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Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.  Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

1 John 4:7-8

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

-Romans 15:13

Inspiring kaayo! A law degree then a Doctor of Philosophy Degree to add! Respect !

Valencianhon lagi!

Quote from: BolBuhol on March 09, 2011, 05:20:15 PM
namit gid ubi, mao gid sina ginag hambal ni nene sang kada gab-e 

haha nami gid  eh

Nami kaayo ang ubi jam sang iloilo kag bacolod da twin cities.

Michael Learns To Rock-Take Me To Your Heart

Very interesting history!

Richard Clayderman - Close To You

Stevie Wonder I Just Called To Say I Love You

♥ Richard Clayderman - Unchained Melody ♥

Richard Clayderman - Take My Breath Away (sunset video)

Post some of your favorite romantic love songs here.

Wen bie (Take me to your heart ) - Richard Clayderman

Take Me To Your Heart Chinese Instrumental

And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said to her: Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God.

31 Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. 33 And of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 And Mary said to the angel: How shall this be done, because I know not man? 35 And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

-Luke 1. 26-35

What will become of the animals in said sanctuary?

Immaculate Mary

Entire Mass - Third Sunday of Advent - December 11, 2011

The Dichotomy Between the Superior Man and The Mean Man


51  “The superior man cannot be known in little matters; but he may be entrusted with great
concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns but he may be known in little
matters.
      “The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort. The superior man
thinks of the enactions of law; the small man thinks of favors that he may receive.
      “The mind of the superior man is conversant with righteousness; the mind of the mean man
is con­versant with gain.
      “The superior man seeks to perfect the admirable qualities of men, and does not seek to
perfect their bad qualities. The mean man does the opposite of this.
      “What the superior man seeks, is in himself. What the mean man seeks, is in others.”


52  “Respectfulness, without the rules of propriety, becomes laborious bustle; carefulness,
without the rules of propriety, becomes timidity; boldness, without the rules of propriety,
becomes insubordination; straight-forwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.” 




Reference:
A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy translated and compiled by Wing-Tsit Chan.
Princeton University Press, New Jersey, 1963.

Virtue


47  Tsze-chang asked Confucius the source of perfect virtue. Confucius said, “To be able to
practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue: gravity, generosity of
soul, sincerity, earnest­ness, and kindness. If you are grave, you will not be treated with
disrespect. If you are generous, you will win all. If you are sincere, people will repose trust
in you. If you are earnest, you will accomplish much. If you are kind, this will enable you to
employ the services of others. The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to
virtue.”

48  When Tsze-ch'ih asked about perfect virtue Confucius replied, “In retirement, it is to be
sedately grave; in the management of business, to be reverently attentive; in dealing with others,
to be strictly sincere. Though a man go among rude, uncultivated tribes, these qualities may not
be neglected.”

49  “The man of perfect virtue, wishing to be established him­self, seeks also to establish
others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks also to enlarge others.
To be able to judge others as we would wish to be judged ourselves: this may be called the
art of virtue.”

50  Tsze-kung asked, saying, “What do you say of a man who is loved by all the people of his
neighborhood?”
Confucius replied, “We may not for that reason alone accord him our approval.”
“And what do you say of him who is hated by all the people of his neighborhood?”
Confucius replied, “We may not for that reason conclude that he is bad. It is better than
either of these cases that the good in the neighborhood love him, and the bad hate him.”


Reference:
Adapted from Confucius: Confucian Analects, The Great Learning, and The Doctrine of the Mean
translated with Chinese text, critical and exegetical notes, prolegomena, copious indexes, and
dictionary of all characters by James Legge. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1893. Published in
paperback by Dover Publications Inc., New York, 1971.

Milagro sigoro he he he..

Thanks for the update, Vince.

Good!

Jesus answered, “It is written:
‘Man does not live on bread alone,
but on every word that comes
from the mouth of God.’”

-Matthew 4:4

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

-Psalm 18:2

He who did not spare his own Son,
but gave him up for us all â€"
how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?

-Romans 8:32

Quote from: Vito Andoline on December 13, 2011, 12:00:39 AM
Mao mana ang giingon sa bibliya bai.

