Posted by Joms Taer on Sunday, December 6, 2009,
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Love and Family
First, with so much confusion abounding, a word on what Natural Family Planning (NFP) is not: It is not the antiquated and often-ineffective rhythm method. Modern NFP (also known as the Ovulation Method, the Sympto-Thermal Method, or the Creighton Model) is a thoroughly researched, safe, medically effective and family-supportive method of fertility regulation which can be used either to avoid a pregnancy or to achieve one. It has been used effectively worldwide for over 20 years.
Posted by Engr. Neil Arvin "El-el" B. Galos on Wednesday, June 17, 2009,
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THOUGHT
When things in your life seem, Almost too much to handle,When 24 Hours in a day is not enough, Remember the story of the empty jar and 2 cups of coffee. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students, If the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the ...
Posted by Joemar Taer on Friday, February 20, 2009,
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THOUGHT
Here's something very positive written by a foreigner, named Steve Ray, about Filipinos. Steve Ray authored many best-selling books, among which are "Crossing The Tiber " (his conversion story), "Upon This Rock" (on the papacy), and just recently, "John's Gospel" (a comprehensive bible study guide and commentary). ========== STEVE RAY'S OPEN LETTER TO THE FILIPINO CATHOLICS:
We stepped into the church and it was old and a bit dark. Mass had just begun and we sat toward the front. We didn't know what ...
Posted by Joemar Taer on Friday, January 30, 2009,
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THOUGHT
Applause at Homilies
And more on substituting the Sunday Liturgy.
Author: Father Edward McNamara, LC | Source: Zenit.org
Question: The parishioners in our church used to be spontaneous in their reactions to excellent homilies that the priests deliver. The parishioners, sometimes, respectfully applaud after the homily, either to communicate that they are in agreement with the priest, or to offer their appreciation. However, when a newly ordained priest came, and this happened after a hom...
KEEPING IT TOGETHER - Todd and Deb Banchor enjoy conversation at a local Scooters coffee shop. The Banchors, married 25 years, say peer marriage ministries, such as Worldwide Marriage Encounter, have helped them stay connected to each other and have renewed their commitment to marriage. (Elizabeth Ann Wells)
