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Answer:


Yes. Many people have died without receiving the last rites (e.g. those who die in wars, car accidents, etc.). God is not bound by his sacraments (CCC 1257). And, “since Christ died for all, and since all men are in fact called to one and the same destiny, which is divine, we must hold that the Holy Spirit offers to all the possibility of being made partakers, in a way known to God, of the Paschal mystery” (CCC 1260).

Thus, you need not despair of the salvation of your brother. Pope John Paul II in Reconciliatio et Paenitentia (Reconciliation and Penance) offers us these words of comfort: “Moreover, God in his merciful love is greater than our hearts, as St. John further teaches us, and can overcome all our psychological and spiritual resistance. So that, as St. Thomas writes, ‘considering the omnipotence and mercy of God, no one should despair of the salvation of anyone in this life’” (17). Continue to pray for the repose of his soul.



http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/if-my-brother-didnt-receive-last-rites-could-he-still-get-to-heaven

Question: My brother died three months ago when he slipped and fell into a canal. He didn’t receive last rites; could he still get to heaven? I’m worried sick about this.

In the sacrament of penance, also referred to as reconciliation or confession, the priest represents Christ and the Church. “In imparting to his apostles his own power to forgive sins the Lord also gives them the authority to reconcile sinners with the Church” (CCC 1444).


http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/in-the-sacrament-of-penance-whom-does-the-priest-represent

In the sacrament of penance, whom does the priest represent?

It was absolved already. If it is a venial sin, you do not need to confess it. If it was a mortal sin, it was absolved, provided you at least implicitly intended to mention it if you had remembered it. What this means is that you confessed all known sins and would have confessed whatever others you committed had you recalled them. So if you now recall a mortal sin, mention it the next time you go to confession.


http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/what-if-i-forgot-to-confess-a-sin-and-remembered-it-later-was-it-absolved

What if I forgot to confess a sin and remembered it later? Was it absolved?

Sacramental confession is normatively required for the forgiveness of mortal sins; it is not absolutely required. What this means is that, in extraordinary circumstances, mortal sins can be forgiven outside of sacramental confession. If a Catholic is dying and cannot go to sacramental confession, his mortal sins may be forgiven if he repents with true contrition (i.e., sorrow for sin) and has at least the implicit intention to go to sacramental confession if the opportunity is made available.

http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/can-mortal-sins-be-forgiven-without-confessing

Can mortal sins be forgiven without confessing?

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, under the law in force in the Latin Church, a mixed marriage (baptized Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic) needs the express permission of ecclesiastical authority for it to be licit. In case of disparity of cult (baptized Catholic and a non-baptized person) the marriage will be not only illicit but invalid unless a dispensation from this impediment is obtained. This permission or dispensation presupposes that both parties know and do not exclude the essential ends and properties of marriage and the obligations assumed by the Catholic party to do what is in his power to see to the baptism and education of the children in the Catholic Church (CCC 1633â€"1637).


http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/what-is-required-for-a-valid-marriage-between-a-catholic-and-a-non-catholic

What is required for a valid marriage between a Catholic and a non-Catholic?

No, it is not a sin to divorce such a spouse. The Code of Canon Law states:

QuoteA spouse who occasions grave danger of soul or body to the other or to the children, or otherwise makes the common life unduly difficult, provides the other spouse with a reason to leave, either by a decree of the local ordinary [e.g., bishop] or, if there is danger in delay, even on his or her own authority. (CIC 1153)

The canon does go on to state that once such a danger has passed, common life should be restored, but given the unique difficulties of abuse cases (e.g., promises to reform are all too often broken), an abused spouse may wish to allow an independent specialist such as a priest or a psychologist to determine if and when it is safe to resume common life.

The Church considers civil divorce in such cases to be the ecclesial equivalent of a legal separation and tolerates civil divorce sought for just cause (such as to ensure personal safety and/or the safety of children) to settle estate and child custody arrangements. The divorced person is still considered validly married and may not remarry in the Church unless and until an annulment is granted.



Retrieved from:
http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/is-divorce-a-sin-when-ones-spouse-is-abusive

Is it a sin to divorce a spouse who is physically and emotionally abusive, after many attempts at resolving the behavior in couple's therapy have failed?

In his book Annulments and the Catholic Church, canon lawyer Edward Peters explains:

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The granting of an annulment does nothing to affect the legitimacy of children. That status, to the scant degree it has any canonical significance, is determined prior to the time any questions of annulment are raised (117â€"19).

http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/are-children-of-an-annulled-marriage-considered-illegitimate

Are children of an annulled marriage considered illegitimate?

