Ang Tao ay Nagmula sa Langit

Nahahati daw ang mundo natin sa “pikisial” at “ispiritwal”

Babala: Ito po ay sumagi lamang sa aking isipan 🙂

Sa kalangitan tinatamasa ng mga anghel ang buhay sa langit, ngunit sa kabilang banda usap usapan sa kanila, kung ano ang buhay sa lupa na naranasan ng mga taong nanggaling na doon at muling nakabalik sa langit..malabo ba, idadaan ko sa kwento..

Anghel 1: Pareng anghel, masaya daw ang buhay sa lupa pero mahirap ang buhay para makabalik muli dito sa langit dahil maraming temptasyon doon..

Anghel 2: OO nga pareng anghel, kelan kaya may isisilang muli at mapili tayong mapadala sa lupa bilang kaluluwa ng pisikal na katawan?

*lumipas ang mga araw*

Announcement sa Langit: “may isisilang na sangol matapos ang isang oras, Anghel1 maghanda at ikaw ang magiging kaluluwa nito”

Nang makalipas ang isang oras, naglaho si Anghel1 sa langit at pinadala sa lupa bilang kaluluwa o spirito ng bagong silang na sangol..Namulat ang mga mata, lumaki sa lupa at naranasan ang mabuhay bilang tao na puno ng misteryo..nabuhay sa mundong tahimik at masaya, ngunit sa kalaunan ay naging mahina at makasalanan; nakalimutan na siya ay nagmula pala sa langit.

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Masarap daw mabuhay bilang tao. Sa lupa mo daw nararanasan ang ibat ibang uri ng buhay, pwedeng masaya, malungkot, matiwasay, etc.. depende nalang kung paano mo ito haharapin para makabalik muli sa langit. marahil naalala naten ang buhay anghel pag namulat tayo sa pananampalataya, nalalaman natin na may Diyos pala tayo, na kung susundin mo daw ang mga utos Niya ay mapupunta ka sa langit o muli kang makakabalik dito. Kaya siguro nasabi nila na hiram lang ang buhay, at ang mga sinasabi ng mga matatanda na “papunta ka palang pabalik na ako“..

*sa kabilang banda*

Alam natin na noon pa man tinakwil na mula sa langit ang mga diablo at iba pang lupon ni satanas at kailan man siguro ay hindi mararanasan ang mabuhay bilang tao at magkaron ng piskial na kaanyuan, kaya siguro nangugulo sila sa lupa, hinihikayat at binubulungan tayo na gumawa ng masama para hindi makabalik muli sa langit. Malaki ang ingit nila sa tao na may pisikal na katawan, kaya siguro may mga masasamang ispirito o diablo na sumasapi sa mga tao na kulang daw sa pnanampalataya, sinasabi daw ng sumasaping ispirito kalimitan ay “paraiso daw ang pakiramdam nila pag nakasapi sila” marahil dahil hindi nila ito naranasan o mararanasan kailan man….ang maging tao!

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Masaya mabuhay bilang tao ngunit puno ng pagsubok ang buhay at hindi madali ang daan pabalik sa Langit kung saan tayo nagmula. Walang perpektong nilalang at buhay, subalit lahat ng mga nanyayare sa mundo at buhay ng tao ay may dahilan. marahil siguro minsan nararanasan natin ang mabuhay bilang ispirito pag nananginip tayo, ang mundo na ang pagitan lang daw ay isang kisap mata.

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May pribilehiyong napagkaloob sa tao na hindi sa mga anghel sa aking pananaw..at ito ay ang UMIBIG, ang mga anghel daw kasi ay walang kasarian..sa mundo ng mga tao may “Eba” at “Adan”..isang paglalakbay din ang paghahanap ng katuwang sa lupa bilang tao, para maranasan at iparanas ang pagmamahal at sa pagmamahalang ito ay nabubuo ang isang pamilya kung saan may sangol na isisilang bunga nito. Na paulit ulit na sirkulasyon ng buhay ang mabuhay at magbigay buhay. Sa langit wala sigurong emosyon na ganito ang mga anghel kaya masarap daw mabuhay sa lupa at maranasan itong kakaibang pagmamahal. kaya nga napaka makapangyarihan ng salitang ito. Ngunit datapwat may isang higit daw kesa sa lahat at di matutumbasan nino man, ang pagmamahal ni Kristo!

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* maraming pwedeing maidetalye sa bawat naisulat dito..pero alam naman natin na walang katapusan ang ganitong topic..ang nasulat dito po ay base lang po sa aking pananaw.

