The Basilan War is certainly getting worse. More and more soldiers are dying. It’s appalling and I can very much relate this happening to the Iraq War. It’s always Muslim rebels against Christian government. I could only hope and pray it will end very soon.
I know I may be late already but still, I’d like to dedicate this post to the 14 Marines who died on July 10 and the 27 Marines who died on August 7-9.
Here’s 2nd Lt. Camelon’s words at his friendster blog or so I read at the newspaper. (He was one of the 16 marines who died last August 7)
“I stand a proud guardian of my country and the people. I am awestruck and dumbfounded by the magnanimous duty that the people have bestowed upon me, the duty that binds me to be the protector of the free, the duty that drives me to endure days without food, traverse the inhospitable terrain, through typhoons and searing rays of the sun.
… The duty that dislocates my normal life, separates me from my family, [that makes me] live with humble means and simple ways and be the epitome of the ideals of katapangan, integridad, at katapatan [bravery, integrity, and honesty].”
Well I could only say this: Thanks for lending us your bravery and for giving up your life. You never really left us. Instead you gave us even more. That unwavering determination to fight whenever the duty calls for and this against all odds!
Eternal rest grant unto the Marines’ souls, O Lord. And let Thy perpetual help shine upon them. Amen
And May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen
Saturday, August 18, 2007
With My Blog, Again
It’s been a long time now since I last made a blog. Indeed, I already missed doing this. It was because of my very busy life (even up to now). As a matter of fact, I skipped lunch these days just to make things fitted on my ever hectic schedule. With a moderate amount of work and prayers, I guess I’m constantly busy. My super energetic body says it so and I just hope I won’t collapse at all! Of course, I cannot simply sit around after doing my duties and leave everything to my siblings. Yes, I try helping as much as I can. I must give way to charity first before my own pleasures.
So here I am catching out. Pausing out for a while, writing some lines then go out then write once more till I finish what’s on my mind.
One big event that happened this week was my joining at CathInfo forums. Since then, I was very active asking for such and such questions and sometimes voiced out my opinions too.
Anyways, I’m doing better with my resolutions. The obtuse life I was treading before is certainly leaving me. I’ve changed. Yes, my outlook obviously changed. My family re watched videos but I excused myself (and I’m sometimes successful). My dad brought home an airline’s magazine but I barely read it. I simply glimpsed some things just to know what’s happening around me.
Then when my Mom brought a newspaper, I browsed it and read some things but didn’t take pleasure on it. I wasn’t happy to see that this world is crumbling away and got no place for religious things. Sigh. What’s more disheartening was that the issue exclusively featured writers sharing out their experience about “first times”. My oh my. They even went out doing sinful things just to make up with their assignments. Imagining them is like getting crazy. Learning to dance on hip hop songs, a man wearing a female’s 3 inch high heels, and living alone for a month. Although there were some good writers, I came to realize that this world is really turning to be very ungodly. Fashions, too, are just not decent. I even saw a picture of a model posing with dark clothes in a flickering red background. My gosh, it looks devilish. The peoples’ way of life is unfortunately turning more and more away from God. I’m not happy to know it and I keep on asking: oh my Lord, in these days, when will they ever learn what’s pleasing to Thee? To love Thee, adore Thee, and offer Thee sacrifices?
I thank God and the Blessed Virgin Mary that I was able to open my blinded eyes from worldliness. Yes, I have to admit my attitude was very much “in” to this world. I craved for those things that when I made my resolution, I thought I’m going to be bored and give up sooner or later. But now, it’s only a matter to laugh about. Those things I thought was sweet turned suddenly bitter in my palate. I’m not saying I’m already perfect. No, rather the battle within me still continues. It’s safe to say, though, that the war is already conquered if not won. I know I may still lose my soul to satan if I’m not cautious with my thoughts, words, and deeds.
But definitely, I’m much blessed. I’m now discovering how much one will really take risks just to love the One you perfectly love. The One that really deserves pure love. And He, Who is God, would never really leave you, provided you’re always constant to His commands. Oh! I’m engrossed to know that! And I’d say I’m much happier now. Though I know I’m still not complete. As I could never be complete without receiving my God sacramentally in the Holy Eucharist.
So here I am catching out. Pausing out for a while, writing some lines then go out then write once more till I finish what’s on my mind.
One big event that happened this week was my joining at CathInfo forums. Since then, I was very active asking for such and such questions and sometimes voiced out my opinions too.
Anyways, I’m doing better with my resolutions. The obtuse life I was treading before is certainly leaving me. I’ve changed. Yes, my outlook obviously changed. My family re watched videos but I excused myself (and I’m sometimes successful). My dad brought home an airline’s magazine but I barely read it. I simply glimpsed some things just to know what’s happening around me.