Answer:


If your son’s marriage was valid on his wedding day, nothing that happened later in the marriageâ€"not even adulteryâ€"nullified it. That said, adultery may be evidence that your son’s wife did not enter into the marriage with the proper commitment required for a valid marriage to come into existence. If such is the case, an annulment may be possible.

On the other hand, if your son’s marriage is determined to be valid, the reality of the situation may be that he is married to a woman who is, tragically, not a good wife. Separation and civil divorce can protect him, his children, and his assets, but it cannot free him to remarry.

Remarriage in such a case will only be possible after the death of his wife or, if your son’s marriage is not sacramental (i.e., one or both spouses are not baptized), it might be possible to have the marriage dissolved.


Retrieved from:
http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/why-does-the-church-not-see-adultery-as-grounds-for-an-annulment

Question: My son is seeking an annulment through the Catholic Church. His ex-wife committed adultery. Why does the Church not see adultery as grounds for an annulment?

Answer:

Armenia is considered the first nation to have adopted Christianity as the state religion in a traditional date of c. A.D. 301. Armenians claim that Tiridates III (A.D. 238-314) was the first ruler to officially Christianize his people, his conversion predating the conventional date of Constantine the Great's personal acceptance of Christianity on behalf of the Eastern Roman Empire (the Byzantine Empire).

http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/neareast/f/1stchristian.htm

Which Nation First Adopted Christianity?

After the Exodus and before the division of the Hebrew people into two kingdoms was a period known as the United Monarchy.

After the Exodus, which is described in the Biblical book of the same name, the Hebrew people settled in Canaan. They were divided by tribe, with the bulk of the tribes residing in the northern regions. Since the Hebrew tribes were frequently at war with neighboring tribes, the tribes of Israel formed themselves into a loose confederation, which required a military commander to lead it. Judges, who partially served in this capacity (as well as serving in legislative and judicial capacities), accrued power and wealth over time.

Eventually, for military and other reasons, the followers of Yahweh decided they needed more than a military commander -- a king. Samuel, a judge, was chosen to appoint a king for Israel. He resisted because a king would compete with the supremacy of Yahweh; however, Samuel did as bid [see: I Sam.8.11-17], and anointed Saul, from the tribe of Benjamin, as the first king (1025-1005).

David (1005-965), from the tribe of Judah, followed Saul. Solomon (968-928), son of David and Bathsheba, followed David as king of the united monarchy.

When Solomon died, the United Monarchy fell apart. Instead of one, there were two kingdoms: Israel, the much larger kingdom in the north, which split apart from the southern kingdom of Judah (Judaea).

The United Monarchy period ran from c. 1025-928 B.C. This period is part of the archaeological period known as Iron Age IIA. Following the United Monarchy, the Divided Monarchy ran from about 928-722 B.C.



http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/israeljudaea/f/UnitedMonarchy.htm

When Was the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah and Why Was It Called That?

Answer:


The word angel means 'messenger' and describes the occupation of the angels. Archangels are head angels. According to St. Gregory the Great, there are 9 orders of angels, which St. Thomas, in his Summa Theologia, divides into 3 groups:

    1. Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones;
    2. The Dominations, Virtues, and Powers;
    3. The Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.

1 Enoch 20 lists the archangels as:

    Uriel,
    Raphael,
    Raguel,
    Sariel,
    Gabriel,
    Remiel

Who are the archangels and how are they different from angels?

Answer:

Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Dan, Asher, Naftali, Reuben, Simeon, Gad, Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh.

What Are the 12 Tribes of Israel?

"If one does not acknowledge Mary as Theotokos, he is estranged from God."

â€" St. Gregory of Nazianzus (Epist. 101)

Answer:

The Theotokos is the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Theotokos is distinct from Christotokos although both words refer to the Virgin Mary. Theotokos refers to the the person who gave birth to God and Christotokos means the woman who gave birth to Jesus. Theo refers to "god" and "tokos" is the giving birth part. Like the spear-bearer or doryphoros, theophoros literally means god-bearer, although Theotokos is also often translated as god-bearer.



Reference:
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/christianityglossary/g/Theotokos.htm

What is the meaning of Theotokos?

"Every knee will bow and every tongue will profess that Jesus Christ is Lord"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5mnsjW8_rc#ws

Beautiful...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9cZ7eBujuQ#ws

Agni Parthene (Î'γνή Παρθένε) is a liturgical hymn composed by St. Nectarios of Aegina, drawn from the Theotokarion (Book of Hymns to the Mother of God).