Love Forum: A Different Perspective

“Love Forum: What will it be about? Will it just be about relationship?”

Some mind boggles I had before the event.

The impact of the night wasn’t just about our future spouses. It was more than that. It was the greatest relationship you’ll ever have:

A relationship with God.

Well being in our physical human state and emotions, formed as man and woman in the likeness and image of God. Two different creations with very distinct characteristics coming from the same source: The Creator.

During one of the talks. The participants listening intently. Photo credits: Roe Gonzales

Man and woman were created to compliment each other to start a basic unit of society. But with the raging views of the world, the creations are under attack physically, mentally , emotionally abused. Whilst lust, envy, greed, possessiveness, etc in special relationships.

While eating before the talks. Photo credits: Roe Gonzales

Where have we reached in attaining authentic love? We are seemingly at lost and desperate.

That night, we learned how it isn’t about looking for the strategic way in spotting the right one but it is journeying to being the perfect one despite imperfections.

We had to realize that we should view our brothers and sisters in Christ how God has intended it to be. To understand that we are different and we should treat each other with respect and compassion.

During the serenade. Photo credits: Roe Gonzales

We should care for each other just like how the brothers are to treat sisters with gentle and care also protective of the sisters (no malice). This point specifically made me grateful for being in the community. Having brothers who truly care, journeys and guides you in guarding your heart. (Thank you KUYAaaa’s)

Yes,for me, the night is about guarding our hearts by letting only God mold into His heart. After all we can only learn how to love a co-creation if we knew how he/she was created by the creator.

Striving to be authentic sons and daughters of Love is the only way to give out authentic love.

Article by: Mary Jo Martinez

Towards the end of the program. Photo credits: Roe Gonzales

Love and Other Splendid Things

When it comes to love discussions, many of us singles are very keen to participate. In one way or another, we all have something to share, may it be about the current love life, past relationships, heartbreaks, the dreadful healing process, the getting up – moving on stage and the “I’m ready to date again” moments… name it, we have it! When it comes to love, everyone can relate.

I’ve heard about this teaching for years but never had the chance to attend for unknown reasons. At first, I thought that this type of teaching is only for members with GGs (God’s Gift), or couples or the hopeless romantic lovers in the community. Anyhow, I am always eager to learn more about Faith, Hope and Love as this is what Christianity is all about. Thus, activities like this motivates me to learn more, love more.

The day when the service team finalized the date of the Love Forum, I was already looking forward to it. What excites me more is that we were informed to come in our semi-formal attires. We all know that ladies love dressing up, putting on their makeup and for the love of heels – we can wear them! This is one of the most anticipated time of the year to feel more beautiful, to be “lady-like” for some. Yes, we often forget to make time for ourselves. It is not every day that you see the brothers wearing their semi-formal attire, the sisters on their lovely dresses and heels. I love dressing up. Everyone knows that.

Lovely ladies, all lined up.

As soon as we reached the venue, we were greeted by our sisters from HOLD and everyone from SFC. How impressive it is to see the smiles on their faces. Brothers looking oh-so-handsome to me, the sisters… all stunning! I am in awe. Not to mention the venue itself, it was full of heart decors and pink balloons, it made me feel like every day is Valentine’s Day. While waiting for everyone to settle and speakers to arrive, a never ending catching up with everyone took place. As if we were away from each other for a very long time. We started the activity with a heartwarming prayer followed by the energizers. The energizers, organized by Sis Bernadette Egnisaban, turned out to be fun, engaging and amusing. The game made us reminisce our past relationships and our present heart status. Everyone enjoyed the game, the house was full of laughter and giggles, as expected.

Hanging out. Photo credits: Susan Uy

The talks were carried out by former SFC Oman members which are, at present, happily married with their 3G – God’s Greatest Gift and have started the family every SFC member is aiming for. Our ever-witty brother Joel Egnisaban delivered Talk 1 – Brothers: how to love and care for sisters. On this particular talk, I was reminded that I am God’s princess and I need to be treated like one. Talk 2: Sisters: How to love and care for brothers was presented by sis Badet Egnisaban. I believe that all is fair in love and war. Talk 2 made me understand that I need to treat a gentleman the way I want to be treated – not just a girl but a lady. No ifs, no buts. It is a non-negotiable criteria. The topics are getting more and more interesting. I can see from the participants’ faces the eagerness to discover things and get insights from our beloved speakers. Jeff Silvestre discussed Talk 3: Courtship on SFC. When we hear “courtship”, the ladies will have that special smile. And almost everyone are giggling. Maybe because of their experiences during the courtship stage which we all know are full of cheesy messages, flowers and chocolates here and there. Finally, sis Janet Bautista revealed Talk 4: 14 common boy-girl relationship issues. This topic is very much relevant in our everyday lives. The Do’s and Dont’s in a relationship and the solutions on what-if-this-happened scenarios were tackled.

