The Eucharist gives us a taste of heaven :Pope

VATICAN CITY: During his general audience, Pope Francis spoke on the significance of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, explaining that it is a banquet which reminds us of the eternal life that is yet to come.

“The Eucharist configures us in a unique and profound way with Jesus,” the Pope noted in his Feb. 5 general audience, “renewing our heart, our existence, and our relationship with Him and with our brothers, and gives us a foretaste of communion with the Father in the banquet of the King of heaven.”

The Stupidity Of Muslims In The Allah Issue

The words and actions of those in power and their unquestioning supporters indicate that they are trying to drive home the point that MIGHT is right. That is why they demand that the minority must bow to the ‘sensitivities’ of the majority. But those sensitivities are self-induced, as no one is ever born with such sensitivities.Sensitivities are one’s own choice.

For example, the Malay children in the mission schools of the 1950s and 60s could sit on the same table and eat their halal food while their non-Muslim friends ate their non-halal food which included pork. Each respected the other. There were no demands that school canteens should stop selling non-halal and pork containing dishes. Was the Malaysian Islam of those days not the same as the Malaysian Islam of these days?

Church lawyers studying Putrajaya’s ‘advisory’ on Allah ban

KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyers for Catholic weekly Herald are currently studying the notice sent by the Home Ministry, "advising" it not to publish articles on the Allah issue, said Herald editor Father Lawrence Andrew (pic).

Ajaran Solat Islam Adalah Berasaskan Solat Yahudi? Muhammad tiru Yahudi?

Adakah Nabi Muhammad telah meniru cara sembahyang orang Yahudi?

St Micheal Prayer For Anwar Ibrahim.

Sometimes it is hard for us to grasp the reality of Malaysian politics. Racism, corruption and nepotism are rampant thus making this country a hostile nation for those who seek peace and tranquillity in the eyes of Allah.

Let it be known that one man taught us not to accept our "fate" and to wait for the authorities to give us our rights. Let the world know that a few stood against many in this bountiful nation. The lack of political awareness is not the end of us. But the inaction of good people might be the trigger point of our down fall as a nation.

DAP falls for Umno's 'Allah' trap

COMMENT The ‘Allah’ issue has been a classic, extremely effective Umno trap. When this issue reaches headlines, everybody loses, and nobody wins, except for Umno.

I’ve written about why this is so many times. To summarise quickly: this issue always polarises. ‘Polarisation’ here means that Malaysians who believe their religion is under siege (this applies to both sides) become increasingly convinced that they are correct.

They then behave as anyone who feels their religion is under siege can be expected to.

For ultra conservative or rigid Muslims, this means turning to Umno. They cannot fully turn to PAS, which is ironically more religious, because it has stated that it is all right for non-Muslims to use ‘Allah’ (in a way, they also are victim of a trap - but perhaps in a good way).

Many non-Muslims meanwhile, start to feel more and more like they are being oppressed by the majority. Some give up hope on Malaysia, and start looking for the exit sign. This of course, plays right into Umno’s hands - it means fewer people who will be here to vote for Pakatan Rakyat.

Sajak: Kami Yang Ditindas.

Kami Yang Ditindas.


Hijau daun hilang segarnya,
Langit biru hilang serinya,
Nafas tersekat tetap dihela,
Bagai menanti hari dibela,

Dimana perginya hak kami?
Dibiar terlantar sakit dan sepi,
Dibiar melarat tanpa penghuni,
Bagaikan malu menempah mati.

Kuning yang cekal kami kekalkan,
Agar segera pembersihan dilakukan,
Biar gegak gempita alam maya,
Biar jatuh beribu patung cendana.

Najib Razak bukan Tuhan,
Rosmah Mansor bukan Maharaja,
Elok kita sampaikan pesan,
Agar generasi baru tidak lena,

Jangan takut jangan gentar,
Yesus dulu pun telah dicabar,
Musa juga dihalau firaun,
Biar perjuangan kita beribu tahun.

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