Thursday, December 10, 2009

"Essence of Christmas"

“The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.” Everybody waits Christmas time. It is what we all look forward to each year. It gives us a special feeling that is hard to explain. We get excited but where does this feeling really come from? Is it because of Jesus who is celebrating His birthday or is it because of the gifts we will receive? Does Jesus have a place in your heart especially on this day?

Christmas means “missa” or “mission of Christ”. It is a time of rejoicing and thanks to God who gave us Jesus the light of the world. His coming made a difference in the lives of those who believed and accepted Him thus making us children of light. The essence or spirit of Christmas is the time of Giving. Gifts are things that can make others happy. It is not so much the size or the quality that counts. Rather, it is the thought that matters. A gift is a symbol of love, of thoughtfulness, and a sign of one’s thankfulness in return for the good done. At Christmas, we also give food to the hungry, giving the poor something to wear and toys for the little ones to make them happy. The best gift that I can give to our community this Christmas is by joining the different activities to show my cooperation.

The glittering lights we enjoy during the season of Christmas remind us to be like those lights giving joy, peace, light and happiness to all those who see us. And let our hearts be thankful for the joy that this Christmas season brings.

"Pagpapatibay sa pagkataong Pilipino tugon sa Hamon ng panahon"

Every year the Filipino Values Month has been celebrated during month of November. This year the theme is “Pagpapatibay sa pagkataong Pilipino tugon sa Hamon ng panahon”.

Filipino Values Month aims to create a moral developing and national awareness and human values that are unique, authentic, and positively Filipino; make the Filipino aware of his great role in shaping his/her own destiny and that of his/her country; and highlight the practical uses of Filipino values in the people’s daily life as citezens.

They conducted different activities like tagis-talino, sayawit, cook fest, poster making contest, kite flying and the morning trivia.

In addition, the Filipinos are surviving all the difficulties that they may be experiencing. And above all we must pray to the Lord to give us strength to face all the problems that we may encounter.