Vito,

Who wrote, compiled, and proclaimed Holy Scripture (The Holy Bible)?

Here Jesus walks on water â€" He treads on the abyss. But Peter walks as Jesus walks (cf 1 John 2:6). How?

Notice he doesn’t just step out. He asks for Jesus to command him. He’s been in a storm with Jesus before (Matt 8:23-27).  Peter knows the power of Jesus’ word â€" His word is obeyed! So Peter wants a word from Jesus to command him. And the word is powerful to enable that which it commands (Jesus’ word is like that). Peter does the impossible because Jesus commands it.

Of course he sinks (looking at the waves and not looking at Christ). But in His grace, Peter only ‘begins’ to sink.  This is not gravity acting on Peter or he’d sink like a stone. How slowly Jesus lets him down!  But when Peter calls out, ‘immediately’ Jesus saves.

His words of rebuke tell us how we can walk like Jesus: ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’  Now what is Jesus referring to here?

Peter did not doubt that Jesus could walk on water.  And it wasn’t self-belief that Jesus was recommending (Peter has no ability to walk on water!).  Peter’s problem was that he doubted Jesus’ word to him.  He doubted the word which both commands and enables what it commands. Peter doubted that he truly had been made into the person Jesus said He had â€" one who walks like He walks.  That was Peter’s problem.

When Christ speaks a word to us then trusting Him involves trusting that we are the people Christ says we’ve become.  Jesus says to you:

    “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life and will not be         
     condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24)

So, don’t look at the wind and waves.  Don’t look at your heart and your abilities.  Trust the word that Jesus has spoken to you.  His word is powerful to make you who He says you are.  You can’t make yourself into this person, but neither can anyone or anything else prevent you from being it.  The word of the LORD is supreme, you can trust Him.  You will not be condemned.  You have crossed over from death to life.  And now, you can walk as He walked.



http://christthetruth.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/walking-as-he-walked-thawed-out-thursday/

25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” He said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came towards Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshipped Him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

(Matthew 14:23-33)

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”

But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

-Luke 23: 39-43

A Layman,

From reading your posts, your knowledge on technical issues, the environment and politics is indicative of an educated brain. The more you read, the more you stimulate your brain intellectually, the more you are able to prevent memory lapses. The act of thinking actually stimulates the neuromuscular junctions in our synapses and prevents age-related degradation. In a recent research conducted by a medical team from John Hopkins University School of Medicine, higher brain activity and function is prolonged by intellectual stimulation.

This means that we all should keep on reading.

Quote from: A Layman on December 09, 2011, 09:14:19 AM
Doc Enzo, good day to you!

My 62 yo wife is a diabetic (150-170) patient since three years ago. She's also treated to neutralize her high blood and high cholesterol levels and is maintaining all the prescribed medicines by St. Luke's doctors. One year ago, she was hospitalized due to high fever and the doctors found out another ailment called 'Parkinsons'. Her (locomotion) movement was  badly affected, more particularly her difficulty of walking without some support. Neurologist prescription helps much but there are momentary periods she's unable to walk without canes.

The doctor made us to understand that 'til now Parkinson is an incurable disease. Is this caused by her being a diabetic patient?

Thanks

Hello A Layman,

Thank you for sharing your wife's clinical situation with me. Diabetes and Parkinson's Disease are totally different disease states. Diabetes Mellitus is due to the oversaturation of the insulin-receptors in the Pancreas, leading to the pancreas' inability to secrete enough insulin. Insulin's natural ability is to reduce glucose in the blood (it has a hypoglycemic effect); now due to the fact that in Diabetes Mellitus Type II, the pancreas is unable to secrete enough insulin, the glucose levels in the blood remain high, this leads to Hyperglycemia. Because of the increased sugar content in the blood, this leads the blood to become very sticky and can become atherosclerotic. This is why diabetes has to be controlled via hypoglycemic medication (Glucophage, Metformin) or sometimes synthetic insulin (Ultralente etc). Because Diabetes leads to hyperglycemia and since that affects the blood's coagulability, there is also a link between diabetes and high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. All three , if uncontrolled, can lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular effects. It is important to make sure your wife is on hypoglycemic medication , and if she has hypertension, she should also control her hypertension. If she has high cholesterol, she should also control her cholesterol levels via statin and fibrates. All of which should be explained to your wife by the physicians at St. Lukes (by the way, is a very great medical system in the Philippines).