Sometimes performed in Orthodox churches at the beginning of Vespers.



Refrain: O Rejoice Bride unwedded.
O Virgin pure, immaculate, O Lady Theotokos. (Refrain)
O fleece bedewed with every grace. O Virgin Queen and Mother.(Refrain)
More radiant that the rays of the sun, and higher than the heavens. (Refrain)
O joy of virgin choruses, superior to the angels. (Refrain)
O brighter than the firmament and purer that the sun's light. (Refrain)
More holy than the multitude of all the heavenly armies. (Refrain)



O ever virgin Mary of all the world, the Lady.(Refrain)
O Bride all pure immaculate, O Lady Panagia. (Refrain)
O Mary Bride and Queen of all, the cause of our rejoicing. (Refrain)
O noble Maiden, gracious Queen,
supremely holy Mother. (Refrain)
More honored than the Cherubim,
beyond compare more glorious(Refrain)
Than the unbodied Seraphim, transcending the angelic Thrones. (Refrain)

Rejoice, the song of Cherubim rejoice,
the hymn of angels
Rejoice the ode of Seraphim; the joy of the archangels.
Rejoice, O peace and happiness and cause of our rejoicing.
O sacred chamber of the Word, the flower of incorruption.
Rejoice, delightful Paradise of blessed life eternal.
Rejoice O sacred Tree of life and fount of immortality.

I supplicate you, Lady now, I fervently entreat you.
O Queen of all, I earnestly implore and seek your favor.
O gracious Maiden, spotless one, O Lady Panagia.
I call upon you ardently , O holy hallowed Temple.
O help me and deliver me protect me rom the enemy.
And make me an inheritor of blessed life eternal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkqZbFQb0O0#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojlbD4p09pA#

The words of the Cherubic Hymn are as follows:

    "We, who mystically represent the Cherubim,
    And chant the thrice-holy hymn to the Life-giving Trinity,
    Let us set aside the cares of life
    That we may receive the King of all,
    Who comes invisibly escorted by the Divine Hosts."

The Cherubic Hymn is the primary cherubikon, or song of the angels, sung during every Divine Liturgy of the year except those of Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday. It occurs after the Gospel reading and is interrupted by the Great Entrance. The Cherubic Hymn was added to the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom by order of the Emperor Justinian near the end of the sixth century.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ9xzi0HebI#

Translation:


The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
With you is the principality in the day of your strength: in the brightness of the saints: from the womb before the day star I begot you.
Alleluia

The Lord has said to me: You are my son, this day have I begotten you.
Alleluia

Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations: that we may give thanks to Thy holy Name, and may glory in Thy praise.

Thou, O Lord, our Father and our Redeemer: from everlasting is Thy Name.
Alleluia

My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless His holy Name.
The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
With you is the principality in the day of your strength: in the brightness of the saints: from the womb before the day star I begot you.
Alleluia

Lyrics

Tecum principium in die virtutis tuæ in splendoribus sanctorum : ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te.
Dixit Dominus Domino meo : Sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum.
Alleluia

Dominus dixit ad me : Filius meus es tu; ego hodie genui te.
AlleluiaSalvos fac nos, Domine, Deus noster, et congrega nos de nationibus: ut confiteamur nomini sancto tuo, et gloriemur in gloria tua.

Tu, Domine, Pater noster, et Redemptor noster: a saeculo nomen tuum.
Alleluia

Laudem Domini loquetur os meum et benedicat omnis caro nomen sanctum ejus.
Tecum principium in die virtutis tuæ in splendoribus sanctorum : ex utero, ante luciferum, genui te.

Dixit Dominus Domino meo : Sede a dextris meis, donec ponam inimicos tuos scabellum pedum tuorum.
Alleluia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKtBpuLrI2s#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4Q_1U1fx0#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X8VBdVQwZY#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvlyig9Xsk#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F83l2y4_mJM#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR7xMhhjOVg#ws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nToRDQeg_I#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_3QU-lUXp0#

Quote from: islander on January 13, 2013, 09:55:22 AM
hehe, one thing with the powerful forces of racism, nationalism and commercialism is that even a national president gets myopic enough to fail to see that the philippines was largely catholic at the time.

Those were indeed closed-minded times. The supposed European superiority over native peoples was used as pretext as the mandate to "civilize" foreign peoples by conquering them.

