Treasured Memories

For sometime, I was skeptical about getting a tattoo. I was afraid to inflict pain on myself. I do admire people who are artistic and expressive, and even using their body as permanent canvases...although I am horrified at some tattoo designs, especially depicting the prince of darkness. 


It was not until I experienced something truly wonderful and memorable that I began to entertain the idea of getting that memory depicted and preserved for ever. And I am so glad I did it...finally.

Thank You So Much

I am so happy...words can't describe it...my heart somersaulted with joy, it flutters wildly as if it was trying to fly away...I know it would only be temporary, for soon reality would set in again, reminding me of the harshness of it. Nevertheless, I have so many things to be grateful for, and you are one of them. God is so good!

Follow the path less traveled

 Sneak peek into the elite community life 

In today's culture, youth are exposed to modernization and secularism. Few are attracted to be active in church organizations like the Youth, choir or other charismatic groups, let alone to deepen their spiritual life or enter a religious community for that matter. It is such a pity.The trainings that one could get from these exposures would not only prepare one to be a pious religious, but it could also provide one with a better understanding of oneself, acceptance, and reconciliation, and even prepares one for the rigours and responsibilities of parenthood.

I myself would never forget the experience I had with my early involvement in church activities, and later in a religious community.

Latest Special Medjugorje Message, May 2, 2011  - Our Lady's apparitions to Mirjana

“Dear children; God the Father is sending me to show you the way of salvation, because He, my children, desires to save you and not to condemn you. That is why I, as a mother, am gathering you around me, because with my motherly love I desire to help you to be free of the dirtiness of the past and to begin to live anew and differently. I am calling you to resurrect in my Son. Along with confession of sins renounce everything that has distanced you from my Son and that has made your life empty and unsuccessful. Say 'yes' to the Father with the heart and set out on the way of salvation to which He is calling you through the Holy Spirit. Thank you. I am especially praying for the shepherds, for God to help them to be alongside you with a fullness of heart. ”

A tribute to my maternal grandparents

This is an attempt to write my family history and to get to know my relatives. Much of the details in this article was provided by my aunt Beatrice kilat. I hope to improve on it soon...


ODU KONDILIM

My maternal grandmother's name was Kondilim. Her parents were Gumontod and Solimoi.The only known relative of Gumontod was his cousin Dumayan. Their fathers were brothers. Dumayan married Sokundoi and they had three children, Asou, Daliam and Katut. When Kondilim was married, her nopung was received by Asou. Asou was the grandfather of Rev. Fr. Rudolf Joannes, Sr. Laura Robert,FSP and soon-to-be Sr. Liza Robert,FSIC.

Fatima's prophetic mission not complete, Pope declares

For years I have been reading and following updates on apparitions around the globe. I owe my religiousity inclination to my mum, especially her Marian Devotion. Here is a post from the net that I found recently.

February 13th, 2011 by twohearts

Fatima, Portugal, May 13, 2010 / 10:16 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At Mass this morning in the Fatima shrine’s square, Pope Benedict said that it would be “mistaken” to consider the prophetic mission of the apparitions at Fatima complete. It continues to be relevant in that it continually invites men and women of good faith “to save the city of man,” he told the 500,000 people gathered for the feast of Our Lady of Fatima.

The Holy Father presided over Mass from the steps of the Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Fatima this morning. May 13, the Solemnity of Blessed Mary Virgin of Fatima and that of the Ascension, marks the 10th anniversary of the beatification of the shepherd-children Jacinta and Francisco.