Flynn's Paws: My Thoughts, My Gripes

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“If a picture paints a thousand words…”, then why can’t I just blog?!

  • 20090710-Pastor’s Note

    [Flynn’s comment: Below is an image showing `A Note From Our Pastor` Fr. Michael, who is on military assignment. This is a greeting from Camp Virginia, Kuwait. You may click on the image to view a larger version.]

    Image source: Today, August 01, 2009, 2:54:56 PM.
    My scanned image of `A Note From Our Pastor` dated July 10, 2009 .

  • 20090730-Lord’s Supper

    Flynn’s comment: Below is `The Lord’s Supper` as part of the `Liturgy of the Eucharist`. I’ve been wanting to share how I believe this practice is not a Catholic Mass but a Satanic Mass in disguise.

    For your comparison and in order to make you aware of subliminally hidden messages contained in this particular prayer, I’ve highlighted two key words in bloody, bright red color to symbolize bad realities with two other key words, which are highlighted in holy, cool blue to denote a euphemism of good qualities.

    What bothers me is the practice of worshiping with third dimensional objects to an invisible, immortal deity. Also, the practice constantly reminds its worshippers of DEATH and DYING and the LAST DAY of the Lord’s day on earth. I’m not happy in interpreting what the Roman Catholic Church promotes on a daily basis, the eating of flesh and drinking of blood via Jesus!

    The day before he suffered, he took bread in his sacred hands and looking up to heaven, to you, his almighty Father, he gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said:

    Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my [flesh] which will be given up for you.

    [The priest raises this piece of `bread` into the air. Bells are chimed in the background.]

    When supper was ended, he took the [wine]. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the [wine] to his disciples, and said:

    Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is […] my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me.

    [The priest raises this chalice of `wine` into the air. Bells are chimed in the background.]

    A Microsoft clipart image showing what appears to be Fleshly Bread and Bloody Wine.
    A Microsoft clipart image showing what appears to be Fleshly Bread and Bloody Wine.

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  • 20090723-New Background

    Downloaded clipart image of a background from Microsoft. It shows circles of pastel colors in purple, blue, green and gray, just like the color schemes of my weblog site.

    A clipart image of pastel-colored circles as a background from Microsoft.
    A clipart image of pastel-colored circles as a background from Microsoft.

  • 20090618-Comparing Similarity

    Notice how similar the way the face of the surfer is looking by comparing the neutral look face of the statue.

    A photo showing the inverted color of a surfer.
    A photo showing the inverted color of a surfer.
    A photo showing the inverted color to Easter Island statue.
    A photo showing the inverted color to Easter Island statues.

    I wonder if there are any association with the surfer and the emigration of Easter Island to Peru, Chile.

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  • 20090622-Cat Art

    I’d like to share two Persian cat items in my possession.

    The first photo shows a Persian Cat Jewelry purchased long ago from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. You can listen to the sound of the pendant bell by clicking here.

    Image source: IMG_6783 taken on 6/22/2009 12:05:04 PM from Cannon PowerShot A610 camera.
    My photo showing a Persian Cat Pendant Bell.

    Brat noticed how pretty this piece of jewelry and he had purchased a replica of this Persian Cat Sculpture for my birthday long ago. It measures nine inches in height and about four inches across (9″ by 4″). Below is a photo of this piece of art:

    Image source: IMG_6780 taken on 6/22/2009 9:35:08 AM with Canon PowerShot A610.
    My photo showing a Persian Cat Sculpture.

    About This Item

    Boston sculptor Richard H. Recchia (1888–1983) created this sleek and stylized aristocratic feline in 1931. Recognized as one of the first local artists to produce abstract sculpture, Recchia created a veritable sensation when Persian Cat was first exhibited, but its subtlety and characterization eventually won critics over. Hand-cast in resin with a hand-painted patina. 7″w x 12″h. Handcrafted in China.

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  • 20090620-Precious Prayer

    I picked up a small prayer from one of the tables near the exit door while my bio-units talk to a couple of parishioners and in the dark. It looks like this prayer could help moi, a helpless case.

    Novena to St. Jude
    (Helper of Hopeless Cases)

    To Saint Jude,
    Holy saint Jude,
    Apostle and Martyr,
    great in virtue and rich in miracles,
    near kinsman of Jesus Christ,
    faithful intercessor of all
    who invoke your special patronage in time of need.

    To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart
    and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power
    to come to my assistance.

    Help me in my present and urgent petition,
    in return I promise to make your name known
    and cause you to be invoked.

    Saint Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid.

