May they rest in peace
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Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
It is said that the moment one is born, he or she already begins to die. While this is a rather depressing way in looking at life with its many attributions and potentials, it is, however, an undeniable truth that life after all is in fact a transit from birth to death. It is also said when someone dies, this is not news. Instead when someone does not die at all — yes, this is news. While such is the reality, it however still remains true that sorrow usually accompanies death — neither laughter nor rejoicing.
There are certain thoughts that come to mind with the above observations which are not only relevant and valuable but also realistic and practical for those still counted among living — particularly so for those subscribing to the Christian faith that has, keeps and promotes teachings about life and death according to faith and reason. For example:
Whereas it is certain that life does not really come from nothing in here and now — even but considering bilateral parental contribution that made it existent — it is even much more certain that it neither becomes nothing hereafter and beyond..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20111103com6.html
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