"Joy to the world the Lord has come, let Earth rejoice her King, let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and heaven and nature sing!"
Merry Christmas, everyone! Thank you, Almighty God! I love and thank you, Jesus! Now and forever. Amen.
Here's my Christmas Thoughts and Prayer: This Christmas Day, I am grateful to be alive and well with the rest of humanity. I am thankful that Jesus is among us all to give us hope and life again! I am filled with gladness and at peace with myself and others.My belief in the love and goodness of the Lord to all of us, people of goodwill, is overwhelming and everlasting. I intend to continue learning and re-learning about my faith and others' so I become more tolerant and respectful, and understanding of the nature of humanity. I aspire to continue to do good and to be good to everyone I encounter and come in contact with. I try to continue praying for my salvation and for others and the rest of the world. I would try to pray constantly for peace and unity of all humanity.
Today, I pray as I remember the unborn babies because of abortion,babies who would have been and would be beautiful and innocent children of God. Today, on Christmas Day, I pray and remember those innocent children, victims of that Connecticut school shooting massacre and I imagine they're now in heaven with our Almighty God the Father. God, bless and comfort the families of the victims, and also those volunteers, and Rev. Fr. Luke and Msgr. Weiss, and all who were affected by the said tragedy. I also think and pray for other innocent, and abandoned, children around the world.
Today, I remember and pray for and thank all the people who have helped shape my life, people who cared for and have loved me, and influenced me to do good and be good for others.
Likewise, this Christmas Day, I pray for our troops, especially those who were deployed overseas, like Jason and his group. I pray for their families and friends who were left behind, too. Also, I pray for those who were unemployed that they will one day gainfully find work. Lastly, I pray for our church and government leaders worldwide, especially to our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI and our pastors like Rev. Fathers David, Chris, Anton, Gody, Steve, Michael, and our seminarians, and our missionaries throughout the world. May God bless them all!
From my family to yours, we wish you A Joyful, Hopeful and Peaceful Christmas! Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Mother Mary! Thank you, good and gracious God, our Almighty Father!
Well, I've got to sign off now because we're going to attend Mass on this Christmas Day. Don't worry, I'll pray for you all, my dear folks and friends. Hope you do the same for me and my family. Thank you.
Until next time around. Take care and Have a Happy Christmas, everyone. Happy Holidays! May God bless us all!-chris a. quilpa, 25December2012
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
The Joyful Mysteries, in Times of a Troubled World like Ours
Good Saturday, everyone! Peace to all of you, people of goodwill! (Note: As I'm writing this blog post, I've been listening to Catholic American liturgical singer-composer John Michael Talbot's songs on YouTube. Thanks, John. And thank you, YouTube. Thank you, good and gracious God and His Begotten Son, Jesus, our Lord and Savior! Thank you all who read this post and to all (accidental) readers from countries like Russia, Poland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Canada, Qatar, Jordan, Vietnam, Pakistan, Philippines, etc. Thank you, my dear folks and friends. Happy Holidays!)
I've just finished praying my rosary along with a video on YouTube, this morning, meditating on the Joyful Mysteries which are said on Mondays and Saturdays (except during Lent), and the Sundays from Advent to Lent. They remind us of the happy times that Jesus and Mary shared together
To recall, here are the 5 Joyful Mysteries, with short, simple explanation for those of us learning and re-learning about the Holy Rosary of our Blessed Virgin Mary, our Heavenly Mother and Mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior:
1. The Annunciation (For the love of humility)---
Because Mary was a very special person, God sent an angel to ask her to be the Mother of Jesus. She said, "Yes," even though she was a little bit afraid. The angel told her to name the baby Jesus.
2. The Visitation (For charity toward my neighbor)---
Mary was told by the angel that her cousin, Elizabeth, was going to have a baby, too. Mary went to visit Elizabeth to help her. Elizabeth became the mother of John the Baptist, who preached about the coming of Jesus.
3. The Nativity (For the spirit of poverty)---
Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem. When He was born, Mary and her husband Joseph were very happy and promised to take care of Him.
