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Throwback Thursday-Feline Friday: Decade of ASIA

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Feline Friday, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Throwback Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 03/24/2016 at 14:00

Happy BiG 1-0, Grad Cat ASIA!!! ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜น๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‡

Happy 10th Birthday, ASIA!!!

#DecadeOfAsia #DeepBlueNeedYouEyes #WhiskerGirl #BabyBlue #GradCat #BigSis #AteAsia #ManangAsia #BlueEyes #BeautifulBlueEyes #CalendarCat #WaterCat #LiloAndStitch #Halloween #Howloween #SnowWhiteCat #SnowDay #MeowyCHRISTmas #StPattys #StPatricksDay #LuckyCat #BlessedCat #EasterBunnyCat #TreeHugger #GardenDigger #HBD #Happy10thBirthday #Asia #324andManyMore #DrDISPObustAFlow ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜บ๐Ÿ˜ธ๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜ฝ๐Ÿ™€๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ“†๐ŸŽƒ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒดโ˜˜๐Ÿ‡๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’

Happy Belated St. Patty’s Day a week ago! โ˜˜

Good Luck Cats

#HappyStPattys & sneak #peep to #Easter โ™ฅloveโ™ฅ & #luckโ™ฃ from #DoubleATeam #ShamRockStar #ShamrockersGatherHere #KeepCalmAndShamrockOn #GoodLuckCharm #GradCat #DecadeOfAsia (1wk from today) #CareBears #GoodLuckBear #TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #DeepBlueNeedYouEyes #GreenEyes #GoGreen #GOP #GoodLuckElephant #LuckyBamboo #LuckOfTheIrish #KissMeImIrish #shamrock #4leafClover #lucky #LuckyCat #BirthdayCat #ThrowbackCat #ThrowbackThursday #TBT โ˜˜๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿป๐Ÿผ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿธ๐Ÿข๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

ย Remember JESUS CHRISโ€ , โ€ Crucifiedโ€  & Risen, on this Holy Thursday & always! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

 

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#HappyEaster to my #Peeps this #JubileeYearOfMercy #Easter2016 love from #DoubleATeam #RememberTheCross #JesusChristCrucified #MaryMostSorrowful #HolyMedals #flowers #crucifix #OurLadyOfGuadalupe #PopeFrancis #cross #mercy #PeterCottontail #EasterBunny #NewLife #DecadeOfAsia TODAY #BirthdayCat #EasterBunnyCats #HolyCowCats #ThrowbackCat #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #HolyThursday #Easter #YearOfMercy #ElaineDispoPhotography: original photos including medals on the petals #DrDISPObustAFlow ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿค๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ’๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’’

Spirit Sunday: NBA All-Star Edition ~ Valentine’s Shine

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Spirit Sunday, Technology, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 02/14/2016 at 15:15

Happy โ™ฅValentine’sโ™ฅ Dayย to the loves of my life: the LORD my GOD

USPFO

@annaakana @ghostandstarsapparel #GSSideShowDress #MardiGras #NewOrleansMask #ValentinesDay #SweetheartBall #ValentinesDance #MayICutIn #MayIHaveThisDance #DanceWithMyFather #DaddysGirl #LikeMotherLikeDaughter #family #love #heart #hugs #kisses #sweetheart #XOXO #BlowingKisses #valentines #dance #party #CupidShuffle #XO #DrDISPOmakeover #DonateAfterIGraduate #MaggieMagic #SinglesAwareness #FlyingSolo #DrDISPObustAFlow ๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘›๐Ÿ’‹๐Ÿ’๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ“

Valentine's Felines

#HappyValentinesDay #ValentinesFelines #BeMine #FineFeline #SisKiss #KissBlow #BowAndArrow #DrDISPObustAFlow #XO #XOXO #CupidShuffle #Cupid #ConversationHearts #sweetheart #heart #hugs #kisses #love #ValentinesDay #valentines #felines #DecadeOfASIA #SweetANNIE #DoubleATeam #GradCat #StatsCat #SisterlyLove #SisLove #AteASIA #LilSisANNIE ๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…๐ŸŽ€๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’˜๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’•โฃโค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’Ÿ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿป๐Ÿ’‹

Motivational Monday: Mis Padres

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Motivational Monday, Public Interest, Relationships, Thirsty Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 01/11/2016 at 19:00

Pope Francis offers his take* on how home influences our faith [my commentary in brackets]:

Faith opens a ‘window’ to the presence and working of the Spirit. It shows us that, like happiness, holiness is always tied to little gestures.