As for Parkinson's Disease, this problem is completely hormonal-related. There is an area of the brain called the Substantia Nigra, which is responsible for the production of Dopamine. Dopamine is a hormone that has multipotential effects; it is used for maintaining mood and also for maintaining catecholamine expression and motion. In Parkinson's Disease, the Substantia Nigra is destroyed or partially destroyed. Because it is destroyed, there is a pathological decrease in Dopamine expression. This decrease production of dopamine is responsible for the cogwheel motility found in Parkinson's Disease and related motion disturbances.

The mode of treatment for Parkinson's is to control the catecholamine expression, and to take synthetic dopamine. This disease can be maintained, however, it has a progressive course.

Both diseases, Diabetes Mellitus Type II and Parkinson's Disease are different diseases with different etiologies.

I hope that answered your question, A Layman. Please feel free to ask more should you need my assistance.

God Bless you and your wife. Persevere in the Lord, always.



Best,
Bran Lorenzo

Quote from: A Layman on December 09, 2011, 08:18:55 AM
Some medical experts do not consider brain deterioration as a symptom of aging. It is more of a personal attitude of using it. Brain is part of a human machine that needs to be ignited often to make it working synchronically with the other parts of the human body. In the parlance of politics, brain is a dual dictator (like the Marcoses and call this one analogous to a Marcosian theory)  urging the other body parts to function. The right and left side of the brain affirms the Marcosian theory of dual dictatoship. Remember about 'Brain Dominance Theory'? Few individuals allow the leftside of their brain to dominate the rightside. They become innovative like the scientists, inventors and trendsetters. Extreme dominance of the left makes one a nerd. He he..

Excellent analogy of the central and peripheral nervous system's functions to that of the Marcosian Politics. As for the left-brained 'nerd' factor...ha ha ha.

Mama ug si inday gamay   

Dina,

Your papa's smile is very heart-warming! Seeing pictures of your papa reminds me of my very own Lolo Ciano. Please, accept my warm wishes for you and your family this Christmas Season. May The Lord Jesus Christ bless you and your entire family.

Again, thank you for sharing with us the pictures of your family.


Yours Truly,
Lorenzo

Can we ask Shamcey Supsup to come visit us here in Chicago?

Dear Blog,

As of today, I have just recently started on Neurology review. Intensive? You bet. Sakit ang ulo!

After this, I might need to see a neurologist.     

Jesus said, "I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades."

-Revelation 1:18

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

-John 14:6

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies."

-John 11:25

This is a result of congenital maldevelopment of the limbs. Luckily for the child, 4 of the extra limbs were removed. She is lucky to have been born in a third world, for if she was conceived in the western world, she most probably would have been aborted.

Lǐ, yì and rén

1.  The Confucian theory of ethics as exemplified in Lǐ (禮) is based on three important conceptual aspects of life: ceremonies associated with sacrifice to ancestors and deities of various types, social and political institutions, and the etiquette of daily behavior. It was believed by some that lǐ originated from the heavens, but Confucius stressed the development of lǐ through the actions of sage leaders in human history. His discussions of lǐ seem to redefine the term to refer to all actions committed by a person to build the ideal society, rather than those simply conforming with canonical standards of ceremony.

In the early Confucian tradition, lǐ was doing the proper thing at the proper time, balancing between maintaining existing norms to perpetuate an ethical social fabric, and violating them in order to accomplish ethical good. Training in the lǐ of past sages cultivates in people virtues that include ethical judgment about when lǐ must be adapted in light of situational contexts.


2.   In early Confucianism, the concept of li is closely related to yì (義), which is based upon the idea of reciprocity. Yì can be translated as righteousness, though it may simply mean what is ethically best to do in a certain context. The term contrasts with action done out of self-interest. While pursuing one's own self-interest is not necessarily bad, one would be a better, more righteous person if one's life was based upon following a path designed to enhance the greater good. Thus an outcome of yì is doing the right thing for the right reason.


