Saturday, August 7, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Mabuhay to our new President : Noynoy Aquino
Congratulations to Noynoy. And with all the problems he will be facing, I will be praying that all Filipinos will contribute in reaching his goal.
I wish that Binay and Roxas will stop their being childish set aside their differences.
I wish that Binay and Roxas will stop their being childish set aside their differences.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Venerable Pope Pius XII (In Support of the Cannonization of the Pope)
Mid-December, it was reported that Pope Benedict has declared Pope Pius XII as “venerable” (along with Pope John Paul II) which brings them closer to sainthood. But, while there has been no uproars regarding this move on JPII, there were protests when it comes to Pope Pius, particularly from Jewish communities (and, of course, from anti-catholic groups - what else is new) .
What are their concerns and why are there protests regarding this move?
The reasons are simple enough :
1. It is being said that Pope Pius XII could have done more to save more Jews during World War 2 ;
2. Pope Pius XII is being accused of being silent during Nazi atrocities, particularly, during the Holocaust.
From these accusations branched out other accusations such as the Pope being anti-Semitic(or anti-Jews) and of being pro-Nazi or pro-Hitler.
Very hard to believe. Why?
How can someone be anti-Semitic when he is so revered by a lot of Jews :
a. Rabbi David G. Dalin of New York has proposed that Pope Pius XII be proclaimed "Righteous Among the Nations," the highest award given by the state ofIsrael
b. Israel Anton Zolli, Chief Rabbi of Rome during the war. In his book, Antisemitismo said : "World Jewry owes a great debt of gratitude to Pius XII for his repeated and pressing appeals for justice on behalf of the Jews and, when these did not prevail, for his strong protests against evil laws and procedures." and "No hero in all of history was more militant, more fought against, none more heroic than Pius XII in pursuing the work of true charity!...and this on behalf of all the suffering children of God."
c. Albert Einstein, yes, the great Albert Einstein, on Dec. 23, 1940, in an issue of Time magazine, said : "Being a lover of freedom, when the revolution came in Germany, I looked to the universities to defend it, knowing that they always boasted of their devotion to the cause of truth; but no, the universities immediately were silenced. Then I looked to the great editors of the newspapers, whose flaming editorials in days gone by had proclaimed their love of freedom. But they, like the universities, were silenced in a few short weeks.
Only the Church stood squarely across the path of Hitler's campaign for suppressing truth. I had never any special interest in the Church before, but now I feel a great affection and admiration because the Church alone has had the courage and persistence to stand for intellectual truth and moral freedom. I am forced thus to confess, that what I once despised, I now praise unreservedly."
It is a sad, frightening and deplorable act of distorting history. Sad, because a magnificent saint, who, in some of man's darkest hours, stood above the rest in protecting lives, is now being portrayed, unjustly and unabashedly, as a coward and, worse, an accomplice to Nazi crimes. Jeno Levai, the foremost Jewish Scholar of the Holocaust at its height in Hungary said "particularly regrettable irony that the one person in all of occupied Europe who did more than anyone else to halt the dreadful crime and alleviate its consequences is today made the scapegoat for the failures of others."
Frightening, because people readily believes a lie. Just a simple research on the life of this great man will quell all doubts about this man being a saint.
Lastly, its deplorable. Anti-Catholics will use anything to bring down the Church that Christ has established.
What are their concerns and why are there protests regarding this move?
The reasons are simple enough :
1. It is being said that Pope Pius XII could have done more to save more Jews during World War 2 ;
2. Pope Pius XII is being accused of being silent during Nazi atrocities, particularly, during the Holocaust.
From these accusations branched out other accusations such as the Pope being anti-Semitic(or anti-Jews) and of being pro-Nazi or pro-Hitler.
Very hard to believe. Why?
How can someone be anti-Semitic when he is so revered by a lot of Jews :
a. Rabbi David G. Dalin of New York has proposed that Pope Pius XII be proclaimed "Righteous Among the Nations," the highest award given by the state of
b. Israel Anton Zolli, Chief Rabbi of Rome during the war. In his book, Antisemitismo said : "World Jewry owes a great debt of gratitude to Pius XII for his repeated and pressing appeals for justice on behalf of the Jews and, when these did not prevail, for his strong protests against evil laws and procedures." and "No hero in all of history was more militant, more fought against, none more heroic than Pius XII in pursuing the work of true charity!...and this on behalf of all the suffering children of God."
c. Albert Einstein, yes, the great Albert Einstein, on Dec. 23, 1940, in an issue of Time magazine, said : "Being a lover of freedom, when the revolution came in Germany, I looked to the universities to defend it, knowing that they always boasted of their devotion to the cause of truth; but no, the universities immediately were silenced. Then I looked to the great editors of the newspapers, whose flaming editorials in days gone by had proclaimed their love of freedom. But they, like the universities, were silenced in a few short weeks.
Only the Church stood squarely across the path of Hitler's campaign for suppressing truth. I had never any special interest in the Church before, but now I feel a great affection and admiration because the Church alone has had the courage and persistence to stand for intellectual truth and moral freedom. I am forced thus to confess, that what I once despised, I now praise unreservedly."
It is a sad, frightening and deplorable act of distorting history. Sad, because a magnificent saint, who, in some of man's darkest hours, stood above the rest in protecting lives, is now being portrayed, unjustly and unabashedly, as a coward and, worse, an accomplice to Nazi crimes. Jeno Levai, the foremost Jewish Scholar of the Holocaust at its height in Hungary said "particularly regrettable irony that the one person in all of occupied Europe who did more than anyone else to halt the dreadful crime and alleviate its consequences is today made the scapegoat for the failures of others."