We really enjoyed the night and almost forgot about checking the time. The night was made more memorable especially when the brothers handed out flowers and chocolates, and started serenading the sisters with love songs. The song Beautiful in My Eyes, my favorite song, will always have a special part in my heart. It is a constant reminder that true love never dies, and you will always, always be beautiful in His eyes. You just have to see the beauty He sees in you today and every day.

During the serenade. Photo Credits: Susan Uy

After the activity, I came to realize that as a Princess of God, I should never settle for less. The right man will come in His perfect time, with a special reason and purpose. And as I wait for the right man and time to come, I should always remind myself what our gentle Father is whispering in my often deaf ear, I am loved. I am enough. I am worth it.

Article by: Roe Anne Gonzales

Household Heads Orientation

I am someone who joined and encountered the CFC Singles for Christ only here in Oman. I was aware of it, but I never really met any members or have been invited to any of its activities before. I went there, only expecting to learn more on how to conduct households. However, I was caught unaware of the surprises that weekend held for me.

The Household Head Orientation Team.

It transpired last 19^th of June but we left Muscat driving to Musanah, Millenium Resorts, the night before, after work and some other activities of those who were invited for the said activity. I only knew that it consisted of four talks and three workshops, because it was announced during one of the meetings before. Everyone was tired upon arriving there, so after settling in, all went to sleep, while the service team set the area for the following day.

Finally, the big day, I woke up a bit early and started preparing. After breakfast, we were led to worship, then we had an energizer before starting the talks. Since, it was a long day and some of the participants came from work the day before, others couldn’t sleep well in another place and since we slept late and had to wake up early, some of them were exhausted and couldn’t help but doze off in between the talks. But I was surprisingly awake, the entire time. Maybe, the fact that I took off from work, the day before and was able to sleep a little bit late into the day, helped. In between the talks and even with some of the videos shown, I couldn’t help but be touched. In some of them, my tears would just flow, even with me, trying my best to fight them off. I didn’t really understand what came into me. But I dismissed it, knowing that it could really happen sometimes and perhaps the speakers were just really good. The morning wore on and we finished the first half of the activity.

Everyone had a good lunch and rested for a few minutes until the afternoon session started again. We did another energizer before starting with a worship, which I led. While into the sessions, I was still full of energy and didn’t feel sleepy even after eating, which is unusual for me because I am very fond of sleeping, which contributes to the fact that I am now overweight and is frustrated of the things I couldn’t do because I am usually overpowered by the urge to close my eyes and rest. I still couldn’t consider it as something significant because it can happen that in a day, you are just full of energy. Amid the sessions, we still had energizers, which would stir up the participants to become rowdy and we had participants, who are just naturally born geniuses when it comes to cracking jokes, so we would all burst into laughter in between.

The challenge came during the last talk, when I felt that we were having the longest talk of our lives. I could feel that some of us are already losing interest and others could feel the weary day taking a toll on them and their energy levels. But, I knew that it was different for me. I could still focus on the talk and the messages that it brought. It was still the same, what I felt during the morning, I would be touched and would be wiping away tears, when some thoughts or ideas strikes me. We were promised an open forum at the end of the activity, so we could ask and voice out concerns at the end at the same time, so we would not disturb the speakers and save time. I wrote down a few comments and even a question or two that were not clear to me during the talks.

The time of reckoning came, the talks and workshops were all over and we were asked if we had anything in mind to share. Knowing that I had something to say, I raised my hand and stood up. I started viewing my notes, but to my surprise, I was overrun by emotions, I could not understand. I felt like, it could only be relieved by crying. Even with my best efforts, I was crying. Bravely, I tried my best to keep my composure, while explaining what was happening to me, during the talks. I could not understand it myself, until now. What I could say, is the Lord has touched me and made me realize things that I could better improve on. All the speakers and the service team were instruments to that. I was also able to challenge all those who were present to stand up and get out of their comfort zones, to really bring the service of God to others and to really stand on this year’s theme of the community, which is to love more. Other questions and concerns were raised after that then we had a mini praise fest to close the activity off.

