My FriendI am beginning to feel tired again. Please hold my hands for they might notice and ask me why. Cover me please with your grace from their prying eyes. Help me up with thy loving hands for the sands of time is fast drifting and I think I have no longer the luxury of time. My sun is setting and I am afraid its going to be dark soon. Touch me my friend and heal this troubled heart I pray.
My friend, why do people surround themselves with images of death. I remember an incident when I was little, I wandered around in a very large room of my lolo and got the scare of my life because it is practically littered with pictures of the dead. One of them is an old painting portrait that keeps on staring at me. Fear struck and my heart beat so fast that I run out of breath and almost painted. Since then I never entered that room again. Why do they stuff their room with images that will cause them painful memories of losing someone they love? Are there pictures of the dead that could make us happy? Pictures that will not cause pain and fear in our already troubled hearts. A picture that assures us that everything will be alright.... a picture of life?
(Photo taken from BBC World Special Feature Report- August 4- In an investigation encompassing ancient Jericho, Aztec America, and classical Italy)
I have seen a video report of a recent archeological find that thousands of years ago people stuff the skulls of the dead. Archeologist are astonished to find them inside their dwelling places. Some are busted provably a victim, an offering to a sun god like those of the Incas and the Aztecs. Yet, they are trying to restore them to resemble as much as possible the image of their love one or a friend. Is it an old way of remembering their dead? Or are they defining the meaning of death?
Death: this is the key to the whole mystery, to the entire puzzle. It is a reality that requires an explanation. It must be integrated with the life of man and of the world, otherwise it would have been vain for man to have been provided with an intellect. It must have a purpose.
Through the eyes of the an atheist, of one who says he does not believe in God, death is viewed as nothing more than just that, the end of life, darkness, senselessness, a blank, nothingness. And at the same light death is nothing more than " traces of a cloud," a mist that is chased by the rays of the sun and overcome by its heat" , hardly " the passing of shadow." Does everything ends in death? Could love and suffering conceivably have any meaning at all for us? How about pain, joy? Would man's endeavors be worth anything? His attempt to become someone, or to achieve anything? If this is so man has to maximize the advantages he can obtain during his lifetime. Love then will eventually loss its meaning. The world would be transform into a jungle.
My friend you said, no theory can ever change reality and only the real matters. Realities are not those that vanish, but rather those that last, that remain. They are not those that flit away and are lost forever but rather those that persist when all else has passed away. I think we could learn a great lesson from our awareness of death's inevitability. We could learn how to manage our lives, our children's future, our family, our country.
It is really really very essential to know the difference of attitude. Msgr. J. Escriva said, " For others, death is a stumbling block, a source of terror. For us, death--Life--is an ecouragement and a stimulus. For them it is the end; for us, the beginning" (The Way-738)
Thank you my friend for surrounding me with your image.
10 comments:
(sigh) you're making me sad dad...don't think like that. i love you.
i thank you for reading my blog. i have had children with problems, i dont let it stop me though. I am a young women with alot at heart and nothing is gonna hold me back. i want to thank you again.
Dear Tito Norie.........
I have to admit that tears are rolling down on my face right now....my laptop's monitor is not very clear because of the tears in my eyes.....I've been crying since yesterday after reading your reply. I really can't help it....I don't know why...but there's something in you that I'm longing for.....I'm sorry po for the times that I did not keep in touch....I'm sorry po if I'm causing you more pain right now. I'm sorry po for being too transparent about how I feel right now.....
Tito Norie, I was in high school then...about 16 years ago when I came to you know you in our retreat class...As far as I could remember, I also told Tita Aida about this...It's just that...as if... I can see the reflection of JESUS in you........everytime I see you and even if I could only hear your voice during the seminars that we had in our church...there's something that I can feel that I can't understand...spiritually......... and when you told me in your reply that you will tell JESUS about me......I can still remember that you were also telling me this before.....about 15 years ago...and now, you are telling it to me again...and I know 15 years from now, you will tell it to me again....and again and again......because JESUS WILL HEAL YOU!!! RIGHT NOW!!!! RIGHT NOW!!! IN JESUS NAME!!!!
