More than just divinity

This is my third (short) article this April as having been inspired by the National Geographic Channel. As I was changing channels this Holy Friday, I came across this particular documentary about an intriguing tomb excavated some 30 years ago that was rumoured to be the lost tomb of Jesus. This particular discovery brought about some other intriguing concepts about the divinity of Jesus Christ. There was a particular point suggesting that he was married to Mary Magdalene and had a child. Dan Brown has used this as a turning point in his novel – The Da Vinci Code. The Church has contradicted this claim. Many Catholics have reacted violently to this claim. I just felt I have to express my thoughts on this as a person, a Catholic, and a Son of God.

This is quite an attack to the divinity of Jesus Christ. But if you truly believe in Him, you should not be alarmed. So what’s wrong if He had married? Or more so if He had a child? Do these destroy your faith on Him? If yes, you have a faith which is shallow and untrue. So what if He had a family? It does not remove the fact that He have done all to save our lives, even sacrificing his own life to do it. The value and worth of His love and sacrifice should not diminish even if he had a family. You should look deeper into his devotion to the world. If this being a fact (supposedly) rattles your faith, then maybe you really do not believe in Him. I am a fan of Dan Brown’s novels and reading The Da Vinci Code did not alter my belief. (Truly, he used the wrong words in his cover page but this an entirely different topic.) Having faith is believing in someone’s worth and not in his status. Jesus’ worth is more than just an issue of divinity. His worth is reflected in His undying love for us. This is what we should hold on to. Keep believing and be thankful of Him. Happy Holy Week!

Editorial to Noy's Appraisal

Just this April 14, I posted something in facebook. The post: “What's happening? all prices are going up!!!! any progress in the country? mr president? hello???? are you there? bakit di ata nararamdaman presence mo?”. I posted it as a reaction to the some news on TV (which is just the tip of the iceberg to why I had such a post). I thought of it as a harmless post. But to my surprise, some friend reacted to it a bit violently and opinionated. They have their point. All are acceptable points of view. Well, at least on my part they are. But before any comment or criticism get out of hand. I have to explain myself.

President Noy’s administration is really young. But so far the facts has not been good. I have watched a certain episode of Mareng Winnie's "Bawal ang Pasaway" program where facts has been presented as to why the president has been adjudged to have not been fully working in his capacities as a president the president's meeting with the cabinet and important councils is greatly not within what is mandated by law. These meetings are deemed important to steer the country. Ms. Winnie Monsod may not be a perfect resource person but she knows the facts and she has the right to say that the President may have not been performing at par. Ms. Monsod is a former member of the President Cory’s cabinet and she is knowledgeable of what is mandated by law as to the time needed to be rendered by the President on priority meets such as that of the LEDAC, cabinet, and the like. As a result, the public asks as to why GMA and especially her mom was able to do it during their time.

Also, it is a fact that his work or activities is not much publicized to the people. It seems logical that you do not have to brag so much about the things you’re doing for the country. But you should not leave the people clueless – Keep them INFORMED of what you’re doing for them to feel a sense of security. Less time should be given to running crazy and going after those people who did good for the GMA administration by performing their jobs well but not necessarily loyal to her. My post is not just about the prices going up. It is just the tip of the iceberg.

President Noy’s administration is young indeed. It may be too early to judge his administration’s capability. But his approach seems to be too “laid back” that the people (or his BOSS) are not feeling his presence as president.

Life is interesting

I have not fulfilled my promise to myself to write an article last march. It has been another month and a half or so hiatus. So I am again writing two articles to somewhat fulfil my “promise” of writing at least one article a month.

It is never easy to write an article because you have to be in the right mood and have the right inspiration in order to come up with the right words to exemplify or describe appropriately a particular topic of interest. Last month, these things seem to be just not there for me. I am stressed since the mid of February but ironically this has brought up my interest to write just now!

Why was I so stressed? It’s all particularly because of some series of events. First, I have to devote time and effort with a quite stressful yet fulfilling - knowledge wise – subject at the graduate school. Specifically because the standards set were a bit in a perfectionist state. This was quite understandable since our professor was a multi-titled professional. But I am thankful to be under such a person for our class were able to learn a lot from her. Adding a particularly significant load of stress is that I was not granted an extension by my then employer until the end of February. But it proved to be good because it offered me time to make a do with the requirements I have to complete and submit by March to a new employer (which is again quite a stress – certifications here and there are just some of the requirements).  Another source of stress but one which is good in its essence is our batch’s induction climb – February 25-27 - (Mt. Ugo at Benguet) for the mountaineering club of UP –PGH. Stress in the sense that this climb that we need to finish and prove that were worthy of being labelled as mountaineers – pressure! But gladly after what seemed to be an endless journey to the summit and down, we were finally inducted as members– sound and safe with just a few minor scratches and (sun)burns. Well, it seems a fitting end that we end our trip at the Pinagbenga Festival in Baguio. But rest is quite short for me as I have to attend immediately the following day with an aching body and sunburn an HR orientation. The following week I participated in Run United 1 (March 6, a day before my birthday!). Nice to see again those old familiar faces from my previous line of work – somewhat lessening my being tired for having just a week gap from the induction climb and my first 10 km run. All of these add up to my life experiences. Most importantly, these things made me realize that life is so wonderful and we are empowered and are capable to make our lives fulfilling and interesting.