3.   (仁) Rén consists of 5 basic virtues: seriousness, generosity, sincerity, diligence and kindness. [28] Rén is the virtue of perfectly fulfilling one's responsibilities toward others, most often translated as "benevolence" or "humaneness"; translator Arthur Waley calls it "Goodness" (with a capital G), and other translations that have been put forth include "authoritativeness" and "selflessness." Confucius's moral system was based upon empathy and understanding others, rather than divinely ordained rules. To develop one's spontaneous responses of rén so that these could guide action intuitively was even better than living by the rules of yì. Confucius asserts that virtue is a means between extremes. For example, the properly generous person gives the right amountâ€"not too much and not too little.



Reference: Wikipedia

A portrait of Confucius, by Tang Dynasty artist Wu Daozi (680–740)

Who was Confucius?

His Chinese name was: K'ung-fu-tzu [å­"夫子]. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism (法家) or Taoism (é"家) during the Han Dynasty (206 BC â€" AD 220). Confucius' thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism (å,,'家).

Confucius' principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief. He championed strong familial loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children (and, according to later interpreters, of husbands by their wives), and the family as a basis for an ideal government. He expressed the well-known principle, "Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself", one of the earlier versions of the Ethic of reciprocity.

Although Confucianism is often followed in a religious manner by the Chinese, arguments continue over whether it is a religion. Confucianism discusses elements of the afterlife and views concerning tian (Heaven), but it is relatively unconcerned with some spiritual matters often considered essential to religious thought, such as the nature of the soul.

One of the deepest teachings of Confucius may have been the superiority of personal exemplification over explicit rules of behavior. His moral teachings emphasized self-cultivation, emulation of moral exemplars, and the attainment of skilled judgment rather than knowledge of rules, Confucius's ethics may be considered a type of virtue ethics. His teachings rarely rely on reasoned argument, and ethical ideals and methods are conveyed more indirectly, through allusions, innuendo, and even tautology. This is why his teachings need to be examined and put into proper context in order to be understood.

One of his most famous teaching was the Golden Rule (in the positive form) and Silver Rule (in the negative form):

        己所不欲，勿施於人ã€,
        "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others."

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        Zi gong (a disciple of Confucius) asked: "Is there any one word that could guide a person throughout life?"
        The Master replied: "How about 'shu' [reciprocity]: never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself?"



Reference: Wikipedia

I hope that there will be no escalation between the two countries. Diplomatic resources should be used.

It was an honest mistake by Ms. Yamsuan for typing in '.com' instead of '.net'. Things like this happen all the time, I don't know why there is so much negative media on the Roman Catholic Church. Such unnecessary clamor for something that was not even intentional.

HYMNOVISION: Oh Virgen Sin Mancha / Immaculate Mary sung in Spanish and English

Immaculate Mother

The Lourdes Hymn (Immaculate Mary)

Traditional Latin Mass - Assumption of Our Lady, 2011

Father Jason Worthley celebrates Traditional Latin Mass - Assumption of Our Lady, 2011

by: A. Lorenzo Lucino Jr.




As i passed by your office by carr hall
i could not help but see books piled up high
your grey hair and your slight musky scent .

As i pass you by the hallway, you smile and wave
and eager to accept my questions, my query, my remarks
awaiting my presence, you pull a chair for me to sit
as you sip your coffee mug a bit a bit.

You talk of Robespierre, Marat, Dauphin, Louis
men of old France, of revolution and fallen royalty
you speak of words that transcend the physical to the metaphyiscal
you call on metaphors, similes, versimilitude
you inquire of equality, egalitarianism, fraternity, liberty
and enjoy retorts, objections, while explaining  your view in such suave style.

I smile.

suwat ni: A. Lorenzo Lucino Jr.


Once, i entrusted my aim to the beat of the heart,
the undertow to the pecularities of the throbbing heart,
a loving heart that gave chance to risk.

