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A KOREAN ESSAY ABOUT THE FILIPINOS...AN EMAIL MESSAGE FORWARDED BY A FRIEND... WORTH TO READ...

THERE YOU HAVE IT! THIS IS A GOOD ONE! IN RESPONSE TO WHY THE
PHILIPPINES IS A POOR COUNTRY AND WHAT WE SHOULD DO ABOUT IT!

Nakakabaliw talaga ang bayan natin pati Koreano nahihilo sa atin.

SUBJECT: KOREAN ESSAY WORTH READING

Please pass it to all Filipinos you know.

The  message goes:

As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently studying in the
Philippines to take advantage of our cheaper tuition fees and learn
English at the same time.

This is an essay written by a Korean student I want to share with you.
(Never mind the  grammar; it's the CONTENT that counts). Maybe it is
timely to think about this in the midst of all the confusion at
present.

MY SHORT  ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in the Philippines . Do
you really think the corruption is the problem of the Philippines ? I
do not think so. I strongly believe that the problem is the lack of
love for the Philippines

Let me first talk about my country, Korea . It might help you
understand my point.
After the Korean War, South Korea was one of the poorest countries in
the world. Koreans
had to start from scratch because entire country was destroyed after
the Korean War, and we had no natural resources.

Koreans used to talk about the Philippines , for Filipinos were very
rich in Asia . We envy Filipinos. Koreans really wanted to be well off
like Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine.
My father and brother also died because of famine. Korean government
was very corrupt and is still very corrupt beyond your imagination,
but Korea was able to develop dramatically because Koreans really did
their best for the common good with  their heart burning with
patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also for their
neighborhood and country. Education inspired young men with the spirit
of patriotism.

40 years ago, President Park took over the government to reform Korea
. He tried to borrow money from other countries, but it was not
possible to get a loan and attract bsp;foreign investment because the
economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had only three
factories. So, President Park sent many mine workers and nurses to
Germany so that
they could send money to Korea to  build a factory. They had to go
through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow money. Hundred of
Koreans in Germany  came to the airport to welcome him and cried there
as they saw the President Park . They asked to him, "President, when
can we be well off?" That  was the only question everyone asked to
him. President Park cried with them and promised them that Korea would
be well
off if everyone works  hard for Korea , and the President of Germany
got the strong impression on them and lent money to Korea . So,
President Park was able to build many factories in Korea . He always
asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.

Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA came back to Korea to
help developing country because they wanted their country to be well
off. Though they received very small salary, they did their best for
Korea . They always hoped that their children would live in well off
country.

My parents always brought me to the places where poor and physically
handicapped people live. They wanted me to understand their life and
help them. I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army.
The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we have to love
our neighborhood. And, I have loved my neighborhood. Have you cried
for the Philippines ? I have cried for my country several times. I
also cried for the Philippines because of so many
poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid prison. What made me sad
in the prison were the
prisoners who do not have any love for their country. They go to mass
and work for Church. They pray everyday.

However, they do not love the Philippines . I talked to two prisoners
at the maximum-security compound, and both of them said that they
would leave the Philippines right after they are released from the
prison. They said that they would start a new life in other countries
and never come back to the Philippines .

Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that we were able to share
our wealth with our neighborhood. The owners of factory and company
were distributed their profit to their employees fairly so that
employees could buy what they needed and saved money for the
future and their children.

When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith and wanted to be a
priest. However, when I came to the Philippines , I completely lost my
faith. I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable situations in
the Philippines  Street kids always make me sad, and I see them
everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia , but
there are too many poor people here. People go to  church every Sunday
to pray, but nothing has been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and saw this situation.
They told me that Korea was much poorer than the present Philippines
when they were young.  They are so sorry that there are so many
beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan, I forced my
parents to take a boat because it would  fun. However, they were not
happy after taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat
again because they were sympathized the boatmen, for the boatmen were
very poor and had a small frame. Most of people just took a boat and
enjoyed it. But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love
for them.

My mother who has been working for Catholic Church since I was very
young told me that if we just go to mass without changing ourselves,
we are not Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action. She added
that I have to love Filipinos and do good things for them because all
of us are same and have received a great love from God. I  want
Filipinos to love their neighborhood and country as much as they love
God so that the Philippines will be well off..

I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos should remember.
We cannot change the sinful structure at once. It should start from
person. Love must start in everybody, in a small scale and have to
grow. A lot of things happen if  we open up to love. Let's put away
our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.

I discover that every person is worthy to be loved.  Trust in love,
because it makes changes possible. Love changes you and me.  It
changes people, contexts and relationships. It changes the world.
Please love your neighborhood and country.

Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we do to Him.  In the
Philippines , there is God for people who are abused and abandoned.
There is God who is crying for love. If you have a child, teach them
how to  ove the Philippines . Teach them why they have to love their
neighborhood and country.
You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos,

(FOR THE  LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY PLEASE PASS THIS MESSAGE )

ITS HALLOWEEN...

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TOXIC WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

WHAT A DAY I HAVE NOW… 

 

IT'S A FRIDAY...

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GOD'S MESSAGE FOR TODAY...

