DECEMBER 2012

1) A very sad tragic event unfolded in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec 14, as a lone gunman, randomly claimed 26 innocent lives.  Most of these victims are actually little school kids from the age of 5 to 7 years old.  President Barrack Obama has taken the news line and delivered a lot of meaningful sentimental speeches about the tragic event.

2) Hillary Clinton has taken ill and fainted on the floor, hitting her head on the floor.  She has since recovering  from her illness at home.  

3) A nude painting of Prime Minister Stephen Harper has been recently sold at a price of $5000 by an unknown buyer just recently.  The painting painted by Margaret Sutherland, depicts the unclothed Mr. Harper being handed a cup of Canadian brand Tim Horton coffee, served on a silver platter.  The painting is titled, ' The Emperor Haute Couture' and shares a connection with Hans Christian Anderson's story book,'The Emperor's New Clothes'.

4) Two Australian radio talkhost prankster have unfortunately terrorized a nurse to committing suicide.  The nurse, Jacinta Saldanha, was founded hanged to death in her home.  She allegedly breached security when she leaked sensitive information about the health condition of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.  The pranksters impersonated Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.

November 2012

November 2012.

1) The US election has finally came to an end.  Wow, what a tight race to begin with and the day November 6' 2012, is a smooth delivery.  A man fainted at the election poll station and was resuscitated back to live.  At the end of the day, just like everyone has predicted, President Barrack Obama is once again the champion and winner.  He will continue to lead the country to a new and better future.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOL7wzEIZSc

2) A terrifying twin twister touch-down in the western mountain side of Japan.  Attached is a video of the twister.    http://ca.news.yahoo.com/video/terrifying-twin-twisters-spotted-over-191759243.html;_ylt=AkxHCSSUyKx7Jy.X6L1KPEJ.ssB_;_ylu=X3oDMTM0Y2lwdDc2BG1pdANWaWRlbyBQbGF5IFBhZ2UgUGxheWxpc3QgQmFyBHBrZwM4NjVkMTk5YS00MTYyLTNlOWItODE2Mi02ODkwMDJjYzJlZTAEcG9zAzUEc2VjA01lZGlhUGxheWxpc3RCYXI-;_ylg=X3oDMTA1bmkzZDc4BHRlc3QD;_ylv=3?pb_list=884e13b0-580f-4464-9acd-ea4577b097e7


3) Canada is launching its first type of 'Bacholer' reality show.  Regina, Sask is the first in the country to create 'lamb for love'.  Victor Lam, a local star hopes to find love within the 5 episodes and wants to walk off with one lucky winner.  http://metronews.ca/news/regina/425466/meet-your-bachelor-regina/

4) Bank of Canada has issued a new version of its $20 bill.  Alot of companies such as GO Train station and Vancouver's Translink have to upgrade their system software to accommodate the new version.

5) Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe allows an upgrade called Starlight Roof worth of $12000.

6) Bank of Scotland's machine accidentally issues extra cash and almost a long line-up just to withdraw cash.

7) Kate Middleton has just recently released photos taken from her trip to Borneo's Kota Kinabalu during the newly wed's Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee event to celebrate the Queen's 60 years queenship.

8) A volcano from Hawaii's Volcano National Park erupted on Nov 27'2012, leaving streams of lava flowing into the ocean.  

 9) Carly Rae Jepsen, on the face of the Cosmopolitan magazine.

10)  Celine Dion. 

11) Kate Middleton, changed her hairstyle recently, to a Princess Diana look-alike.

12) Pippa Middleton, released a copy of her new book, "Celebrity".  Even Prince Harry purchased a copy of the book and read it aloud in the military camp.

13) Unfortunately, bad news for Torontonians, as they receive news about the intended resignation of Mayor Rob Ford.  The hardworker, that drove to work while reading and often being criticized for the wrong reasons.  This is the second hard hit by Toronto, after receiving news about the resignation of Ontario Minister Dalton McGuinty.  

14) The top ten best places to be born in 2013: 

1.Switzerland 

2. Australia 
3. Norway 
4. Sweden 
5. Denmark 
6. Singapore 
7. New Zealand 
8. Netherlands 
9. Canada 
10. Hong Kong 

15) Carrie Underwood is replacing the role of Maria Von Trapp in the live broadcast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music.  Julie Andrews is the original star.