‘Whoever gives you a cup of water in my name will not go unrewarded,’ Jesus says (Mark 9:41).

“These little gestures are those we learn at home, in the family; they get lost amid all the other things we do, yet they do make each day different. They are the quiet things done by mothers and grandmothers, by fathers and grandfathers, by children, by brothers and sisters. They are little signs of tenderness, affection, and compassion.

  • “Like the warm supper we look forward to at night [my mom‘s homecooking], the early meal awaiting someone who gets up early to go to work [my dad‘s coffee].

“Homely gestures.

“Love is shown by little things, by attention to small daily signs that make us feel at home. Faith grows when it is lived and shaped by love. That is why our families, our homes, are true domestic churches. They are the right place for faith to become life and life to grow in faith.”

*Pope Francis in the U.S.: Words of Mercy and Hope (2015), Daughters of St. Paul, pp. 22-23 ~ as said at the Closing Mass of the Eighth World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, Sunday, September 27, 2015.

^– I actually used this passage as my pre-brunch prayer of grace with my parents today! –^

Bearing in mind these homely gestures, let’s also consider our cultures and upbringings…

Have you ever wondered why your parents act the way they do then realize that you’re turning out more like them as you grow up?

Wong Fu was right on point:

Have you eaten yet? = Priceless โ™ฅloveโ™ฅ

Speaking of family …

Happy 17th Birthday to Rey-Rey, my beloved GODdaughter Reyanna maรฑana!

Faith and Fortune Friday: New Year’s Edition ~ Mercy Jubilee

In Health, Higher Ed, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Soul Saturday, Thirsty Thursday, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman on 01/08/2016 at 15:45

My 2016 challenge for all of us:

Be merciful to everybody!

No matter how educated, experienced, affluent or advantaged we are, none of us are better than everyone else. We all are called to

Pope โ€ Crossโ€ 

I had three โ€ crossesโ€  from three of our Popes on my dissertation defense (with Pope Francis‘ photo that contained my defense prayer): the Pope Francis Rosary from Bishop Mike * ruby gold โ€ crossโ€  from Marรญa Elena from Assisi Jewels during Pope Benedict‘s leadership * Rosary blessed by Saint Pope John Paul II and Father Bob from Bro Joe

Happy One Month Anniversary to my Name Change:

Dr. Dispo!

I defended my dissertation on an extra special day for the Church

Fortune Pride

Mami Aya pointed out that Papa Jun ~ now Grace‘s Lola & Lolo, as of exactly two weeks ago * #DISPObustAFlow ~ got this fam fortune shortly before my defense, hence excellent timing (on my โ€ OLLUโ€  afghan)!

Thirsty Thursday: Year of Mercy

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Thirsty Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 12/31/2015 at 07:30

Happy New Year’s Eve! ๐ŸŽ†

As the full Year of Mercy draws near, Pope Francis has called us to seek ways to render more kindness to others ~ which is pleasing to the LORD. โ˜๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

I’ve been praying my daily Rosary and 3 o’clock Divine Mercy with this Pope Francis Rosary from Bishop Mike who blessed me with it on the โ˜ผmorningโ˜ผ of my dissertation defense and started reading this Rediscover book by Matthew Kelly from my Dad

During Advent, my school, Our Lady of the Lake, kicked off this venture by deeming the Season of Mercy. ๐ŸŽ„

GOD bless you this Merciful Year! Cheers! ๐ŸŽ‡

Working Woman’s Wednesday: Patience = Virtue

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Health, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Workin' Woman, Yours Truly on 10/28/2015 at 03:33

