Inspirational quote for the day- GRATITUDE

As of this writing, so many people are still suffering fro the flood waters brought about by the recent typhoons that crossed the Philippine islands. Thousands have lost most if not all of their material possessions and a few hundred lost their lives. People have began to ask- is this a punishment from our God for all our hurting Mother Nature. Obviously in these circumstances one would be hard pressed to be grateful. But come to think of it, if we only consider things are temporary but count as most precious our relationships with God and our fellowmen then losing things could be seen from a different light. If during these trying times our relationships have grown deeper and stronger then we have so much to be thankful for!

Inspirational quote for the day- GRATITUDE

Live a Life of Gratitude. We must be patient and cheerful, giving thanks to God always in everything.

Inspirational quote for the day- Gratitude

When one is full of gratitude then it is so much easier to bear the trials that come our way. Some people like the Saints even gave thanks to God for the Crosses, big or small, that they receive, "counting it as pure joy" to be tried and tested. Indeed our Life itself should be a big Thank You note to our Creator. It is wise that at the end of the day we count our blessings so that we never cease to have a grateful heart for out of this gratitude we will find joy. Be thankful- always!

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

Why can people be so destructive towards each other and to Mother Nature? Perhaps because we have not been Truthful. Sometimes we tend to believe that we are right but that is only as far as we are concerned. We try to force Truth to our side instead of the other way around. But the Truth can't be coerced. Only God has the monopoly of the Truth and if we are on God's side by following His law and building a relationship with Him then chances are we won't stray away from the Truth.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

One of the most essential thing to possess in Life is the Truth. If we have Truth in us always then we can journey in this world with less or no worries at all. Because the Truth keeps our feet on the ground and gives us no illusions about what to expect in life. The world presents us outright lies or many half-truths (which are also lies) and many are deceived. The standards of this world are a blatant lie about what is a truly Good Life. The truth is many people who present theses standards know less and less about what the Good life is. And we should be aware about that.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

Jesus always calmly reassured His disciples time and again not to be afraid because what He holds for them is the Truth. The disciples are all enshrouded by the power of God and they need not fear nor worry about anything for nothing whatsoever can bring them ruin. Such is the reward of those who hold the Truth above everything else. It may entail some supreme sacrifice- the loss of life, comfort even good name- but the consolation far surpasses the loss. Let us then boldly proclaim how Jesus cares for those who value His law as the ultimate Truth.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

At times the Truth is not easily visible nor recognized. This is so that we exert effort to uncover it since every Truth is like a treasure. But for those who are brave enough and faithful to our Creator it may be really difficult to accept what Truth demands. However as we go on life living in the Truth we discover that no matter how bad circumstances are we will still have the will to grow and be who we are. Because at the very core of our being Truth reigns and this force or strength within will save us from the attacks without.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

The Truth will set you free. Many people have quoted or misquoted this biblical passage to advance their personal convictions. Whether it is used or abused, every word of this passage is so true. We are free once we live according to the Truth since we are freed from any guilt or guile and can face God and the world with a clear conscience. We are free to become who are truly are and live our lives in cheerful abandon because we know deep in our hearts that we are guarded by the Truth.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

Truth is very much allied with our conscience. We can educate or "train" our conscience but we cannot do so with the Truth for it is the Truth that forms our conscience. And someone has said that a pure conscience is the softest pillow on which we can rest our heads and have a great sleep. We all have to work to have a good conscience since it also more or less guarantees that if we follow its dictates then we are living according to the Truth.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

Is Truth verified by material evidence more believable than one that doesn't show any? I would also like to measure the power of Truth by how much it influences, guides and directs human lives- individually or by groups. Much of what is spiritual, inspirational or even motivational can't be verified by rigid scientific method but they are Truths nonetheless by virtue of their power to move people to ACT and be truly HUMAN.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

"The Truth will set you Free". These famous words have been used and perhaps abused by man down the ages but the fact of the matter doesn't change. Truth liberates. It frees the conscience from a burden and gives us more conviction about the principles that are close to our hearts. What made Christ speak with authority? He preached the Truth- nothing more, nothing less. And whoever follows in His footsteps will also reap the rewards (and have to contend with sufferings as well). But as one great author has said- give me liberty or give me death!