16) A wealthy businessman gave out at least a total worth of $100,000US to unfortunate residents impacted from the Sandy aftermath. The denomination handed out is $ 100 with a 'secret santa' stamp on the back.    

17) Colin Kaepernick from San Francisco's 49er team has got a pet turtle called 'Sammy the Turtle'.

Journal for Oct 2012.

1) CNN misspelled the popular Canadian destination Winnipeg @ Manitoba with 'Winnpieg'.  Yahoo posted a copy of the photo captured by CTV's Lisa LaFlamme.  An apparent explosion took place at Speedy Racing Fuel plant located at 40 Nicholas Ave.  The funny thing is that, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, thought that the fire took place in Windsor, Ontario.  Mayor Rob Ford, is at Chicago, Il to re-sign the '1991 Sister City Act' with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

2) A big memorable day in Oakland, California as the day of the official opening of a cloistered Carmel of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  The archbishop of San Francisco, Salvatore J. Cordileone, and Rev Gregory Eichman, including dozens of priests in red and altar boys, initiated the mass on Sep 21, St. Matthew's Feast.    

3) Space Dragon X, the NASA spacecraft was successfully launched to the International Space Station (ISS).

4) On Sept 15, famous Canadian songstress, Celine Dion, performed her new song, "Unfinished Song" from her new album 'Water and Fire', on the closing ceremony of the Toronto International Film Festival.  'Unfinished Song' written by Diane Warren, was recorded for for the upcoming British film, 'Song for Marion'.  A movie directed by Paul Andrew Williams, and staring a string of actors,

5) A 15 year old, BC teen, Amanda Michelle Todd committed suicide and found dead in her home on Oct 10, 2012.  She was suffering from severe depression and anxiety for months before posting her last and final suicide video.  She made a few mistakes in life, just like any average teen, but unfortunately, the bullies stalked her and alleged messages of threat that spiraled her depression into suicide.  If you know anyone suffering from cyberbully please report to www.cybertip.ca     RIP Amanda Michelle Todd and May God Bless your soul.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/10/22/bc-amanda-todd-video.html

6) Kateri Tekakwitha (1656 – April 17, 1680), is now listed as the first Canadian Aborigine female Saint.  She was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct 21' 2012 in St. Peter's Square Vatican City.  Canada is proud to welcome a saint.  Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is among the 17 bishops to travel to Italy to celebrate the canonization celebration with millions of catholic.  There are 7 saints in total...
a) Kateri Tekakwitha
b) Mother Marianne Cope, a 19th century Franciscan nun who cared for leprosy patients in Hawaii; 
c) Pedro Calungsod, a Filipino teenager who helped Jesuit priests convert natives in Guam in the 17th century but was killed by spear-wielding villagers opposed to the missionaries' efforts to baptize their children;
d) Jacques Berthieu, a 19th century French Jesuit who was killed by rebels in Madagascar, where he worked as a missionary;
e) Giovanni Battista Piamarta, an Italian who founded a religious order in 1900 and established a Catholic printing and publishing house in his native Brescia; 
f) Carmen Salles Y Barangueras, a Spanish nun who founded a religious order to educate children in 1892;
g) Anna Schaeffer, a 19th century German lay woman who became a model for the sick and suffering after she fell into a boiler and badly burned her legs. The wounds never healed, causing her constant pain.

 ( sources from canada.com  http://www.canada.com/life/Kateri+Tekakwitha+becomes+North+Americas+first+aboriginal+saint/7423479/story.html

7) Prince William and Kate Middleton vacation during the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee tour.
SINGAPORE.
a)  September 11 - Singapore Botanical Garden.
b) September 12 - Gardens by the bay.  Planted a tree at the Colonial Garden.  Visited Rainbow Center for children with disability.  British High Commission's residence at Eden Hall.
c) September 13 - Kranji Cemetery, then flew to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Then to Hospis Malaysia to visit children and adults.  Dinner with the Agong at this majesty.
MALAYSIA.
d) September 14 - Lunch hosted by the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and British High Commissioner.  Travel to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for reception in their honor.
e) September 15 - Helicopter ride to Denum Valley.
f) September 16 - Travel to Honaira, Solomon island.
g) September 17 - Six Duke of Edinburgh gold award to Solomon Island.  
h) September 18 - Solomon Island and Tuvalu.
i) September 19 - Tuvalu to London.  

