Please read, FEATURED GOSPEL: MT 5:13-16.
“Ang hindi naaalala ng isip, hindi
nakakalimutan ng puso.”
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They
are already professionals; yet, they still remember as a child!
They
smiled upon recalling the good; yet,
they cried upon hearing those lines which hit the soft spot in their heart.
...this
was how my TCP [Teaching Certificate Program] Students reacted when in one of
our lessons, I asked them to read one
story: “Nang Mawala ang Tinig ni Darna” in my intention to make them recall their
“values formation”as far as they can remember way back childhood days.
When
asked to share, may mga pinagdaanan na kung bibigyan lang ng isa pang
pagkakataon ay hindi na nila gugustuhing daanan ulit kasi yon yong mga panahon
na wala silang choice kundi tanggapin na lang na may mga magulang na hindi
napagtagumpayang i-“preserve” ang pamilya na dapat sana ay panggalingan ng
mabuting paggabay.
Pero mabuti na
lang, ang pilit kinakalimutan ng isip, sadyang naaalala ng puso…
kasi
despite the pain, God has planted LOVE deep within us which makes us see “the
other side” of the story and makes us find “alternative harmony” para patuloy
na pagsumikapang hindi tuluyang masira ang dapat sana ay “buong pamilya”. Nakikita ng pusong may pagmamahal ang mga
bagay na dapat matutunan kahit na hindi ito direct na itinuro; kasi God has also deposited that “conviction”
within us that “we can always find light” no matter how dark situations have
caused…because in today’s gospel, Jesus said:
“You are the salt of the earth.
You are the light of the world…”
You are the light of the world…”
Literally,
when Jesus told these allegory during the early first century Palestine, salt
was significantly used to preserve meat and season food. Same is true even until now, although with
some sorts of modifications. Ultimately, THEN & NOW, God is always certain
in His declaration that: “YOU ARE”! …
…the “SALT OF THE EARTH” na ang ibig
sabihin ay:
[1] dapat napre-“preserve natin ang ganda ng
pagkatao natin” kasi “we are created in the image & likeness of God”;
[2] sana we could sustain our purity and be our own
“driving force” against the temptations that lead us to sin;
[3] dapat sana we could “intensify” our
relationships with ourself, with one another & most specially with God;
…the “LIGHT OF THE
WORLD” na maaaring:
[1] magpaalala sa mga nakakalimot ng malalim na
kahulugan ng “tunay na kagandahan” ng pagkatao;
[2] magbigay-pag-asa na si God, laging may
nakahandang “opportunity” for those who humble themselves in asking for
forgiveness when they’ve messed up;
[3] maging “source of
strength & inspiration” kapag ang iba ay pinanghihinaan nang magpatuloy at
tapusin ang kanilang laban in this so-called life.
Kung
kaya lang sana nating i-increase ang pakiramdam na “INTRINSIC” naman sa atin
ang mga values na ito, wala sanang mga anak na maghahanap ng nawawalang
magulang, wala sanang mga tatay na sumasakabilang-BAhay; wala sanang mga anak
na “may sariling mundo”, wala sanang pamilya na magsu-suffer ng effect ng
ginawa ng kung sino mang kulang sa malasakit … at higit sa lahat, wala sanang
part ng buhay natin ang gusto na nating kalimutan.
Good that you took the time
to read this!
I fervently hope, you could find some courage
to make humble reflections
to accept these gifts
– kasi sa totoong buhay, this is
what will make us a WORTHY PERSON :)
#sunset
26 comments:
I just remember the time my friend asking for help because of being a buttered husband , i just laugh on him until the time that i experience the same problem he encounter, i think the answer to my problem is mr. SMb or sir GSM but after having a hardtime waking up due to hangover i realized to stop this stupid action that i just did. Until one time my friend from banal n pag aaral came to my house thru the help of my loving and supportive parents and teacher advise me to try to talk to him and ask for his guidance. I immediately went to Sta. Rosa de lima parish church and talk to him then ask my wife to join our group in church , then suddenly everything is like a magic (everytime there is a problem in the family we both decide to go to church ) and she already forgot the meaning of physical confrontation he!he masakit kc yun ! The most important think we realize the real meaning of the word FAMILY thanks to our beloved lord and the guidance of parents.
