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THE CASTING CALL

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  I guess we can all identify to the sentiments of Hannah one way or another. We may not be barren and some of us may have bore children already there are times in our life when we can somehow relate to the desperation she felt at that time. We are too focused on our circumstance and fail to realize that worry can not change anything if not make matters worse. It is only our full confidence and trust in the Lord that is needed and everything else will follow. Although I also love the serenity prayer wherein it says: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference. Amen. Hallelujah! 1 Samuel 1:1-8 ...“Hannah, why do you weep, and why do you refuse to eat? Why do you grieve? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” When we hear of amazing stories we can not contain our excitement. May we be always mindful of it at all times and filled with this kind of emotion in all circumstances. We all have sinned and...
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DEEPEST IDENTITY

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  The words of God remain forever and true. It can stand the test of time. The very words spoken by the prophet Isaiah from today's 1st reading can also be found in today's gospel. It tells us that God is consistent with His word and does not change. What He said a long time ago will always find a place throughout time and history. There is a time gap between when these 2 books of the bible were written yet their message applies for both times even to this present day. We can always hold on to the words of God and not be disappointed. God will always be true to His word and can always make things happen in accordance to His everlasting will and power. Amen. Hallelujah! Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 1 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; ... I am just surprised at how vividly I could still remember up to now the pictures in my children bible books even the feeling of awe and amazement while looking at th...
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THE BRIDE AND THE BRIDEGROOM

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   I haven't seen the movie, “The Untouchables” yet but I have heard much about it. It is somehow like a person who gets away with crime, murder or something evil then could be labeled, the untouchable. But wait, consider this for a moment, how do you think does it feel to be God's Untouchables? Wow, I am sure it is the best thing that could ever happen to us. Since we are still in this world, things are far from ideal and perfect around us. We are always confronted by the enemy's plans and schemes. But if we put to heart and take action on what is said in today's 1st reading then we'll gain the confidence that we are protected because we belong to God. We can not deny the fact that God makes His presence known to us in many wonderful ways that we can all think about. This sharing in Didache is inspired by a bible passage from today's 1st reading and is very reflective of a God who does not hesitate to answer our prayers. We too have experiences when we feel God...
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THEY MISSED HIM

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    Today’s 1 st  reading reminded me of a football game between  Texas  and  Alabama  in January 2010. This lady whom I got acquainted with is a big fan of the Texas Long Horns. I told her that my mother happened to be a big fan of  Texas  too although not the Football team but the place itself. I can never forget it when she told me that she considered  Texas  as the best place she had visited in the  US . Before the game even started and while watching the game we were both hoping and praying that  Texas  would win. But it was just the 1 st  quarter and looked like they do not stand a chance because the score was 24 to 6 in favor of  Alabama . We had the biggest surprise when all of a sudden during the last quarter they were able to catch up with a score of 19 against 24. It all got us very excited and we’re cheering out loud but they still lost in the game. We didn’t even finish the game anymore when...
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

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     I remember a time when I was talking to a friend and we were discussing some matters about the faith which led me to tell her these words from today’s 1 st  reading. God never ceases to amaze us in many wonderful ways. He conveys to us His messages through the scriptures and confirms them through special events and circumstances that are undeniably the working of a great God who loves us individually and personally. There is no doubt to the truth that God wanted to be up close and personal for us to really feel it. Whenever we recall all those times we’ve crossed paths with different kinds of people and touched our lives we can’t help but associate a particular experience we’ve had with them. These experiences whether good or bad should always be taken as something that adds detail and meaning to our lives and in effect would always be for the good. Even if those experiences didn’t really turn out for good and has caused us so much pain and trouble it would help...
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MIRACLES HAPPEN

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       An All Powerful God becoming a dependent human baby on the eve of Christmas day is very overwhelming. It points to the truth that the meaning of Christmas is shocking but it is because of love.  St. John  of the Cross, a Carmelite said, "At the evening of this life we will be judged by love." Even Pope John Paul II in his book about the role of Christian family said that the human person's fundamental and innate vocation is to love. No other love is greater than the love that God has for each one of us. If only we are fully aware of this then we will all be compelled to share this great love. Let us always be reminded of this so that our thought, word and action resounds this truth. This reminded me of a friend who asked me how I see myself in the next five years. Instead of answering his question I returned the question to him. He said that the last 5 years of his life just passed him by without anything remarkable happening to him and his family. H...
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