Quote from: islander on January 13, 2013, 09:56:12 AM
or maybe for methodists being catholic is not christian?

Protestantism sprouted in the Philippines after the archipelago passed from Spain to the United States. During the Spanish colonial epoch, the Royal Audencia prosecuted heretics actively. Still, 100 or so years later, protestants only constitute a minority in the Philippines. The overwhelming majority of Filipinos still adhere to the Roman Catholic Faith, testament to almost 400 years of Catholic Spanish Rule.

Ironically enough, McKinley went to the same college as I.

Requiem In Pacem.

happy ko kaayo that the nurses brought food during lunch. i didn't bring food kai naka limot ko. so thankful for the nurses to share their "baon" with me and other docs. as always, the pinay nurses are so supportive for us poor young doctors.

today I purchased three books on bivariate statistics, quantitative statistical models, and medical psychometric analysis. spent close to $600 on books. ka mahala oy.

The time is 3:26 pm. Helping the medical staff and administration staff compile statistical data for our feasibility study on a 5 year projection of medical & nursing programs in a 50 mile radius from our campus facility. How very befitting. Doing a lot of psychometric work today. On the 24th of January is my first day of my doctoral statistics class.

Theory and application diay ron.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUCa0pkPBhs#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeDQL4rplYU#

asa na bitaw to si czar? busy sigoro sa ijang trabaho.

“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 3:26-28

Christ is the Savior of the World, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Christum salvatorem mundi, agnus Dei qui tollit peccatum mundi....AMEN.

Morning Prayer

My God, I thank you for protecting me through the night. I praise you and give you thanks for all the blessings you have bestowed on me. In union with Jesus, I consecrate to you all my thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings of this day. Mary my mother, bless me this day and protect me from dangers. My Guardian Angel and all my patrons, pray for me. Amen

St. Patrick's Shield

As I arise today, may the strength of God pilot me, the power of God uphold me, the wisdom of God guide me. May the eye of God look before me, the ear of God hear me, the word of God speak for me. May the hand of God protect me, the way of God lie before me, the shield of God defend me, the host of God save me. May Christ shield me today...Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit, Christ when I stand, Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. Amen.

its 9 am on a saturday and i'm getting ready to go to work. i got called in to work today to fill in for another doc who called in sick. right now, i'm eating my bowl of oatmeal before heading on out.

last night, i talked to my good friend don. luoy pod intawon. he just had a break up with his girlfriend.

interesting. julius caesar was not a king tho, he declared he was dictator for life. his grandnephew, however, Octavian, was made the first Emperor of the Roman Empire under the titular name of Augustus Caesar.

Quote from: BolBuhol on January 11, 2013, 09:58:40 PM
ano na singbol ni hao?

he he he ! all you want for Christmas is a girl?

Thanks for that excellent point, Brod Vince.

I also wanted to add doctrinal information from the Catechism of the Church:


1159 The sacred image, the liturgical icon, principally represents Christ. It cannot represent the invisible and incomprehensible God, but the incarnation of the Son of God has ushered in a new "economy" of images: Previously God, who has neither a body nor a face, absolutely could not be represented by an image. But now that he has made himself visible in the flesh and has lived with men, I can make an image of what I have seen of God . . . and contemplate the glory of the Lord, his face unveiled.[27]

1160 Christian iconography expresses in images the same Gospel message that Scripture communicates by words. Image and word illuminate each other: We declare that we preserve intact all the written and unwritten traditions of the Church which have been entrusted to us. One of these traditions consists in the production of representational artwork, which accords with the history of the preaching of the Gospel. For it confirms that the incarnation of the Word of God was real and not imaginary, and to our benefit as well, for realities that illustrate each other undoubtedly reflect each other's meaning.[28]

1161 All the signs in the liturgical celebrations are related to Christ: as are sacred images of the holy Mother of God and of the saints as well. They truly signify Christ, who is glorified in them. They make manifest the "cloud of witnesses"[29] who continue to participate in the salvation of the world and to whom we are united, above all in sacramental celebrations. Through their icons, it is man "in the image of God," finally transfigured "into his likeness,"[30] who is revealed to our faith. So too are the angels, who also are recapitulated in Christ: Following the divinely inspired teaching of our holy Fathers and the tradition of the Catholic Church (for we know that this tradition comes from the Holy Spirit who dwells in her) we rightly define with full certainty and correctness that, like the figure of the precious and life-giving cross, venerable and holy images of our Lord and God and Savior, Jesus Christ, our inviolate Lady, the holy Mother of God, and the venerated angels, all the saints and the just, whether painted or made of mosaic or another suitable material, are to be exhibited in the holy churches of God, on sacred vessels and vestments, walls and panels, in houses and on streets.[31]

