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Thursday, August 19, 2010

"Our Father" in Swahili



Have you heard the "Our Father" in an African language.?.There is one song created by this man Christopher Tin from the album Calling all Dawn and performed by Soweto Gospel Choir.The song was used as the main menu music in the video game Civilization 4 of Sid Meir's creation , hailed as the greatest PC strategey game..Although the video is all about war ..it did not quite match the lyric's intention which is actually the "Our Father".
It is in Swahili language.... i found the definition too ...
Swahili (called Kiswahili in the language itself) is the first language of the Swahili people (Waswahili), who inhabit several large stretches of the Indian Ocean coastline from southern... Somalia to northern Mozambique, including the Comoros Islands.I included the lyrics below.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

What is a Hematite Bracelet

First,what is a hematite? Hematite is a form of Iron Oxide ranging from steel gray to iron black.Its name being derived from the Greek word "haema" meaning blood,this mineral is associated with Blood -related therapy,which includes regulating blood supply,cleansing of blood,stimulating iron absorption,forming red blood cells and aiding ailments like aenemia and insomnia.
Hematite is also believed to dissolve negativity and help in overcoming addictions.It is said to make us feel safe and secure thus treating stress and boosting self esteem.
It hurther develops mental process ,enhances memory and stimulates concentration and focus.
I know its ok to use. Infact i got one wearing right now,a rosary hematite bracelet I got from St.Joseph Store..its the one near the Edsa shrine...

Monday, August 2, 2010

The Rosary

This was taken from the Rosary Confraternity's site after i enrolled online...

In recent times the Mother of God has appeared in various parts of the world and asked for the recitation of the Rosary, the prayer she gave to the world centuries ago. It is her favorite prayer for it is essentially a meditation on the life of her Divine Son. The Rosary is a combination of vocal prayer (the Our Fathers & Hail Marys) and of mental prayer, namely, reflection on important events in the life of Christ and His Mother.
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