SERVICE fIRST

"If one of you wants to be great, you must be the servant of the rest." – Mark 10:43

Tito Ernie
was our pastoral leader when my wife and I joined Ligaya ng Panginoon
community. Aside from his leadership, I admire his willingness to serve
others. He would teach during our gatherings, set up the projector,
lead the prayers and more. He does all of these with a cheerful heart.
Anne
is a simple mother who leads a parish-based community for "special"
children. In our meetings, she would delegate the tasks for our
activities but, most of the time, she would take home the longest to-do
list. She loves what she does for the community and never complains.
Tita Neneng
used to have a comfortable life as a canteen owner. She decided to
leave that to serve full-time in Anawim, a home for the abandoned
elderly. She's in charge of everybody who lives there. The sound of her
laughter always gives me reason to thank God for all His blessings.
By
the way, Jesus Christ, who is God, humbled Himself and washed the feet
of His disciples during the Last Supper. He could have chosen to remain
in heaven but instead He came to earth, carried the cross and died for
us. To us He will always be the ultimate example of service. Alvin Fabella

REFLECTION:
How do you react when you are called to serve? How do you define greatness?

Lord,
teach us what true service means. Allow us to realize that in serving
You and our brothers we give You the love and worship You truly deserve.

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COMPANION

1st READING

It
would seem that Isaiah understands that there are times when God will
allow His servants to suffer in order that a greater good would
prevail. This truth is nowhere more evident than in the suffering and
death of his Son, Jesus. There is no doubt that God could have stopped
His suffering but he did not. This forces us to ask the question,
"Why?" I believe it was that the greater good of our salvation would
result from his death and subsequent resurrection. God has the power to
bring good out of evil.

Isaiah 53:10-11
10 The
LORD was pleased to crush him in infirmity. If he gives his life as an
offering for sin, he shall see his descendants in a long life, and the
will of the LORD shall be accomplished through him. 11 Because
of his affliction he shall see the light in fullness of days; through
his suffering, my servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall
bear.

P S A L M

Psalm 33:4-5. 18-19. 20. 22 (22)
R: Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
4 Upright is the word of the LORD, and all his works are trustworthy. 5 He loves justice and right; of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full. (R) 18 See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness, 19 to deliver them from death and
preserve them in spite of famine. (R) 20 Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield. 22 May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us who have put our hope in you. (R)

2nd READING

The
biblical understanding of confession has more to do with the positive
confessing or stating of our faith than the revelation of our sins to a
priest in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confessing our faith is thus a powerful way to express what we believe
in particularly in times of persecution as to do so often meant
endangering one's life. The issue at stake here is the depth to which
we believe — is it simply superficial allegiance to God, or is it the
firm belief that Jesus Christ is the Son of the Father, the one true God?


Hebrews 4:14-16
14 Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For
we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our
weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet
without sin. 16 So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

G O S P E L

Ambition in the Kingdom of God is useless and probably sinful unless it is the ambition to outdo one
another in showing love. There is nothing we can do that will alter the
seating arrangements at the Final Banquet. As if it really matters
anyway. All I care about is that I make it to the meal! I believe the
reality of eternal life and living with God face-to-face for eternity
will be sufficient for me.

Mark 10:35-45
35 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." 36 He replied, "What do you wish [me] to do for you?" 37 They answered him, "Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left." 38 Jesus
said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the
cup that I drink or be baptized with the baptism with which I am
baptized?" 39 They
said to him, "We can." Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink, you
will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be
baptized; 40 but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared." 41 When the ten heard this,
they became indignant at James and John. 42 Jesus
summoned them and said to them, "You know that those who are recognized
as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones
make their authority over them felt. 43 But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; 44 whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. 45 For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."

my reflections
think: God has the power to bring good out of evil.

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T O D A Y ' S BLESSING LIST
Thank You Lord for:____________________________________
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READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Isaiah 5-8
SABBATH PAUSE
My weekly time with God
THANK YOU LIST
Things to be grateful for from the past week
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SPECIAL NEEDS
Things to ask God for in the coming week
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HIDDEN TREASURE
Most important word God told me this week
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SABBATH

"yOu dO nOt knOW WhAt yOu ARe Asking"

It
must have come to Jesus like a slap in the face. He had just taught
about detachment (see last Sunday's reflection) and had told for the
third time that He is about to be arrested, tortured and killed. And
there they come, two of the closest friends of Jesus, James and John,
and ask in — I would call it — a disrespectful manner for places of
honor in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew found their demand too much
and changed the story a bit by letting the mother of the two brothers
approach Jesus and ask the question.) Instead of scolding or ridiculing
them, Jesus just sighed and made them gently aware of their
foolishness: "You do not know what you are
asking." After all, He had encouraged them to ask this question saying,
"What do you want me to do for you?"
I
wonder whether Jesus would tell us also, "You do not know what you are
asking," when He listens to some of our prayers. Of course, Jesus
wants us to verbalize and express our needs and desires in prayer. But
often we ask in our prayers for things which are not our real needs.
Our prayers and petitions can be at times rather self-centered. This
does not mean that we should not ask the Lord for personal favors. But
these prayers of petition will be pleasant to God when they are
patterned after the attitude of Jesus and His Mother Mary. Isn't it
true that the all-important words in prayer, learned from
Jesus, come only hesitantly and seldom on our lips, "Not my will but
Your will be done."
After
all, God knows better; He knows us through and through and so knows
what is good for us and what is not. "You do not know what you are
asking." We would not know; but God knows and for our own good He might
not give us what we pray for. If we only had the trust Jesus had in His
Father. But we can develop this trust and react to unanswered prayers by saying: "God knows better. It must have not been good for me. I must
have asked again something like James and John, not knowing what I was
asking for." Fr. Rudy Horst, SVD

Reflection Question:
How do I react to unanswered prayers? Do I trust God enough when He does not answer my petitions?

Lord,
thank You for this eyeopener.I am at times likeJames and John, asking
You for things I do not need, for things that might be even dangerous
for me. Lord, enlighten me and let me see things more with Your eyes.

St. Luke the Evangelist, pray for us.

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