There are times when my friends ask me why if we learn to accept Jesus Christ in our life, then we encounter many trials. Hindi daw tulad dati na easy easy lang ang buhay kahit baon sa kasalanan.
Being in Christ is not a easy thing to follow, He is perfect and people are not. And when we try to be perfect madami ka talaga pagdaanan. Just like in raising a family, it will always have differences in opinions, but when Jesus is the center of your union, then you have the same standards to follow, then everything will finds its way to how family is designed by God.
It is also said that; we are the witness of Jesus. So being a witness we have to overcome all the trials/test that has given to us. And when we overcome the TEST it will be our TESTIMONIES to others on how Jesus walks in our life.
Many people had bad experience in life, but if we see it as negative, then it will never help us face all those experiences, and some wanted to forget what really happened. But in the end we are still the loosing part. Wag takasan ang anumang nangyari o problema, so that you can find the right solution to it. and believe in this verse Jeremiah 29:11 "for i know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give hope and a future.
Each one of us should be light and salt of the earth but most importantly it should start from within. It must start in ourselves in order for us to give. It is God's challenge for us to serve as light and salt for others to extend goodness in the form of faith, hope and love.
In values formation, our parents have that significant role in teaching us what is good from what is wrong. In our younger years, those times that we are not yet able to identify the good from bad, our parents show us different values and good virtues that we should learn for us to live socially aligned with the norms of our society. Well, as we grow, with the foundation that our parents instill in us, we are then learning on our own-- that is learning with our own experiences and the people that we meet through the journey. In these times, God called us to serve as light to others when they are experiencing darkness with our foundation in God's love we will be able to give faith, hope and love to others. If these things happen in each one of us, for sure our lives will be a perfect experience of heaven here on earth.
The foundation of our personality depends on our family. As a child they able to adapt the kind of environment they have, but if there is something wrong with that environment, different personality arise to the mind of a child, and this will cause unstable behavior .
I cannot remember detailed memories of my childhood, but the feeling of being hurt is there. The feeling of happiness is there and the feeling of being love is there. My childhood is not perfect ,but it doesn’t influence my personality as a person, thanks to the people around me, and support me. I able to understand and answer all of my question why.
Kung pagbibigyan ako balikan ang nakaraan at ayusin o baguhin ang mga ito, pipiliin ko na hayaan nalang na mangyari ito.
Dahil dito ako natuto at sa mga karansan ng aking pagkabata nabuo ang aking pagkatao.
The family is the basic unit of a society. Our very own families shape our early years of development. Lucky are those who grew up filled with love and care. But there are also others who were not as fortunate...
I always thank God for giving me a wonderful family. Although I considered my Mom as a very strict one, I still value all her sufferings for us. As I mature, I learned to accept that being strict is my Mom's way of coping up her dual duties during the period when my Dad was working abroad. We are who we are now because of the disciplining they, esp. my Mom did to us.
I always believe in the saying, "You cannot give what you do not have." So I'm blessed to share the good memories of my childhood, on how our parents showered us with love and attention, and for all their efforts just to give us a wonderful life. I'm hoping I can use these wonderful experiences to touch the lives of others esp. those who were not able to experience such.
Isang kagandahan ng ating pagkatao ang Kabuoan ng kanyang pagkakabUO, isang ManuscriptOng magsasaad ng kanyang layunin. Bukod Pala ang taong naihayag ang kanyang saloobin Sa - Kabila ng mapapait Na karanasan at galit na nakimkim Sa haba ng panahon- NgUnit Sa pasakit nit0 ay nagagawa nating ngumiti at ipagpatuloy Ang buhay ng may ngiti Sa mga Labi .
