WHAT TO DO DURING RAMADAN WHILE IN THE MIDDLE EAST (For Non-Muslims)

SAMAHANG PINOY KAWANGGAWA (Pinoy Charity Society): WHAT TO DO DURING RAMADAN WHILE IN THE MIDDLE EAST...: Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that is observed in the ninth lunar month each year and last about 30 days. The time is used for reflection, cl...


Ramadan for this year is expected to begin on or about 21 July 2012.

THAT'S LIFE....

HUG FOR HEALTH...

A hug is a universal medicine, it is how we handshake from the heart.

THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR...

 

MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING...

IDEAL WEDDING SHOES

Shoes are one of the important things that support your appearance when she got married. How to choose the right wedding shoes? What should be considered?

For the bride, choosing shoes is one important step that needs to be done after having a bridal gown. Choosing the ideal shoe is difficult, but if you know what to look for and needed, the search will not be too difficult.

Obviously, the type of wedding you're having will affect your wedding dress, and it should play a role in your wedding shoes as well. An evening wedding and a glamorous gown will open the door for strappy evening sandals, while a city hall or pantsuit wedding would be a fantastic excuse to break out beaded mules as your bridal shoes.

The truth is, bridal shoes is one of the most important accessories to put much thought in because it is what the bride will be wearing all throughout the day on her wedding day.

It is true that there are hundreds of different bridal shoes to choose from, and finding the right one is going to be a challenge.

It all boils down to the personal preference of the bride, incorporated with her own style and taste in relation to the wedding theme and gown.

 It will also depend on how extravagant the bride wants her bridal shoes to be.

IN CHOOSING THE PROPER BRIDAL SHOES TO WEAR, THERE ARE SOME THINGS THE BRIDE HAS TO CONSIDER. HERE ARE SOME OF THE IDEAL BRIDAL SHOES’ STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM:

YOUR DREAM WEDDING GOWN

When you start with the wedding preparations, wedding gowns is something that absolutely can not be lost. Choosing the right wedding dress of luck is certainly a task that is full of confusion. Well, the type of the bride’s body, personality and most importantly what kind of clothes can be well are important factors to consider when choosing the wedding dress. While many prefer the glamorous wedding dresses, which could be a bride-to-be who loves to keep it simple and sober. Well, if that is soft look that suits you most, then there is a series of patterns of simple cheap wedding dresses you can choose. Yes, wedding gowns do not always have to be very flashy and glamorous. You can have a simple wedding dress very well designed to be an aspect that is class apart. Let me tell you that the dresses simple wedding has become a popular trend in recent years and most brides are opting for that look soft and elegant rather than funky and striking appearance.

When it comes to choosing a wedding gown for your big day, there are many factors that you will need to consider before choosing a dress or gown. Lots of aspects can change the way you look and you will have to decide before hand, what kind of image you want to create, knockout gorgeous, sexy, romantic, casual, princess like, enchanting, vintage or totally unique.

Choosing an inexpensive wedding dress doesn't mean sacrificing style and beauty. Today's budget-minded bride has numerous options when it comes to finding an inexpensive wedding dress that looks like a million bucks.

You've probably had a vision of your ideal wedding dress in your head since you were a young girl... and now that you're engaged, it's time to actually find that dress. But what if you're on a tight budget and that dress costs several hundred or even thousands of dollars? Remember, you'll also need to budget for your veil or headpiece, lingerie, shoes and jewelry. With an open mind and a little legwork, you can find an inexpensive wedding dress that's beautiful, elegant and works with your budget.

So, here are some of the styles and options that you can see and choose from…

More than fifty years later, it is still considered one of the loveliest dresses for a bride ever made. Grace Kelly wedding dress. Grace Kelly inspired wedding dress.

Simple But Elegant Wedding Dress

The wedding dress is fairly simple, but elegant in it's own way. With embroidery that comes down in a "V", some subtle beads underneath the bust, and a fun-stitched train, the dress gives off a traditional flare, but still unique.
In the picture there is an underskirt, but tried it on without it and the dress looked 100 times better--the style doesn't look right with poof.

2012 LENTEN CALENDAR

Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count).

Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside time for reflection on Jesus Christ - his suffering and his sacrifice, his life, death, burial and resurrection.

FAMILY LENT CALENDAR EXPLANATION:

FEBRUARY 

22 Feb – Take your family to an Ash Wednesday liturgy and wear the cross of ashes all day.
23 Feb – Tape a drawing of a vase on the fridge and label it, “Lent”. Each day draw a flower in the vase and watch Lent blossom.
24 Feb – Share a meatless family meal. Discuss your Lenten offerings to be sure all are doable and sacrificial.
25 Feb – Choose a family Lenten offering, such as giving up desserts, attending daily Mass, or praying a family Rosary regularly.
26 Feb – After Mass today, explain the Gospel and the homily in terms your children can understand.
27 Feb – Contact Catholic Relief Services (877-HELP-CRS, www.catholicrelief.org) to see how you can help any of their ongoing projects.
28 Feb – Invent a new family prayer you can say together each day.
29 Feb – Take stock of how your Lenten fasts are going, and refresh your commitment to them.

 

MARCH

01 Mar – Before eating your family meal together, ask each person to say a spontaneous prayer.
02 Mar – Pray for the people in the world who can’t afford to have meat as a regular part of their diets.
03 Mar – Turn off the Television, unplug the computers, and take the phone off the hook for half an hour to pray the family Rosary.
04 Mar – Before Mass today, pick a saint represented in one of the statues in your church and find out more about him or her during the lent.
05 Mar – Collect stuffed animals or soft pillows in good condition and bring them to a local nursing home. Older folks love soft things to hug.

LOVE & LIFE