Some thoughts about Holiness

To be holy literally means to be "set apart for a special purpose or use." (theopedia.com) Thus, all of us, Christians, are called to set our lives apart from the standards of this world. We need to live a life that is consistent to the greatest commandments of the Lord, that is,“to love the Lord, our God, with all our hearts, with all our souls, and with all our minds; and to love our neighbors as ourselves." (cf. Matthew 22:37-39) Only by taking these commandments by heart and translating it into action can we truly achieve the Holiness willed by God.

HEAVEN OR HELL? THE CHOICE IS OURS TO MAKE

Photo Credit: Encyclopedia Britannica

I was browsing the internet looking for something when I accidentally clicked on a website dedicated to Philippine history. In that website were old pictures of Filipinos dating back to late 19th century and early 20th century. As I went on scanning the page and looking at the pictures one by one, a realization hit my mind: ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURES ARE NOW DEAD! And this is the same inevitable fate that awaits each one of us.

LITANY OF GRATITUDE FOR THE FILIPINO LAITY

Year of the Laity 2014

God our Father we thank you for the gift of the Filipino laity for the Church.

After every invocation let us say:
          We praise you and we thank you!

For the motherhood of Mary, first among the disciples, Mother of the Philippines, we glorify you.
          We praise you and we thank you!