A Letter From My Sister-in-Law

For My Unborn Niece



I dream of sweet things for you --of eternal sunshine and happiness and dream of the innocent, unmarred by anything even remotely touched of sorrow and hardships.

I dream of the person that you'll become--of beauty and integrity of character and the wisdom to change what can be changed for the better and the intelligence and maturity to accept things that cannot be.

I dream of your personality--winsomeness and charm of such abundance that thorns wilt and glaciers thaw. And humor to temper anger and humility to even out your dreams.

I dream of your dreaming--impossible ones with your parents behind you to support in you whatever you will decide. Be it to climb the highest mountain or dive into the deepest sea.

I dream for you great things--impossible things that can only be achieved by the Grace of God and your own self-determination. I yearn for you to be the best person that the world has ever seen.

Father-to-be

Are you a family man? If so, I think you knew these feelings and some scenario that at least happened into your life.

My baby is growing inside my wife's womb...and everytime I look at them, I feel a glow inside my heart...hmm... perhaps sensations of a father-to-be. I frequently see myself in hyperactivity, highly motivated to move...from the responsibility that would come along the way.

Everytime my wife and I go to a department store or a mall, it is always my reflex action to look for some baby stuffs, diapers, milk, milk bottles, baby foods, cradle or clothings in anticipation. Sometimes, while riding on a jeepney I happened to notice a father carrying his I think 8-month-old infant being cuddled inside his arms while sleeping, I smiled and I looked at my wife's eyes telling her that glow inside of me. Then my wife smiled in response.

My wife's medical student friend's hobby is to give her maternity books or books about relationships between husbands and wives, my wife just smiles at me when she sees me reading the books in great interest and fulfillment. At night before I sleep, I found my ear touching her tummy to listen to those tiny heart beats... and movements... and bubbles while imagining what she is doing inside...and when I do I kiss my wife and we both listen (with a stethoscope ready) and talk to our baby...we know she is listening to us...we are connected...in bonding somehow.

These moments, I want to remember when I grow old...that perhaps my father had in his memory when he was at my age and spirit.

Life continues to move on and we are praying for a happy, loving and Christ-centered family.

Peace.

GROWING

I once one of the youths seeking for the realities that I used to imagine when I was a young boy. There are so many people, events, and places that influenced my being and finally I found myself talking directly to our unseen yet vividly present Creator through all His creation: my family, my friends, my fellows, and even my surroundings, plants and animals. Yes, I found my wisdom that I had been looking for in my entire life...I continued to seek Him in my states of sorrow and happiness, in my ups and downs, in my success and failures. Thanks a lot in praises and thanksgiving...

Yes, I finally realized I had so many gifts just like many others. Now I am learning to maximize those gifts and furthermore still learning to share them, most especially to those who seldom see themselves in the sea of life. I understood that life should be shared. And as we share ourselves to others, we learn about fears and doubts. Thanks for the wisdom, 'deal with your fears, deal with your doubts...give them to God-- I am human and I feel the feelings and emotions that everyone is feeling.

Additional reading: The book of St. Paul (Ephesians).

I realized how fortunate we are who seek God for we shall see Him.

Growing in love, my wife and I is sharing our lives together.

... and hoping to be a good father someday, dreaming how precious life could give to my children.

That I can call my life 'simple living' with my love ones.

Addendum: I wrote several journals for I am afraid when the time comes when I can no longer share my wisdom and visions.

Hopefully, I was blessed to be able to share them.


Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam


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Nagmula sa lupa
Magbabalik na kusa
Ang buhay mo sa lupa nagmula (breathe of God)
Bago mo linisin ang dungis ng 'yong kapwa
Hugasan ang 'yong putik sa mukha

Kung ano ang 'di mo gusto
H'wag gawing sa iba
Kung ano ang iyong inutang
Ay siya ring kabayaran

Sa mundo ang buhay
Ay mayroong hangganan
Dahil tayo ay lupa lamang

Kaya't pilitin mong ika'y magbago/matuto
Habang may panahon ika'y magbago
Pagmamahal sa kapwa'y isipin mo.

Real Life Voyage Drama

PILGRIMAGE

A Simple Prayer

CARPE DIEM

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Thank you very much Lord,

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for the life you have given me...

for the air that I breath...

for the water that I drink...

for the food you blessed me everyday...

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for the family that I have...

for my friends that give me hope and perseverance to go on...

for the talents and skills...

for the love so sweet that I can always feel inside of me, to give and to share...

for the woman that inspires me...

for the meaning of life that I found...

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for the radiant sunshine every morning that keeps us hopeful...

for the moon and the stars that shine in my face when I gaze at the sky at night...

for the sky so blue reflecting its color to the face of the ocean that conveys peace and freedom...

for the wonderful landscape of the horizon that I am especially witnessing everyday...

for the birds and animals that are freely enjoying the bounty of the world...

for the rain forest that continues to grow in greenish excitement in the heart of the earth...

for the steadfast, determined, and serene-flowing river that I used to swim and follows its path towards the sea...