Then when my Mom brought a newspaper, I browsed it and read some things but didn’t take pleasure on it. I wasn’t happy to see that this world is crumbling away and got no place for religious things. Sigh. What’s more disheartening was that the issue exclusively featured writers sharing out their experience about “first times”. My oh my. They even went out doing sinful things just to make up with their assignments. Imagining them is like getting crazy. Learning to dance on hip hop songs, a man wearing a female’s 3 inch high heels, and living alone for a month. Although there were some good writers, I came to realize that this world is really turning to be very ungodly. Fashions, too, are just not decent. I even saw a picture of a model posing with dark clothes in a flickering red background. My gosh, it looks devilish. The peoples’ way of life is unfortunately turning more and more away from God. I’m not happy to know it and I keep on asking: oh my Lord, in these days, when will they ever learn what’s pleasing to Thee? To love Thee, adore Thee, and offer Thee sacrifices?
I thank God and the Blessed Virgin Mary that I was able to open my blinded eyes from worldliness. Yes, I have to admit my attitude was very much “in” to this world. I craved for those things that when I made my resolution, I thought I’m going to be bored and give up sooner or later. But now, it’s only a matter to laugh about. Those things I thought was sweet turned suddenly bitter in my palate. I’m not saying I’m already perfect. No, rather the battle within me still continues. It’s safe to say, though, that the war is already conquered if not won. I know I may still lose my soul to satan if I’m not cautious with my thoughts, words, and deeds.
But definitely, I’m much blessed. I’m now discovering how much one will really take risks just to love the One you perfectly love. The One that really deserves pure love. And He, Who is God, would never really leave you, provided you’re always constant to His commands. Oh! I’m engrossed to know that! And I’d say I’m much happier now. Though I know I’m still not complete. As I could never be complete without receiving my God sacramentally in the Holy Eucharist.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Lord I Offer
Here is a song I heard in the Novus Ordo Catholic Church many yeas ago. It keep resounding in my mind now that I want to surrender to God my everything. (I’m not very sure if this is correct but my sister and I tried to remember the lyrics as best as we can.)
All that I am, all that I have,
I lay them down before You, O Lord.
All my regrets, all my acclaims,
The joys and the pains,
I’m making them Yours
(R) Lord I offer my life to You
Everything that I’ve been through
Use it for Your glory
Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a living sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life.
Things in the past, things yet unseen,
Wishes and dreams that are yet to come true.
All of my hope, all of my plans,
My heart and my hands,
I lift them to You.
Repeat (R)
All that I am, all that I have,
I lay them down before You, O Lord.
All my regrets, all my acclaims,
The joys and the pains,
I’m making them Yours
(R) Lord I offer my life to You
Everything that I’ve been through
Use it for Your glory
Lord I offer my days to You
Lifting my praise to You
As a living sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life.
Things in the past, things yet unseen,
Wishes and dreams that are yet to come true.
All of my hope, all of my plans,
My heart and my hands,
I lift them to You.
Repeat (R)
Hey, My Very First Blog For This Month
It’s August already and Dad came for a scheduled working trip. This day, Mom and Dad went to GenSan for Dad’s laboratory tests. They also decided to withdraw the apartment there since it has no use for the current time.
When they got home, I learned that Dad’s lab results weren’t good. Sigh. I just hope it is still the work of Divine Providence…
Oh well how could I describe my day? I guess it’s a mixture of sorrow and happiness. Sorrow in the sense that I couldn’t be nearer to God. Happy in the sense that my parents are doing well with each other. My siblings? Well, they’re okay but sibling rivalry is sometimes there. Gosh, not so admiring.
Oh Lord my God, teach me to bear all these trials. Many unpleasant days will still drag along but I hope in Thee. Help me not to fall away from attaining my goal - Heaven.
Oh Blessed Virgin Mary intercede for me as I’m beginning to wane again. Reach out thy hand for my frail hand that I’ll always overcome this. Oh my Mother, the pain is getting deeper and deeper that sometimes I don’t know if it will still heal. Nonetheless, I’ll always trust in thee for I assuredly know that thou art more powerful that all the evils in this world. Enlighten me and be near to me that I may always be a better girl! Amen.
When they got home, I learned that Dad’s lab results weren’t good. Sigh. I just hope it is still the work of Divine Providence…
Oh well how could I describe my day? I guess it’s a mixture of sorrow and happiness. Sorrow in the sense that I couldn’t be nearer to God. Happy in the sense that my parents are doing well with each other. My siblings? Well, they’re okay but sibling rivalry is sometimes there. Gosh, not so admiring.
Oh Lord my God, teach me to bear all these trials. Many unpleasant days will still drag along but I hope in Thee. Help me not to fall away from attaining my goal - Heaven.
Oh Blessed Virgin Mary intercede for me as I’m beginning to wane again. Reach out thy hand for my frail hand that I’ll always overcome this. Oh my Mother, the pain is getting deeper and deeper that sometimes I don’t know if it will still heal. Nonetheless, I’ll always trust in thee for I assuredly know that thou art more powerful that all the evils in this world. Enlighten me and be near to me that I may always be a better girl! Amen.
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