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03/09/2025

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03/09/2025

29/08/2025

SEARCH FOR TRUTH

Not everyone is really searching for it.
Some people talk about truth, yet fear to seek it. Truth is not found in comfort zones, but in the courage to question and the humility to listen.

Minsan ironic, kasi may mga tao na sobrang loud pagdating sa pagtuturo about truth, pero in reality, they never really searched for it. Mas madaling magturo at mag-quote ng salita kaysa tunay na magtanong, mag-research, at magpakumbaba sa katotohanan. Kaya kahit gaano pa kaganda ang kanilang pahayag, kung hindi naman nakaugat sa totoong paghahanap ng truth, nagiging empty words lang siya.

The real search for truth takes courage courage to challenge one’s own comfort, beliefs, and even traditions. Hindi ito tungkol sa kung sino ang tama, kundi kung sino ang may pusong handang makinig at isip na handang matuto. Nakakatawa lang, kasi may mga tao mas takot mawalan ng pride kaysa mawalan ng truth. Pero sa huli, truth will always reveal itself, no matter how much people try to hide it.

23/07/2025

HOW TO THRIVE AS A LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL

To thrive as a library professional means caring deeply about people, about learning, and about the power of information. Stay curious and always be open to learning new things. Be kind and patient when helping others, because every library user is on a different journey. Use technology wisely, but never forget the human connection behind every search or borrowed book.

Share your passion, support your colleagues, and reach out to your community. Promote the library not just as a place, but as a partner in growth and discovery. Be honest, ethical, and respectful in all that you do.

Most of all, love your work. When your heart is in it, your impact will go far beyond the walls of the library.

22/07/2025

A thought to ponder credit to Sir Stephen Jinon

22/07/2025

NO MATTER WHERE LIFE TAKES YOU, ALWAYS PACK A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
to Positive Thoughts

22/07/2025

"Let us continue what we have started, as we turn to the next chapter of the book."
~Annika~

09/02/2024

AUGUSTINIAN SAINTS AND BLESSEDS
Blessed Ann Catherine Emmerich
February 9

AUGUSTINIAN SAINTS AND BLESSEDS
Blessed Ann Catherine Emmerich
February 9

Ann Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) was an Augustinian Canoness noted for her visions of Christ and other mystic gifts.

Ann Catherine was born in Flamschen bei Coesfeld, Westphalia, Germany in 1774. Her family was poor but faith-filled.

From a young age, Ann Catherine wanted to be a nun. Her father opposed her entry into the monastery.

While a girl, Ann Catherine began to receive many spiritual gifts from God. When she became an adult, she sought entry into the religious life. Several communites would not accept her, but finally the Augustinian Canonesses at Agnetenberg received her into their convent.

Life in the convent was not easy for Ann Catherine. Some of nuns looked down on her because of the poverty of her family. Her health was poor. An accident in 1806 made it impossible for her to leave her room for the next six years.

During this time God continued to bless her with spiritual gifts. A few of the nuns, perhaps out of jealousy, looked upon Ann Catherine with suspicion and spread unkind gossip about her.

At the end of 1811, the convent where she lived was ordered suppressed. In 1812 Ann Catherine and some of the other sisters were living in Dulmen. There she would frequently become caught up in ecstatic prayer. Towards the end of 1812, she was given the marks of Christ's Passion on her body. She tried to hide these, but only succeeded for a while. Soon the other sisters noticed the stigmata and told their superiors.

An investigation followed, which concluded that the wounds were truly mystic phenomena and that Ann Catherine was indeed the recipient of many supernatural gifts.

She experienced many visions of Christ. It is, however, difficult to know the truth about many of these, since the main source of information in this regard is the writings of the romantic poet Clemens Brentano (1778-1842), whose works were characterized by an excess of fantastic imagery.

Ann Catherine did not herself write any descriptions of her visions. Instead, she recounted her visions to Brentano, who, in turn, wrote them in a sort of diary, which he published in book form several years after Ann Catherine's death. True to his usual style, Brentano frequently exaggerated and embellished the facts.

Scholars today do not consider Brentano's book, entitled The Dolorous Passion, to be a reliable reporting of what Ann Catherine really experienced. The book was totally disregarded during the process of her beatification.

Ann Catherine's health continued to grow worse. From 1813 to the time of her death on November 9, 1824, Ann Catherine was bedridden. She died in Dulman, where her remains are preserved.

In 2001 Ann Catherine Emmerich's practice of virtue was declared "heroic". She was beatified October 3, 2004.

07/12/2023

December 8
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY💖🌹

AVE MARIA! | Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

"The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin."

In 1854, Pope Pius IX's solemn declaration, "Ineffabilis Deus," clarified with finality the long-held belief of the Church that Mary was conceived free from original sin. Mary was granted this extraordinary privilege because of Her unique role in history as the Mother of God. That is, she received the gift of salvation in Christ from the very moment of her conception.

Even though Mary is unique in all humanity for being born without sin, she is held up by the Church as a model for all humanity in Her holiness and Her purity in her willingness to accept the Plan of God for her.

Every person is called to recognize and respond to God’s call to their own vocation in order to carry out God’s plan for their life and fulfill the mission prepared for them since before the beginning of time. Mary’s “Let it be done to me according to Thy Word,” in response of the Angel Gabriel’s greeting, is the response required of all Christians to God’s Plan.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a time to celebrate the great joy of God’s gift to humanity in Mary, and to recognize with greater clarity, the truth that each and every human being has been created by God to fulfill a particular mission that he and only he can fulfill.

“The word of the Lord came to me thus: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you." (Jeremiah 1:5-6)

Text by Catholic News Agency

29/11/2023

SAINT OF THE DAY!
BLESSED FREDERICK OF REGENSBURG

𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗𝗦
Blessed Frederick of Regensburg
November 29

Frederick of Regensburg (died 1329) was an Augustinian Brother known for his generosity, humility, dedication to prayer and devotion to the Eucharist.

Many legends exist about Frederick, but documented factual information is scarce.

He was born in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. He joined the Order of Saint Augustine at Saint Nicholas Monastery in his native city.

Frederick worked in the monastery as a wood cutter and carpenter. His love for prayer, generous charity, devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and humility were evident to all in the community.

He died November 29, 1329 in Regensburg. He is buried at St. Cecelia Church, Regensburg. Following his death, many miracles were credited to his intercession. He is sometimes called Frederick of Ratisbon. Pope Pius X proclaimed him Blessed in 1909.

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