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (For the virtue of obedience)---
After He was born, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. At the Temple, they presented Jesus to God and thanked God for giving them a Son to love and cherish.
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (For the virtue of piety)---
When He was a little older, Jesus went to a service at the Temple with Mary and Joseph. After the service, He stayed to talk to the teachers. Mary and Joseph thought He was lost, and were very glad to find Him there.
I'll try my best to post the other Mysteries (Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous) of the Holy Rosary on my future blog posts. Sounds like a good plan for me and you, my dear folks and friends. So, please, stand by...
Meanwhile, about yesterday's unforeseen and unexpected harrowing happening at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, USA, in which nearly thirty young children and adults were violently shot and massacred by a gunman, the whole nation mourned and prayed for all the victims and their families.
Personally, here's my reaction about yesterday's deadly school tragedy: When I arrived home from an unplanned, unexpected luncheon at Ruby Tuesday's with my fellow buddy and neighbor having the same (nick)name as mine, (after having my morning walk around the neighborhood), I was surprised to find out about it once I logged on to my laptop and eventually to Facebook. I was dumb-founded that I turned on to the TV in our family room. There it was...TV coverage of the massacre. Then, the brief and emotional statement or message from President Barack Obama in The White House. I was speechless! And teary-eyed, too, like the commander-in-chief! Then, I prayed silently to God, conveyed what I was doing on my Facebook friends that moment...
Anyway, this morning, after praying my rosary, and while using the restroom in our bedroom, I stumbled upon this article from The Little Blue Book's Advent and Christmas Seasons 2012-2013 (Six-minute reflections on the Sunday Gospels of Year C), from the writings of the late Bishop Ken Untener of the Diocese of Saginaw, MI. Since it's December 15 today, I thought the thoughts of the short reflective article is worth-sharing and so appropriate for the circumstances we're all experiencing at this moment. Here it is..."...and all flesh shall see the salvation of God." (Luke 3:6)
"In the face of all that I see as wrong with the world, I have two options. One option is to see all these problems as fatal. The world is doomed to be forever unjust and tragic, so I should simply do my best to get the most I can for myself out of the situation.
The other option is to see all creation as the recipient of the overwhelming power of God's compassion and transforming love. When I look at the world this way, I believe that every struggle for peace and justice, however small, ultimately has an effect, and whatever energy I spend to relieve suffering is worth the effort.
Christian faith calls me to choose the second option---to live my life in this world with Hope.
Not wishful thinking. Not pie in the sky.
Hope. The hope that is the theme of this Advent season (of preparing and waiting for His arrival, His coming into our lives once again)...a flesh-and-blood hope that never fades because "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."
In light of the hope that came into the world through Jesus, the words of Isaiah take on new meaning. Let me think about those words again: "Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made a smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
Well, my dear folks and friends, let's "Be not afraid" to follow Him for He gives us rest, strength, courage and hope, and life to overcome all the turmoils and turbulence, and vicious violence in our world. Let's be in the Light. Let's stay focused on His coming once again...
This is all for now. Thanks, everyone, for reading. Until next time around. Take care and have a blessed day and weekend, everyone! As always, I pray, "May God bless us all!" May the souls of all of our faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Our Almighty Father, rest in peace. Amen. And, may the families of all the victims of the Connecticut school shooting find comfort and consolation, Light and Love. Amen.-chris a. quilpa, 15December2012
I've just finished praying my rosary along with a video on YouTube, this morning, meditating on the Joyful Mysteries which are said on Mondays and Saturdays (except during Lent), and the Sundays from Advent to Lent. They remind us of the happy times that Jesus and Mary shared together
To recall, here are the 5 Joyful Mysteries, with short, simple explanation for those of us learning and re-learning about the Holy Rosary of our Blessed Virgin Mary, our Heavenly Mother and Mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior:
1. The Annunciation (For the love of humility)---
Because Mary was a very special person, God sent an angel to ask her to be the Mother of Jesus. She said, "Yes," even though she was a little bit afraid. The angel told her to name the baby Jesus.
