January 2012
December 2011
- attractive person: hi
- me: who put you up to this
Thanks for all the prayers.
I was able to go to Confession today. =]
“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”
—Isaac Asimov (via jorrty)
Dei Gratia: No matter how much someone tries to change scripture, one cannot be a homosexual Christian. →
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You will not convince me it is acceptable.
Can I just ask what the Cross means to you?
Because according to what you are saying about homosexuality, there’s no way I’ll be able to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven because I, a Christian, have viewed and enjoyed pornography.
Hell…
We are not entitled to sin, simply because Christ paid the price. If we are truly filled with His spirit, we should want to flee from sin.
^Agreed, and when we fall into sin, (which in this case would be homosexual acts and viewing pornography) we should repent for our sin and also thank God for his saving grace that is extended to all people.
God calls homosexuals to live a chaste life. When one is having difficulty living a chaste life one should ask for Mary’s intercession since she is the greatest example of Chastity. St. Maria Goretti would be another good one.
One can be a homosexual Christian because anyone can be a Christian.
Are we talking about the same religion that teaches that Christ came into the world to suffer and die for the salvation of ALL souls so that ALL may come to trust in His mercy and compassion?
The same religion that teaches us that although we are ALL sinners, by the grace and love of God, we are able to be with Him one day?
In fact, in 1 Timothy 1:15, we read from St. Paul that “Christ Jesus came into the world,” specifically, “to save sinners.”
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” - Luke 19:10
Who are we to deny others the joy and fulfillment that comes from realizing that they can simply immerse themselves in the abounding love and grace of God who is love and light Himself, and realize that they can find rest for their troubled souls?
And surprise! This is, in fact, the same God who loves ALL immeasurably and unconditionally, that He sent His only Son to suffer and die for ALL.
“Stop judging, that you may not be judged.” - Matthew 7:1
Oh yeah, and just for some clarification (at least for the Catholic Church, which is, you know, awesome), homosexual desires or attractions are not sinful in themselves. Just thought you oughta know. Because while “people are subject to a wide variety of sinful desires over which they have little direct control… these do not become sinful until a person acts upon them, either by acting out the desire or by encouraging the desire and deliberately engaging in fantasies about acting it out.”
May God bless you.
(Btw, there really is no need to change Scripture for it clearly shows that ANYONE can be a Christian. Heck, Jesus even dined with the sinners.)
A very blessed Christmas to all of my followers!
May we live Jesus in our hearts forever!
“The true meaning of Christmas was never found under a tree, but was nailed to it.”
—(via gloria-in-excelsis)
All I want for Christmas is that others will come to know what the true meaning of Christmas is.
Especially for those in my family..
Lord, have mercy.
If I may ask....
Please pray for those finding the holidays difficult to deal with like those stressed, depressed, those who have nothing, and those who have no one to celebrate with.
I love being Catholic.
The Necessity of Flat Tires
Be it, frustrated laughter, exhausted laughter, or hysterical laughter, it was laughter nonetheless.
And if that weren’t strange enough, after laughing, I began to wonder how often the saints and prophets laughed.
There is nothing more attractive, in the opposite sex, than seeing that person so in love with God.
Needs some guidance on this..
Last weekend, I decided I’d reward myself for all my hard work this semester and bought a brand new Nintendo 3DS. The price tag? About $190.
I’ve never really considered myself a hardcore, competitive gamer by any means, however I’ve always found playing video games to be relaxing. They’ve always been a fun way for me to pass the time and unwind, especially during the rare occasion when I wouldn’t have homework to do over a weekend.. Or like now (since I’m on winter break now).
My understanding of playing video games (as far as the perspective of a Catholic young man goes) is that as long as it doesn’t lead you into sin (sloth, playing violent or suggestive video games, harms your prayer life, etc.) that it’s okay to play them.
So far, I’ve been able to maintain that kind of a balance.
But here’s where my dilemma starts.
I feel guilty for buying that 3DS. I really don’t want it to bring me away from Christ by any means, and I’m afraid that because I bought something rather expensive for myself, I’m being selfish. And I know I don’t want to be materialistic either.
