SINULOG IN CEBU

Sinulog is a ritual dance in honor and adoration of the Santo  (Holy Child Jesus). The dance moves two
forward and one step backward to the beat of the drums. These resemble the current ( Sulog ) of what was
known as Cebu’s Pahina River. Thus Cebuanos called it Sinulog. They say that sinulog, which is of pagan
origin, is the link between the country’s pagan past and it’s Christianity in the country. This became the
oldest religious in age in Cebu, City in the Philippines, and is connected with the beginning of Christianity
in the country.

Tradition say that, when Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and his men found the Santo Nino, the image was so
burnt that it was hardly recognizable amongst the collection of native pagan idols. The native Cebuanos
were not fully Christianized then and continued to believe in their pagan gods, recognizing the Santo Niño 
only as another “anito” (idol). But long before the Portuguese navigator conquered the island of Cebu in
April 7, 1521, the natives were already dancing sinulog in honor of their wooden idols and anitos. Throug
 1521, the dance was a small ritual by a few in front of wooden idols or before the Santo Niño. In fact, at the
Santo Niño church where the image is consecrated, only the candle vendors could be seen dancing the
Sinulog and making offerings.

The celebration begins with the nine days novena prayer. The ceremonies begin with an early pluvial
parade re-enacting the coming of the Spaniards. The Holy Mass and procession follows with the people 
dancing to the distinctive Sinulog rhythm while holding the image of Santo Niño aloft. Celebration
attracts many devotees in some churches in the Philippines.

SEÑOR STO. NIÑO IN CEBU

In April 7, 1521, a Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan discovered Cebu (biggest city in the Central
Visayas in the Philippines, formerly known “Sugbu”). He conquered the land and introduced Christianity
and claims the ountry for the King of Spain. The image of the Senor Santo Niño was brought to the 
archipelago, and was given to the Queen Juana of Cebu, who was later baptized into the Catholic faith
along with her husband, Rajah Humabon, and their people. After the Cebuanos turned against the
Spaniards, the Spaniards burned a the image was caught in the blaze.

During the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors led by Miquel Lopez de Legaspi in 1565, the image was
found relatively unscathed. The image was quickly acknowledged as miraculous, and a church was later 
constructed n the site of the discovery. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Father Urdaneta gave order to house 
appropriately the famous statue in San Agustin church (oldest church in Cebu, Philippines, and renamed 
 Santo Niño. Today, the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

is an important historical and religious landmark
in Cebu, with devotees forming long queues to pay their respects to the Holy Child

 

 

“The real meaning of LOVE”

 

There are many things when we talk about a word LOVE. We are using this in a different ways. But the question is, what love really is?

There were no such power greater than love. Phychologist say that the most basic human need is to be loved. Love can motivate people to do unexpected things to others that they woudn’t normally do. Because of love some young people doing such foolish things at this times. Love gives meaning to those people who would otherwise have no purpose in life.

                                                                                                                                

But if love is such a beautiful thing, why love is so little in the world? Why is there so much hatred? The answer is simple. True LOVE is more sentimental, gushy feelings.

It is our choice for each of us made a decision for our life. But, the real true love comes only from our Holy God in Heaven.

The greatest demostration of love is to give it our life for the person we love. What the loving father who would not give his life to his child so it might live? God loved mankind so much, that’s why he sent Jesus,

Love is the most essence of our God. So when men and women rebel against him by setting up their own value system and rejecting the authority of God, they lose the very source of true love, which is God. Without love, even our religious activities become a lot of meaningless exercises.

God love, however is much greater thatn man’s view of love. While we love those who love us, the Bible tells us that we are to love even our enemies! God’s love is a giving love, and if we want true love in our hearts, we must be willing to give of ourselves.

 

                                                                         

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His only Son, to die on the cross for our sins in order for us to have life.

“HUMUR IN UNIFORM”

Several years ago, as a second lieutenant in the Texas National Guard, I was attending my first summer camp at Fort Hood. The tent area for my platoon was next to that of a group from Dallas. I noticed that they spent all their free time throwing a football around, so one day I approached their captain with the proposal for a football game between his men and mine.

He studied his group for a moment, then turned to me and said, “Well, lieutenant, I’m sure my men would enjoy it, but I’m not so sure that yours would. You see, when my men are not at guard camp, they’re called the Dallas Cowboy’s.

At the Connecticut Military Academy, every National Guard officer candidate is inspected by one of the tactical officers before he enters the mess hall. During one inspection, the officer stopped a candidate and asked, “Is that a golf suit you have on, candidate?” (A “golf suit” is a set of fatigues of which the shirt and pants are of non-matching shades of green.) “Yes, sir,” replied the candidate. “Permission to play through, sir?”

 

 

Wanna Know Me?

                                                                                           

        Hello…WoRld?? Here i come! I’m Mae Liquip, 18 years of age.  I was born on May 28, 1990 at K.M.9 Diplahan Zamboanga del Sur. We are five members of the family with three children.

 In my elementary grade i was graduated in Alegria Elementary School, and in my secondary i was graduated in Saint Peter Academy of Alegria last 2005-2006. I am currently studying in college taking up Computer Science, expecting to be a successful person someday and to fulfill my dream in life.

             The name MAE LIQUIP is type of person who is friendly, cheerful and smilling. Who accept friends who has different characteristics and behavior in their personality as long as they will not cheat me. Accept them who they are, and what type of physical appearance they have.The important thing they will be part of my life as well as their life that can make me happy and inspired for all the things that I’ve done in  this world. Having more friends can make my day full of energy and wear a good smile in everyway!

Sometimes if I’m in a good mood, i will be a funny type one. My hobbies in life now is just listening music, singing and reading some interesting books.

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