And in the end, how foolish is the heart.
I have learned to entrust everything only to God.
Not in thy self, nay for the self is fleeting
Not in the power of might, nay for might is fleeting
Not in glory of man, nay for glory is fleeting

Trust only in God
His Promise, His Guidance
In all things, He will provide.

The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist




by Frank J. Sheed

The Blessed Eucharist is the Sacrament. Baptism exists for it, all the others are enriched by it. The whole being is nourished by it. It is precisely food, which explains why it is the one sacrament meant to be received daily. Without it, one petition in the Our Father-"Give us this day our daily bread"-lacks the fullness of its meaning.

Early in his ministry, as St. John tells us (ch 6), Our Lord gave the first promise of it. He had just worked what is probably the most famous of his miracles, the feeding of the five thousand. The next day, in the synagogue at Capernaum on the shore of the sea of Galilee, Our Lord made a speech which should be read and reread. Here we quote a few phrases: "I am the Bread of Life"; "I am the Living Bread, which came down from heaven. If any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give, is my flesh for the life of the world"; "He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, has everlasting life: and I will raise him up in the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed: and my blood is drink indeed. He that eats my flesh, and drinks my blood, abides in me, and I in him"; "He that eats me shall live by me."

He saw that many of his own disciples were horrified at what he was saying. He went on: "It is the spirit that quickens: the flesh profits nothing." We know what he meant: in saying they must eat his flesh, he did not mean dead flesh but his body with the life in it, with the living soul in it. In some way he himself, living, was to be the food of their soul's life. Needless to say, all this meant nothing whatever to those who heard it first. For many, it was the end of discipleship. They simply left him, probably thinking that for a man to talk of giving them his flesh to eat was mere insanity. When he asked the Apostles if they would go too, Peter gave him one of the most moving answers in all man's history: "Lord, to whom shall we go?" He had not the faintest idea of what it all meant; but he had a total belief in the Master he had chosen and simply hoped that some day it would be made plain.

There is no hint that Our Lord ever raised the matter again until the Last Supper. Then his meaning was most marvellously made plain. What he said and did then is told us by Matthew, Mark, and Luke; and St. Paul tells it to the Corinthians (1 Cor 10 and 11). St. John, who gives the longest account of the Last Supper, does not mention the institution of the Blessed Eucharist; his Gospel was written perhaps thirty years after the others, to be read in a church which had been receiving Our Lord's body and blood for some sixty years. What he had provided is the account we have just been considering of Our Lord's first promise.

Here is St. Matthew's account of the establishment: "Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke: and gave to his disciples, and said, Take ye and eat: This is my body. And taking the chalice he gave thanks: and gave to them, saying: Drink ye all of this. For this is my blood of the New Testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins."

Since they deal with the food of our life, we must examine these words closely. What we are about to say of "This is my body" will do for "This is my blood" too. The word is need not detain us. There are those, bent upon escaping the plain meaning of the words used, who say that the phrase really means "This represents my body." It sounds very close to desperation! No competent speaker would ever talk like that, least of all Our Lord, least of all then. The word this, deserves a closer look. Had he said, "Here is my body," he might have meant that, in some mysterious way, his body was there as well as, along with, the bread which seems so plainly to be there. But he said, "This is my body"-this which I am holding, this which looks like bread but is not, this which was bread before I blessed it, this is now my body. Similarly this, which was wine, which still looks like wine, is not wine. It is now my blood.

Every life is nourished by its own kind-the body by material food, the intellect by mental food. But the life we are now concerned with is Christ living in us; the only possible food for it is Christ. So much is this so that in our own day you will scarcely find grace held to be Christ's life in us unless the Eucharist is held to be Christ himself.

What Our Lord was giving us was a union with himself closer than the Apostles had in the three years of their companionship, than Mary Magdalen had when she clung to him after his Resurrection. Two of St. Paul's phrases, from 1 Corinthians 11 and 10, are specially worth noting:

"Whosoever shall eat this bread, or drink the chalice of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and of the blood of the Lord"; and "We, being many, are one bread, one body, all that partake of one bread"- a reminder that the Eucharist is not only for each man's soul but for the unity of the Mystical Body.