1162 "The beauty of the images moves me to contemplation, as a meadow delights the eyes and subtly infuses the soul with the glory of God."[32] Similarly, the contemplation of sacred icons, united with meditation on the Word of God and the singing of liturgical hymns, enters into the harmony of the signs of celebration so that the mystery celebrated is imprinted in the heart's memory and is then expressed in the new life of the faithful. "


Reference:
The Catechism of the One, Holy, Roman Catholic Church
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_P38.HTM#V4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5bAawsa7_s#

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFV5DZTgqKw#

Quote from: TUBAGBOHOL.com on January 10, 2013, 12:42:14 PM
Black Nazarene: Scam or Genuine?

There have been thousands, if not millions of miraculous healings that are attributed through the veneration of the sacred image. It is through their faith in Christ and in the power of God's mercy that they are healed.

If you remember, in Luke Chapter 8, there was a woman who had problems with uncontrollable bleeding and was unable to be cured by doctors. This woman touched the cloak of our Lord Jesus Christ, and because of her faith, was healed. Christ our Lord even made a point by stating that His power went out to cure her. It was through her faith that she was healed. She believed that by touching a garment that belonged to the Son of God that she would be healed. Because she believed Christ was the Son of God , and because of her faith, she was healed.  This is the same as when a devotee venerates the Image of the Black Nazarene, or venerates the image of the Blessed Santo Nino.

When people venerate a sacred image, especially the image of the Black Nazarene, and if they are healed, or some miraculous event occurs, they receive the rewards of their faith. There is a difference between WORSHIPING and VENERATING.

When a Roman Catholic venerates an Image of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are Glorifying what that Image represents, which is the Lord Jesus Christ. We do not believe that the statue is God. No. That would be idolatry.

Quote from: islander on January 10, 2013, 10:23:12 PM
The statue was made by an anonymous Mexican sculptor, and the image arrived in Manila via galleon from Acapulco, Mexico. Folk tradition attributes the dark colour of the statue to a fire on the ship that charred the originally white skin. (wikipedia)

Thanks for this beautiful information, Isle.

Quote from: mg on January 10, 2013, 11:33:11 PM
Explain jud Doc I wish other people would do more research before they judge our religion. We should not question or try to alter any one's faith. It is his/her decision to do so.

It is every Catholic's duty to defend Holy Mother Church at every and any chance we have. In addition, we are also to educate non-believers as well as our protestant brothers and sisters. We do this in the hope that they will see the Truth and convert, and be embraced into the Communion of Saints, through the One, Holy, Roman Catholic Church.

Since I am in this topic, I would also like to clarify something. The issue of the Veneration of a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When a Roman Catholic, Eastern Rite Catholic kneel before am image of the Virgin Mary, they are not worshiping the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Virgin Mary is not a god. Catholics do not pray to the Virgin Mary as a goddess, NO! When they kneel before an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, they are venerating what that sacred image represents!

The image of our Blessed Mother represents the THEOTOKOS. Which is Greek for "the Christ bearer" or "the God bearer". The Blessed Mother Mary was the bearer of the Christ Child, who is the Word Made Flesh, the Lord and Creator of all Things seen and unseen, the Alpha and Omega. Just as how the Ark of the covenant held the essence of God in the old testament, and was holy, so too is the Blessed Mother Mary the Ark of the Convenant because it was in her womb, that she carried and protected the Christ-Child.

When we venerate the Blessed Mother Mary, we also Honor Jesus Christ in the process because she is the mother of God. By venerating the Ark of the Covenant, the THEOTOKOS, we venerate what is inside and what it contains.

Christians call Jerusalem and the surrounding areas as the "HOLY LAND" because it was the area where Jesus walked and lived in. Well, in that sense, Jesus Christ also lived inside the Blessed Virgin Mary for 9 months when He was in her womb. This is why we venerate her, through her pious and sacred virginity, and through her glorious role as THEOTOKOS. The "Christ Bearer". The Ark of the Covenant.

Quote from: TUBAGBOHOL.com on January 10, 2013, 12:42:14 PM
Black Nazarene: Scam or Genuine?

Quote from: fdaray on January 10, 2013, 03:12:43 PM
Dili kaha masuko si Jesus nga gihimo man siya nga negro sa mga devotees, Black Nazarene.