2. The Visitation (For charity toward my neighbor)---
Mary was told by the angel that her cousin, Elizabeth, was going to have a baby, too. Mary went to visit Elizabeth to help her. Elizabeth became the mother of John the Baptist, who preached about the coming of Jesus.
3. The Nativity (For the spirit of poverty)---
Jesus was born in a stable in the city of Bethlehem. When He was born, Mary and her husband Joseph were very happy and promised to take care of Him.
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (For the virtue of obedience)---
After He was born, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. At the Temple, they presented Jesus to God and thanked God for giving them a Son to love and cherish.
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (For the virtue of piety)---
When He was a little older, Jesus went to a service at the Temple with Mary and Joseph. After the service, He stayed to talk to the teachers. Mary and Joseph thought He was lost, and were very glad to find Him there.
I'll try my best to post the other Mysteries (Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous) of the Holy Rosary on my future blog posts. Sounds like a good plan for me and you, my dear folks and friends. So, please, stand by...
Meanwhile, about yesterday's unforeseen and unexpected harrowing happening at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, USA, in which nearly thirty young children and adults were violently shot and massacred by a gunman, the whole nation mourned and prayed for all the victims and their families.
Personally, here's my reaction about yesterday's deadly school tragedy: When I arrived home from an unplanned, unexpected luncheon at Ruby Tuesday's with my fellow buddy and neighbor having the same (nick)name as mine, (after having my morning walk around the neighborhood), I was surprised to find out about it once I logged on to my laptop and eventually to Facebook. I was dumb-founded that I turned on to the TV in our family room. There it was...TV coverage of the massacre. Then, the brief and emotional statement or message from President Barack Obama in The White House. I was speechless! And teary-eyed, too, like the commander-in-chief! Then, I prayed silently to God, conveyed what I was doing on my Facebook friends that moment...
Anyway, this morning, after praying my rosary, and while using the restroom in our bedroom, I stumbled upon this article from The Little Blue Book's Advent and Christmas Seasons 2012-2013 (Six-minute reflections on the Sunday Gospels of Year C), from the writings of the late Bishop Ken Untener of the Diocese of Saginaw, MI. Since it's December 15 today, I thought the thoughts of the short reflective article is worth-sharing and so appropriate for the circumstances we're all experiencing at this moment. Here it is..."...and all flesh shall see the salvation of God." (Luke 3:6)
"In the face of all that I see as wrong with the world, I have two options. One option is to see all these problems as fatal. The world is doomed to be forever unjust and tragic, so I should simply do my best to get the most I can for myself out of the situation.
The other option is to see all creation as the recipient of the overwhelming power of God's compassion and transforming love. When I look at the world this way, I believe that every struggle for peace and justice, however small, ultimately has an effect, and whatever energy I spend to relieve suffering is worth the effort.
Christian faith calls me to choose the second option---to live my life in this world with Hope.
Not wishful thinking. Not pie in the sky.
Hope. The hope that is the theme of this Advent season (of preparing and waiting for His arrival, His coming into our lives once again)...a flesh-and-blood hope that never fades because "the Word became flesh and dwelt among us."
In light of the hope that came into the world through Jesus, the words of Isaiah take on new meaning. Let me think about those words again: "Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made a smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."
Well, my dear folks and friends, let's "Be not afraid" to follow Him for He gives us rest, strength, courage and hope, and life to overcome all the turmoils and turbulence, and vicious violence in our world. Let's be in the Light. Let's stay focused on His coming once again...
This is all for now. Thanks, everyone, for reading. Until next time around. Take care and have a blessed day and weekend, everyone! As always, I pray, "May God bless us all!" May the souls of all of our faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Our Almighty Father, rest in peace. Amen. And, may the families of all the victims of the Connecticut school shooting find comfort and consolation, Light and Love. Amen.-chris a. quilpa, 15December2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
The "Dalits" in our Midst
Today, I was watching videos uploaded by catholicnewsagency on YouTube and I got stuck on one particular video "Christianity Changing Lives of India's "Untouchables." I remember Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. She did what others couldn't do, taking care of the sickly and poor in our midst. (Blessed Mother Teresa, pray for us!)