My fav

Carrie (2013) 

                                                               
                                                    (right : Condorman)

 Luke skywalker, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.












     
 

Celine Dion

My favourite Canadian singer, Celine Dion.  I noticed these snapshots from the website and decided to post them here because according to the media, these are Rare photos.

September 8 Novena

Hi Friends!

 

I am joining more than 21,000 people to pray the Novena for Marriage and Family starting on Thursday!

 

Will you join me in praying this powerful novena?

 

I'm really looking forward to praying this novena with so many faithful Catholics around the world and I thought you'd like to join too!

 

There's a great website that sends you email reminders with the novena prayers on each of the 9 days. I've been using it and loving it!

 

You can read about it and sign up here:

 

http://www.praymorenovenas.com/nativity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-novena/

 

Please forward this to any other people that you think might want to pray with us! 

 

Have a great day!

 

God bless you,

 

Youtube posting

I managed to catched a glimpse of Poor Clare Monastery in Roswell, New Mexico, posted on Youtube. ( Poor Clare Monastery in Belleville, Illinois  is a sister church of the Roswell church.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm_8MUct7VA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=yQRMHkMzOO0


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=mYmi3Ut4LEc


*Saint Francis of Assisi ( feast Oct 4 ) was the founder of the franciscan order.
*Saint Clare of Assisi (feast Aug 11) was the founder of the Poor clares or Second Order of St. Clares.
*Saint Colette of Corbie (feast Feb 7) was the founder of the Colettine Poor Clare or the Third Order of St. Francis.

*Henry of Beaume was the spiritual protector and confessor of Saint Colette.
Here is a copy of the short biography of Henry Beaume, from the website http://users.bart.nl/~roestb/franciscan/index.htm

Henricus de Beaume (Henricus de Balma/Henri de Beaume, ca. 1367-1439), beatus

Born ca. 1367 in Savoie, in a noble family in the service of the Burgundian dukes. Probably entered the order in Chambéry (Savoie) in the Burgundian Franciscan province, after studies in the arts and theology. According to Katherine Rufiné, he lived in the Mirebaeu convent, which became under the influence of the Observance. After 1406, when Henri already had established himself as a prominent itinerant preacher in the French provinces, he became one of the close collaborators and confessors of Colette of Corbie. That year Henri travelled with Colette to the papal court in Nice, where pope Benedict XIII allowed Colette to become a poor Clare and granted her the power to found a reformed female religious community. Henri was made counsellor and collaborator of Colette, with the urgent wish of the pope to assist her throughout. After some abortive attempts to found a reformed community in Picardy, and temporary lodgings the houses of noble supporters in the Franche-Comté (in the castle of La Roche) and Savoie (in the castle of Blanche de Genève), Colette and Henri were able to establish the first reformed house of Poor Clares in Besançon (1408). Thereafter, more houses would follow. Subsequent minister generals of the Franciscan order (Anthony of Massa and Guillaume de Casale), gave Henri the privilege to act as general visitator of the Coletan convents and to act as general vicar of the male Coletan houses in service of the Coletan sisters. After 1429, when Henri’s health deteriorated, he obtained the assistence of Pierre de Vaux. Henri died on 23 February 1439 in the Besançon monastery.

Henri wrote many letters and a range of spiritual treatises for the Coletan sisters, as well as a guide/rule for the friars Coletans who were to assist the female Poor Clares Coletans…. In the past, several spiritual writings of Hugo de Balma and Jacob of Milan have been attributed erroneously to Henri as well [notably Hugo de Balma’s De Triplici Via ad Sapientiam, Jacob of Milan’s Stimulus Amoris, and the Liber Soliloquiorum ad Impetrandam Gratiam et Lacrymas. Cf. AFH 50 (1957), 284.]

After Henri’s death (Besançon, 1439), Colette of Corbie decided to have him buried in the chapter of the female convent of Besançon. Not only to have his bodily remains close to the sisters, but also to prevent a noisy and troublesome cult. She feared that, when his body would be buried in the church, his renown and the miracles on his grave would attract too many people and would interfere with the religious life of the nuns.

manuscripts/editions

Christian Prayers

I got more booklet from the Poor Clare Monastery, that I would love to post them here for the public to view.

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