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

There are times in our lives that we are asked to defend the Truth and stand by it. I belive All of us have gone through this experience at some point. I believe the Truth will likewise defend those who remain truthful. It is so easy to tell a lie, deceive and stray away from reality. But sooner or later, the Truth catches up with us- if not in this life then in the next. This is certain. So if we choose to live by the Truth we always win!

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

People who live in the Truth lead very inspiring lives. If we look at human history and take note of those who contiue to bring so much meaning into our lives we will notice that one common factor about these people is that they lived in Truth, for Truth and some even paid with their very lives in service of the Truth. I presume these heroic personages never regretted each moment they were called upon to witness to what is true. They may be gone but continue to live deep in our hearts.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

Truth sheds light on the shadows of darkness that envelops many of our human circumstances. If only we wield its power we can do so much good. There are so many opinions peddled by men but many are not in the service of Truth. We have Jesus as the source of all wisdom and even though some people would say that His words leave much to be desired, many men and women over the centuries have shown us that most of their reflections find their source in the word of Christ.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

God's law is the Truth. People may argue at times though what truly is God's Law. Yes we know that God has written His Law in our hearts and if we follow our conscience in all honesty then we are close to Truth. But sometimes we have to refer our decisions to authority for we can't just rely everything on our personal deductions. That is why the Church is there to guide us and even if She may have committed mistakes in the past we know that the Church stands by the Truth.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

The power of Truth does not wane nor grow weak as time goes by. This is one mark that distinguishes Truth from falsity. A lie may deceive but not for long since its hold is only temporary. Sooner or later the Truth comes out to expose the deception and crush it for falsity can never conquer the Truth. So again what lasts forever is on the side of Truth; and if our life is govern by Truth we shall remain victorious in due time.

Inspirational quote for the day- TRUTH

Jesus says that He is the Truth. This simply means that He shows us the Path that we should take in living our lives. The enemy distorts this and so there are many things in this world that present alternatives other than the way of the Gospel. Nothing is further from the Truth. If we want to live remarkable lives then we have to follow Christ because He came to give us Life and live it to the full.

Inspirational quote for the day- LOVE

My favourite definition of Love comes from St. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 13, verses 4 to 7:
" Love is patient, kind, without envy. It is not boastful nor arrogant. It is not ill-mannered nor does it seek its own interest. Love overcomes anger and forgets offenses. It does not take delight in wrong, but rejoices in truth. Love excuses everything, believes all things, hopes all things and endures all things."

Inspirational quote for the day- LOVE

What more can give a person more inspiration in Life than Love. When Love is present our burdens seem to lighten. At times people do extraordinary feats as a result of great love. Saints have given up their lives for the Love of God. Love is mysterious in this regard, perhaps because the real source- God Himself- is truly a mystery. We love because we were loved first.

Inspirational quote for the day- LOVE

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Gary Chapmad entitled "The Five Love Languages".
Gary has discovered five fundamental languages of love from his many years of counseling sessions. These are:

1. Gifts

My academic background is anthropology, the study of cultures. We
have never discovered a culture in which gift-giving is not an
expression of love.
A gift is a physical symbol that the giver is thinking about you. A
gift doesn't have to be expensive. People have always said that it's the
thought that counts. But I remind couples that it's not the thought left in your head that counts; it's the gift that came out of the thought in your head.

2. Acts of Service

The Bible says, "Love not in word only but in deed" (Cf. 1 John
3:18). Do something. This love language is cooking meals, washing dishes,
vacuuming floors, washing cars, taking the dog for a walk. It's doing
anything that you know your spouse would like for you to do. When your
spouse complains about uncompleted tasks, pick up on these comments. Learn
to speak through acts of service.

3. Words of Affirmation

Another way to express love is to use words that affirm your spouse:
"You look nice in that dress." "You look sharp in that suit." "I really
appreciate what you did yesterday."

4. Quality Time

Quality time is not sitting in the same room watching television
or on your computer. Rather, sit on the couch with the TV or
computer off
and look at each other and talk. Take a walk or go out to eat, just
the two
of you, and talk. When you give your spouse quality time, you're not
reading a
book or watching television or playing computer games. You're
focusing on him or her. Maybe you are doing something that both of you
like to do, but your focus is on being together, not on the activity
itself.

5. Physical Touch

We've long known the power of physical touch: holding hands,
kissing, embracing, sexual intercourse, running your hand through her
hair, putting your hand on his leg as you drive down the road -- touching
in an affirming way.