Having been interested in social and societal issues ever since I was in Ms. Rabaino's class way back in third year high school (in the Philippines), issues that pertain to education, immigration, social and economic mobility, poverty, human trafficking, discrimination, etc., and being touched by the topic of the video mentioned above, I found myself scribbling something in my Composition Book. Here, I'm sharing it with you...
Regarding the videos I used to embed herewith my blog post, I'd like to note that No copyright infringement intended. I thank YouTube and the uploaders of the videos. I also would like to thank Google and Blogger. And to Wikipedia and Facebook, of course, for being so accessible in information dissemination. Thanks to all people of goodwill. Lastly, I thank you, God our Almighty Father and His Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for my life, faith, family, folks, and friends.
Well, this is all for now. Until next time around. Take care and have a blessed weekend, everyone! May God bless us always!-chris a. quilpa, 15September2012.
Having been interested in social and societal issues ever since I was in Ms. Rabaino's class way back in third year high school (in the Philippines), issues that pertain to education, immigration, social and economic mobility, poverty, human trafficking, discrimination, etc., and being touched by the topic of the video mentioned above, I found myself scribbling something in my Composition Book. Here, I'm sharing it with you...
The "Dalits" in our Midst
I ask myself, Why are there "Untouchables" in our midst?
Who created the existence of their title?
Why are they called "Outcasts?"
What have they done to deserve such title?
Why are they marginalized?
If they are human beings, like us, what rights do they have?
What role, if any, do they play in society?
I wonder, What can we do to elevate their status?
What can we do to alleviate their sorrows and sufferings, their pains and problems?
As for me, I can pray for the Dalits:
May God, our Almighty Father, bless them
and keep them safe from harm!
May they know Your Love
as true and saving grace.
May they continue to believe in their abilities
and capabilities to change their lives and our world.
And may the church leaders and government leaders
all over the world, in solidarity with all people of good Faith,
do whatever they can to emancipate them and liberate them
and to help them restore their dignity as fellow human beings. Amen.
Well, this is all for now. Until next time around. Take care and have a blessed weekend, everyone! May God bless us always!-chris a. quilpa, 15September2012.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Back to School in the US of A
Summer is over. For students and teachers, school administrators, and substitute teachers, that is. Now, it's the opening of school year 2012-2013. It's back to school again, the business of teaching/learning in the world of education.
To all of you, teachers, private or public, home-schooled, and substitute teachers as well, I thank you for your devotion and dedication to education. I thank you for your commitment and professionalism. And I wish you the best, and good luck! May you have all the strength and wisdom, the knowledge and skills, excellent health and well-being, compassion and passion, with Love to do your job! To all parents and school volunteers, I thank you for all your services and sacrifices. To all of our students, both private and public, and chartered or home-schooled, I wish you all the best, too! May you continue to learn as much as you can, to use your time wisely and productively, and physically and socially, as you embark another wonderful and exciting school year!
As one of the many readers of one extraordinary Catholic blogger, a Concord, MA, pastor-priest from the Archdiocese of Boston, Rev. Fr. Austin Fleming, I'd like to share with you, my dear folks and friends, and valued (accidental) readers of my blog his back to school prayers from his blog, posted 09August2012. (Fr. Fleming, I ask your forgiveness if I didn't have the time to contact you, asking permission to share with others your prayers. Hope and pray you understand. Thank you so much, Father. May God bless you, always, with so much wisdom and good health to continue spreading The Word and your inspiring and inspirational daily prayers and thoughts.)
Here's A Student's Prayer and A Parent's Payer for Students by Fr. Austin Fleming...
A Student's Prayer
Dear God,
Help me remember that you're always by my side
at school and all day long.
Help me be the best student I can be,
using all the gifts and talents you've given me.
Help me study well and often
especially when I don't feel like studying at all!
Help me finish all my homework-on time.
Help me listen to my teachers and coaches.
Help me play fair and play safely,
Help me be honest when I'm tempted to cheat.
Help me always tell the truth.
Help me be kind to everyone at school
and to treat others as I'd want them to treat me.
Help me make good friends
and help me be a good friend to others.