Ito ang pagpapahalaga Sa SARILI at Sa pagmamaha| Sa kanyang kinagagalaWan.
at Sa Laban NA IYONG Haharapin ang IYong pagkatao Ang magiging SangKap Upang MaisakatUPARAN Ang Yong LayuNIN bilang instrument0 ng Gabay at PAGMAMAHAL. ANG LANDAs NA TATAHAKIN Ay KAAKIBAT NG MATIBAY NA PANININDIGAN NA IHAYAG ANG Diwa ng PAGMAMAHAL.
NAGMUMULA ANG LAHAT SA SARILI NA IYONG NILIKHA ' BATID NG IYONG PUSO NA BUSILAK ANG BAWAT GAWA SAAN MAN DALOY NG BUHAY AY DADALHIN Puso ANG IYONG SaNDiGan At Gagabayan Ka ng IYONG ISIPAN AT PAGPAPALAIN Ng IYONG KALULUWA -.
God always Has a plan for me. I accepted all of these as challenges from the bottom of my heart. It is not easy but I will do my best and God is my answer. My life is simple. No doubt and fear can hinder me and I know that I will survive every single challenge in my life.
Less fortunate daw ang tawag kung ipinanganak kang mahirap, pero para sa akin hindi naman totoo. Depende siguro kung iyon ang iyong pinaniwalan. I can say my parents are "economically challenged" at that time. Whatever term should be used, still I am thankful and proud of where I came from. My parents are courageous, hardworking and generous. Though, life was hard for them yet they provided me and my brother a good education and a happy family. I had a memorable childhood believe me. I grew up seeing my mother as a strong woman with a kind heart. I never knew that I got most of her traits that I should say my weakness and my strength as well. I wish she is still with me and that regrets are killing me. I am so grateful for the values she indirectly taught me though lessons were painful and results are unbearable. The strong faith that I have with God helped lift my life up from my personal battle. Teaching is a calling and I believed that God is leading me to that direction. Imperfect as I may be but who am I say "NO" to him. To be a "salt" is to have a character which is natural, contagious and effective that would reflect to students' performances and to be a "light" is to be their learning guide. I therefore conclude that teaching is a passion and hard work. Our creator is a God of action at his timing is always perfect. In this profession, He wants nothing but our pure heart and our good intention the rest is up to him.
Ma. Yvonne B. Adriano
In this lesson I found myself so much interested in kasi it talked about mother and family. Sobrang daming stories that were shared during the day. And after hearing them, I realized how thankful I am for to the Lord for giving me the situation i have right now.
I am a love child sabi ng mama ko. Anak ako sa pagkadalaga kasi ayaw daw silang ipakasal ng papa niya sa biological father ko ( let's call him "Jeg") But it turned out that less than a year may naging superhero si mama that stood in front of my lolo at inako akong anak ( si "papa lando") I grew up not knowing this story until i reached 16. Nakakabigla talaga. Iyak ako ng iyak kasi di ako makapaniwala. I never taught na di ko pala totoong papa si papa lando. Pero maraming nagpatunay na totoo yung kwento.
I made my way para makilala si "Daddy Jeg". May pagkakahawig nga kami, pati na rin ng mga kapatid nya. Ang nakakalungkot lang, di sya kasing tapang ni Papa Lando to fight for me.
There i realized bakit ganon ang naging desisyon ng mama ko. If not, it could have been a different me now. And i truly admire my mom for the courage of raising me up na ipinapakisama ako sa papa Lando ko pati na rin ng pamilya nya. and I can imagine how difficult it was.
Ganon siguro talaga kapag nanay. Willing to sacrifice lahat lahat para sa anak. And today, kung may pangit man sa likod ng kwento ng buhay ko, Im still proud of it. That's life and this is my life. This was given to me kasi kakayanin ko to sa tulong ni Lord.
And sa ngayon, kung meron akong gustong sabihin sa mga may "not so good family background", let go of the past, live for the present and let's pray for our future. Hanap tayo ng mga may worse situation kesa sa atin. In that way, ma aappreciate mo kung anong meron ka. Kasi in reality, we are blessed compared wiht others. Dapat alam lang natin kung saan, para appreciate natin at maka influence at inspire tayo lalo na sa mga soon to be students natin.