Dr. Grassi cites scripture in sustaining patience:

  1. Romans 8:28 ~ GOD works for the good of those who โ™ฅloveโ™ฅ Himย โœŒ
  2. Genesis 12:2, 7; Hebrews 6:15 ~ Abraham receiving the โ˜ผpromiseโ˜ผ later in life
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Galatians 6:10 ~ Paul advising patience with other โ€ faithfulโ€  people

I read his testament on patience yesterday, which was wonderful timing because it was just what I needed in multiple aspects of my life:

  1. getting through my dissertation defenses
  2. seeking aย career advancement
  3. dealing with difficult people

Before I read his passage, I realized how patience helped me through those obstacles mentioned above:

  1. I received encouragement from my professors
  2. I received my latestย teaching assignment
  3. I received a fresh perspective on someone

These were reasons to thank GOD!

When I went through my Confirmation classes, I sought patience as a virtue and still continue pursuing it through all aspects of my life. We live in a world of

  • instant gratification
  • sense of urgency

Yet …

If we patiently wait, we’ll have more reason to โ˜ผcelebrate.

As we commonly say, and I first heard from my eighth grade math teacher:

Good things come to those who wait, for they will be โ˜ผrewardedโ˜ผ ten-fold.

Plus, as my buddy, Big D has mentioned:

Anticipation creates โ˜ผexcitement.

Spiritual Sources

Sports Sunday Fun Day: Maligayang Bati, Papa Jun!

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Home Sweet Home, Relationships, Sports Sunday, Sunday Fun Day, Travel, Weekly Wonders, Yours Truly on 10/25/2015 at 15:00

โ™ชHappy โ˜ผBirthdayโ˜ผโ™ซ to my Dad today!

Go,ย *Dallas Cowboys* this NFL โ˜ผSunday!

Cowboys Fans

Throwback: Papa Jun & I en route to our *Dallas Cowboys* game against the Philly Eagles during the ‘BOYS‘ first season at its new home field (then-Cowboys Stadium/now-AT&T Stadium)

Just like any fortunate child who has grown up with a father or paternal figure, I feel extremely โ€ blessedโ€  and grateful to still have mine as a constant part of my life.

Dad the DCC Fan

Throwback: Papa Jun & I have a good view of *America’s Team* and *America’s Sweethearts from 6 rows behind the end zone!

Papa Junย is one of the most well-rounded people who I know and admire:

Even as an adult, I still keep learning from my Dad, who always enlightens me everyday, through his example and his wisdom as a prayerful soon-to-be first-time grandfatherย with whom I attended Church today. Cheers, Pops!

Maligayang Bati, Papa Jun, at โ™ฅMahalโ™ฅ Kita!

โœŒ R.I.P.,ย Flip Saunders of theย NBAย โœŒ

Spirit Sunday: World Missions

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Spirit Sunday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 10/18/2015 at 13:30

Mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for people.

~ย Pope Francis

Let’s follow Chrisโ€ ‘s example by serving others ~ regardless of mistakes along the way (like my off-tune โ™ชsingingโ™ซ at Church yesterday) ~ asย our faiโ€ h will always prevail, our missions won’t fail!

#DISPObustAFlowโœŒ

World Mission Sunday

Send me forth each day, O God,
to announce Your peace, love,
forgiveness and joy to all the earth. Like the Samaritan,
help me be a good neighbor.Like the Centurion,
help me confess my faith.Like the Beloved Disciple, help me to be a bold
and faithful witness to Your Resurrection.

All the world deserves to hear Your Good News.
Help me proclaim and live it today.

Amen.

~ Father Joseph R. Venerosoย 
World Missions โ˜ผSundayโ˜ผ Reminder fromย Father Raymond J. Finch
Both Prayer and Reminder Courtesyย Maryknoll Missions

Soul Saturday: Scripture Strategy

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Health, Home Sweet Home, Public Interest, Relationships, Soul Saturday, Thirsty Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 10/17/2015 at 13:30

As I prepare for my service to our Church as commentator*** today, I continue to seek the Holy Spirit‘s guidance.