When Roman Catholics, Eastern Rite Catholics, and Orthodox Christians venerate sacred icons or an image, they venerate what that image represents. The veneration of the Body, and Blood, and Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ.

It is erroneous when some protestants see Catholics venerating to a sacred image and think that they are worshiping that image, no, they are venerating what that image represents, which is the Lord Jesus Christ, who sitteth on the right hand of God the Father.

Quote from: fdaray on January 10, 2013, 03:12:43 PM
Dili kaha masuko si Jesus nga gihimo man siya nga negro sa mga devotees, Black Nazarene.

Jesus Christ was a Hebrew, and by birth, was of semitic origin. He was from the Middle East and was most probably darker skinned than say, say those who are of northern European origin.

I had a classmate who was from Israel, and who is of pure Hebrew origin. There were even times when people thought he was Egyptian because he was darker skinned, and he had very curly hair. His name is Benjamin.

He who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.
-Proverbs 19:17

 â€œFor he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”

Romans 9:15

 â€œThrough the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us..”

Luke 1:78

“But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.”

Lamentations 3:32

 â€œO give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”

1 Chronicles 16:34

But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s childrenâ€" with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.

â€" Psalm 103:17-19

the time is 7:38 am. just got back from the gym. now heading to work.

tomorrow is friday. i can't wait.

Beautiful.

he he he, that shows us the difference between theory and clinicals. one has to implement the theory and learning in the books into the work setting. pariho ra pod sa medicine. a doctor can be really smart in the books , but if he or she has poor bed side manners, then he or she will be ineffective in the clinical setting.

you were right in telling your acquaintance that. honesty may hurt, but it helps in being the precursor for effecting positive change. i hope your acquaintance at work did make the necessary changes to be a good teacher with proper management skills. it's all about behavioral modification...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI-7lvnAlYw#

Quote from: mg on January 09, 2013, 02:47:19 PM
memorable jud...perti

High school pud diay ka nagka first kiss? hehehe

yes.

this reminds me of my first break up. it was painful for me, as i'm sure it was for anyone who was emotionally involved with another person. i was tormented by the fact that i couldn't be with her anymore, pouring my emotions into written words, through letters. the problem was the fact that due to my inexperience, i was taking the break-up too personally. two weeks afterwards, i decided to go out and date again. when i started dating other girls, it was amazing how i was able to meet so many kinds of women, different tastes, different interests, yet able to make a personal relationship with them. it showed me that one can truly find happiness and that life does not end just because a relationship fails or dies. every pain, every failure does not break us, but rather, builds us and strengthens us along the way.

after my time of discernment after my break up-- i realized that i could find happiness without her. it was liberating.

he he he! it's good to feel liberated, tho. kanang, ma wala pod ang repression sa atong feelings. one gets to explore one's feelings openly this way.

best: my first kiss

worst: saying good bye to my friends during graduation.

being a teacher does affect personality. it teaches one patience and to consider the "other angle" of viewpoints. mao sigoro na you are compassionate in that regard, jenneth.

Quote from: mg on January 09, 2013, 02:14:36 PM
hmmm...

Worst: Nadaog ko sa Ms. Intrams unya gina chismisan ko after na feelingera gwapa na daw ko. Wa gud. mao ra man japon ako kinabuhi kay wa ko ganahe madaog ato kay tomboyon man ko.

Best: ka uyab ko for the first time nga sama ni Rico Yan ug hulagway

he he he, high school days are memorable, aren't they?

uwawon man gud ko sa una , jenneth. emotions are deep, however.

Quote from: Lollapalooza on January 09, 2013, 02:21:08 PM
mahadlok ko ug gaba Bran mao ng I don't want to pretend to be someone else... no offense (sa mga tao).. hehehehhehe

be true to yourself, and be honest always. you may ruffle some feathers along the way, but at least you are being true to yourself.

you can sleep easy at night this way.

he he he! that's the beauty of Bohol !

hmmmm..how i wanted to kiss her lips. i practiced constraint tho. that night.

what is interesting is that i didn't even do anything with that girl. we just walked around the board walk at night. talking ra gud. i do remember staring into her eyes. i can remember it so vividly.

my first surgery! i assisted in performing a tracheotomy in the surgical floor. thrilling kaayo.

something about operating on a human body that invigorates me.

technically, i didn't run away. i did go out with a girl for an entire night when i was 16. my parents were livid at me.

how sweet. well, that shows you, jenneth, that you can't escape who you really are!

even if you change the cover of the book, still, the written contents within stays the same...