Friday, February 17, 2006
A Prayer on the Wing of Hope for Philippines' mudslide victims
As of now, February 18, 2006, there are 1,800 victims of the catastrophic mudslide in the Philippines. The death toll is likely to rise above 2,500. Bodies are still being found and the rescue teams have their hands full despite working around the clock.
Across the globe in the most unexpected places, extreme weather conditions are taking place with rapidity and with great risks to inhabitants who stay in harm's way.
For the present, we shall pray for the Philippines mudslide victims. Each life as precious as the next because behind every face, there's a name, and each name carries with it relatives, family members, loved ones, colleagues and friends.
We are not alone on this planet no matter what colour of skin we are born with. It doesn't matter what our social station is nor is it important how much money we have accumulated in the bank or how much we have stashed away at home, a life is a life.
Nobody is overlooked. Each and every single individual is a spirit encased in a body. We are all spirits free to roam the earth and free to do as we please. However in the end, each one is not less than another in any circumstances.
We are all children of God and in that spirit we shall pray for our fallen brothers and sisters, victims of a tragedy beyond their control.
Across the globe in the most unexpected places, extreme weather conditions are taking place with rapidity and with great risks to inhabitants who stay in harm's way.
For the present, we shall pray for the Philippines mudslide victims. Each life as precious as the next because behind every face, there's a name, and each name carries with it relatives, family members, loved ones, colleagues and friends.
We are not alone on this planet no matter what colour of skin we are born with. It doesn't matter what our social station is nor is it important how much money we have accumulated in the bank or how much we have stashed away at home, a life is a life.
Nobody is overlooked. Each and every single individual is a spirit encased in a body. We are all spirits free to roam the earth and free to do as we please. However in the end, each one is not less than another in any circumstances.
We are all children of God and in that spirit we shall pray for our fallen brothers and sisters, victims of a tragedy beyond their control.
A Prayer on the Wing of Hope for Philippines' mudslide victims
As of now, February 18, 2006, there are 1,800 victims of the catastrophic mudslide in the Philippines. The death toll is likely to rise above 2,500. Bodies are still being found and the rescue teams have their hands full despite working around the clock.
Across the globe in the most unexpected places, extreme weather conditions are taking place with rapidity and with great risks to inhabitants who stay in harm's way.
For the present, we shall pray for the Philippines mudslide victims. Each life as precious as the next because behind every face, there's a name, and each name carries with it relatives, family members, loved ones, colleagues and friends.
We are not alone on this planet no matter what colour of skin we are born with. It doesn't matter what our social station is nor is it important how much money we have accumulated in the bank or how much we have stashed away at home, a life is a life.
Nobody is overlooked. Each and every single individual is a spirit encased in a body. We are all spirits free to roam the earth and free to do as we please. However in the end, each one is not less than another in any circumstances.
We are all children of God and in that spirit we shall pray for our fallen brothers and sisters, victims of a tragedy beyond their control.
Across the globe in the most unexpected places, extreme weather conditions are taking place with rapidity and with great risks to inhabitants who stay in harm's way.
For the present, we shall pray for the Philippines mudslide victims. Each life as precious as the next because behind every face, there's a name, and each name carries with it relatives, family members, loved ones, colleagues and friends.
We are not alone on this planet no matter what colour of skin we are born with. It doesn't matter what our social station is nor is it important how much money we have accumulated in the bank or how much we have stashed away at home, a life is a life.
Nobody is overlooked. Each and every single individual is a spirit encased in a body. We are all spirits free to roam the earth and free to do as we please. However in the end, each one is not less than another in any circumstances.
We are all children of God and in that spirit we shall pray for our fallen brothers and sisters, victims of a tragedy beyond their control.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Thinking of the forgotten members of the feminine gender
In some parts of the world, women are treated like second class citizens. Baby infants who are female are frowned upon and mothers are driven to tears by society's non-acceptance of female babies.
Women in these parts are brought up to believe that they are no better than some livestock like buffaloes. They are made to do hard labour and be confined to the kitchen or cleaner's duties for the rest of their lives.
Men in these regions treat their women like commodities. And sadly, women accept their plight as if it is their shame to bear.
Our prayers for these forgotten millions who are born to suffer and be humiliated. These are the mothers of our children and we shall accord them with all the respect they deserve.
Women in these parts are brought up to believe that they are no better than some livestock like buffaloes. They are made to do hard labour and be confined to the kitchen or cleaner's duties for the rest of their lives.
Men in these regions treat their women like commodities. And sadly, women accept their plight as if it is their shame to bear.
Our prayers for these forgotten millions who are born to suffer and be humiliated. These are the mothers of our children and we shall accord them with all the respect they deserve.
