By
Rafael Francia '55
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1.Man:
a creature made by God in His image; a union of body and soul with a free will;
redeemed by Jesus Christ; has dignity as a Son of God
2.Man’s Goal:
to get to Heaven
3. A Father’s
Function:
to protect his family and lead it along the right path.
4.Right Path:
to know and love God and neighbor; to follow Jesus Christ - the way, the truth,
and the life.
5.Love: to
will the good of the other person
6.Holiness:
to be a friend of God, our Father and Creator
7.Happiness:
Don’t chase after power, fame or money; rather, strive to be holy and you will
be happy.
8.
Allies:
Christ; His Church; Our Lady; the Saints; your Guardian Angel; your wife
9. Enemies:
You are at war every moment against your pride and ignorance, the devil, and a
hostile environment.
10. Life:
Live only in the present moment in the presence of God. You cannot bring back
the past but learn from it. You may not be here tomorrow but hope for it with
optimism for God doesn’t lose battles.
11. Control:
The only thing you can control in your life is how you choose, with your free
will, either to do good or evil. Everything else falls under God’s providence.
12.
Freedom:
Direct your freedom towards God, the ultimate good. If you choose to disobey Him
and do evil, you abuse your freedom and become a slave to sin.
13.
Magic Words: I love you; Please; Thank
you; I’m sorry
14.
WATCH your
Words, Actions, Thoughts, and the Company you keep.
They determine whether you are headed for Heaven or hell.
15. Mentor:
Have trustworthy persons to help you keep your body and soul healthy and your
goal in sight.
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