I can see why a Christian might be unable to bring himself to believe it, finding it beyond his power to accept the idea that a man can give us his flesh to eat. But why should anyone to escape the plain meaning of the words?

For the Catholic nothing could be simpler. Whether he understands or not, he feels safe with Peter in the assurance that he who said he would give us his body to eat had the words of eternal life. Return again to what he said. The bread is not changed into the whole Christ, but into his body; the wine is not changed into the whole Christ, but into his blood. But Christ lives, death has no more dominion over him. The bread becomes his body, but where his body is, there he is; the wine becomes his blood but is not thereby separated from his body, for that would mean death; where his blood is, he is. Where either body or blood is, there is Christ, body and blood, soul and divinity. That is the doctrine of the Real Presence.

"You are becoming priests at a time when, also here in Rome, strong cultural tendencies seem to want to make one forget God, especially among young people and families. But do not be afraid: God will always be with you! With his help you will be able to walk on the ways that lead to the heart of every man and to proclaim to them that the Good Shepherd has given his life for him and wishes him to participate in his mystery of love and salvation“

- John Paul II.

THE EUCHARIST GIVES US JESUS CHRIST



by Fr. William G. Most

The other Sacraments give us grace, the Holy Eucharist gives us not only grace but the Author of all grace, Jesus, God and Man. It is the center of all else the Church has and does.

As St. Mark records that, at the Last Supper, Jesus "took bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to them: "Take this, this is my Body" (Mk 14:22). That word blessed in Greek is eucharistesas, from which the Eucharist derives its name.

Three of the four Gospels record the institution of the Holy Eucharist: Matthew 26:25-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-23. St. Paul also records it in First Corinthians 11:23-25. St. John's Gospels does not report this, presumably because he intended chiefly to fill in what the others had not written, for he wrote probably between 90 and 100 A.D. There are small variations in the words, but the essentials are the same in all accounts: This is my body... this is my blood.

In John 6:53 Jesus said: "Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood you will not have life in you." Of course, He did not mean to cut off salvation from those who through no fault of their own do not know or grasp this truth. It is like the case of Baptism: one must receive it if one knows.

The form, that is the words required for the Eucharist, are of course the words of institution. The matter is wheat bread (white or whole wheat) for the host, and natural wine (mixed with a very little water) for the chalice. Addition of a notable amount of other matter would make the material invalid.

Jesus is present wherever the appearances (species) of bread and wine are found after the consecration. Hence He is found even when the host is divided. The substance of bread and wine is gone, only the appearances remain. The Church calls this change transubstantiation: change of substance.

In John 6:47-67 Jesus did not soften His words about His presence even when so many no longer went with Him: had He meant only that bread and wine would signify Him, He could have so easily explained that, and they would not have left.

The Church has always understood a Real Presence. For example, St. Ignatius of Antioch, who was eaten by the beasts in Rome around 107 A.D., wrote: "The Eucharist is the flesh of our Savior Jesus Christ" (To Smyrna 7:1). St. Justin the martyr wrote around 145 A. D: "We have been taught that the food is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh" (Apology 1. 66. 2). The Council of Trent in 1551 defined that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist, body and blood, soul and divinity.

Obviously, this divine presence deserves our worship. Really, someone who believes in it should be much inclined to come before the tabernacle often. Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament seems to have started in the 15th century. The Church also promotes Forty Hours devotion. In some places there is perpetual adoration.

Ordination is one of the seven Sacraments, variously called Holy Orders or Cheirotonia ("Laying on of Hands").

Apostolic Succession is an essential and necessary concept for ordination, consisting in the belief that all ordained clergy are ordained by bishops who were ordained by other bishops, and so on, tracing back to bishops ordained by the Apostles who were ordained by Christ, the great High Priest.

“The priest continues the work of redemption on earth. . . . If we really understood the priest on earth, we would die not of fright but of love. . . . The Priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus.“

- St. John Vianney "Cure of Ars".

Family and friends, who have supported the seminarian along the journey of his vocation, experience many graces and find great consolation in their new priest.

The first Mass celebrated personally by the newly ordained priest is usually a special one of thanksgiving to God for the gift of priesthood.