Dr. Grassi, in Guts, Grace & Glory,ย approaches scripture like a linebacker* ~ so I’ll do the same, per these positions:

  • Stanceย ~ “starts with the right foundation”
Home Is Where the Heart Is

Our heart home was built on stone, which serves as a solid foundation for unwavering โ™ฅlove & faithโœŒ full of flowers + stores festive traditions every season!

So then, anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain poured down, the rivers flooded over, and the wind blew hard against that house. But it did not fall, because it was built on rock. But anyone who hears these words of mine and does not obey them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain poured down, the rivers flooded over, the wind blew hard against that house, and it fell. And what a terrible fall that was!

~ย Matthew 7:24-27

Book of Matthew

Book of Matthew, Chapter 7 | **Courtesy The Catholic Rainbow Study Bible: Good News Translation (2nd ed.) (Rainbow Studies, Inc., 2000)

  • Alignment ~ line up with the right people

Keep company with the wise and you will become wise. If you make friends with stupid people, you will be ruined.

~ย Proverbs 13:20

QT w/EV

Cupcake Cheers: QT w/ Evie after I made a sweet treat runย ~ looking forward to tonight’s dinner after we serve at Church for Vigil Mass

Do not be fooled. “Bad companions ruin good character.”

~ I Corinthians 15:33ย ย 

Christ’s message in all its richness must live in your hearts. Teach and instruct one another with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns, and sacred songs; sing to God with thanksgiving in your hearts.

~ย Colossians 3:16ย ย 

Tabernacle

The Tabernacle: The Blessed Sacrament

So Jesus said to those who believed him, “If you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

~ย John 8:31-32

Spiritual Sources

  • *Grassi, J. E. (2013).ย Guts grace and glory: A football devotional. New York, NY: Thomas Nelson. (p. 69)
  • **Rainbow Studies, Inc. (2000).ย The Catholic Rainbow Study Bible: Good News Translation (2nd ed.). El Reno, OK: Rainbow Studies International.
  • ***Rev. Fr. Ladra, Marรญo Josรฉ. (2007).ย Straight from ย the โ™ฅHeartโ™ฅ … A โ€ Prayerโ€  Companion. (pp. 146-147).

Thirsty Thursday: Perfect Plan

In โ™ฅ & Soul, Community, Higher Ed, Home Sweet Home, Pro-DiSPO, Public Interest, Relationships, Thirsty Thursday, Travel, Weekly Wonders, What's Hot, Yours Truly on 10/08/2015 at 08:00

Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the โ€ LORDโ€  your GOD, am with you wherever you go.

~ย Joshua 1:9*

Bishop Mike ~ who reminded me to look at the โ€ crossโ€  for renewed hope, โ™ฅloveโ™ฅ and trust ~ sent me this beautiful โ€ crossโ€  that was blessed by Pope Francis during his *Stateside* visit!

I received this generous gift from my spiritual mentor in great timing: the day before my latest conference call with my professor** to practice myย dissertation defenseย ~ in which I advanced to my first committee defense (preliminary presentation to my professors on board)! This reminds me of how the Bishop has always come through for me ~ particularly when he gave me the Holy Spirit blessing and medal right before I took my comprehensive examinations for my Master’s degree almost a decade ago!

He will not let you down.

~ Bishop Mike

While we live in a world where โœŒpeaceโœŒ is but a wish, our Heavenly Father has the BEST in store for us that is yet to come

โ™ชโ™ซCHRIST be our Light ~ โ˜ผshineโ˜ผ in our โ™ฅhearts, shine through the darknessโ™ชโ™ซ

*โ™ชโ™ซDo not be afraid, I am with you … I โ™ฅloveโ™ฅ you, and you are mineโ™ซโ™ช

*Bible Reference = My Mantra during my **Run-through

  • Rainbow Studies, Inc. (2000).ย The Catholic Rainbow Study Bible: Good News Translation (2nd ed.). El Reno, OK: Rainbow Studies International.