31 SASI, Monica Leira C.

Saturday 9:00-12:00pm
Dr. Alviar SCL 9 : 3N1

TITLE: Sunday Gospel Reflection

January 29, 2017 Gospel Verse: Matthew 5:12

Take a minute to reread the Beatitudes now, and substitute the word might
each time you see the word will. They might be comforted. . . . They might
inherit the land. Not so inspiring, is it? Now read them as they are written. In
these words, the almighty Son of God is assuring you beyond doubt that you, who
are merciful, will receive mercy; that even though insults are hurled at you, you
will have a great reward in heaven. Let that assurance deepen your faith in him.

We all know what it feels like when someone breaks their promise to us. In
fact, we can become so accustomed to disappointment that we look skeptically at
anyone who makes grand promises. That makes it hard for us to trust in Jesus
words here.
31 SASI, Monica Leira C. Saturday 9:00-12:00pm
Dr. Alviar SCL 9 : 3N1

TITLE: Sources of Marital Conflict

SOURCE: https://relationshipscoach.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/common-causes-
of-marital-conflict-and-their-solution/

I. TERMS

1. Boredom- the state of feeling bored.

2. Spouse- a husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.
3. Compulsive- resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially
one that is against one's conscious wishes.
4. Neglected- suffering a lack of proper care.
5. Emotional- relating to a person's emotions.

II. SUMMARY

1. Often major life events such as the birth of a child or children, job or
career changes, deaths of relatives, the purchase of a home, or a
geographical move triggers the resentment which often is not identified,
expressed, or resolved.

2. With the birth of a child, husbands, not uncommonly, may begin to feel
neglected by the wife who is now a mother (perhaps for the first, second,
or third time).

3. One spouse may have a of feeling that she or he is not getting enough
attention or love from the other, or a sense that she or he is not a priority in
the life of the spouse who may be very focused on career, work, going out
with the boys or the girls, and the like.

4. The experience of Boredom in a marriage or committed relationship often

reflects the lack of an always-growing level of emotional intimacy,
 comfort, a sense of being known, of feeling accepted, and of feeling loved
in the relationship

5. The Lack of a good-enough emotional relationship. One example of this is

that one spouse often, but not always the female, may feel lonely and
disconnected because her husband cant or wont talk about his feelings and
she is left feeling alone. For more on this topic, visit my article on He
Wont Talk About His Feelings.

6. This may be related to a sense of boredom, as noted above, but not

necessarily. So many spouses reach a point after some years where they
feel that the so-called spark is gone. This is based upon the false belief, in
my view, that because ones physical or sexual attraction has lessened, one is
no longer in love with their partner.

7. This is a phenomenon thats so common in our culture that it has been given
a name. It is a phase-of-life crisis, based primarily on the fear of growing
old or older and of being less attractive. However, its also usually rooted in
self-esteem issues from childhood or adolescence.

8. An Addiction to Stimulation, where one partner has a history of stimulating,

thrill-seeking, high-risk, or addictive/compulsive behaviors. These are often
rooted in habitual self-soothing behaviors as a child or adolescent.

9. This refers to a spouse who is so excessively self-involved and ego-centric

that he or she doesnt seem to have any regard or compassion for the needs
or desires of others, including those of his or her spouse or partner. Theres
usually a total absence of guilt, remorse, or shame for unfaithful or
inappropriate behavior in this type of individual.

10. Inactive listening and bad communication skills to couples and provide
homework for them to hone those skills, holding them accountable, and
standing by them as they do the work of learning how to communicate, and
even to disagree, in a healthy way.
31 SASI, Monica Leira C. Saturday 9:00-12:00pm
Dr. Alviar SCL 9 : 3N1

TITLE: Our Country and Our Faith

AUTHOR: Socrates B. Villegas DD

I. TERMS

1. Commendable- deserving praise

2. Poverty- the state of being inferior in quality or insufficient in amount.
3. Faith- strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on
spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
4. Country- a nation with its own government, occupying a particular
territory.
5. Vigilance- the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger
or difficulties.

II. SUMMARY

1. Catholics constitute the great majority of the Philippines; they hold the
responsibility for building a just society.

2. The Presidents heart for the poor is commendable and his swift action in the
everyday concerns of the poor is evident.

3. Poverty and mass inequality are the major problems widespread in our
country.

4. We urge Filipino businessmen to generate not only wealth but more

importantly faith and well-being for our people.
5. Riches fulfill their function of service to man when they are destined to
produce benefits for others and for our society.

6. The Church joins the President in this resolve because it is concerned about
the travails of those who work under contracts that make use of them.
7. We are not unaware that there have been concerns expressed by the
management sector about the slow-down in the economy of our country.

8. We are very disturbed by the possibility that high-ranking officials could

have been involved in the drug trade.

9. We laud the efforts of the Commission on Human Rights for its vigilance
and we assure them of the support of the CBCP.

10.We have a gospel to preach. We have the person of Jesus to proclaim.

31 SASI, Monica Leira C. Saturday 9:00-12:00pm
Dr. Alviar SCL 9 : 3N1

TITLE: Keep Calm

AUTHOR: Mary Grace Naraga Arecayos

III. TERMS

1. Howling- producing a long, loud, doleful cry or wailing sound.

2. Furious- full of anger or energy; violent or intense.
3. Storm- a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and
usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
4. Calm- (of a person, action, or manner) not showing or feeling nervousness,
anger, or other emotions.
5. Desperation- a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme
behavior.

IV. SUMMARY

1. You are in the boat in the middle of the sea. The wind is howling and the
furious waves seem to be hungry. Jesus is with you but you see Him
sleeping.

2. The disciples had witnessed how Jesus performed many miracles.

3. While the storm was raging, they got scared despite Jesus presence in the
same boat is with them.

4. He was never gone. Supposed to be enough reason for them not to be

terrified.
5. Considering most of them were fisherman, they must have done all they
could to keep them safe.

6. We sometimes experience storms such as failures, disappointments, crimes,

killings and many others.
7. Storms are part of life.

8. In facing, the storms we must stay calm and trust Jesus.

9. Let us always keep in mind that inside our boat is Jesus.

10.When we feel that we cannot handle the storm, like the disciples we cry out
to Him: Lord save us! And always say it with a call of trust and act of faith.
Not with desperation and complains