tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post5691318858020592494..comments2024-03-29T04:21:22.951-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Love thy neighbourVictor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-54776622237850811562014-02-27T23:25:33.354-08:002014-02-27T23:25:33.354-08:00Thank you so much for sharing with us. God bless y...Thank you so much for sharing with us. God bless you always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-19377901563295629552014-02-27T18:45:01.931-08:002014-02-27T18:45:01.931-08:00In my old age, I'm learning every day. As a ma...In my old age, I'm learning every day. As a matter of fact even though my parents directed me into a Catholic church and I was an altar boy before the second Vatican came around and if truth be known, I never really believed that GOD (Good Old Dad) was for real. <br /><br />As time went on, I started to search for GOD and long story short, there were times when "I" was like a kind of spiritual "Fire Ant" in learning about "Jesus The Christ". Longer story shorter, "I" do love myself and believe "IT" or not, some angels might say that, "IT" would be cruel for some if "I" truly love others as I've loved myself in the past. <br /><br />Let's sum "IT" all UP by saying that like Manny, "I", "ME", "ME", "ME" and "Myself" can love ourselves too much and then expect others to keep "UP" with US (usual sinners).<br /><br />I hear YA Manny! Please only speak for yourself Victor! (lol) <br /><br />God Bless PeaceVictorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500112959496831193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-82182139697833188862014-02-25T04:07:19.936-08:002014-02-25T04:07:19.936-08:00What a nice thing to say Hand-Maid. Thank you. Yes...What a nice thing to say Hand-Maid. Thank you. Yes, it is a good idea to list things about us which we like; which of course are gifts from God.<br /><br />May He bless you and yours always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-19008281192237925012014-02-24T23:57:11.412-08:002014-02-24T23:57:11.412-08:00What can I say...this is a LOVEly post.
I like t...What can I say...this is a LOVEly post. <br />I like the activity of listing two or three things about yourself which you like...this is a good activity to do everyday; think of one thing everyday and I'll bet by the end of the year you will be loving yourself as you should your neighbor. I am going to try that for Lent...THANK YOU (and Fr. Ignatius) for the idea and inspiration!Hand-Maid With Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391771730841208965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-75010744444265611602014-02-24T06:41:22.529-08:002014-02-24T06:41:22.529-08:00Thank you Ceil for your visit and for taking the t...Thank you Ceil for your visit and for taking the time to comment. We all so often don't focus on our talents as gifts from God. We look at our flaws instead.<br /><br />Hope you have a great week. God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-60075080279266692272014-02-24T06:10:45.839-08:002014-02-24T06:10:45.839-08:00Hi Victor! I really do love this one. And I agree ...Hi Victor! I really do love this one. And I agree with Fr. Ignatius too. It's just too easy to point out flaws. Or we hear we shouldn't think too much of ourselves, that's not humble.<br /><br />But to see our gifts as just that, and belonging to God makes it all fall into perspective. Celebrating who we are is really celebrating God. I like that!<br />Happy Monday my friend!<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-47997501877655803122014-02-24T06:05:31.980-08:002014-02-24T06:05:31.980-08:00I understand what you mean Mary. We so often see o...I understand what you mean Mary. We so often see ourselves in a negative way and wish we were somehow better. I know I've done this often. <br /><br />I appreciate your continued support. God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-80355373782208918962014-02-24T05:41:54.085-08:002014-02-24T05:41:54.085-08:00Brilliant story, Victor. This one may be one of my...Brilliant story, Victor. This one may be one of my favorite Fr. Ignatius stories - I guess because I have struggled so much over the years to love myself so I could very much relate to your words here. Thank you :)Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-78648293236494207452014-02-23T23:12:59.417-08:002014-02-23T23:12:59.417-08:00That's a very good point Manny. Thank you. Yes...That's a very good point Manny. Thank you. Yes, some people, (including me), find it difficult to love others; especially when they have done us wrong. "Love your enemy" is a hard lesson indeed.<br /><br />God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-6028952193507278942014-02-23T19:57:59.638-08:002014-02-23T19:57:59.638-08:00I don't have trouble loving myself. Perhaps I...I don't have trouble loving myself. Perhaps I'm too ego centric. My trouble is loving others as I love myself, and that's a tall order. To clarify, I do love everyone, and I certainly don't harbor hate, but love them as myself, boy that's tough. God bless.Mannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396201693030286919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-71906021747319977852014-02-23T14:16:38.166-08:002014-02-23T14:16:38.166-08:00Thank you Colleen for sharing your experiences. It...Thank you Colleen for sharing your experiences. It is often difficult to like oneself; we don't see it as being natural. It can be done by God's grace; as you say.<br /><br />God bless you.<br /><br /><br />Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-62865988134178532752014-02-23T12:19:19.048-08:002014-02-23T12:19:19.048-08:00You're so right Michael. Some people love them...You're so right Michael. Some people love themselves too much for all the wrong reasons; and they forget that their talents (good looks, abilities etc ...) are gifts from God.<br /><br />Thank you so much for writing in.<br /><br />God bless you Michael.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-91051921689537961842014-02-23T12:16:05.554-08:002014-02-23T12:16:05.554-08:00I understand what you mean Noelle. Sometimes, no m...I understand what you mean Noelle. Sometimes, no matter how much we try, no matter how much we love ourselves, and how much we try to love our neighbours; there comes a point when they (the neighbours - other people) don't love you back. This is obviously hard but it should not stop us from trying.<br /><br />Many people did not love Christ back, no matter how much He loved them. <br /><br />Praying for you. God bless you and yours.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-25720083385165865652014-02-23T10:34:23.044-08:002014-02-23T10:34:23.044-08:00Bravo on many fronts, Victor. It is important to ...Bravo on many fronts, Victor. It is important to not only learn to love ourselves, but to remember it is because of the gifts the Lord has given us. (Of course, there are many who love themselves a bit too much, but that is for another post ...)<br /><br />God Bless.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11166363205001461183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-36758606757941030852014-02-23T10:14:28.602-08:002014-02-23T10:14:28.602-08:00Ah Victor, this is really a very meaningful post. ...Ah Victor, this is really a very meaningful post. <br />One thing though, it is easier to do this than have some neighbours love you...When residing in a foreign land, you are often judged by your accent, your way of dressing, customs etc... and when prickly situations arise it remains for you to learn to keep a low profile...Father Ignatius' good sermon would have been lost on the neighbours I am thinking of! <br />God bless,Noelle the dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805639450753772211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-39340025877497912062014-02-23T00:06:55.485-08:002014-02-23T00:06:55.485-08:00It's great to see you visiting here Eileen. Th...It's great to see you visiting here Eileen. Thanx for your visit and for taking the time to comment. We hope to see your return visit here soon and often.<br /><br />God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-70474718836062884472014-02-22T19:04:17.645-08:002014-02-22T19:04:17.645-08:00"to appreciate who we really are" ... an..."to appreciate who we really are" ... and<br />"whoever you are today is a gift from God; whatever you do with your lives is your gift back to God" ...<br />Lovely. Lord, that I may see--and love!<br />Eileen Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137361618512427865noreply@blogger.com