    Amen.

    Saint Jude Thaddeus by Georges de La Tour. c. 1615-1620
    Saint Jude Thaddeus by Georges de La Tour. c. 1615-1620

    (Say three `Our Father`, three `Hail Mary` and three `Glory Be`.)

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  • 20090617-Precious Prayer

    Elderly folks here received ‘Thank You’ card from the priest. Included is a:

    St. Ignatius Prayer of Generosity

    Lord, teach me to be generous.

    Teach me to serve you as you deserve;

    to give and not count the cost;

    to fight and not heed the wounds;

    to toil and not seek for rest;

    to labor and not ask for reward;

    except to know that I am doing your will.

    Amen.

    Saint Ignatius of Loyola
    Saint Ignatius of Loyola

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  • 20090616-Prayer Journal

    Maw was cleaning out one of her drawer (center) from her mirrored furniture, a first as a newly wed long ago, and pulled out a handkerchief, which her late eldest sister, Nita, gave to her many years ago. Nita told Maw to keep it in her handbag; for it is supposed to protect her. It is currently laying on a white, plastic table for viewing later on in the living room. It’s mostly in Filipino (or specifically Tagalog). Only Paw seemed to be able to interpret the words.

    [slideshow]

    The right hand column is mostly empowered affirmation to believe in God:

    EL SHADDAI
    * Awit ng Pagtitiwala sa Diyos *
    * SALMO – 91 *

    1. SIYANG NAGHAHAHGAD NG PAGKUPKOP NG KATAAS-TAASAN, AT NANANATILI SA KALING NIYONG MAKAPANGYARIHAN,
    2. MAKAPAGSASABI SA KANYANG PANGINOON, “MUOG KA’T TAHANAN IKAW ANG AKING DIYOS, ANG DIYOS ANA TANGI KONG PINAGKATIWALAAN.
    3. IKAW’Y ILILIGTAS NIYA SA PANGANIB SA UMANG NA BITAG, AT KAHIT ANO MANG MABIGAT NA SALOT DI KA MAGDARANAS.
    4. LULUKUBAN NIYA SA LILIM NG KANYANG MALABAY NA PAKPAK, SA KALINGA NIYA NATITIYAK MO NA IKAW AY LIGTAS; IINGATAN NIYA’T IPAGSASANGGALANG, PAGKAT SIYA’Y TAPAT.
    5. PAGSAPIT NG GABI, DI KA MATATAKOT SA ANUMANG BAGAY, MAGING SA GAGAWING BIGLAANG PAGLUSOB PAGSAPIT NG ARAW.
    6. NI SA ANO PA MAN DARATING NA SALOT PAGKAGAT NG DILIM, DI KA MATATAKOT SA KASMAAN MANG ARAW KUNG DUMATING.
    7. KAHIT NA MABUWAL SA INYONG HARAPAN ANG SANLIBONG TAO. SA IYONG PALIGID ANG BILANG NG PATAY MAGING SAMPUNG LIBO, DI KA MATATAKOT AT NITITIYAK MONG DI KA MAANO.
    8. IKAW’Y NAGMAMASID AT SA PANONOOD IYONG MAMAMASDAN YAONG MASASAMA AY MAKIKITA MONG PINARURUSAHAN.
    9. SAPAGKAT SI YAHWEH ANG IYONG GINAWANG TAGAPAG-SANGGALANG AT ANG PINILI MONG MAG-IINGAT SA YO’Y KATAASP-TAASAN.
    10. DI MO AABUTING IKAW’Y MAPAHAMAK, AT WALANG DARTAL. KAHIT ANONG URING MGA PAGHIHIRAP SA IYONG TAHANAN.
    11. SUSUGUIN NIYA ANG MARAMING ANGHEL, SILA’NG SUSUBAYBAY. KAHIT SAANG DAK IKAW MAPAROON, TIYAK IINGATAN.
    12. SA KANILANG PALAD AY ITATYO KA’T, SILA’NG MAGTATAAS, NANG HINDI MASAKTAN ANG MGA PAA MO SA BATONG MATALAS.
    13. KAHIT ANG TAPAKAN MO AY MGA LEON, AHAS NA MABAGSIK, DI KA MAANO SA MGA SERPIYENTE’T LEON MABABANGIS.
    14. ANG SABI NG DIYOS, “AKING ILILIGTAS ANG TAPAT SA AKIN, AT IINGATAN KO ANG SINUMANG TAONG AKO’Y KIKILANLIN,
    15. PAG SILA’Y TUMAWAG, LAGING HANDA AKO NA SILA’Y PAKINGGAN AKING SASMAHAN AT KUNG MAY HILAHIL AY SASAKLOLOHAN, AKING ILILGTAS AT AN BAWAT ISA AY PARARANGALAN,
    16. SILA’Y BIBIGYAN KO’T GAGANTIMPALAAN NG MAHABANG BUYHA. AT NAKATITIYAK NA ANG TATAMUHIN NILA’Y KALIGTASAN!”