Help me know how I can help others
and to ask for help when I need it myself.
Help me love and respect, trust and appreciate my parents
and to be honest with them.
Help me remember that you're with me always, Lord,
and that you'll never leave my side.
Amen.
-Concord Pastor.blogspot.com
A Parent's Prayer for Students
Dear Lord,
As my children leave for school,
I pray that you will keep them in your care.
Send your Spirit to open their minds
to all that is true and beautiful and good.
Help them to see the gifts and talents
you have given them to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom.
Help them to be kind to others
and lead others be kind to them.
Give their teachers patience and understanding
and help them teach what is just and true.
Send your angels to guide and guard my children
and to keep them from all harm.
Open their young hearts to your presence
and enfold them in your peace and protection.
Hold them in the palm of your hand
and bring them home safely at day's end.
Amen.
-ConcordPastor.blogspot.com
Today, Tuesday, is the first official school day for my teacher-wife Freny and her students at Public High School. She said she's ever-ready for all the challenges that school year 2012-2013 brings. She looks forward to a new school year with a new principal, and fellow caring and helpful co-teachers, with fun and excitement, teaching and imparting knowledge and skills to her junior and senior high school students. Likewise, she hopes and prays that all her students will pass the end-of-course Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL) tests.
I have had fond memories of my school days, and my teaching days back in the Philippines, in later '70s and early '80s. God, you know how much I did my very best to share all that I know to my students and other people I met and came to know along the way! You know, God, how confident and proud I was for teaching them, helping them, and encouraging them to excel and succeed in life. I have always tried to burn my midnight oil preparing for my lesson plans and visual aids such that my students will learn and understand our lessons. I did my best to teach them how to read and write, and understand well, to encourage them to read more and write more just as I was encouraged by my instructors and professors in college. And, I'm glad and thankful, Lord, to know that in my combined 6 1/2 years of teaching high school and college, prior to my emigration in the U.S of A. in 1983, most of my former Philippine students have graduated and obtained higher education and now gainfully and professionally employed in their respective fields. Thank you, Jesus, for your inspiration!
One thing that will never erase from my memory, from my former Education professor (May she rest in peace. Amen.) is this notion, or nugget of wisdom: Education never stops. It starts from the womb to tomb.
Well, my dear folks and friends, this is all for now. I do hope you learned something from my blog post today. Until next time around. Take care and have a wonderful day, as always! May our good and gracious God bless us, always!-chris a. quilpa, 04September2012
To all of you, teachers, private or public, home-schooled, and substitute teachers as well, I thank you for your devotion and dedication to education. I thank you for your commitment and professionalism. And I wish you the best, and good luck! May you have all the strength and wisdom, the knowledge and skills, excellent health and well-being, compassion and passion, with Love to do your job! To all parents and school volunteers, I thank you for all your services and sacrifices. To all of our students, both private and public, and chartered or home-schooled, I wish you all the best, too! May you continue to learn as much as you can, to use your time wisely and productively, and physically and socially, as you embark another wonderful and exciting school year!
As one of the many readers of one extraordinary Catholic blogger, a Concord, MA, pastor-priest from the Archdiocese of Boston, Rev. Fr. Austin Fleming, I'd like to share with you, my dear folks and friends, and valued (accidental) readers of my blog his back to school prayers from his blog, posted 09August2012. (Fr. Fleming, I ask your forgiveness if I didn't have the time to contact you, asking permission to share with others your prayers. Hope and pray you understand. Thank you so much, Father. May God bless you, always, with so much wisdom and good health to continue spreading The Word and your inspiring and inspirational daily prayers and thoughts.)
Here's A Student's Prayer and A Parent's Payer for Students by Fr. Austin Fleming...
A Student's Prayer
Dear God,
Help me remember that you're always by my side
at school and all day long.
Help me be the best student I can be,
using all the gifts and talents you've given me.
Help me study well and often
especially when I don't feel like studying at all!
Help me finish all my homework-on time.
Help me listen to my teachers and coaches.
Help me play fair and play safely,
Help me be honest when I'm tempted to cheat.
