Under the Mango Tree

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MASS READINGS for November 8, 2009

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading

1 Kings 17:10-16

Second Reading

Hebrews 9:24-28

Psalm

Psalm 146:7-10

Gospel

Mark 12:38-44

Calm after the Storm

With a sky as clear as this. Who would ever think that yesterday was a cold and rainy day?

Today

Mass Readings for September 20, 2009
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading
Wisdom 2:12,17-20

Psalm
Psalm 54:3-8

Second Reading
James 3:16;4:3

Gospel
Mark 9:30-37

"Conquering the tongue is better than fasting on bread and water!!"
--St. John of the Cross
(source:www.ewtn.com)

Today

"The most powerful weapon to conquer the Devil is humility. For as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does he know how to defend himself from it."
--St. Vincent de Paul
(source:www.ewtn.org)

Struggle

Mass Readings for September 6, 2009

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading
Isaiah 35:4-7

Psalm
Psalms 146:7-10

Second Reading
James 2:1-5

Gospel
Mark 7:31-37

" Our own evil inclinations are far more dangerous than any external enemies."
--St. Ambrose

source:http://www.ewtn.org

have a blessed Sunday!

Back in His arms

Mass Readings for August 30, 2009

First Reading

Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-8

Psalms

Psalm 15:2-5

Second Reading

James 1:17-18,21-22,27

Gospel

Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23

GodbLess!Ü

Why is there no perfect person?

"WOW! You look gorgeous!,"says Anna complimenting her bff wearing a wedding gown. A sincere compliment,isn't it? But, what her bff doesn't know is that at the back of Anna's mind, she doesn't really like the offwhite-colored, ruffled serpentina gown that she's wearing.

It is normal. It is normal to everyone that we wouldn't be pleased with everyone and everything. It is okay to be tactful with what we are saying and especially on giving comments.It is the best way to avoid hurting other people's feelings and be judged as ill-mannered.

But, in this world, there are not a few people who doesn't know anything but to find flaws and negative traits on others. With this type of personality, a person like this thinks that he is the best and most perfect person in the whole wide world but in reality, he feels so imperfect but hates to admit it.

How to deal with them? Better ignore what they're saying or totally ignore them. It's the best we could do to avoid being one of their kind. If you are already one of them,better have a personality check and go to counseling.

Always remember that there is no perfect person in this world. It is written in the Holy Bible that there is no righteous person. So, if we couldn't be perfect ourselves, why do we have to judge other people's imperfections?

Fare you well

I was still fast asleep when my phone suddenly rang. My room was still dark and it was half past four. I answered it and it was the voice of my aunt.

They say live life to the fullest for we shall never pass this way again. But better say live life and spend it with the ones you love,for people will pass unexpectedly.

Death could happen unexpectedly to anyone. Hmm.. Sad to think but we just have to accept this reality.

Then she said I must come to the house asap. I got a little angry. But when I got there, I felt a deep feeling of regret.. My grandpa died that night asking me a little favor that I didn't give.

Does He Love Me?

Everytime we're apart it's like I'd die any minute. But everytime we're together we act like cats and dogs. I wanna kiss you but you're avoiding me. I wanna hug you but you're so busy.

Do you believe in Miracles? Read. MIRACLES OF MOTHER VAILANKANNI

There was a miracle in Vailankanni Church. Till today nobody would have learned about in the church of Vailankanni. One Sunday, Mother Mary appeared in the form of an infant to a person. She told him, "Don't be afraid,have faith and listen to me. I am to this world. Print 2000 leaflets in my name and distribute to the people to spread the message,to wash away sins and to receive all goodness in life. Do it in my name. " Saying this, Mary Mother (who was in the form of an infant) disappeared. Hearing this, the man in Vishalalman prhnted 515 leaflets and distributed the same. After a few days, the man received a blessing of Mother Mary and won 50 rupee taks by lottery. In Agra,a man printed 615 leaflets. Within 24 days,he got a pot of gold coins through the blessing of Mother Mary and got a job. Later,he printed 1000 leaflets in thanksgiving. Another person who did not believed in this,mocked this and destroy the leaflets.This disbeliever made him lose his son.A man passed in Rashbel in Africa,read the message and delayed it by one month.He had a great loss in his business and lost his wife.In a place called Lathara, 5 people together printed 2530 leaflets and distributed the same.Mother Mary blessed them and they received good profits in business.Hearing this,a poor man printed 1000 leaflets.His faith in the Mother helps him in getting 50 rupee taks in a town called Mangavinar.A poor family printed 1000 leaflets. Mother Mary blessed them and they got everything they asked for. A poor family in an old Mangalom channel 33 who came across this message delayed in spreading the same by 15 days. Their new automobile mats an accident and lost a lot of money. They faced many problems in their family.As Jesus said,"ask and you shall receive. Seek and you shall find." So ask with faith and you will receive it. Print this leaflet within 19 days; spreading this message of our Mother Mary and Jesus,and you will receive all the blessings to achieve what you want. Please do not destroy this after reading. Give it to others. Respect this Holy Name... Sacred Heart of Prayers.