A very excellent point, Tita Lee. The foundation and basis of being a Christian revolves on the notion of Faith, specifically, on the Faith that Jesus Christ is Lord and the Only Way to Salvation.

Friend,

What is your New Year's resolution?

Friend,

How are you going to spend Christmas 2011?

Think of three reasons why your family is unique.

Go ahead!

Friend,

Do you call on Jesus Christ enough when you are feeling down?

Friends,

What is your favorite verse from the Holy Bible?

My very good friend and mentor, Fr. Mark :


A very holy and good man.

In college, I used to attend Catholic Prayer Retreats in Erie, Pennsylvania; it was funded by the Allegheny College Newman Association and also by the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania. During one retreat to a prayer weekend, during the discussion of the Word of God , I can honestly say that I was filled with the light of the Holy Spirit. It was a very powerful feeling that overwhelmed me during the discussion we had on Works of Jesus Christ and on Salvation History. This overwhelming feeling was so great that I wanted to exult the Name of Jesus Christ. We all experienced this overwhelming spiritual experience when we were there.

Two of my other good friends, Donald and Bryan, both of whom were there during my Confirmation Ceremony in Easter 2007 were there during the discussions and prayers. I can say that all three of us were filled with the Holy Spirit. We came back to college with a greater appreciation for the Word of God, appreciation for attending Holy Mass and in the devotion of the Holy Eucharist. All three of us were college housemates and talked about this experience afterwards. It allowed all three of us to remain close friends during and even after college. A spiritual brotherhood.

It was quite powerful for me and even in my 4th year of college, I had talked to Fr. Mark Hoffman on serious thoughts of the priesthood and in the life of the seminary. It was a very difficult choice for me; Medicine or Priesthood. In the end, I chose Medicine. However, I will not lie, and I will not be afraid to admit this: that even now, I still have thoughts , recurring as it is, in considering joining the priesthood.

In my honest opinion, I believe that all men who are touched and filled with the Holy Spirit are called to the Royal Priesthood, however, not many are strong enough to answer. This is why Priesthood is , indeed, a special calling from GOD.

This is a beautiful worship song ! The words are deep ...

I agree with you, Nong.

It depends on the individual. I think that there is a lot of opportunity in the Philippines right now.

Who is the strongest warrior?

In my honest opinion, it is a laboring mother. A pregnant mother experiences great pain, the dilation of the cervix to 10 cm and then the painful passage of the baby through her vagina. Sometimes, the baby is so big that the tissue that separates the vagina and the anus is torn. So , I say that a laboring mother is indeed the strongest warrior. Some women galing, are in labor for over 26 hours. All that pain just to deliver a baby...salute gajud ko nila...

Pasalamat lang ko that kitang mga lalake di ta mag experience ana.

Hahaha kuyaw bitaw ning ronin warriors noh? haita pod ilang katana...

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (with words)

When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:

"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples!"

"I tell you," he replied, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."



-Luke 19:37-40

1.A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he amid the flood
of mortal ills prevaling.
For still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.

2.Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right man on our side,
the man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth, his name,
from age to age the same,
and he must win the battle.

3.And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The Prince of Darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.

4.That word above all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours,
thru him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill;
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our GOD - Full Organ Majestic Hymn High Quality Audio

Let there be peace on earth

Let There Be Peace On Earth

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE † " I Will Raise Him Up "

What do you think was the greatest invention in human history?

Who do you think was the strongest warrior in history? The samurai? The Roman centurion? Caliphate Jihadee? Chinese Imperial Soldier? Filipino Raja Warrior? Punjabi Sikh Warrior? etc.

What do you think?

鬼太é¼"座　太陽の馬

Hard work , Hard studies, perfected in constant prayers.

