I Take Off the Mask

The truth is like the sun shining brightly above us. But some see its light only through mists and clouds, while others choose to remain in the shadow of trees. Thus, we don’t see it the same way. Others see the truth much clearer and brighter, while others refuse to see it at all. Now some may ask, is it the fault of those under mists and clouds not to see the full light of the sun? Is it their fault to live in the darkness where they are? I’d say that even those in the shadows may desire, if they wish to go farther and seek something that’s missing in their lives. Though I can’t also deny the possibility that some may not know the way to look further while some may have already decided not to seek beyond where they are. Now when the time comes for the mist and the clouds to fade, the question is whether they shall choose to see the bright world where they now stand or they would prefer to close their eyes and pretend that they were blind.

Is Abortion Murder? What is murder? While I may not be an expert in terms of law, I can understand it as a grave offense done with full malice and intent to end the life of another human being. When it comes to the Catholic faith, it is a mortal sin. Without repentance, a person who commits murder takes upon himself the punishment of hell and the loss of heaven. Abortion as Murder Abortion on the other hand is the premature death of a child within the womb. It can be spontaneous such as in cases of miscarriage. It can also be induced such as when a medical procedure is performed to directly cause the death of the child even before he/she is born. If we consider direct or induced abortion to intentionally end the life of a child (considered as a human being), then we can equate such abortion with the gravity of murder. That is the line of thinking we can generally assume when we try to answer whether abortion is murder or not. What About the Mothers? The question at hand before us is ...

May these prayers for a broken heart help you find healing, consolation and strength. The most painful feeling of someone with a broken heart is that of being alone. Suddenly, there is no one to talk to, no one to call, and no one to lean on to. Just when you need it most, the most important person you have ever counted upon has abandoned you. And what could you possibly do? For those who believe in God, it may be time to pray. Because even if the rest of the world walks away, and even if you seem to have no one, there is Someone who still sees you and who is just waiting for you to spend some time with Him in prayer. Below are two prayers for a broken heart that could help you start your conversation with God in your hour of need. “The LORD is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”—Psalm 34:18, WEB-BE Mend My Broken heart   Get the book from  Amazon today — click here Get it as a PDF file from Gumroad —  click here Find it on other digital s...

If I could spend just one more day, one more day with you, my dear, I’d spend the day just laughing and hiding all my tears. Though my heart just breaks within me, to think I’d say goodbye again, I’d do my best to keep you near me, and think those hours would never end. We’d watch the sun rise from the sky; We’d eat and dance and fly a kite. I’d hold you always by my side, and think of only you and I. I’d give the flowers I never gave; I’d sing my finest serenade. I’d read you poems that I have made, and show you how I can be brave. We’d gaze at stars all through the night, I’d kiss and hug you really tight. And if tears fall from my eyes, I’d share with you some pretty lies. If I could spend just one more day, one more day with you, my love, I’d thank the heavens up above, and pray we never ever part. The above poem was written by   Jocelyn Soriano. You can  download  her  free e-book  “Of Waves and Butterflies: Poems on Grief” from Amazon — click here.

A list of unsolicited advice from a lay Catholic This is not an easy post. I am a Catholic faithful, and I would never want to disrespect God’s chosen priests. They are His vessels of grace. Through them, we can receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. But I do not want to be remiss in my duty as a Catholic. As the Venerable Fulton Sheen once said: “Who’s going to save our Church? It’s not our bishops, it’s not our priests and it is not the religious. It is up to you, the people. You have the minds, the eyes and the ears to save the Church. Your mission is to see that the priests act like priests, your bishops act like bishops, and the religious act like religious.” With all humility and prayer, I list down some of my suggestions for priests below: 1. Let the mass be more holy than entertaining While some jokes are tasteful and even helpful to get one’s message across, it is very difficult to tell jokes in good taste without sacrificing the sanctity of the occasion. We can be tempt...