Something tells me in my heart that if I truly want to follow Christ with all my heart, I should return the 3DS. Then again, I am reminded of St. John Bosco’s words that I should “enjoy [myself] as much as [I] like, only if [I] stay away from sin.”
I mean technically, I’m still a young man who needs time for rest and relaxation on a daily basis (apart from reading books, playing the guitar, playing basketball, and so on).
However, while I go to Mass daily and try to pray the Rosary everyday, something inside my heart also tells me that I must pray more. So of course, keeping that 3DS would probably not be the best thing to do in that perspective.
Okay, I realize that I’m just going back and forth on this. Advice would be appreciated.
(I blame reading St. Teresa’s books on detachment for this. :P)
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“Happiness is not in us, nor is happiness outside of us. Happiness is in God alone. And if we have found him, then it is everywhere.”
—Blaise Pascal (via v-niceee)
“If a man wishes to be sure of the road he treads on, he must close his eyes and walk in the dark.”
—St. John of the Cross (via klarita)
My grandma's devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. PLEASE READ! I promise, you will not regret it.
When my mom heard the news that my grandma was dying in the Philippines about a year ago, she quickly took a plane to go see her in the hospital. When my mom arrived there, she noticed a picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe at my grandma’s bedside. According to my auntie, she knew how much my grandma loved Our Blessed Mother and so she went home to get an image of her - and out of all of the images she could have chosen instead (Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Sorrows) - she chose Our Lady of Guadalupe.
For weeks, my grandma endured so many sufferings - pneumonia, UTI, respiratory failure, and stroke. And through those weeks, an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe remained by her bedside.
When my grandma passed away, the funeral parlor she went to was named: Our Lady of Guadalupe Funeral Parlor. The funeral parlor was relatively far away from where my relatives lived, but my family was able to come in contact with a couple of seminarians who offered a place for us to stay, free of charge, that was just right across from the funeral parlor. The name? Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary.
After the viewing, on the morning of the next day, my family and I celebrated her funeral Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
The most incredible part of this story?
While my grandma still lived with my parents and me here in California, she spent hours alone in her room in prayer. A particular statue was placed at the front of her room. Are you starting to get the pattern now?
It was a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Such an amazing story.. I might write a more developed post about this later, but I wanted to publish this one today in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day.
She’s truly such a beautiful and amazing mother who will watch over us and intercede for us, even at the hour of our death. (:
“If you didn’t find the gift you wanted under the tree this year, go to Mass. Jesus has a better one for you.”
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— from “A Catholic Christmas”
As quoted in Minute Meditations (www.americancatholic.org)
(via amusingspam)
“No, Joseph.. When you’re changing lanes on the freeway, you’re not supposed to do it in a 45 degree angle - you’re supposed to do it diagonally.”
—My frustrated dad trying to teach me how to drive on the freeway
oh excuse me a second while I go find all the fucks I give...
“Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies.” - Elie Wiesel
In that case, I sure hope you find some soon.
All I did was try to explain why the Catholic Church believes what it believes, and explain what the point of that picture was. If you don’t agree with my beliefs or the teachings of the Catholic Church - that’s perfectly fine. I just ask that you be a little bit more respectful and tolerant of my choice and the choices of others to choose and defend life.
Isn’t that what you guys stand for, anyway? Choice?
It would be nice if you respect ours, as we respect yours.
Have a good day. =]
“As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star,
so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.” —St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church (via radioteopoli)
so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.” —St. Thomas Aquinas, Doctor of the Church (via radioteopoli)
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O RLY?
Wants to know if there are patron saints for those who are deprived of sleep.
I could sure use their intercession. :P
YOU AND ME BOTH!
St. Dymphna is the patron saint of mental problems and sleep walkers. Close enough?
I love St. Dymphna! She’s perfect, actually, since I do tend to get a little bit loopy when I don’t get enough sleep hahaha.
Wants to know if there are patron saints for those who are deprived of sleep.
I could sure use their intercession. :P