Frightening, because people readily believes a lie. Just a simple research on the life of this great man will quell all doubts about this man being a saint.
Lastly, its deplorable. Anti-Catholics will use anything to bring down the Church that Christ has established.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Odd News - December
Some funny, weird, interesting stories on the web :
1. From UPI : Many Dutch prepare for 2012 apocalypse
2. 'Santa' stumbles out of vehicle, seeks reindeer
3. Money robbed from western Pa. bank mailed back
1. From UPI : Many Dutch prepare for 2012 apocalypse
2. 'Santa' stumbles out of vehicle, seeks reindeer
3. Money robbed from western Pa. bank mailed back
Health Articles
Some interesting articles on health/healthy living :
1. From Yahoo : 5 Foods you should never ditch when you diet
1. From Yahoo : 5 Foods you should never ditch when you diet
"Top" Lists
Not necessarily Top 10, can be Top 8 or Top 31. Just my "top" lists of anything under the enormous Black Hole of Milky Way Galaxy.
A. "Top" List - Health Edition
1. Top 10 Fruits with most Vitamin C
2. Top 10 : Most Voted Healthiest Foods
A. "Top" List - Health Edition
1. Top 10 Fruits with most Vitamin C
2. Top 10 : Most Voted Healthiest Foods
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Angels
Angel (Latin - angelus, Greek - aggelos), meaning "messenger".
Angels are pure spirits, represented in the Bible as body of spiritual beings intermediate between God and man (thus the role of messenger).
They were created a notch higher than man (Psalm 8:6 - "You have made him(man) a little less than the angels"). According to the Scriptures, they have nine(9) choirs(or levels) in their hierarchy, each with their own role and responsibilities :
The Nine Choirs of Angels
#1 Seraphim
#2 Cherubim
#3 Thrones
#4 Dominions
#5 Virtues
#6 Powers
#7 Archangels
#8 Principalities
#9 Angels
It is as messengers that they most often figure in the Bible, but angels perform tasks other than bringing news and messages to man. More important than being messengers, Angels are God's attendants, ministering or acting as assistants to Him as described in Daniel 7:9-10.
Another important function of Angels is the assistance they give to us human. They are there to help us in difficult times, enlighten us when we are confused and fights the devil for our souls. Saint Thomas Aquinas said "We are like children, who stand in need of masters to enlighten us and direct us; and God has provided for this, by appointing his angels to be our teachers and guides".
The problem is when we don't allow them. Remember, we have Free Will to choose between ignoring them or seeking them for help. Let us take advantage of this enormous gift of mercy from Him and let this beautiful creation of God be part of our daily lives.
It was Saint Ambrose who said "But if these beings guard you, they do so because they have been summoned by your prayers".
Below are some of the most famous Angels. Please do click on their names to learn more about them and say prayers seeking their intervention.
1. Gabriel
2. Michael
3. Raphael
4. Your Guardian Angel
Angel Encounters
Angels are among us. You never know if it's that person standing next to you in an elevator, behind you in line at the market or even the pizza delivery guy! Saint Francis de Sales once said "Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen (or noticed), they are present with you".
And there are many Angel encounters and stories. Stories of being saved by strange creatures, stories of miracles, stories of being comforted and enlightened in times of distress and confusion.
Below are some of the beautiful Angel Encounter stories from the web :
1.
Angels are pure spirits, represented in the Bible as body of spiritual beings intermediate between God and man (thus the role of messenger).
They were created a notch higher than man (Psalm 8:6 - "You have made him(man) a little less than the angels"). According to the Scriptures, they have nine(9) choirs(or levels) in their hierarchy, each with their own role and responsibilities :
The Nine Choirs of Angels
#1 Seraphim
#2 Cherubim
#3 Thrones
#4 Dominions
#5 Virtues
#6 Powers
#7 Archangels
#8 Principalities
#9 Angels
It is as messengers that they most often figure in the Bible, but angels perform tasks other than bringing news and messages to man. More important than being messengers, Angels are God's attendants, ministering or acting as assistants to Him as described in Daniel 7:9-10.
Another important function of Angels is the assistance they give to us human. They are there to help us in difficult times, enlighten us when we are confused and fights the devil for our souls. Saint Thomas Aquinas said "We are like children, who stand in need of masters to enlighten us and direct us; and God has provided for this, by appointing his angels to be our teachers and guides".
The problem is when we don't allow them. Remember, we have Free Will to choose between ignoring them or seeking them for help. Let us take advantage of this enormous gift of mercy from Him and let this beautiful creation of God be part of our daily lives.
It was Saint Ambrose who said "But if these beings guard you, they do so because they have been summoned by your prayers".
Below are some of the most famous Angels. Please do click on their names to learn more about them and say prayers seeking their intervention.
1. Gabriel
2. Michael
3. Raphael
4. Your Guardian Angel
Angel Encounters
Angels are among us. You never know if it's that person standing next to you in an elevator, behind you in line at the market or even the pizza delivery guy! Saint Francis de Sales once said "Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen (or noticed), they are present with you".
And there are many Angel encounters and stories. Stories of being saved by strange creatures, stories of miracles, stories of being comforted and enlightened in times of distress and confusion.
Below are some of the beautiful Angel Encounter stories from the web :
1.
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