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for the amazing rainbow, the sign of Your promise to man;

a mystery to all, because it is thought to have ends;

yet the truth is, it is a RING of colors,

that its beauty brings glory to those who understand...

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for the first cry of a new born;

a music to my ear,

a cycle of life.

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With all these Lord, I pray...

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Let me be Your army,

Your warrior for peace,

Please put on me the shield and armour of faith,

and the sword of wisdom.

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Let me be Lord,

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A 'good fruit',

A 'fruit-bearing tree',

A farmer of Your seeds,

Your servant...

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That I can fully express in my lifetime.

I ask thee through the same Christ, our Lord, Who reigns with You forever and ever...

Amen.

Faces of Hope

TALISAY

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Nu'ng kami'y dalaga't binata pa,

Puso nami'y pinagisa.

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Amin itong dinalisay,

Sa ilalim ng punong talisay.

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Mga puso'y binigkis,

Sa Cathedral ng buhay.

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Dinilig ng wasto,

Sa mga hardin ng kapaligiran.

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Wagas na pag-ibig,

Alay lamang sa Maylikha

Nitong ating daigdig.

Renewing the Face of the Earth

"Families in the holy spirit renewing the face of the earth"

Feel free to visit our site: http://www.cfcglobal.org.ph

Waiting for it...

Those that wait on the Lord...shall rise up with wings as eagles

Wait For It...

"For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; for it will certainly come, it will not delay." ~ Habakkuk 2:3

"I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many will see and fear and will trust in the Lord." ~ Psalm 40:1-3

Sweet Sound

Let me be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear...

The Mighty Power Of Words

Psalm 19:14 ~ May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Rejoice!

"Oh come, let us sing to the LORD. Let us shout joyfuly to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with Psalms..." Psalms 95:1-2

Modern Soldier's Prayer

SOLDIER'S PRAYER

By Monk Preston

A Version of Ephesians 6:14-18 for Modern Soldiers

"Stand therefore, having your waist girded about with the cartridge belt of truth, and having on the flak-jacket of righteousness: and your feet shod with the combat boots of the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all, taking the air-cover of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery incoming missiles of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the semi-automatic rifle of the Spirit, which is the Word of God: maintaining constant contact with Command Central by praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching with all perseverance and supplication for all your fellow soldiers..."

The Challenge

A GOOD MAN
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A good man--
Is not how many girlfriends you have;
Is not how many sex jokes, nude pictures,
and sex videos you stored in the gallery of your cellphone;
Is not how many magazines about sex hidden in your closet;
Is not how many smut sites you can locate in the internet;
Is not how good your stories about sex to your friends;
Is not how many times you visited a beerhouse;
Is not the bulk of your muscles;
Is not how many bottles of vodka or brandy you are able to drink;
Is not how loud your voice when you yell at your wife;
Is not how many cars you own;
Do not even boast your money
when you got them from greediness and selfishness.

Lack of self-control is a sign of weakness.

There are nice ways to enjoy the results of a good job.

A good man--
Is God's servant; in Christ Jesus,
Is loving;
Is faithful;
Is responsible;
Is a good leader;
Is a good follower;
Is gentle; and
Is wise.

Be humble,

Be challenged...
For the world today needs a GOOD MAN.


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...come true.

Make me an instrument of your peace--"to serve and protect".

the 'Potter's' way...-Isaiah 64:8

A dream...

When I grow up I like to be...

In the Heart of Our Mother

The Prayer of the Virgin Mary
The Magnificat - The Canticle of Mary

"Hail Mary, full of grace: the Lord is with thee"."Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word".

My soul magnifies the Lord,And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.For He has regarded the low estate of His handmaiden,For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is on those who fear Him from generation to generation.He has shown strength with His arm: He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.He has put down the mighty from their thrones,and exalted those of low degree.He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich He has sent empty away. He has helped His servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy; As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to His posterity forever.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Scripture text: Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition

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my baba..

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-- a day to remember --

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huh?! what's up?!

My brother is a good man.

It is written,



IF A MAN SAY, I LOVE GOD, AND HATETH HIS BROTHER, HE IS A LIAR: FOR HE THAT LOVETH NOT HIS BROTHER WHOM HE HATH SEEN, HOW CAN HE LOVE GOD WHOM HE HATH NOT SEEN?-1 Jn 4:20.


Do you hate a brother in Christ? Does it irritate you when someone witnesses to you about Jesus? If the love of God is truly in your heart, wouldn't you love every brother who is preaching the Gospel?


Listen to the words of Jesus:

FOR WHOSOEVER SHALL DO THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHICH IS IN HEAVEN, THE SAME IS MY BROTHER, AND SISTER, AND MOTHER-Mt 12:50.