The day ended with further blessings when after dinner, we were able to have a night swimming in the pool, even if it was supposed to be closed. One of the caretakers went there, so we asked him and without much issue, he agreed to let us swim. Tired and filled with the teachings of the day, we went back to our accommodation and settled again to sleep.

The following day, some of the participants asked for a morning worship and they choose me to lead it. I began with an exhortation, trying my best to set the mood and encouraging everyone to be in a prayerful mood. But the same emotions were again overpowering me. I was able to manage it this time and was able to end the worship well, all thanks to God.

The main message that I got from the entire activity was and I mentioned in the exhortations and prayers that I led, sometimes, we might feel unworthy of the responsibilities we have at hand but we did not decide on it for ourselves, God did. He did not called the qualified but He qualifies the called, just like what He did with the first apostles. They were fishermen and tax collector but He called them and they followed. The challenge for us, not just for the leaders and the members of the CFC Singles for Christ Oman, but anyone, yes, including you, who is reading this article right now, is to become better servant leaders to our fellow-men and to God and to try every day to love more.

Article by: Bro Cyrus Garay

Christian Character Weekend

   by: Lea Datugan

Character – who we are even no one see us

• Because we are sons and daughters of God, we must reflect His image. If we are to draw others to Christ.

3 important things

• Emotions guided by the Holy Spirit
• Learn to control emotions
• Not let emotions decide. Think before we speak or act..we have to think first…huwag magpadala…
• Our will submitted to the father
• Must allow Him to mold us

1. Taking on the posture of humility (Talk 2: The Character of Humility) – pride
2. Surrendering our fears to God (Talk 3: The Character of Courage) – fear of being alone, fear of everything – feeling of being unworthy
3. Anger (Talk 4: Righteous and Unrighteous Anger) – handling anger
4. Surrender and Inner Healing (Talk 5: The Character of Surrender) – surrendering lives; we can’t leave our future if we can’t forget and forgive the past – move on
5. A heart Attuned to Christ (Talk 6: A Heart Attuned to Christ)

TALK I:  OUR EMOTIONS AND OUR CHARACTER

Emotions – character (impulsive/possessing self-control, uncharitable/loving, easily angered/period difficult to please/cheerful) – relationship with others

• Conscious mental reaction (as anger not fear)…typically accompanied by physiological and behavioural changes in the body.
• Spontaneously rather than through conscious effort.
• Emotions/feelings are important but we should not let them be the sole basis of our decisions and actions. Otherwise, could lead to problems.
• We should never make decisions when we are highly emotional about something

2 Wrong Attitudes Held About Emotions

• Enemies and Master

ENEMIES – anger, anxiety, grief (negative)

• Because we consider emotions us bad, we ignore/deny them (repression/suppression)
• Engage in behaviour that expresses exact opposite feeling. Denying/avoiding our emotions prevents us from dealing with them/addressing to the situations.  Thus we are not able to reconcile with the person who made us angry.

MASTERS – dwell on our feelings

Sad – miserable

Angry – hurt

Selfishness – wrong doing

The Right Attitudes toward Emotions

Emotions are God given and are good

• By agitating us motivate us to action
• Jesus showed a whole range of emotions

The Last Supper – Luke 22:15 “He said to them, I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer”

The Raising of Lazarus – John 11:35 “and Jesus wept”

The Cleansing of a Leper – Mark 41-42 “Moved with pity, He stretched out His hand, touched Him, and said to him, I will do it.  Be made clean”

The Agony in the Garden – Mark 14

• Paul expresses strong emotions: Thanksgiving – Philippians 1:8
• Emotions therefore basically is good

We have a choice

Reaction – Response

4 Elements

1. Do the right and loving response in every situation

• Pattern our lives in God’s standard
• Pray for guidance
• Our emotions will follow and come into line
• Begin to thank God and see possible reasons

2.   Aggressive by…authority a son/daughter of God to bring order into our emotional life

• We do not forget our identity: that we are sons and daughters of God and that we have been redeemed.

3.   Develop a set of strong, committed relationship for personal Christian living

• Surround yourself with people who will support us

4. Yield more fully to the Holy Spirit and expect Him to transform and our feelings

• Emotions are gifts from God
• The closer we are to Christ, the more natural it will be for us to act according to how Jesus would.