    The left column encourages the reader to ‘Please, Pray the Rosary’:

    HAIL MARY

    HAIL MARY FULL OF  GRACE; THE LORD IS WITH THEE; BLESSED ART THOU AMONG WOMEN AND BLESSED IS THE FRUIT OF THY WOMB, JESUS. HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, PRAY FOR US SINNERS, NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH.

    AMEN

    I remember listening to a lovely song entitled `El Shaddai` as sung by Amy Grant and always wanted to know the lyrics to this song and hear it in its entirety. So, tonight was the time to find out, which I did by a quick search.

    Here is a YouTube.com video by DanielMAwale: El Shaddai.

    While watching the video, I just cried, which usually means something this beautiful has TRUTH and touched my heart with her soothing voice, the piano playing softly in the background and the strong visual aides. Below are the lyrics per video:

    [REFRAIN]

    EL SHADDAI, EL SHADDAI
    EL-ELYON NA ADONAI

    AGE TO AGE YOUR STILL THE SAME
    BY THE POWER OF THE NAME

    EL SHADDAI, EL SHADDAI
    ERKAMKA NA ADONAI

    * WE WILL PRAISE AND LIFT YOU HIGH
    EL SHADDAI

    THROUGH YOUR LOVE AND THROUGH THE RAM
    YOU SAVE THE SON OF ABRAHAM

    THROUGH THE POWER OF YOUR HAND
    YOU TURNED THE SEA INTO DRY LAND

    TO THE OUTCAST ON HER KNEES
    YOU ARE THE GOD WHO REALLY SEES

    AND BY YOUR MIGHT
    YOU SET YOUR CHILDREN FREE

    [REFRAIN]

    THROUGH THE YEARS YOU MADE IT CLEAR
    THAT THE TIME OF CHRIST WAS NEAR

    THOUGH THE PEOPLE COULDN’T SEE
    WHAT MESSIAH OUGHT TO BE

    THOUGH YOUR WORD CONTAINED THE PLAN
    THEY JUST WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND

    YOUR MOST AWESOME WORK WAS DONE
    THROUGH THE FRAILTY OF YOUR SON

    [RERAIN TWICE] for both refrains, please replace * with the following verses:

    I WILL PRAISE YOU TILL I DIE
    EL SHADDAI

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  • 20090616-Precious Prayer

    Maw was cleaning out one of her drawer (center) from her mirrored furniture, a first as a newly wed long ago, and pulled out a handkerchief, which her late eldest sister, Nita, gave to her many years ago. Nita told Maw to keep it in her handbag; for it is supposed to protect her. It is currently laying on a white, plastic table for viewing later on in the living room.

    Image source: IMG_6726 taken on 6/16/2009 6:47:15 PM via Canon PowerShot A610 camera.
    My photo showing an handkerchief of 'El Shaddai' from Nita to Maw.

    It’s mostly in Filipino (or specifically Tagalog). Only Paw seemed to be able to interpret the words.

    Image source: IMG_3227 taken on 6/16/2009 7:14:26 PM from Cannon PowerShot A610 camera.
    My photo showing a list of sixteen, God-believing affirmations.

    The right hand column is mostly empowered affirmation to believe in God:

    EL SHADDAI
    * Awit ng Pagtitiwala sa Diyos *
    * SALMO – 91 *

    1. SIYANG NAGHAHAHGAD NG PAGKUPKOP NG KATAAS-TAASAN, AT NANANATILI SA KALING NIYONG MAKAPANGYARIHAN,
    2. MAKAPAGSASABI SA KANYANG PANGINOON, “MUOG KA’T TAHANAN IKAW ANG AKING DIYOS, ANG DIYOS ANA TANGI KONG PINAGKATIWALAAN.
    3. IKAW’Y ILILIGTAS NIYA SA PANGANIB SA UMANG NA BITAG, AT KAHIT ANO MANG MABIGAT NA SALOT DI KA MAGDARANAS.
    4. LULUKUBAN NIYA SA LILIM NG KANYANG MALABAY NA PAKPAK, SA KALINGA NIYA NATITIYAK MO NA IKAW AY LIGTAS; IINGATAN NIYA’T IPAGSASANGGALANG, PAGKAT SIYA’Y TAPAT.
    5. PAGSAPIT NG GABI, DI KA MATATAKOT SA ANUMANG BAGAY, MAGING SA GAGAWING BIGLAANG PAGLUSOB PAGSAPIT NG ARAW.
    6. NI SA ANO PA MAN DARATING NA SALOT PAGKAGAT NG DILIM, DI KA MATATAKOT SA KASMAAN MANG ARAW KUNG DUMATING.
    7. KAHIT NA MABUWAL SA INYONG HARAPAN ANG SANLIBONG TAO. SA IYONG PALIGID ANG BILANG NG PATAY MAGING SAMPUNG LIBO, DI KA MATATAKOT AT NITITIYAK MONG DI KA MAANO.
    8. IKAW’Y NAGMAMASID AT SA PANONOOD IYONG MAMAMASDAN YAONG MASASAMA AY MAKIKITA MONG PINARURUSAHAN.
    9. SAPAGKAT SI YAHWEH ANG IYONG GINAWANG TAGAPAG-SANGGALANG AT ANG PINILI MONG MAG-IINGAT SA YO’Y KATAASP-TAASAN.
    10. DI MO AABUTING IKAW’Y MAPAHAMAK, AT WALANG DARTAL. KAHIT ANONG URING MGA PAGHIHIRAP SA IYONG TAHANAN.
    11. SUSUGUIN NIYA ANG MARAMING ANGHEL, SILA’NG SUSUBAYBAY. KAHIT SAANG DAK IKAW MAPAROON, TIYAK IINGATAN.
    12. SA KANILANG PALAD AY ITATYO KA’T, SILA’NG MAGTATAAS, NANG HINDI MASAKTAN ANG MGA PAA MO SA BATONG MATALAS.
    13. KAHIT ANG TAPAKAN MO AY MGA LEON, AHAS NA MABAGSIK, DI KA MAANO SA MGA SERPIYENTE’T LEON MABABANGIS.
    14. ANG SABI NG DIYOS, “AKING ILILIGTAS ANG TAPAT SA AKIN, AT IINGATAN KO ANG SINUMANG TAONG AKO’Y KIKILANLIN,
    15. PAG SILA’Y TUMAWAG, LAGING HANDA AKO NA SILA’Y PAKINGGAN AKING SASMAHAN AT KUNG MAY HILAHIL AY SASAKLOLOHAN, AKING ILILGTAS AT AN BAWAT ISA AY PARARANGALAN,
    16. SILA’Y BIBIGYAN KO’T GAGANTIMPALAAN NG MAHABANG BUYHA. AT NAKATITIYAK NA ANG TATAMUHIN NILA’Y KALIGTASAN!”
    Image source: IMG_6734 taken on 6/16/2009 7:13:31 PM from Cannon PowerShot A610 camera.
    My photo showing a prayer enclosed in a heart-shaped image of a rosary.

    The left column encourages the reader to ‘Please, Pray the Rosary’:

    HAIL MARY

    HAIL MARY FULL OF  GRACE; THE LORD IS WITH THEE; BLESSED ART THOU AMONG WOMEN AND BLESSED IS THE FRUIT OF THY WOMB, JESUS. HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD, PRAY FOR US SINNERS, NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH.

    AMEN

    Image source: IMG_6733 taken on 6/16/2009 7:13:20 PM via Canon PowerShot A610 camera.
    My photo showing an image of the 'MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP' and Child.

    I remember listening to a lovely song entitled `El Shaddai` as sung by Amy Grant and always wanted to know the lyrics to this song and hear it in its entirety. So, tonight was the time to find out, which I did by a quick search.

    Here is a downloaded copy of the YouTube.com by `DanielMAwale`:

    El Shaddai

    While watching the video, I just cried, which usually means something this beautiful has TRUTH and touched my heart with her soothing voice, the piano playing softly in the background and the strong visual aides. Below are the lyrics per video:

    [REFRAIN]

    EL SHADDAI, EL SHADDAI
    EL-ELYON NA ADONAI

    AGE TO AGE YOUR STILL THE SAME
    BY THE POWER OF THE NAME

    EL SHADDAI, EL SHADDAI
    ERKAMKA NA ADONAI

    * WE WILL PRAISE AND LIFT YOU HIGH
    EL SHADDAI

    THROUGH YOUR LOVE AND THROUGH THE RAM
    YOU SAVE THE SON OF ABRAHAM

    THROUGH THE POWER OF YOUR HAND
    YOU TURNED THE SEA INTO DRY LAND

    TO THE OUTCAST ON HER KNEES
    YOU ARE THE GOD WHO REALLY SEES

    AND BY YOUR MIGHT
    YOU SET YOUR CHILDREN FREE

    [REFRAIN]