Help me always tell the truth.
Help me be kind to everyone at school
and to treat others as I'd want them to treat me.
Help me make good friends
and help me be a good friend to others.
Help me know how I can help others
and to ask for help when I need it myself.
Help me love and respect, trust and appreciate my parents
and to be honest with them.
Help me remember that you're with me always, Lord,
and that you'll never leave my side.
Amen.
-Concord Pastor.blogspot.com
A Parent's Prayer for Students
Dear Lord,
As my children leave for school,
I pray that you will keep them in your care.
Send your Spirit to open their minds
to all that is true and beautiful and good.
Help them to see the gifts and talents
you have given them to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom.
Help them to be kind to others
and lead others be kind to them.
Give their teachers patience and understanding
and help them teach what is just and true.
Send your angels to guide and guard my children
and to keep them from all harm.
Open their young hearts to your presence
and enfold them in your peace and protection.
Hold them in the palm of your hand
and bring them home safely at day's end.
Amen.
-ConcordPastor.blogspot.com
Today, Tuesday, is the first official school day for my teacher-wife Freny and her students at Public High School. She said she's ever-ready for all the challenges that school year 2012-2013 brings. She looks forward to a new school year with a new principal, and fellow caring and helpful co-teachers, with fun and excitement, teaching and imparting knowledge and skills to her junior and senior high school students. Likewise, she hopes and prays that all her students will pass the end-of-course Virginia's Standards of Learning (SOL) tests.
I have had fond memories of my school days, and my teaching days back in the Philippines, in later '70s and early '80s. God, you know how much I did my very best to share all that I know to my students and other people I met and came to know along the way! You know, God, how confident and proud I was for teaching them, helping them, and encouraging them to excel and succeed in life. I have always tried to burn my midnight oil preparing for my lesson plans and visual aids such that my students will learn and understand our lessons. I did my best to teach them how to read and write, and understand well, to encourage them to read more and write more just as I was encouraged by my instructors and professors in college. And, I'm glad and thankful, Lord, to know that in my combined 6 1/2 years of teaching high school and college, prior to my emigration in the U.S of A. in 1983, most of my former Philippine students have graduated and obtained higher education and now gainfully and professionally employed in their respective fields. Thank you, Jesus, for your inspiration!
One thing that will never erase from my memory, from my former Education professor (May she rest in peace. Amen.) is this notion, or nugget of wisdom: Education never stops. It starts from the womb to tomb.
Well, my dear folks and friends, this is all for now. I do hope you learned something from my blog post today. Until next time around. Take care and have a wonderful day, as always! May our good and gracious God bless us, always!-chris a. quilpa, 04September2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Walking Outdoor on a Beautiful Friday!
Thanks to God, it's Friday (TGIF)! It's another day filled with possibilities and surprises! The sun is up there, giving light to the weary world! And springtime is truly here. It's nature at its best! Enjoy, while we continue to observe Lent!
Thank you, Lord, for everything---my faith, family, friends! I've nothing more to ask of you but strengthen my faith and love for you and your only Son, Jesus Christ, my Inspiration for living. Help me, God, to do your will. As a sinner, I'm sorry for what I've said and done that may have inflicted pain or hurt others. Forgive me and make me an instrument of your Love. Amen.
What a nice, sunny Friday today! Outside, it's bright and glowing with the golden sun around! Thank you, God! Well, I did go out and take a walk around the block this morning. I feel good today, that's why. (Thanks to God!) Although I still experience minimal lower back pain and left hip pain (but not as excruciating as the past two-three days), I believe I have recovered. And, with my faith, intact, I feel comfortable to be out there again and enjoy the bright sun and the rest of the wholesome environment where I currently reside. Craving or longing for fresh air outdoor, I just walked with my own pace, stretching my legs and sore feet and ankles. But, I felt good, really. Along the way, on the sidewalks, I met joggers and walkers and we greeted each other with a smile or "good morning!" I saw this one middle age woman, walking with her leashed dog, who was trying to go the other side of the road (because on the sidewalk where we were walking, there was the sign that reads closed!). Anyway, I just continued strolling around the neighborhood. I think, I've just walked for 40-45 minutes, when I reached our front door.