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on December 08, 2011, 05:38:26 AM
Contentment sometimes represents the easy way out
Sometimes people deliberately deceive themselves by feigning contentment in order to avoid working harder and taking more risks to go for what they really want. Dont try to fake being contented when youre not. If you want to dream, dream big.

more at http://www.inform.websiteuniversity.org/Article/Self-Improvement-Tips-for-Wealth-Creation--Getting-Rich-Starts-from-Within/58766

In other words, there is nothing wrong in self improvement. I had a classmate back in medicine proper who was 47 years old when he started medical school. While most of us were 23 or 24 years old entering Medical School, here was one guy who was 47. Prior to medical school he was an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) for some 25 years. When I asked him, "what encouraged you to go to medical school at 47?", he answered back, "Because I always wanted to become a Doctor and now that my kids are finished college, I could now improve myself. It was always my life dream to be a Doctor."

I was inspired by his answer. His decision to go back to school, specifically Medical School, is an example of self improvement and fulfilling a life goal. He was never content in being an EMT.

All part of the complexities of filial dynasties.

Quote from: A Layman on December 08, 2011, 05:26:28 PM
The success of any long term business venture depends on the way the higher management or the owner itself, how to instill work attitudes and culture amongst its officers. Normally, company officers are not allowed to linger within their comfort zones. In fact higher management always insinuate discomforts amongst its officers by raising up intriguing issues (fictitious or real) of company's concern. At times officers are made to engage in healthy battles (of wits and brains) within the company structure. This is one way of saying that convenience is not allowed in any business endeavor which draws down to the way how an individual person has to fulfill his dream for the future. It is nowhere a hermitian rule but in most cases successful people dreamt big and offered themselves the bigger chunk of self sacrifice to achieve their dreams. When one sacrifices himself for any achievable goal he may have, there is no room for convenience along the path because every inch of that path are seemingly unsolvable obstacles  needing mental alertness  and physical strength to surmount each and move forward towards achieving that goal.

Addendum:

Almost all organizational behavior theories have the implicit or explicit objective of making organizations more effective. Indeed, organizational effectiveness is considered the "ultimate dependent variable" in the organizational behavior. As organizations meet the uncertainties of environmental factors, leaders of organizations must be able to define organizational effectiveness.

One would ask how would an organization define effectiveness? An organization is considered effective when they have a good fit with their external environment, when their internal subsystems are configured for a high-performance workplace, when they are learning organizations, and when they satisfy the needs of key stakeholders.

In the pursuit of academic and professional excellence, one can never be fully content.

Hapit na ko homan sa shopping. I bought presents for mom, dad, angel. I still need to get some for DonDon and Andre. Then some dog treats for Pippa and Kaiser.

In my honest opinion, I think that Nicodemus, eventually accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, on basis of his actions after the crucifixion.

If one passes judgment , then the elect will enter New Jerusalem. If not, then the soul enters eternal damnation.

Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.
â€" Psalm 86:4

Excellent points, A Layman.

THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Wisdom - desire for the things of God, and to direct our whole life and all our actions to His honor and glory

Understanding - enable us to know more clearly the mysteries of faith

Counsel - warn us of the deceits of the devil, and of the dangers to salvation

Fortitude - strengthen us to do the will of God in all things

Knowledge - enable us to discover the will of God in all things

Piety - love God as a Father, and obey Him because we love Him

Fear of the Lord - have a dread of sin and fear of offending God

My question still stands: Do you think Nicodemus, a pharisee, was saved? Do you think that after Jesus' explanation of, "unless you be born again of the water and the spirit, you cannot enter the kingdom of God" eventually allowed Nicodemus to repent and be saved?


I would like to know your views before I share mine.

Quote from: simplylee on December 10, 2011, 05:50:55 AM
being born-again is a personal matter, no one can determine one's salvation exept you and GOD. anybody can be saved as long as that person believes on the LORD JESUS CHRIST  as his SAVIOR.

That was an excellent answer, Tita Lee. Salamat Kaayo.

Tita Lee is correct, the physical body is incompatible in the ethereal realm. Our mortal bodies are corruptible, weak, sin-ridden, imperfect, and mortal. This is why we need spiritual bodies as only spiritual bodies can last for eternity. The bible does not go into specifics in how the new body will look like or the specifics of the appearance. That is something that the elect will witness in the resurrection of the saints.

Please refer to the verse in 1st Corinthians Chapter 15 verses 51 -  53:

" Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality."