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I know of an individual who was a risk analyst for Prudential Life, making over $350,000 a year at age 28, and recently resigned from his position to enter the seminary to pursue his true calling as a priest. this man, may God Bless him, chose a life of poverty and internal prayer instead of a life of abundance and worldly prevalence.

wow! such sublime wisdom !

This afternoon, I went to the Land Rover dealership and checked out the 2013 Land Rover LR4 model. I was accepted for a loan to purchase the LR4, and am now considering if I should go ahead with the purchase of this new beautiful truck. Am trading my old 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport for the 2013 Land Rover LR4.

What do you guys think? You think it looks good?


exterior



interior


The model that I'm looking at has a steel grey exterior.

My study food:  coke with peanuts 

God's blessings come when you least expect it, truly. Today, I received a check in the worth of $3,100 for an overpayment in my taxes this year. Tinuod gayod, when God blesses, He does it suddenly and without expectation.

Thanks for the blessings, Lord.

Quote from: lakandula on June 20, 2013, 05:53:04 AM
exactly if you are good at your profession, riches will follow. my cousin who is a doctor like you lives in a $9 million home

The most important thing, sir lakandula, is that an individual LOVES his or her profession. The rewards will follow suit. Be it a profession in business, counseling, nursing, engineering, banking, medicine or what have you.

That is the tool for success.

Quote from: lakandula on June 20, 2013, 05:53:04 AM
exactly if you are good at your profession, riches will follow. my cousin who is a doctor like you lives in a $9 million home

Mahala ra pod ang balay. Mansion mansion diay kon maohon.

For normal growth and remodeling processes.

Quote from: jorgeanna on May 10, 2013, 11:05:41 AM

Quote from: lakandula on June 20, 2013, 06:57:49 AM

Maribojoc Mayor Leoncio B. Evasco, Jr. with Amigo writer-director John Sayles (third from right) and producer
Maggie Renzi (beside Mayor Evasco) at one of the film’s location site in Toril, Maribojoc.


The international movie ‘Amigo’, formerly ‘Baryo’ and filmed entirely in Bohol, will premiere in Tagbilaran City on February 9 at the ICM Screenville 1.
The John Sayles’ saga of a slice of Philippine-American War in 1900 has been getting rave reviews in film festivals abroad, such as in Toronto, San Sebastian (Spain), London, Los Angeles and Argentina.
Amigo, cited as a movie that traces the roots of American war policies, offers not only a visual treat but an educational experience as well on a forgotten era of Philippine history.
This international film introduces some 80 Boholano talents who play supporting roles (6 of whom with name characters) as villagers or guerrillas, and provide able support to an international cast that includes some award-winning Hollywood actors and veteran Filipino thespians.
Amigo shows many natural and heritage sites in Bohol, particularly the rice fields, forests and river views of interior villages of Toril, Maribojoc, the Clarin ancestral house in Loay, the Basdacu cave in loon, a scenic filed in Corella, a part of the San Agustin Church in Panglao and a hanging bridge in Antequera.
Film director John Sayles, producer Maggie Renzi and some of the film’s cast led by veteran Joel Torre will attend the premier screening.
Part of the proceeds of the screening will go to the Baryo Amigo Project, a continuity project aimed at developing crafts and encouraging sustainable livelihood activities to help support the large farming and fishing communities in the film sites, as well as set up a learning center for young villagers.
Filed under Gen. Press Release, Maribojoc Permalink

he he he, when i think of maribojoc, i think of AUP AUP.

Staying up right now to write a paper on biopsychosocial model regarding schizophrenia. Interesting topic. I'm feeling tired now tho.

Jenneth, check your blood sugar level, hyperglycemia sigoro ka. Get your labs done annually...

Quote from: lakandula on June 20, 2013, 02:49:20 AM
i think you will make a good investor, dok lorenz. you are a good researcher. someday you will be worth millions of dollars. just follow balong's advice on how to manage your money so it will

grow and grow and grow and grow

i don't want to be rich, balong, i just want to be good at my profession. if you're good in what you do, then all the graces related to that profession will follow suit.

regards,

Quote from: lakandula on June 20, 2013, 01:28:00 AM
hurot imong sweldo sa gasolina dok 

hehehe, aww di pod ma hurut. dako man pud ang sweldo. hihihihi.

Quote from: lakandula on June 19, 2013, 05:52:04 PM
kapin $3 a gallon. and we complain and whine. sa england hapit na $10 a gallon ang price so we should be thankful.

Yataps! Baratoha ra injoha! Sa amon gid, $4.50 per gallon diri sa Chicago bla...

Instead of wind beneath my wings, kuan diay...wave beneath my wings...

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 18, 2013, 08:04:57 AM


http://www.appletravel.cn/holidays/holidays_city_guide.php?id=38

Beautiful architecture.

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 19, 2013, 12:34:03 PM

Beautiful

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 18, 2013, 09:33:20 PM
aw naa diay saint of gardeners? thanks for letting me know

Yes ! There are many patron saints for specific fields and professions as well as calling in life ! The beauty in studying the lives of the saints, anna, is that one realizes how human they all were; with their own weaknesses, yet, despite it all, the perfection of faith. They are role models for us, and they sustain us through their prayers and their constant intercession. Just as we pray for each other while we are alive, the saints pray for us as well. This special bond we all have, the Communion of the Saints, is unbroken, and not even death separates that.

God Bless !

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on June 19, 2013, 12:20:25 PM
Pareha ni ka gamay sa among kinit an iring last week sa simbahan. Giadopt namo ug ginganlan ug Angel. Akong gisungog ang mga bata nga among iuli kay basin iring ni Padre unya ang ilang tubag kay big "NO because this cat is so special she is Holy because we found her in church.Ing dugangan among iring napud.
Kining iring hilig jud ni mo soksok aning ilawom sa sakyanan. Mao ni hinungdan nga namatay akong Silka ang iring puti nako last year kay muangay to mosoksok sa engine sa sakyanan.

What a perfect choice of name ! And congrats for adopting the little fella!

Luoy pod intawon...am glad to hear the little guy survived!

Quote from: hubag bohol on June 19, 2013, 06:32:48 AM
Naa puy married to their jobs...

ooo, mao pod.

Pila man diay ang 1 gallon of gas diha sa injohang lugar, sir lakandula?

Nice.

Approve!

Indeed.

Quote from: chicogon on March 16, 2013, 03:47:16 AM
My birthday was Monday, March 11... party was Thursday, March 14, 2013



Hello, mga ka-TBlanders!

Hehehe! What a beautiful smiling priest!

Quote from: islander on March 22, 2013, 06:26:44 PM
pictures bi.  please share chicago's cherry blossoms here.

hehehe! forgive me for not responding sooner, isles.


just for you:

Quote from: hubag bohol on June 18, 2013, 03:40:50 PM
Maypa ang uwak pood...

Da, kuyawa pod ang crow.

Quote from: hubag bohol on June 18, 2013, 03:43:22 PM
Kon di si Bugsay ang doggy, di pud tingali si Bugsay ang gihukasan?

Di na si bugsay ang iro og ang baji. Buotan man ni si bai bugs uy.

The REAL Bugsay in action.

While fraternal correction will certainly be necessary in some cases, I suspect that in most cases, if we begin with our own honest attempt to understand others favorably (the first step mentioned above), potential problems will be averted before we have had a chance to instigate them.


Reference:
http://www.catholic.com/blog/jim-blackburn/in-all-things-charity

This is a very sensible step-by-step approach. It begins by charitably attempting to understand another person favorably. We should not be quick to interpret others’ words in a derogatory way. Tragically, failure to observe just this first step has led to the needless destruction of countless relationships, including that of the gentlemen and his daughter introduced above.

If we are unable to understand someone in a favorable way, the next step is to ask him about it. Allow him the opportunity to explain what he means. He might shed light on how to understand him favorably. This doesn’t mean that we have to agree with him; the goal is to keep the relationship on charitable terms.

If charity was not intended, fraternal correction is in order. Personally attempt to lovingly restore charity. If this doesn’t work, attempt other measures for the sake of his salvation. This approach to fraternal correction is consistent with Jesus’ teaching (Matt. 18:15-17):

QuoteIf your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

If God’s word is subject to misinterpretation, how much more so must be our own words! Who hasn’t sent an email or a text message only to have the recipient take his comments the wrong way? We all think our words are clear enough when we send them, but, on further reflection, we can sometimes see how they might be misunderstood. This can be a frustrating and even hurtful experience: “How could you think that’s what I meant?”

Typed messages are especially susceptible to misinterpretation because they must be read apart from the writer’s other forms of expression that would otherwise help convey their intended meaning. Facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and other such communication devices are lost in cyberspace. Emoticons can help but they are a poor substitute for the real thing.

Knowing that our own words can be so easily misinterpreted, we must each humbly admit that our own interpretations of others’ words might not always be accurate, either. It would be nice if we each had our own personal magisterium to help us correctly interpret others’ words, but we don’t. We do, however, have teaching from the magisterium of the Catholic Church that I think can be helpful. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (2478; quoting St. Ignatius of Loyola) instructs as follows:

   

QuoteEvery good Christian ought to be more ready to give a favorable interpretation to another's statement than to condemn it. But if he cannot do so, let him ask how the other understands it. And if the latter understands it badly, let the former correct him with love. If that does not suffice, let the Christian try all suitable ways to bring the other to a correct interpretation so that he may be saved.

By:  Jim Blackburn


I recently had a conversation with a gentleman whose daughter had severed all communication with him over an email misunderstanding. His daughter had very narrowly misinterpreted his words in a family email in a derogatory way. He understood how his words could be misunderstood but it was devastating that his own daughter would choose to act so uncharitably toward him. His attempts to assert a correct understanding of his email were met with obstinace and eventual estrangement. Tragically, his daughter seemed to have made up her mind as soon as she read the email and rashly misinterpreted his words.

St. Peter wrote, “There are some things in [Paul’s letters] hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other scriptures” (2 Pet. 3:16). Indeed, even the written word of God is subject to misinterpretation. Thousands of Christian denominations exist due in part to varying interpretations of Scripture. Fortunately, Jesus instituted the magisterium of the Catholic Church to guide us in biblical understanding.

Di na sija uy. Buotan baja ni si Bugsay...

Nice choice, soul sistah.

Quote from: Lorenzo on June 18, 2013, 03:24:56 PM
MOST sins are forgivable, however, there is one sin that is unforgivable. Jesus Christ warns us about this in Holy Scripture:

"Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter,  but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”

-Mark 3: 28-29

In other words, the Catechism in synergism with Sacred Scripture, teaches that blaspheming the Holy Spirit constitutes in one who perpetually denies the mercy of God through the Teachings of The Holy Mother Church, the ministry of the Sacraments is of grace concern.

This is why we humbly implore God's Mercy in all things.

Quote from: fdaray on June 18, 2013, 03:15:40 PM
yes,tanang sala pasayloan ka sa Ginoo.

MOST sins are forgivable, however, there is one sin that is unforgivable. Jesus Christ warns us about this in Holy Scripture:

"Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter,  but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”

-Mark 3: 28-29

This is why we should pray for the strength and the sanctity of the Human Family! Men and Women should aim to be consecrated spouses ! Through the Grace of God !

That's nice, Anna. You have a fond interest in activities that are mutually beneficial !

On a side note, the patron saint of gardeners is St. Fiacre, a miraculous saint.

Romance Ballads and Country..!

Indeed it is forgivable if the mother observes the Sacrament of Reconciliation and makes penance for this SIN.
The Lord our God is Merciful and Forgiving...

In fact, all sins are forgivable, there is only 1 sin that is unforgivable, and that is the Blaspheming the Holy Spirit.


CCC 1864 "Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to accept his mercy by repenting, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit. Such hardness of heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.

Doctrinal Source:
The Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church

Indeed, Anna!

Quote from: Chongki on December 02, 2012, 09:52:50 AM
yes ....

Ah, a truly natural human reaction.

Quote from: islander on January 07, 2013, 01:22:26 AM
congratulations!  that's good enough.

1. The Word of God
2. Eucharistic Adoration
3. My Family
4. My friends
5. The Smile of Sick Patients as I talk / treat them

The Pharisees are likened to those of today who are interested in being politically correct. They hated Jesus because Christ's message was Pure, Unfiltered, Truth. Raw Truth that was God's Truth.

A wounded heart hurts more, sometimes, than physical pain. Hayyy...i don't like experiencing this emotional feeling.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Please taking this away from me...pray for me Blessed Mother.

O everlasting and Triune God,
I consecrate myself wholly to you today.
Let all my days offer you ceaseless praise,
My hands move to the rhythm of your impulses,
My feet be swift in your service,
My voice sing constantly of you,
My lips proclaim your message,
My eyes perceive you everywhere,
And my ears be attuned to your inspirations.
May my intellect be filled with your wisdom,
My will be moved by your beauty,
My heart be enraptured with your love,
And my soul be flooded with your grace.
Grant that every action of mine be done
For your greater glory
And the advancement of my salvation.

Amen.

I, (Name), a faithless sinner -
renew and ratify today in thy hands,
O Immaculate Mother,
the vows of my Baptism;
I renounce forever Satan,
his pomps and works;
and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ,
the Incarnate Wisdom,
to carry my cross after Him
all the days of my life,
and to be more faihful to Him
than I have ever been before.

In the presence of all the heavenly court
I choose thee this day,
for my Mother and Mistress. 
I deliver and consecrate to thee,
as thy slave, my body and soul,
my goods, both interior and exterior,
and even the value of all my good actions,
past, present and future;
leaving to thee the entire
and full right of disposing of me,
and all that belongs to me, without exception,
according to thy good pleasure,
for the greater glory of God,
in time and in eternity.

Amen.

Quote from: hubag bohol on June 17, 2013, 07:11:41 PM
Sa tantong thinking big ni Donald, tan-awa naunsa ang iyang buhok...

Ha ha ha ha!

Toinks!

Asa man si Mr. Seryoso ?  

Quote from: Lollapalooza on June 14, 2013, 03:01:50 PM
9 na uri ng manliligaw:

MR. GWAPINGS

- Kalimitan mayaman, gwapo, kilala mataas ang confidence nya na hindi sya mababasted, kaya pag nabasted maapektuhan ng husto ang kanyang EGO. at take note, kapag meron pang ugali to na dami pang sinasabi pwede nya sabihin “akala mo naman kagandahan” tama ba?

MR. QUICKIE

- ito ung mga manliligaw na akala mo mga ninja sa bilis.. eto rin ung manliligaw na kada magkikita kayo e wala nang alam na sabihin kundi “kelan mo ba ako sasagutin?” o kaya “i love you na, ako ba hindi mo pa lab?” kahit na isang linggo pa lang naman syang pumoporma. kung baga dinadaan nya sa pangungulit para mabilis ang pagsagot mo.

MR. EVERYTHING

- eto din ung manliligaw na ang daming alam at sinasabi, “sagutin mo lang ako, ibibigay ko sayo lahat, lahat ng magustuhan mo. kahit ang pa buwan o kaya mundo.” kapanipaniwala ba.. haha Kapag sinagot naman ng babae di na alam ung pinagsasabi pagkatapos.. wahaha

MR. STALKER

- etong manliligaw na to daig pa magulang sa pagtanong ng daily activities nya.. kumain ka na? ano gawa mo, dito na me bahay. kaw? sinu kasama mo? wow ikaw na magaling

MR. SALESMAN

- parang si mr everthing toh.. matamis mag salita, imba manguto toh.. ganda mo ngayun ha, lambot kamay mo, kinis ng legs, ganda naman lips, haha di nga??? pero pag nagtagal na iba na sinasabihan…

MR. GOOD DOG

- eto ang nakakatuwang manliligaw. kase payag syang magpaalipin. taga bitbit ng bag mo o kahit ng mga kaibigan mo. kahit magmukha siyang buntot sa tuwing may gala kayo ng mga barkada mo. nagpapakitang gilas kung baga. pero pag sinagot mo na, for sure gaganti yan.. haha kaya maghanda na ung babae…

MR. ANONYMOUS

- isa ding ninja skills toh..wala kang kaalam-alam, nanliligaw na pala. kaya pala ang bait-bait sayo. e akala mo mabait lang talaga. hehe! may motto pa yan action speaks louder than words.. imba

MR. TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

- pag binasted mo ang ganitong type ng manliligaw, asahan mo bukas may nililigawan na sya ulit. at heto pa, hinding hindi ka na nya papansinin. period. eto ung mga taong malakas tiwala sa sarili

MR. ROMANTIKO

- old school ang paraan nya ng panliligaw..manghaharana, pakikisamahan mga barkada mo, liligawan parents mo at laging may dalang flowers and chocolates tuwing dadalaw. Pero madalas nakakapagpakilig sya ng nililigawan nya dahil sa kanyang “malinis na hangarin”

No one will ever admit to being "Mr. Stalker". Hahahaha!

hahahaha, salvador del mundo diay kon maohon.

awww, inkorekt man diay kono...patay liog...

Quote from: Lollapalooza on June 18, 2013, 09:28:56 AM
you mean all this time you've been lying to girls and to yourself?!?! hahahahah

Quote from: Votives on June 18, 2013, 09:32:28 AM
dili pud oi... sometimes lang.. hehe... joke ra lolla oi, kaw bah d ko nah mabuhat sa mga girls oi..

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Bwahahaha! Direct to the point gajod si Lolla da! And Votives, bantay bantay ka djan, doy!  

When Christ refers to this age, He refers to the age that we are now living in. The age to come (the world to come), he is making reference to the age when we will ascend in spiritual form. This is in reference to life eternal.

Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

- Matthew 19:28-29


In this verse from Matthew Chapter 19, Christ's reference to the "new world", is the same as "the age to come". It makes reference to the life in Heaven, the life in the spiritual realm, not of the physical realm that we live in now.

Through talking with them, performing acts of random kindness...

Through paper and pen...

I know you loved him
A long time ago
Even now in my arms
You still want him I know
But darling this time
Let your memories die
When you hold me tonight
Don't close your eyes

Don't close your eyes
Let it be me
Don't pretend it's him
In some fantasy
Darling just once
Let yesterday go
You'll find more love
Than you've ever known
Just hold me tight
When you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes

Maybe I've been a fool
Holding on all this time
Lyin' here in your arms
Knowing he's in your mind
But I keep hoping some day
That you'll see the light
Let it be me tonight
Don't close your eyes

Don't close your eyes
Let it be me
Don't pretend it's him
In some fantasy
Darling just once
Let yesterday go
You'll find more love
Than you've ever known
Just hold me tight
When you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes

Don't close your eyes
Let it be me
Don't pretend it's him
In some fantasy
Darling just once
Let yesterday go
You'll find more love
Than you've ever known
Just hold me tight
When you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes

Just hold me tight
When you love me tonight
And don't close your eyes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=H_qN1-Unnk0

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for him/her (repeat after each line)
All ye holy Angels and Archangels,
Holy Abel,
All ye choirs of the just,
Holy Abraham,
St. John the Baptist,
St. Joseph,
All ye Patriarchs and Prophets,
St. Peter,
St. Paul,
St. Andrew,
St. John,
All ye holy Apostles and Evangelists,
All ye holy Disciples of our Lord,
All ye holy Innocents,
St. Stephen,
St. Lawrence,
All ye holy Martyrs,
St. Sylvester,
St. Gregory,
St. Augustine,
All ye holy Bishops and Confessors,
St. Benedict,
St. Francis,
St. Camillus,
St. John of God,
All ye holy Monks and Hermits,
St. Mary Magdalen,
St. Lucy,
All ye holy Virgins and Widows,
All ye holy Saints of God, make intercession for him (or her).
Be merciful, spare him (or her), O Lord!
Be merciful, deliver him (or her), O Lord!
Be merciful, deliver him (or her), O Lord!
From Thy anger, deliver him (or her), O Lord! (repeat after each line)
From the danger of death,
From an ill end,
From the pains of hell,
From all evil,
From the power of the devil,
Through Thy nativity,
Through Thy cross and passion,
Through Thy death and burial,
Through Thy glorious resurrection,
Through Thy admirable ascension,
Through the grace of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter,
In the day of Judgment,
We sinners, beseech Thee hear us.
That Thou spare him (or her), We beseech Thee, hear us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.

This litany for the dying, printed below, comes from several old prayer books in which it was featured as part of a series of prayers said by a priest (along with loved ones or others) called to administer what were traditionally known as the Last Rites for the dying. Today, the Last Rites are also referred to as the Anointing of the Sick, a sacrament that can be received, fortunately, not just when we’re at death’s door.

(Keep in mind also that this change reflects the fact that, thanks to the medical advances over the last century, people are living longer and not being felled by illnesses that had a much higher mortality rate back in the days before vaccines and antibiotics.)

Note the appeal to the Church Triumphant, (the Angels and Saints in heaven) as well as to Our Lord through the merits of His Passion, death and resurrection.

Merciful Lord, you are never weary of speaking to my poor heart. Grant me grace that, if today I hear your voice, my heart may not be hardened. Amen.

O Lord God almighty, who has brought to us to the beginning of this day, defend us in the same by Your power; that we may not this day fall into any sin, but that all our thoughts, words, and works may be directed to the fulfillment of Your will. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

ST RAPHAEL, Guide us to those who we are destined to be with...if it be according to the Will of God!

If it is towards a life of Holy Orders...then direct us into that path.

Through the Grace of God and your constant Intercession....PRAY FOR US, O Great St. Raphael, Archangel of the LORD.

When we rebel against God, the Lord manifests unrequited love. For when we lived in sin, He still loved us.

He so loved the world that He gave His Only begotten Son....for the salvation of Our Sins.

God ...IS Love.

he he he!

I give thanks to God for this day, in which
My dream will flourish, my plans will succeed,
My destiny will be assured, and the desire of my heart
Will be granted in Jesus' name.

The money I need will know my name and address
Before the end of this month.

As I awake this morning, may my life be clean,
Calm and clear as the early morning dew.

May the grace of the Almighty support, sustain and
Supply all my needs according to His riches in glory.
Amen!

Have a safe trip pohon pohon!

Source: The New Saint Joseph People’s Prayer Book 1993

Heavenly Father, after much prayer and reflection it is my belief that I can best serve you in the single state. Let me be true to my vocation to this life and never do anthing to sully it. As I freely give up the benefits of married life, I am aware that I also give up its difficulties and receive in turn the benefits of the single state. Enable me to appreciate the freedom at my disposalâ€"from cares and concerns of spouses and children, from a highly structured life-style, and from the legitimate demands of family members.

Help me to make good use of the added time I have available. Inspire me to give of myself to others, to be an example to my married friends and a comfort to my single friends. May I ever realize that whether single or married our one concern should be to serve you each day and to serve others for your sake. Grant that I may be so attached to you that I may never feel lonely in my chosen state.

Holy Archangel Raphael, standing so close to the throne of God and offering Him our prayers, I venerate you as God's special Friend and Messenger. I choose you as my Patron and wish to love and obey you as young Tobias did. I conse­crate to you my body and soul, all my work, and my whole life. I want you to be my Guide and Counselor in all the dangerous and difficult problems and deci­sions of my life.

Remember, dearest Saint Raphael, that the grace of God preserved you with the good angels in heaven when the proud ones were cast into hell. I entreat you, therefore, to help me in my struggle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. De­fend me from all dangers and every occa­sion of sin. Direct me always in the way of peace, safety, and salvation. Offer my prayers to God as you offered those of Tobias, so that through your intercession I may obtain the graces necessary for the salvation of my soul. Remember me and always entreat for me before the Face of the Son of God. Help me to love and serve my God faithfully, to die in His grace, and finally to merit to join you in seeing and praising God forever in heaven. Amen.

 

O Raphael, lead us towards those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us! Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings and Catholic singles, lead us by the hand towards those we are looking for! May all our movements, all their movements, be guided by your Light and transfigured by your Joy. Angel Guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to you at the feet of Him on whose unveiled Face you are privileged to gaze. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations and sorrows of earth, we feel the need of calling to you and of pleading for the protection of your wings, so that we may not be as strangers in the Province of Joy, all ignorant of the concerns of our country. Remember the weak, you who are strong--you whose home lies beyond the region of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene, and bright with the resplendent glory of God. Amen.

St. Raphael is one of seven Archangels who stand before the throne of the Lord. He was sent by God to help Tobit, Tobiah and Sarah. At the time, Tobit was blind and Tobiah's betrothed, Sarah, had had seven bridegrooms perish on the night of their weddings. Raphael accompanied Tobiah into Media disguised as a man named Azariah. Raphael helped him through his difficulties and taught him how to safely enter marriage with Sarah. Tobiah said that Raphael caused him to have his wife and that he gave joy to Sarah's parents for driving out the evil spirit in her. He also gave Raphael credit for his father's seeing the light of heaven and for receiving all good things through his intercession. Besides Raphael, Michael and Gabriel are the only Archangels mentioned by name in the bible. Raphael's name means "God heals." This identity came about because of the biblical story which claims that he "healed" the earth when it was defiled by the sins of the fallen angels in the apocryphal book of Enoch. Raphael is also identified as the angel who moved the waters of the healing sheep pool. He is also the patron of Catholic singles, of happy meetings, of nurses, of physicians, the blind, and of travelers. His feast day is September 29th .

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 17, 2013, 11:44:53 AM
Good for you. It's nice to look back every now and then

Yes it is, Anna. It's also quite therapeutic to write down feelings, anguish, doubts, and hurt, as well as joy, and expectations. If it be God's will, when I am gone, I hope that my children and grandchildren who will read my journals have a better, unfiltered understanding of the man their father, grandfather was. See my fears, my joys, my human weaknesses and strengths.

ahahaha! busy na busy ka jyud! when are you going back to Pinas for bakasyon?

I keep a journey with me, Anna. I document my most inner thoughts and feelings in that journal. Yes, I am very sentimental man.

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 17, 2013, 11:40:59 AM
Finally, today is the beginning of our final examinations weeks... hapit na gyud ko maka-uli napud sa tagbilaran puhon2x 

In that case, definitely, your students were also hitting the books.

he he he !

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 17, 2013, 11:32:26 AM
Yes I am very sentimental but I never show or tell people about it. I still have the first rose my husband gave to me 17 years ago I still have my elementary graduation programme that was given to us 25 years ago etc etc etc

sentimentalista kaajo diay ka 'day anna!

Quote from: jorgeanna on June 17, 2013, 11:30:51 AM
I dont want people to see me cry... i have already created this isog, maldita image since I was a little girl

haha mao ba? strong willed woman diay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=VM0ZwARyvgA

But, your vocation is how God is calling you. Are you being called to be a priest, a religious brother or sister, a nun, a deacon, or a lay consecrated person? Or is God calling you to live your life as a spouse to another individual in the sacrament of marriage?

If none of these vocations are in your life right now, perhaps because you are student, then your vocation at the moment is to be a student while you are discerning the vocation to which God is calling you.

But, if you are passed the age of being a student, perhaps it is about time to seek God in solitude and in a spiritual retreat to find where God is calling you.

Who are you with respect to God? This is your sacred identity. This is your vocation.


http://mrstreasures.wordpress.com/2011/11/05/vocation-news-the-vocation-of-single-blessedness/

There is a difference.

A mission is your external purpose. It does not give you your internal identity in the eyes of God. You might have a mission to take care of your parents when they were sick and this is the reason one must have forgone marriage. But, after your mission is done, you are set for another mission in life. It never ends.

But, it makes sense that these single people must find their sacred identity from God. They must discern what is the Divine Purpose of their state of life.

I would imagine that these single people where taking care of their immediate family by working for them. They might also spend a considerable time taking care of a sick family member. There might be many personal reasons and we cannot rush into judgment about their state of life.

But, what if they remained single because of a past “wound” that wouldn’t heal? It could be from a relationship that did not blossom. It could also be because they are looking forward meeting a future spouse. And, they are waiting and waiting…

What do they do in the process?

They probably make themselves busy by working all the time. They probably are very lonely.

What prevents them from consecrating their “virginity” to God? or their single life in the service of God?

Are they confusing “their earthly missions” and their “vocations” as the same thing?

What about those single individuals who are living “single-blessedness”?

It seems that they are floating around without any defined identity from God? Did God intend “single, unmarried” people to just live without any Divine purpose?

Quite hard and controversial questions.

In my sphere, I have many relatives who are unmarried but very Catholic. In the Philippines, there is a growing number of women who are becoming “old maids” because of the ratio of men over women tipping in the men’s favor.

This is our topic in our recent Legion of Mary meeting. Our spiritual director stated that Vocation is your sacred identity from God.

You can either be a priest, a brother, a consecrated single person or you can enter into a marriage vocation. Each of these vocations requires a “vow” and a sacrament.

How would you distinguish “Vocations” from “Missions”?

The sound of my father's laughter! And how he tells his jokes! Once we start laughing, its very hard to stop.


You can hear our voices laughing for a mile a way. Pariho ming duhan'g laughter. Awww,, unsaon man, like father like son...  

PRAYER:

FATHER GOD. It’s so easy to superimpose.
my own desires and call them YOURS.
Give me wisdom to earnestly seek.
YOUR path and not the path more easily trodden.
IN JESUS NAME , AMEN.

Notice that we are called to plan things out, but we are also called to be watchful of how God uses those plans. The mystery of God’s sovereignty and man’s free will is great, but ultimately God is in charge. This should challenge us to think carefully and thoroughly about how we do things, while we leave the results of those plans to our Heavenly Father who loves us and works all things according to His will.

http://www.thedailybibleverse.org/bible-verse-many-are-the-plans-in-a-persons-heart