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GOD'S TEMPLE

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   If we stay connected to God then there is really nothing we should worry about. Today's 1st reading describes fruit trees of every kind growing with their leaves never fading nor their fruit ever failed. God provides for all our needs and this is a reality that most of us sometimes fail to realize. Whenever things do not turn out the way we expected it to happen we end up searching for other sources or worst decide to do things our way instead of staying within the sanctuary of God. We should not stray from the right path for God will not just provide for our needs but make us a source of blessing for others, too. When it’s orange and lemon season we harvest bags of these fruits from our backyard. Our trees are very productive fruit bearing trees and it seemed like it never ran out of fruits to harvest. We can fill up big garbage bags and harvest as much as 3-4 bags. Just imagine how many fruits these tress bear. It is so amazing that even after we've harvest too much for u...
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ETERNITY

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   We have to thank God for giving us the capacity to think and process information with our minds. It is such a wonderful gift that God has endowed human beings. Aside from this we are also given the human strength to hurdle the trials and difficulties that come our way. We always encounter people in print or in media who become famous and talked about because of the things they were able to do and accomplish that speak well of them. It is commonly attributed to the human spirit which enables us to withstand and overcome the seemingly impossible situations that come our way. Today's 1st reading tells us a vital truth and information that we can all benefit from. If we are able to do things beyond what we expect already with who we are and what we have become then we are set for the biggest and most unbelievable surprise of our lives if we are to tap into the infinite wisdom of God rather than just our own. Amen. Hallelujah!  Wisdom 6:12-16 12 Resplendent and unfading is ...
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GOD KNOWS OUR HEARTS

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   The following statements from today's 1st reading empower us to do all things through Christ. We are encouraged by Paul in this letter to the Philippians, I almost wrote to the Philippines because just like them our country has had enough of the share of every circumstance stated here. As a nation we have been identified to be a people of faith and hope since Filipinos always manage to be a part of the Catholic Church of every culture, nation and country all over the world. It is partly because of the fact that just like Paul and the Philippians, our country has been through a lot in terms of suffering. In all these things we have to be thankful because we come to a very important realization and eye opener that it is always in God that we find the strength to carry on.    For that I should say, I am so proud to be Filipino. Amen. Hallelujah! Philippians 4:10-19 ...I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be self-sufficient. I know indeed how to li...
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BE SMART & WISE

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     Why is it that nothing seems to be perfect in this world? There are times when just as we are about to achieve something really close to it suddenly something happens and without even knowing it the picture perfect scenario changes into a not so pleasant one or worst into something we never ever wanted to happen. In everything there is always a reason and we can't help encounter such things because we live in an imperfect world but we can always hope in Jesus our Lord and Savior who will make all things perfect in His time. We are indeed God's priority! He surely looks after all our cares and concerns. I am reminded of the time when Sis Em invited me to attend the AFCCPC (Alliance of Filipino Catholic Charismatic Prayer Communities) North Pacific Regional Conference in Stockton , CA . I immediately agreed to it but when I realized that there are a lot of expenses that go with it, my enthusiasm died down and decided that I can postpone my taking part in these activiti...
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THE FOLD

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   We all differ in our priorities in life. A lot of people will say that they consider their family as their top priority. Some may opt for power, wealth and fame especially nowadays when commercialism and materialism have masked and set aside the only real and sure win top priority who is Jesus Christ. Everything pales in comparison to knowing Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Whoever we are and whatever we may have become is nothing compared to the full realization of who and what Jesus our God is to us most especially on the personal level. Once we've reached this point in our life like Paul in his letter to the Philippians then we can confidently say without a trace of hesitation and doubt these very words in today's 1st reading. Jesus is everything and without Him we are nothing. Amen. Hallelujah! Philippians 3:3-8a ...But whatever gains I had, these I have come to consider a loss because of Christ. 8 More than that, I even consider everything as a loss because of the...
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THE KEY TO THE ANSWER

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    We complain when we are dissatisfied and discontented. There are many instances in our lives when we are in this kind of situation and we can’t help but complain, grumble and question. It has become automatic and natural for us to do. Sometimes we succumb to a defeatist attitude and entertain negative thoughts that are inevitably invading our mind. Today's 1st reading should jolt us back to reality. We do not realize that we are going against this call of St. Paul to the Philippians to be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Gratitude is something we can practice. It is the ability to focus on what we have rather than what we lack. It is a form of thanksgiving when we are offering up our pains and suffering to the Lord. An effective way of taking up our cross is by putting a name in our suffering, it could be the name of someone we love and offer it up instead of whine about it. We ought to shine like l...
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POWER OF THE CROSS

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    What hold our attention and interest range from a variety of people, places and things and we express them by engaging in various ways and means. Some are hooked in business, sports, entertainment, romance, travel, food, fashion, current events, issues with nature, outer space and all other things we can think about that we can consider profitable, enjoyable, fun and worthwhile to do. We had our moments and stages wherein we’ve been there and done that. Coming from this point of view, we eventually realize whether now, soon or later that ultimately we must acknowledge the fact that if there’s one thing that should hold not just    our attention and interest but our constant admiration is the truth that is stated in today’s 1st reading because it has definitely got it all. It is reminding us of the things God has to go through just to show His great love. It sounds impossible when we hear about this kind of love that God is sharing to each one of us. This should g...
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