“FAITH”

• Emotions guided by the Holy Spirit
• Virtues to handle our emotions:
• Prudence – help us express our emotions in the right way at right time.
• Justice – will not take away/diminish (huwag ipahiya and iba sa madami)
• Fortitude – helps us exercise restraint over our emotions even when it is difficult, especially when they could cause us to hurt others.
• Temperance – helps us not to act on instinct/impulse and always within the right limits

Emotions – powered by Holy Spirit – moves us to love God and others more

TALK II:  THE CHARACTER OF HUMILITY

• Allowing God to form our character
• Willingness to submit to His will
• To allow His will to take precedence over our own
• We think we know what’s best for us and we are unwilling to trust God completely
• Find hard to believe that God actually has beautiful and grand plan for us
• Afraid how our lives might turn out if we did so

Ways to build our Humility

• Seek to do God’s will even if that may be the more difficult path/”not according to our plans”
• Believe that God has plans for us despite our unfaithfulness and sinfulness
• Trust that God will be with us through whatever difficulties we might encounter when we choose to do His will

Humility – quality by which person considering his own defects, has a lowly opinion of himself and willing to submit to God and others for God sake

• Philippians 2:1-4 (being humble to others…others first before self)

Elements of Community Life:  Philippians 2:2,4

• Love
• Unity
• Service – do not be boastful, be humble

False Humility

• Denying the gift and grace given to us by God, for we have all been blessed by God with supernatural graces and natural gifts and talents
• Share talents/listening/time/budgeting
• Considering everyone better than ourselves, as though one’s gift from God do not matter at all
• Having low self-esteem and feeling bad about ourselves
• Self-pity, just tell the truth without hurting others

False humility may lead to emotional problem such as lack of:

• Self-respect – degrade self
• Self-worth
• Self-confidence

True Humility

Romance 12:13 – “For by the grace given unto me…

• Acknowledging our own faults and weaknesses as well as the gift of God has given
  • To hold opinion of ourselves based on “sober” judgment
  • To think about ourselves accurately and…
• Acknowledge that others are also blessed by God with special gifts and talents
• Considering others as more important than self
• Entrusting ourselves and our lives completely to God who is greater than we are
• Putting ourselves in the service of others to glorify God

Truth about us?

• Neither of the two extremes:
• Being prideful
• Self-condemning

God loves and values us

• Created in God’s own image and likeness
• Redeemed and made a part of God’s people
• Each of us has gift and abilities to be used to serve God and brethren

Dependent creatures

• Reply upon God for everything
• Only God’s resource of wisdom and power can genuinely change our lives
• Everything that we have is a gift from God

True Christian Humility

• True Christian humility ask that we put ourselves in the service of others
• Charity mission, foundations

Rivalry/selfishness – is a self seeking/selfish ambition.  It is striving for position and power with personal aggrandizement as a primary motive

• Bringing media once helping others/pasikat

Handling problems..

Desire…

• Acknowledge the problem
• Recognize the disorder
• Admit to ourselves that we need change and that we may need help
• Ask for forgiveness
• Accept the truth about ourselves
• Receive encouragement from brothers and sisters in the Lord
• Thank you Lord and Praise God
• Be humble
• Be patient
• Pray
• Lord perfect model of true humility (washing of the feet, dying on the cross)

TALK III:  THE CHARACTER OF COURAGE

External fear – negative encountered from the past (phobia)

Internal fear – something inside us that make us doubt from external fear

• Affects our relationship with others

What makes us FEARFUL?

• Past hurts and bad experiences
• Uncertainty – fear of the unknown, fear of not being in control
• Feelings of isolation – I am on my own, afraid no one will understand us, fear of losing someone
• Lack of confidence
• Sins and feelings of unworthiness
• Not following God’s will

Results of Internal fear:

• Avoid new things, thus we fails to experience growth
• Insecure
• Anxious and worried
• Paralyzed – makes us coward to face all fears

COURAGE – LOVE

• No fear in LOVE…
• Go to the father first
• Bow when we submit to the Lord
• Trust Him

TALK IV:  RIGHTEOUS AND UNRIGHTEOUS ANGER

Anger?

Spiritual teachings regarding anger

John 2:13-15 ; Galatians 1:6; Ephisians 4:26; Proverbs 16:32

James 1:19 Listening and Doing

Anger can lead to hatred, violence and malice

When is anger righteous?