PEACE which makes the world a safe and happy place
PEACE that unites people of any race
RESPECT that shows consideration for ane another
RESPECT in which we put into practice the saying,
"He ain't heavy, he's my brother".
LOVE in which it is better to give than to receive
LOVE valued as sacred and to our spouses, we should not deceive
LOVE in which a couple bonded in marriage
Must go togeter like a horse and a carriage.
TOLERANCE which finds us accepting failure
TOLERANCE which allows us to venture into the unknown without fear
TOLERANCE for each other’s religion, race, language or culture.
HAPPINESS is seeing a child being born
HAPPINESS is when the negative feelings and thoughts in our lives are gone
HAPPINESS is waking up in the morning to welcome a brand new day
HAPPINESS is when we kneel down as a family and pray.
RESPONSIBILITY is ensuring that our children become decent members of society.
RESPONSIBILITY is nurturing our children to show respect and filial piety.
RESPONSIBILITY is fulfilling our everyday tasks
RESPONSIBILITY is making sure that healthy relations continued to last.
COOPERATION that enables co-workers to work as a team
COOPERATION that enables to fulfill our dreams.
HONESTY in which temptation does not get the better of us.
HONESTY in which your integrity must come first.
HUMILITY in victory, in success
HUMILITY even though you may be the best.
SIMPLICITY in the little things we say and do.
SIMPLICITY that allows to be understandable and true.
FREEDOM that facilitates free expression and thought
FREEDOM is through diplomacy, rather than violence, is better sought.
UNITY that bonds all mankind
UNITY that must all work towards and never decline.
12 living values that we must all know
12 living values to inculcate in our children as we watch them grow.
12 living values that will make the world a better place to live in.
12 living values, it’s good within.
The family is the best setting for learning and applying the culture of tolerance. In a healthy family life, we experience some of the fundamental elements of peace, justice, acceptance, concern, love between brothers and sisters and the role of authority expressed by parents. It is clear how important family is in shaping us who we are today.
Like other people, I grew up in a single parent household. My father was never around when I was a child until I'm in the fifth grade. I thought our family will be complete now that he's back but unfortunately it didn't workout for my parents and got seperated again.
As we all know, growing up in a single-parent household means that the children are more likely to live close or at poverty line while the parent tries to make ends meet. This is very difficult for everyone, and growing up fatherless brings its own set of difficulties for us.
Her hard work and determination to give her children a better life than what she had, truly is influential to me. In fact, I even experienced going with my mother selling turon, banana-Q, etc. in the street and to some factory garments.
She taught me to become a better person, to trust in the Lord, to work hard in life, to be humble, to show respect to other people, to value every single cent I earn and every little things I have and never give up even when there are many obstacles to overcome. Her life goal was to give us life she never had, and now, one of my goals in life is to give my mother a life my grandparents never had. :)
I remember when I was young, I use to see my mother crying whenever my father come home drunked. He used to shout, vomit, threw glasses and plates all over the house. But you know I love my father so much, he is not a perfect father but I know he do have a good heart. It's just that because he's under the influenced of an alcohol, he do such things. Many challenges came....until one day my mother decided to leave my father. My father insist, he told us that he love us so much and he will never let go of us, specially my mother.
During that day our family was very weak, and what makes us stronger is because of the messages we received from God. I believed that when you put Jesus Christ as the center of your home, whatever trials, persecution and adversity your family will have in life it will be overcome.
What we need is to have faith and trust God...And also let us do our part to participate in working out things inside our home. Because faith without work is dead also.
VALUES how can we described this 6 letters in a meaningful way. My answer was also consist of 6 letters and that is my FAMILY the roots of my SALT and LIGHT.
I’m proudly says my life and values was come from how my parents taught me having morals, values and goal in everything we do. We do have family rules like:
Always tell the truth.
Keep your promises.
God is the center of our life.
Do your best.
Show your respect.
Say thank you and please.
Enjoy Life
Reach for your dreams.