NOVENA OF CONFIDENT

Oh Lord Jesus, to your most Sacred Heart,I confide this intention(...here mention your request.)only look upon me,and then do what your heart inspires.Let your sacred Heart decide,I count on you,I trust you. I throw myself at your mercy. Sacred Heart of Jesus,I have asked for many favors,but I earnestly implore this one,Take it and place it in your most Sacred Heart.When the eternal Father sees it with your most precious blood.He will not refuse it.It will no longer be my prayers but yours.Oh,Sacred Heart of Jesus,I placed my trust in you.Let me never be confounded.Amen.

NOVENA PRAYER

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored,and loved in all tabernacles until the end of time.Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,be praised & glorified now and forever.AMEN.Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Sacred Heart of Jesus,pray for us and hear our prayers.Amen.

This novena Must be said starting with Our Father each day,6 times for 9 consecutive days,leaving 9 copies in the church each day.Your prayers will be answered on or before the 9th day no matter how impossible and has never been known to have failed:PRAY WITH FAITH.

NOTE:1000/2000 copies for you to print and distribute to believers.AND, they will see the big difference.

I Corinthians 13:1

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels,but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

Near-death

Do you believe in second life?in near-death experience?in astral projections?

Not everyone might believe in these things but I guess there is somewhat reality in these things because of the existence of our soul..

to be continued..

Anger Management

Good Morning..

Before I turned 19, I was more of a rational rather than an emotional person. But when I crossed that bridge between those ages, I started to feel the changes. I became more impulsive, possessive, defensive, short-tempered and war-freak. I didn't know why it exactly happened to me. I was thinking,maybe it's because of the blood transfusion I had in an operation or maybe just because of the people I mingle with right now.

I could be easily-angered. If someone asks for a one on one sparring, I'll give him rumble. But, I know that being angry is not a good thing. I still try to keep my cool whenever I feel my blood boiling in anger. I will never lose this 'dragon-like' attitude again, but the good side of this is that I know I could use it to protect the people I care for.

The Importance of Decision-Making

Why is it that things are easier thought than said and easier said than done?

In life,we always make small and big decisions,from the moment we wake up to the time we will sleep.

Some things are easier when you just think about, but notice that when you discuss it,it gets more complicated. What more if you're gonna do it?

Say for example, you have to cook 5 dishes for your mom's birthday celebration. You have 3 dishes in mind,and you only have to brainstorm for 2 more. So,you get to the discussion. You called your two sisters to help you budget the money you have. Then,as you list down the ingredients for all these five dishes,and estimated the prices. You found out that your budget would be short. So,you adjusted everything. Then, you're now at the market. You bought some of the stuff and a few are out of stock,so you have to decide on what to do. You opt for alternative ingredients. And now,you have all that you need. You started cooking,and you didn't know what would be the taste of the dishes without some of the original ingredients. And then suddenly, you ran out of gas.

Things in life look easier than they really are. Especially if you're not in the situation. But if you are in that situation,you will see that those things are more complicated that what they seem.

What's next?

I am already lying on the bed but I'm not yet asleep.. I feel sleepy but I can't close my eyes. I'm thinkin' 'bout the things that happen these past week.. Hmmm... :-"
Monday: I went back to Pampanga with my younger sister. I started coughing.
Tuesday: I got fever.
Wednesday: I went to Bataan and my fever went up,accompanied with cough.
Thursday: I still have fever but minimal cough.
Friday: Minimal cough but with breathlessness until now. Hm..

What if you die tomorrow?

We are born in this world immersed in the mortal sins that our ancestors had committed. But through baptism, we are given the chance to regain salvation. Do you believe in life after death?

As we grow up we conciously and unconciously commit different kinds of sins without even repenting.

The Holy Bible says repentance and contrition is the way to salvation and eternal life. But though we believe in it, we still don't do what's right.

So, what if you know that you'll die tomorrow? What will you do now? Will you be ready?

Chopseuy

I engaged myself today in a cooking session in the kitchen. I chopped the vegetaBles and sautèed them . And after a few minutes,it's done. Cooking isn't a hard task for me, but today,as I was doing it,it wAs like my body and mind are going to opposite directions.

Why is this life so full of reds and greens? There are things you like to happen and things you don't. I know that in some point, you'll have everything red or everything green. But why is my life now seems to be all mixed up with all these colors?

They say you'll have a turning point. But what if your life is like a big turning point that never seems to straighten just a little. And it's like a roller coaster with all those twists and turns..

What will you do? Go with the flow or straighten the path?...

My Dream Wedding

Tonight is the first airing of 'The Wedding'. Anne Curtis utters,'ito ang katuparan ng mga pangarap ko'.. (somewhat a copycat of 27 dresses)
Could this be true?
Does a wedding make all your dreams come true? Does a marriage make your life complete?
If it does,then why are there so many couples getting a divorce?
Huh.. Life's so ironic,isn't it.
(sigh) 'ako kaya, kelan kaya ako ikakasal?' ahekz.. :-P

So good yet so bad

I've always thought that when you're in love,everything will make you feel good. It's true.. But not all the time. It depends on how you accept the situation.