• When directed against wrongdoing and when it is expressed under control (under God’s control)
• It is righteous when its object is unrighteousness/injustice/sin
  • Anger is most often a selfish response
  • Aimed anger at the sinful situation, action/behaviour

Wrong ways to deal with anger

• We can be mad at the sin without being mad at the sinner
• We must not repress our angry feelings

HOT Anger – nagmumura, sumusugod

vs

COLD Anger – nanlalamig, tahimik nasa loob ang kulo

• Many times, expressing anger openly leads to grave emotional and spiritual problems

Examples: rage, resentment, hostility, broken relationships, and domination by evil spirits

Right ways to Deal with Anger

• If it is the long response to a situation
• Check with God if your anger is righteous or not

Express anger in a way that will not take anything away from the person’s dignity and worth

Meanness and sarcasm – wrong ways to express anger

Patience, endurance and steadfastness, aggressiveness/determined to work…- right ways

“PRAY”

“Be angry but do not sin, do not let the sun set on your anger…

Do not depress anger (be angry)

Express it righteously (do not sin)

Settle things quickly (not let the sun go down on your anger)

Don’t let the devil in (not leave room for the devil)

Repair broken relationships by correction, forgiveness and forbearance

Actively guard our thoughts from whatever is evil/from dwelling too long on our hurts

Ask help from Godly people to assist you in overcoming your condition

1. Anger is a common emotion among all people, including Christians. It is actually a God – given emotion.  It can be righteous.  It can lead to Christian growth.

TALK V:  THE CHARACTER OF SURRENDER

• Act of worship
• Sign of humility
• Life-changing and freeing
• Involves mind and body
• Requires grace (let God and let go…)
• Surrendering the past
  • Give the Lord our hurts
  • Move forward – move on, let go
  • Unforgiveness forsake us from peace
  • Influence of what we are today

How to let go of the past?

• Need to know what and specify from what hurt, from what cause it/who that person…

Mother Theresa: “Darkness is the mysterious things what we have from Christ…”

• Perfect love cast away negative emotions
• Seek God’s love
• Repent – foundation of healing
• In all things we should put love
• Part of humility and love
• Forgive – not only others but ourselves
• Priest are ordained and…

“…not only in the eyes of God but also in the eyes of men”

• Don’t rely on our power
• Forgive unconditionally…Forgive! Forget! Let go!
• Not feeling itself but a decision
• Counselling –

Feel in new memories – bring out the best in you

• Healing process – patient, continue to persevere in prayers; working progress

What to do in present and future? Surrender…inspired by the Holy Spirit

• Always trust His plans for us.

FUTURE – forgiveness in our lives

• Wants order, prepared life of fullness provide what we need
• SURRENDER everything to Him from hurts and loneliness

TALK VI:  THE HEART ATTUNED WITH CHRIST

• Familiarize the character of Jesus Christ
  • Follow Jesus examples because Jesus wants us to be Himself

Example: why we join CFC-SFC? (wants to be close/familiar to God more)

• To seek God’s kingdom first

John 14:6

• Ask to be what Jesus was – gentle, humble, forgiving
• We are God’s chosen ones – God’s beloved
• He who called us equipped us to be like Him – encourage to change the ways who we are before (we are not aware that we change…)

Sacrament of Baptism

Sacrament of Confirmation – allow Holy Spirit to consume us to follow His living

Sacrament of Holy Eucharist – received Jesus body and blood

Attuning in His Love

• Living in His Love – abide with commandments
• Loving God and loving others
• If we love God we will not be materialistic
• Guarding our Hearts
• White lies – justifying our wrongdoings
• Admit our wrongdoings, accept/ be humble
• Aware that He is living around us, in us, through others
• Focusing our mind to Him, His plans for us in our daily lives

Examples:  at work, there is misunderstanding it is how we react – understand and let him talk (don’t let your anger win)

Concrete ways to be attuned

• Spend time in Jesus with prayer – converse with Him

Example:  courting – to be familiar with the character

• Talk to the Lord, be open
• Spend quality time with a person
• It is during prayer time Jesus is within us

New Testament – fulfill all, how Jesus behave, act and love

• We become familiar with Jesus by reading the scriptures and thru sacraments

Eucharist –

Confession – healing and experience both in intimate way…

Words of liturgy and present of ministers – to give us unique experience every time we attend

Attending mass and going to confession – we discover/familiar Jesus more

Therefore, Jesus our model, true guide and in His character that makes us truly Christians.

• The way we our living our life radiates to others and we are unaware that we are acting the way Jesus acts/character
  • Very sensitive from wrong and right doings