So many to mention but this list made me who I ‘am now, with confidence to face the life ahead and a chance to share my success in life to others and reminds me what my daddy and mommy always say,”Kilala kita anak kaya mo yan kasi hindi ka naming pinalaki ng walang takot sa Diyos.”
THANK YOU DADDY AND MOMMY….I LOVE YOU SO MUCH…
jem lloren
I remember when I was young I wanted to buy a toy but my mommy instead of buying it he would say no with “kurot sa singit” and I just cried until we went home and sasabihin sakin “Hindi mo kailangan yan marami ka pang laruan”. These values always remind me that all that we wanted in life cannot be as easy as we think and not so easy to get. We need to stand for honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. We make choices, and then our choices make us what value we have.
Salt is what makes our food taste better, it brings out the best in our favorite dishes that makes everyone happy and full. Salt also being used to cure illnesses and as ingredients in many solutions. God said that we are the "salt of the earth", therefore we should make this world a better place to live in by making everyone happy, spreading love and compassion and make a difference in one's life. This mission should start at our home before we can be really a salt of the earth.
Hi! TERE here
My mom always told me these: strict compliance, stand up straight, early bird, no room for error, dress to empress, so many NO, always checking me what, where, when but I count on her. I love my mom.she is my DARNA
Lahat ng pinagdaanan natin in the past may mayrong mahalagang parte kung ano tayo ngayon. Maaring hindi natin gustong balikan ang mga alala, but if you'll to look at it... you will realize you became a person person now dahil sa mga di mo gustong seasons sa life mo. God allow things to happen whether good or bad for a purpose. And right now... its time to appreciate the beauty of everything that is happening to us.. =)
Each member of the family is important. NO matter what happen, no matter what you do, they will always be there ready to accept you. I can still recall how life runs smoothly when my mom was still around. We are not rich like any other families that surround us, but we are rich because we have this mother who guides us in everything we do. Our life changed when my mom passed away when I was in grade 4. It seems that something is missing. It is difficult to go along with your life without a mother who always there beside you. A mother who would remind you to do your homework, to eat your meal, a mother who will take care and asks you what do you want if you are sick. But life goes on. I am just thankful to all my aunts who helped us. I will not able to see my mom again, but I can feel her in my heart that she is there watching and guiding us. And ofcourse with the help of our Almighty God, everything will work out just fine.
Cristina B. Ybañez
I grew up in an imperfect family and witness how frequent the fights between my mother and father were. And then I found out that my mother is the 3rd wife of my father. As was growing up, it gave me confusion since I only knew my sisters and brother and no one else outside the family. I thought were the first family, unfortunately it is not true. I cannot understand why my mother would be attracted much more stay with my father for the rest of her life knowing she's not the first wife. In the early 70's morality is given high importance in the filipino culture. I can imagine the rejection, insult and deep pain my mother had to face and accept in order to keep our family intact. I often advise her to leave my father because he's not very hard working since he was born in a wealthy family. Yet the stubborn heart of my mother prevailed until the last breathe of my father where they are still together. For the reason that she wants to keep our family intact, she cannot afford to see us looking for our father life beggar on the road asking for alms. My respect and love renewed for my mom every time I will recall what she has been through, compared to the trials that I faced.
Being a widow for 17 years, my mother never remarried but stayed single for the fear of protecting her 4 daughters and 1 son. A single mom for almost 2 decades is not a simple feat, I wish that I was strong as her. I know God will provide me His strength to endure.
I was 17 years old when my father died, it is a breaking point for all of us. We were not that prepared. Until now I missed him terribly, always asking if he can still be alive. I remember so well that he has a samurai and would pursue anymore who will do bad things to us which never occurred. He was feared by all neighbours because they know his capability. And no one dared to disrespect us, fully aware of the consequences. I find my longing for my father grew stronger as a grow older. He cannot leave the house without me riding in his mountain bike, would bring food in my school since I wasn't able to eat, singing non-stop to make me sleep since I was so sickly when I was a child, bring me to manila bay so I can get fresh air, placed his home made medicine to put in my back so my cough will stop and would go with me when I had my entrance exam in UST from morning till noon. He would always give me jewelry of all kinds. And even sought advise when he's fighting with my mother. Those were all memories that I will forever cherish. I was 2 weeks absent in school just to take care of him but it is nothing for the time he spent taking care of me. And while in the hospital, instead of him sleeping on the bed the doctor would find us sleeping on it. Just to take care of us, he was willing to give his hospital bed so his daughters have a place to sleep. He might not be the perfect father but he is the perfect one for me.
