Category Archives: Catholic
Tenrikyo /Happy Mother’s Day
As most of us celebrate Mother’s Day today, we must remember and thank the original mother of all mankind. I will explain further. In the Christian religion, Jesus is considered the Son of God and was sent to save mankind. … Continue reading
The Brothers, Cause and Effect
Once upon a time, there were two twin brothers name Cause and Effect. Cause was a mischievous and daring child, while his brother Effect was a gentle and kindhearted child. They were both brought up by caring and compassionate parents; … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Illness as God’s Guidance
People sometimes criticize me because I believe that God guides us by placing illness upon us. In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) is the following: Whatever happens, illness and pain do not exist. They are God’s hastening and guidance. 2-7 … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Are You Happy/continued
In today’s world, drugs to reduce depression and anxiety are the most prescribed medications. We all want to be spirited, that feeling that everything is all right. The pharmaceutical companies knowing this predicament, spends millions of dollars on advertisement in … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Happiness in a Bottle?
How do we become happy, where everything feels good? There are “cloudy days” that whatever you do you feel gloomy, and depressed, while there are “sunny days” where one feels great no matter what is occurring around you. Some will … Continue reading
How to become spirited (happy)
People say money can’t buy happiness. Drugs and alcohol do not bring upon happiness; although sometimes a good cup of caffeinated coffee brings upon a transient feeling of euphoria to me. Throughout history, people have spent much of their time … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Can Illness Be Good for Us?
In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), God is said to guide us by placing illness on ourselves. We ponder over the illness, and we reflect on how we have been using our minds. We attempt to determine if we have … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Who Would Jesus Vote For?
This is an interesting question I asked four years ago. One party believes that people cannot take care of themselves and government is there to support them. We have more people on welfare and food stamps than ever in our … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Women and Men are Equal
It is interesting watching the political debates, with each side pointing a finger on how badly they treat women. The following is from the Anecdotes of Oyasama concerning the treatment and respect of women. Once Oyasama had heard that a … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Why the Child Cries
In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God tells us that he is guiding us to salvation. The following is from the Osashizu (Directions): This crying at night, you say it is the child crying. I have already instructed you in … Continue reading