God rebuke him. What we long for, Bai Chris, is eternal Life with Jesus Christ who is Lord. For the one who is loyal and loves Christ, will have his or her home in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Ayaw kalimti imong CAPTOPRIL, Senator Defensor-Santiago!

tsk tsk tsk!

Proceed to a Master's in Health Science or a Doctorate in related fields.

Hehe, so long as they are past 65, okey na , mag ride na sila sa senior citizen's privileges

So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvationâ€" if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...

1 Peter 2:1-25

Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” ...

Hebrews 13:1-25

Quote from: chicogon on January 30, 2012, 03:46:49 AM
Bitaw pod no? What made Christ say: "I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled. But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division. For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. They will be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."

Luke 12:49-53

Father, another complement to this would be the reading from Matthew Chapter 8, specifically verses 20 to 22. In this particular verse, Jesus Christ tells a man to follow him, however, this young man was too busy to attend to physical matters instead of the SPIRITUAL and SALVIFIC ministry that He was calling the man for. The young man told Jesus that he wanted to go home to "bury his father", it was an excuse of the younger man to evade the RESPONSIBILITY that Jesus Christ was calling him into, which is the ministry of the Word and to follow Jesus Christ. This is why Jesus tells the younger man, "Let the dead bury their own!"

This man, leaning on his father's condition, tries to put off the responsibility that Christ offers to him. Obviously, his priorities are not based on faith and serving God first (Matthew 6:33). If he wanted to, he could find a way, without showing any disrespect, to have his father cared for and still serve God. Thus, Christ tells him to let the spiritually deadâ€"those who were not being called (Ephesians 2:1)â€"continue to live their lives as seems best to them.

This account illustrates how we should not let undue concern over physical matters distract us from serving God once He has called us to His work (John 6:44, 65).

Quote from: chicogon on January 30, 2012, 03:46:49 AM
Bitaw pod no? What made Christ say: "I came to throw fire on the earth. I wish it were already kindled. But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division. For from now on, there will be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. They will be divided, father against son, and son against father; mother against daughter, and daughter against her mother; mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law, and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."

Luke 12:49-53

Quote from: chriswise on January 30, 2012, 03:37:55 PM

dugay najod kong,,wa kasabot aning versikoloha,,,,bisag bisaya pang bibliyaha akong basahon,,,,,,gusto kong makahibalo unsay ipasabot ani sir...............mao ni sagad itira sa mga muslim sa mga kristyan,,,JESUS daw wa mag dala og kalinaw,,,,,

In regards to the quoted verses 49 to 53 from Luke Chapter 12:


Meditation: Jesus shocked his disciples when he declared that he would cast fire and cause division rather than peace upon the earth.  What kind of fire did Jesus have in mind?  Fire in biblical times was associated with God and with his action in the world and in the lives of his people.  God sometimes manifested his presence by use of fire, such as the burning bush which was not consumed when God spoke to Moses (Exodus 3:2).  The image of fire was also used to symbolize God's glory (Ezekiel 1:4, 13), his protective presence (2 Kings 6:17), his holiness (Deut. 4:24), righteous judgment (Zechariah 13:9), and his wrath against sin (Isaiah 66:15-16).  It is also used of the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11 and Acts 2:3).  God's fire both purifies and cleanses, and it inspires a reverent fear of God and of his word in us.  Jesus regarded the coming of the kingdom of God as a time of judgment.  His word of judgment was meant to help people take seriously the consequences of their choices -- either for or against God. Our response to the judgments of God has serious repercussions, both for the present and the future.  Jesus states that even family loyalties would be challenged on the basis of whether people accepted the kingdom of God or not.  The essence of Christianity is loyalty to Jesus Christ, a loyalty that takes precedence over every other relationship. When Jesus spoke about division he likely had in mind the prophecy of Micah: a man's enemies are the men of his own household (Micah 7:6). The love of God compels us to choose who will be first in our lives.  To place any relationship (or anything else) above God is a form of idolatry.  Jesus challenges his disciples to examine who they love first and foremost.  A true disciple loves God above all else and is willing to forsake all for Jesus Christ.  Jesus insists that his disciples give him the loyalty which is only due to God, a loyalty which is higher than spouse or kin.  It is possible that family and friends can become our enemies, if the thought of them keeps us from doing what we know God wants us to do. Does the love of Jesus Christ compel you to put God first in all you do (2 Corinthians 5:14)?


http://www.rc.net/wcc/readings/luke1249.htm

Murag sa central park man ni.

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on February 27, 2008, 12:04:56 PM


Paris Cathedral. Photo by Giorgos of flickr.com

Gorgeous...

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on December 31, 2007, 11:19:05 AM


Bella, have you been to this place?

This is so beautiful...

Quote from: orChids on December 31, 2007, 11:40:51 AM
wOw,I like this picture.It reminds me the story of Noah's ark.

At the end of the 40 days and 40 nights, there was a rainbow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v76HMk_av4#ws

It is truly a beautiful song! I love this song , too, Father.

The day that we get to pay bills, buy food.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chqY9S1Lm2w#ws

Truly, a beautiful worship song!

"Blest are they who seek peace, they are the children of God"

"Blest are they who suffer in faith, the Glory of God is theirs....."

1. Blest are they, the poor in spirit, theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, they, full of sorrow,
they shall be consoled.

REFRAIN: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!

2. Blest are they, the lowly ones, they shall inherit the earth. Blest are they who hunger and thirst,
they shall have their fill. (REFRAIN)

3. Blest are they who show mercy, mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart, they shall see God! (REFRAIN)

4. Blest are they who seek peace; they are the children of God. Blest are they who suffer in faith, the glory of God is theirs. (REFRAIN)

5. Blest are you who suffer hate, all because of me. Rejoice and be glad, yours is the kingdom;
shine for all to see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D4sqd82NQA#ws

Kinsa man ni sila duha beh?