I am crying as I'm recall all of the past memories which is in my heart, I love both my mother and father who have shown unconditional love and sacrifice so we can be where we are now. Before I'm asking why was I born to this kind of family but now I'm grateful that I have them. I thank the Lord always!
One thing I could recall as a child and one of the happiest one during my childhood days ay noong binilhan ako ng Mama ko ng dress at nagsimba kami ng araw ng birthday ko. Mula noon, I never wanted to wear one kasi for me, yun’ lang ang best gift & best dress ever.
Pinakamasakit at wala nang mas sasakit pa ay noong pinapalo ako ni Mama ng 2x2 na kahoy kasi nahihirapan akong ma-gets ang sinasabi n’ya.
At wala nang mas nakakapuyat noong pinakabisado n’ya ako ng Multiplication Table sa sulok ng kwarto na nakapatay ang ilaw, habang sila na ay tulog na.
The pain is gone but the memory is still there.
Makakarelate ka lang kung naging Nanay ka na rin.
Hipokrita ako kung sasabihin kong hindi ako nagalit. Pero sa kalaunan sa aking paglaki, doon ko ramdam ang hirap n’ya para mataguyod n’ya kami.
Si Mama Edz lang
ang nagiisa kong DARNA.
Without her and the past experiences I have been through, masasabi kong walang Lachmi ngayon sa harapan ng lahat.
Yes, there is always MAGIC in PRAYER Sherwin! Keep on proving it in your life :)
Yes Jen, "Jeremiah 29:11 "for i know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give hope and a future" ... with this, God will forever fulfill a promise! keep this as your testimony :)
Go Mariel, for sure, your perfect life experience is already happening as God willed it for you here on earth because you're a worthy person :)
Good for you Rochan that you have the Holy Spirit that made you understand everything! pass the good experience on!
It takes an appreciative child to make one "the best mother" -- and that, you will be Gee! Lucky Jess :)
I pray to God always to give me a heart that will listen more, a heart that will understand deeply, a heart that is compassionate, a heart that is easy to forgive, and a heart that will be brave enough to stand any battles.
Aw! :/ I’ve felt the pain while reading through this. I couldn't help but cry. I was so affected. Maybe because, family is both my strength and my weakness. My source of strength solely because all my hard-works and perseverance are for them. My weakness because I don't wanna see them having troubles in life. I wanna give them the best of everything. And that’s how much I love my family!^^
I grew up in a family where my both parents work for us. We, children left home. I've seen the big sacrifices they made to provide for us. I’ve seen them growing old and slowly becoming weak. In my mind as a growing child, I made a decision and that was to help my parents. I have to study and finished it so I could land a good job and have my dreams come true. This things inculcated to my being. This became my path. Its my journey now that I'm every day I'm grateful about.
I had been to many rejections, failures, shortcomings, obstacles and struggles before I made this, before I got this success. I win this fight all because I have a God who promised me of everything. He is always there beside me. He loves me all that I know. His enduring love is so overwhelming that I can do nothing but to praise His name and shout His Glory.
We have to be a salt and light to the world. We must share the goodness of Christ to others. We must live His words. We must nurture our faith to Him. We must grow closer to Him; and must keep in mind that We are the children of God. He doesn’t want us being parted in mind and in body. #Radiateloveandhappiness
“Your job isn’t to JUDGE. Your job isn’t to figure out if someone deserves something or decide who is right or wrong. Your job is to lift the fallen, restore the broken, and heal the hurting” –Joel Osteen
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