Sunday Gospel Commentary

That which is seen is not real; that which is material is dissoluble; that which is in time is temporary; that which is local is but partial.

"Make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth"
Saint Ambrose (c.340-397), Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church
On Abraham, I, 5, 32-35

Abraham «sat in the entrance of his tent while the day was growing hot» (Gen 18,1), Scripture tells us. The others were resting but he kept watch for the possible arrival of guests. He was indeed worthy of God's coming to him by the oak of Mambre, he who sought so eagerly to practise hospitality...

Yes, hospitality is a good thing which has its own special reward: first of all, it attracts men's gratitude; more importantly, it also receives repayment on God's part. All of us in this land of exile are passing guests. For a little while we have a roof to shelter under but we must move out in no time. Take care! If we have been hard or negligent in welcoming strangers then, when the course of this life has passed away, the saints might well refuse to welcome us in their turn. "Make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth," says the Lord in the Gospel, "so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings."


Besides, how do you know whether it is not God you are receiving while you are thinking that you are only dealing with men? Abraham welcomed some strangers but, in reality, he received into his home God and his angels. So you, too, who welcome a stranger are receiving God. The Lord Jesus bears witness in the Gospel: «I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me» (Mt 25,35.40).

I find myself in guilt as I read through this commentary of the day from dailygospel.org, the thought was not neoteric. Many times, I've delt with strangers and only few of those have I been nice to people I like. Truthfully told, I am a nutter when it comes to dealing with strangers. I don't want to meet strangers everyday. I am honestly afraid of them, especially to man strangers. I put this wall of grumpiness when I'm facing man strangers or sometimes the shield of arrogance. All because I do not want to be fooled or played around by them. I do not want men on the streets whistling behind my back or greeting me hi or hello as I walk to school or for home. I do not want to be treated that way. I even have this old neighbor (well not an innate neighbor in a sense 'cause our Palawan house is still 'the home' for me), old enough to be my dad who greets me everytime I pass by and who tells the driver of the tricycle to take care of me and even knows where the driver will take me. But of course, my only destination when I'm wearing uniform or most of the time, simply put, is to Tuazon St., but even though.. I know that it is really a nice thing for Mr.Neighbor to do so, but sometimes or most of the time rather, I can not help to wonder why he does so. I get this "I do not like this." feeling and so sometimes I just ignore him when he greets me. And there is this driver, who at the first time I rode his tricycle, seems to me is like a walking biodata sheet. He kept on throwing questions at me and of course I didn't gave him truthful questions. Haha! Good thing Tuazon is barely a minute away from the house. Another one sends me off with take care words and of course I would not look back on him to say thank you after I'm off his tricycle. And as if those where not yet enough, another one called me Ms.Nurse. Now that is quite annoying. I know it is petty. But for one thing, I am not a nurse and not all students or people in white unifrom are nurses just because the course is said to be in-demand to-day (well it is not anymore around here btw). Gist is, he should not be calling anyone names if he is not sure of what he's talking about or should he not just seal his mouth to a girl just merely passing by. Dang. Strangers. I have been thinking a lot how to deal with them because I know I've been thinking and acting so rude. But I can not bear to just let them be. Sigh.... Don't get me wrong though, I'm naturally good to strangers dissimilar to the ones mentioned above. I just don't want people to act as if they know me. Ever since, that annoys me..because..well, because they don't, you know.

I need to think more. Deal with them nice or better yet just ignore them. Pretend that they don't exist. I do, most of the times anyway.

i find this funny..

What Assumptiongarraezvanguardia Means

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic “Type A” personality. You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way. And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life. You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it. You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated. You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way! You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people. Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people's problems. Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest. You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life. You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone. Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are incredibly wise and perceptive. You have a lot of life experience. You are a natural peacemaker, and you are especially good at helping others get along. But keeping the peace in your own life is not easy. You see things very differently, and it's hard to get you to budge. You are very hyper. You never slow down, even when it's killing you. You're the type of person who can be a workaholic during the day... and still have the energy to party all night. Your energy is definitely a magnet for those around you. People are addicted to your vibe. You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row. You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace. People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

..well, because some are spot-on and i'm dead. bwahaha. :-D

"i am.."

Pretty Darn Funny.
Let's face it, some things are funny and some aren't. Sometimes you're in the mood to laugh and sometimes you're not. But this quiz suspects that you're the type who finds humor where humor lies, and maintains composure the rest of the time. You're not overly serious or overly silly -- you're the happy medium somewhere in between.


You're fresh raspberries!
Who needs hot fudge or powdered sugar? You are naturally sweet, like the best parts of summer. You are secret swimming spots in the woods, where the water is so cold it takes your breath away, even in August. You are the way it feels to swing out over the water on a knotted rope or scramble up a rocky outcropping, just so you can leap off and make the perfect splash. You are tall swaying grass, hayrides, farm stands, and cool morning air that smells vaguely of wildflowers. Mmm... YOU!


You'd win the gold in Quiz-Taking.
You're so decisive, it's inspirational. Some people puzzle over each question, but you're like "Clickety-click-click... OK, where's my result?" You're open and trusting enough to let a quiz analyze almost anything about you, from which celebrity you should date to what color your hair should be. (May we suggest gold to match the medal? We have a feeling it would look absolutely gorgeous on you.)


You're a giant slide!
Remember how huge playground slides felt when you were little? Your personality embodies that feeling of awestruck innocence. Some people use carnival rides to scare themselves or get an adrenaline rush, but you just want to have fun. You're easygoing (especially on those slippy-smooth mats) and easily entertained. Everything about life amazes you or makes you laugh.


You're a potato!
Just to clarify, we don't mean that in a "couch potato" way. We see potatoes as full of possibilities. Think about it -- they're great all year round, in potato salad, as mashed potatoes, as French fries... the list goes on. You're always willing to try new things, but at the same time, you're very reliable. As vegetables go, you seem like you'd make a great best friend.

Yes. Everyone Can Be A Saint.

In fact, that's the very essence of our existence.

«Your duty is to sanctify yourself. Yes, even you. Who thinks that this task is only for priests and religious? To everyone, without exception, our Lord said: Be ye perfect, as my heavenly Father is perfect.»

The call to love God with all one’s heart and with all one’s mind and with all one’s soul, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, not just in theory but in practice, is addressed to every man and woman. This is God’s will, your sanctification, as Saint Paul said to the first Christians. This message is «as old as the Gospel and as new as the Gospel.» God is calling all baptized people to the fullness of sanctity.

«It is important to keep reminding ourselves that Jesus did not address himself to a privileged set of people; he came to reveal the universal love of God to us. God loves all men, and he wants all to love him — everyone, whatever his personal situation, his social position, his work.»

People of all social conditions wherever they are; stockbrokers, factory workers, computer programmers, clerks, students and retired. Everyone is called to sanctify himself or herself not only because they are in the middle of the world, but precisely in and through situations and activities that are part of their daily life. «Multitudes of God's children, sanctifying themselves as ordinary citizens, sharing the ambitions and endeavors of their colleagues and friends.»

-Saint Josemaria, founder of Opus Dei