One thing, before I left the house for a walk this morning, I've decided to turn off our heater. Just to give it a break, you know! The mild weather, with high temp in the low 70s, warrants me to turn off our heating system today, that's been on for months before the start of winter. Yes, it's springtime, folks! Enjoy the bright colors all around us. And the sounds, too! Now, everyone, let's sing the song of Spring!
To everyone, smile and enjoy the beauty of springtime!
This is all for now, folks. Until next time around. Take care and Have a nice weekend!-chris a. quilpa, 23March2012
Thank you, Lord, for everything---my faith, family, friends! I've nothing more to ask of you but strengthen my faith and love for you and your only Son, Jesus Christ, my Inspiration for living. Help me, God, to do your will. As a sinner, I'm sorry for what I've said and done that may have inflicted pain or hurt others. Forgive me and make me an instrument of your Love. Amen.
What a nice, sunny Friday today! Outside, it's bright and glowing with the golden sun around! Thank you, God! Well, I did go out and take a walk around the block this morning. I feel good today, that's why. (Thanks to God!) Although I still experience minimal lower back pain and left hip pain (but not as excruciating as the past two-three days), I believe I have recovered. And, with my faith, intact, I feel comfortable to be out there again and enjoy the bright sun and the rest of the wholesome environment where I currently reside. Craving or longing for fresh air outdoor, I just walked with my own pace, stretching my legs and sore feet and ankles. But, I felt good, really. Along the way, on the sidewalks, I met joggers and walkers and we greeted each other with a smile or "good morning!" I saw this one middle age woman, walking with her leashed dog, who was trying to go the other side of the road (because on the sidewalk where we were walking, there was the sign that reads closed!). Anyway, I just continued strolling around the neighborhood. I think, I've just walked for 40-45 minutes, when I reached our front door.
One thing, before I left the house for a walk this morning, I've decided to turn off our heater. Just to give it a break, you know! The mild weather, with high temp in the low 70s, warrants me to turn off our heating system today, that's been on for months before the start of winter. Yes, it's springtime, folks! Enjoy the bright colors all around us. And the sounds, too! Now, everyone, let's sing the song of Spring!
To everyone, smile and enjoy the beauty of springtime!
This is all for now, folks. Until next time around. Take care and Have a nice weekend!-chris a. quilpa, 23March2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Morning Prayer
Happy Friday, everyone! Today is the first Friday of Lent. Just a reminder, we Catholics, 14 years of age and older, have to observe abstinence from meat in our meal/diet today, except for those who are sick or ill or who need it. Beside fish, there are other good sources of protein that we can eat, like beans and other legumes. We can do that. Yes we can, can't we? Giving up something for Jesus in others (not only food but also comfort, pleasure, etc.), even for a day, makes a difference in our penance. Well, I'm just sharing with you something that I know. Thanks for your consideration and understanding.
Another "something" that I'd like to share with you---this Morning Prayer that I've been keeping for a while. I came across this prayer (that appeared on April 23, 2009, in a local military newspaper, The Flagship). Its author wasn't mentioned. Here's Morning Prayer:
I do hope and pray that you've been enlightened by this prayer. Until next time around. Take care. May God bless us all always! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!-chris .a.quilpa, 24February2012
Another "something" that I'd like to share with you---this Morning Prayer that I've been keeping for a while. I came across this prayer (that appeared on April 23, 2009, in a local military newspaper, The Flagship). Its author wasn't mentioned. Here's Morning Prayer:
Morning Prayer
All through today, O God, help me to be
quick to praise and slow to criticize;
quick to forgive, and slow to condemn;
quick to share and slow to refuse to give.
Grant me all through today
complete control over my temper,
that I may be slow to anger;
complete control over my tongue,
that I may speak no hasty word.
So grant that all through today, I may help everyone
and hurt no one, so that I may find true joy in living.
Amen.
I do hope and pray that you've been enlightened by this prayer. Until next time around. Take care. May God bless us all always! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!-chris .a.quilpa, 24February2012
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