    THROUGH THE YEARS YOU MADE IT CLEAR
    THAT THE TIME OF CHRIST WAS NEAR

    THOUGH THE PEOPLE COULDN’T SEE
    WHAT MESSIAH OUGHT TO BE

    THOUGH YOUR WORD CONTAINED THE PLAN
    THEY JUST WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND

    YOUR MOST AWESOME WORK WAS DONE
    THROUGH THE FRAILTY OF YOUR SON

    [RERAIN TWICE] for both refrains, please replace * with the following verses:

    I WILL PRAISE YOU TILL I DIE
    EL SHADDAI

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  • 20090611-Precious Prayer

    Long ago while shopping @ farmers’ market (Milpitas, CA) with Maw, we were approached by a white guy with gray hair. He seemed to look at Maw and asked her: ‘What language do you speak’?

    Of course, I remembered a quote by ‘Al Bundy’ from the American sitcom, televised show entitled: ‘Married With Children‘. I loved that show and responded with a wide grin:

    Why? We speak AMERICAN!

    He looked down at his handful of coins and smiled while deciding which ones to hand to us. He handed us this circular-shaped object, probably said something and walked away as we took the our coin with thanks.

    Image source: IMG_6695 taken on 6/11/2009 4:58:56 PM with Canon PowerShot A610.
    Front of coin prayer.

    Words outside perimeter read as follows:

    I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but by me. (John 14:6)

    Words inside perimeter read as follows:

    How shall we excape if we neglect so great a salvation. (Heb 2:3)

    Words in the center read as:

    Jesus Christ

    Image source: IMG_6695 taken on 6/11/2009 4:59:06 PM with Canon PowerShot A610.
    Back of coin prayer.

    For God So Love The World That He Gave His Only Begotten Son. That Whosoever Believeth In Him Should Not Perish, But Have Everlasting Life. (John 3:16)

    I don’t remember the exact of receiving this coin but it was a sunny and hot day. I do recall another person sitting underneath the tree when we exited with our grocery full of vegetables and that person also appeared to be a old Veteran.

    Copyright © 2009 by Fluffy von der Flynn. All rights reserved.

  • 20090611-Nice Pins

    This morning the crazed, old woman (SenoraJosie) gave us some nice stuff to wear on our clothing. These are two pins.

    She first handed me an angel pin.

    Image source: IMG_6692 taken on 6/11/2009 8:45:02 with Canon PowerShot A610.
    Angel Pin

    Then she handed Maw a pin showing a mother and child.

    Image source: IMG_6692 taken on 6/11/2009 8:45:18 AM with Canon PowerShot A610.
    Mother and Child Pin

    Later she showed me attached to her right collar a blue, ceramic pin, which read ‘Perfect Angel’. I believe my ‘prayers’ have been answered ever since I been praying that people like her find peace. She is still grieving for her cousin/husband, whom she found dead while she ranted at him for sitting in the dark and on his chair, by the way.

    Yesterday, the Viet woman, who normally sits to Josie’s right in front of the pew from us, complained that Josie won’t stop minding other people’s business, would argue when she walked into the church that day and usually make all sorts of noise and faces at the old Asian lady for not raising the kneeling pad upon her arrival.

    All we could do is smile and make the old Mexicana smile. Her much older sister also mentioned that although her younger sister does appear to be helping her community, sometimes the effort is not reciprocated and unwanted when someone makes too much fuss.

    Regardless, this is a synchronous sign of her handing me that angel pin tells me that her angels and everyone else’s GUARDIAN angels are ever present and by the sides of their wards. I wonder why my own family don’t take a hint, no matter how I try to throw them many messages into the air and into their airheads.

    Copyright © 2009 by Fluffy von der Flynn. All rights reserved.

  • 20090608-Precious Prayer

    On Monday, the crazed, old woman (Seniora Josie) gave us some nice stuff. I chose a Novena Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua:

    St. Anthony of Padua
    St. Anthony of Padua

    O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy when on earth to possess miraculous powers.

    Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). Ths answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the Saint of Miracles.

    O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.

    Amen.

    Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…

    Copyright © 2009 by Fluffy von der Flynn. All rights reserved.