Quote from: chicogon on January 27, 2012, 10:34:35 AM
Kinsa man ning duha? Puros man mahilig ug unlan... 

Murag ang baby si Hubag , ang Iro si Bugsay...

Quote from: chicogon on January 27, 2012, 10:35:34 AM
In other weirds "kulatado" 

haha og ing ana ang asawa, mas maayo di ta maminyo!

I should have gone home to the Philippines more often; how I wish I could have spent more time with my grandparents while they were still alive.

Quote from: chriswise on January 26, 2012, 04:12:21 PM
pArehas jd mo nawong sa imong papa sir...

hehe, Bai Chris, tinuod diay ang gi ingon , "You cannot choose your parents...."

Quote from: chriswise on January 26, 2012, 04:12:21 PM
pArehas jd mo nawong sa imong papa sir...

At the age of only 21, my father took the mantle of head of the family when my grandfather passed away. He was still an Engineering Student at CIT during the time of my Papa Titing's sudden passing. Can you imagine, at age 21, he already assumed the mantle of Head of the Family.

Our family was blessed in that after my father's graduation, he immediately got accepted to a Civil Engineer position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. My grandfather never was able to see my dad during his graduation. This is why I cherish and honor my father so much, because of the kinds of responsibilities he had to assume at such a young age.

Mao lagi it is right for us to 'honor and love' our parents because of the kinds of sacrifices they have made for us, their children. It is the right thing to do to Love, Honor our Parents.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zxapj7FXZo#ws

Quote from: chriswise on January 26, 2012, 05:55:37 PM
mao daw ni kalainan sa single og married....

Murag under de saya man ning "fighting cock"

Gi sumbag2x ang bana sa asawa...intawn...luoya pod.

It is unfathomable to think that anyone could try to hurt a defenseless puppy. I really believe that people with such violent tendencies need to go see mental checkup. Luoy pod ang itoy...

Bai Chris,

Minyo na ba ka o bachlorado pa ka?

Quote from: chriswise on January 26, 2012, 05:55:37 PM
mao daw ni kalainan sa single og married....

bwahaha! aguy!

Their facial expressions in this photo is priceless. Adorable baby and adorable doggie.

Wow! Good Job, bro! Very inspiring article, indeed.

O wow, very beautiful species.

nindot bitaw ang view sa likod.

Cute pod si 25

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVu_PcFVg2Y#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKRf8LbLcg0#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGugT8OMoVc#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3-dwgltRW8#

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies and whoever lives by believing in me will never die."

    -John 11:25

"The Bread that I will give, is the flesh for the life of the world, and if you eat of this bread, you shall live forever. You shall live forever."

Beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rkkYTQQVcg#ws

Beautiful!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY8Zm4tsDUw#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKOLsKSPo34#

Blest are they who show mercy, Mercy shall be theirs...
Blest are they the pure of heart, they shall see God...
Rejoice and Be Glad...


Beautiful!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zxapj7FXZo#ws

Beautiful. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zxapj7FXZo#ws

http://veritasestlibertas.blogspot.com/2010/10/trappist-monks-in-communist-china.html

With their few worldly possessions, the monks boarded, on September 27, 1947, the Li-Kong, a cargo ship loaded with oversized baskets stuffed with the white-stalked, green-leafed Chinese cabbage. For four days, the Trappists remained on deck alongside the baskets, which they used as giant pillows, to either lean against or sleep atop. The weather, beautiful, with a warm breeze and blue sky in the day. At night, the constellations of Little Bear and Great Bear sauntered overhead, watching as the ship’s hull splashed through the Bohai Gulf, into the Yellow Sea, with its bowsprit pointed straight to Shanghai, sin city of the Orient.

Once ashore, on October 1, 1947, in that international port city, with its French and English settlements, the monks met up with two of their confreres who had fled Our Lady of Joy when the Communists had first swarmed the monastery the previous April. Father Yves You had been staying with his family and decided to rejoin his Community to continue on with them to Szechwan. However, Father Laurentius Gérardin, who had been staying in the Jesuit house with his brother Father André Gérardin (Society of Jesus), chose to return to his homeland of France.

Once in Peking, Father Prior Sylvester Healy (Order of St. Benedict) welcomed the Trappist refugees into the order’s provincial house, at 13 Yu Huang Ko. He even welcomed the animals, permitting them to graze and peck freely in the spacious backyard during the day. At night, with the leghorns in their nests and the cows safely stalled in a few tents erected for their comfort, the monks headed for the workmen’s quarters, where they unrolled their straw mats upon the brick floors, shook the dust from their quilts and stretched out for a few hours sleep. At 3:15 a.m., they wakened to sing Matins, the night Canonical Office.

But it was a short stay in Peking. Along with Father Vincentius Shi â€" their compassionate sub-prior â€" most of the Community headed for their new monastery in Szechwan province. Without passage for their Holsteins, the beasts remained behind, along with a couple monks, Father Simon Chang and Brother Stanislaus Jen, as their cowherds.

Once aboard train, they left Peking, on September 25, 1947, and headed straight for Tientsin, where they stayed in the Marist Brothers secondary school house for two days, waiting for their ship to accept passengers. School principal, Brother Marcus Chang, who had also been a teacher at Our Lady of Consolation’s Peikou, welcomed them. From Tientsin, the monks climbed onto a stake-bed truck for the 30 mile ride to the port city of Tang-Koo.