Tito Norie, PLEASE.....FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH!!!!! Don't give up....Don't let go..... I was talking to GOD since the other day...I was asking HIM what kind of sacrifice does HE want me to do so I can make a wish one day and ask the LORD to HEAL you....COMPLETELY......
If only I could do something to help you ease the pain, the weariness and the tiredness that you are feeling right now :( At this point in time, I really don't know how I can give you back all the support and understanding that you gave me during the times that I was weary and tired :( Tito Norie, I miss you so much. I saw your picture together with your other grandchildren the other day...They are oh so BLESSED to have you as their grandpa. While I was looking at your blog awhile ago, I saw the picture of Tita Aida.....I know how she feels and I can feel what she's going through right now.....I'm praying for her too.
Tito Norie, I will fight for you!I will fight for you! I know GOD will shower you HIS HEALING POWER!!!I believe on that and I claim it!!!!IN JESUS' NAME!
I love you Tito Norie... Words could not express how thankful I am to Papa JESUS that HE gave you to me to be my tatay and my friend. I can't sleep last night.I just wish I would have the chance to hug you again and tell you to be STILL....for GOD is GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to share to you what I read this morning on my email....
"Believe and Receive"
Today's Scripture
“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24, NIV).
Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Osteen
Has God spoken things to your heart that haven’t come to pass yet? Sometimes when we are believing for things, it’s easy to let circumstances and the pressures of life drag us down. But when you make the choice to receive your promise by picturing it in your mind’s eye, and declaring it with the words of your mouth, your faith becomes stronger. You begin to feel more confident. You begin to feel more settled. You begin to have joy and peace because you know God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. What are you believing for God to do in your life today? Can you see it in your mind’s eye? Can you see yourself healed? Can you see yourself paying off that last debt? Can you see yourself at your ideal weight? Can you see yourself sharing the gospel with a family member or coworker? Ask the Lord to give you the picture of what He sees when He looks at you. As you open your heart and allow God’s thoughts to become your thoughts, and your receive His promises by faith, just like it says in the above verse—whatever you ask for in prayer will be yours!
A Prayer for Today
Heavenly Father, thank You for another day to serve You. Thank You for the gift of faith. I ask that you search my heart and mind and remove anything that does not please you. Give me your thoughts of peace and joy today so that I can learn to receive all you have for me today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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I love you Tito Norie.....I'm very eager to see you again alive and strong because we still have to talk a lot about the goodness of GOD!!!!! Hold on.....KEEP THE FAITH!!!!
Fannie and Jomar
Dear tabbi
"I am a young women with a lot at heart and nothing is gonna hold me back." I like that very much tabby. It gives me a lot of strength. I am glad you visit my blog. Now I'll continue visiting yours.
Destiny is in the hands of God alone. It is He who holds the past, the present, and future. For God alone is the Author of History. Yours is beautiful and pleasing to in His eyes. God bless you and your kids always.
My dear funny, you comment makes me happy and my travel home lighter.
We become effective servants the moment we are willing to give up all that we are in order to recieve all that we can become. Then we can say that we are not just leaders but faithful servants in the eyes of God and men.
Life is not an issue of owership but of management. Manage then you life well. The skills we have and the time we spend are only a loan to us. May He continue to shower you with grace and love untill we meet again in that blessed place. Love you.... take care. Kiss your kids for me.
P.S. Please tell Ethel I love her too. God bless.
Sophiaguri.Destiny is not for us to control. We can only go as far as make choices but we need to surrender them into God's plan. He alone is sovereign over all the events of our lives. Love you very much.
Hi tito,it's me!haha!I sent you a note in your yahoo address...I think you were not able to receive it coz until now you're not responding back to me.
Ate advised me to better use this blog....love you too tito!
Hi Mrs. Yatar. It is nice to hear from you. Glad to know you are alright. Sana dating na siya sa piling mo para maging masaya ka. Take good care of yourself..... hear. Love you.
Hi Tito Norie,
How are you n po? :) nagkita po kmi ni Ethel dito sa Houston.Dumalaw po sya sa amin. Happy naman po ako at nakita ko ulit si Mrs. Yatar..heheheh!!
Tito, I sent you an email on your gmail account po...sana po mabasa nyo...wait ko po reply nyo ha...
GOD bless you tito norie..
I love you po....
YOU ARE HEALED! In JESUS NAME!
Fannie
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