Tungkol Saan nga Ba ang Pasko?

Tungkol Saan nga Ba ang Pasko?
Ni: John B. Juat

Mga kapatid, tungkol nga ba saan ang Pasko?

Ito ba'y tungkol sa pagdating ni Santa na maghahatid ng regalo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa mga batang nanghihingi ng Aguinaldo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa masasarap na bibingka't puto?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa mga kumikislap na ilaw sa bawat kanto?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa mga dami ng nakahandang pagkaing magarbo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa karoling ng mga iba't ibang grupo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa pagbili at pagbigay mo ng pamasko?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa simbang gabi na siyang pilit ikumpleto?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa pagtipon nina tito't tita,ninong at ninang,lola't lolo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa dami ng regalong matatanggap mo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa bonus at dagdag na perang natatanggap sa trabaho?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa bakasyon sa eskwelahang ilang linggo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa mga kaliwa't kanang selebrasyong marami ang dumadalo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa ating ginagawang mga sakripisyo?

Ito ba'y tungkol sa mga palamuting nakasabit sa puno?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa mga parol na siyang kita sa malayo?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa kabutihang nagpapataba ng ating puso?
Ito ba'y tungkol sa pagpunta sa mga pamilihan na punong puno?

Lahat ng mga ito'y hindi maling gawain kapag panahon ng Pasko
Karamihan dito ay kaugalian natin bilang mga Pilipino
Ngunit lahat ng ito ay hindi bumubuo
Sa tunay na halaga ng selebrasyon ng Pasko
Dahil ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat ay ang pagsilang ni Kristo
Di lamang pag-alala sa nangyari nung unang Pasko...

Ngunit ang kanyang pagsilang muli sa ating isipan at puso

MERCY AND COMPASSION

MERCY AND COMPASSION
by: John Juat

Do you ever feel down, depressed and lonely?
Is your heart filled with heaviness and anxiety?
Are you discouraged by the sins you do repetitively?
Then it's about time you reflect on God's mercy

Recall once again the poor woman caught it adultery
Jesus came to her side and treated her with mercy
Instead of being stoned, Jesus forgave her completely
It is truly great to ponder on this mystery

Let us also take advantage of Jesus' love for humanity
By loving and going to Confession frequently
For in every time we confess our sins sincerely
We are embraced by Jesus, forgiven and accepted wholeheartedly

How then do we minister to the weak and the needy?
The abandoned, the sick, the poor and the lonely
Console them, spend time with them and see their dignity
For in the eyes of our Lord Jesus, we are but one family

Let us obey Jesus' words on how to show mercy
By clothing the naked and feeding the hungry
Visiting the sick and imprisoned, showing them charity
For whatsoever you do to the least, you do to Me

Let us show love to the last, least and lost of society
By empathizing with them, by entering into their misery
No matter how little we think we have, choose to give freely
Without seeking anything in return, and in humility

MODESTY

MODESTY

By: John Walter B. Juat

One way to live the virtue of Chastity

Is by practicing a similar virtue: Modesty

It seems it’s losing its meaning in society

Everything seems to be so earthly

Modesty is when one dresses up appropriately

Avoiding wearing skimpy shorts or spaghetti

It is not at all wrong to dress comfortably

But remember to do so with decency

In practicing modesty, you can still dress fashionably

It’s not something limiting, you can still choose freely

It’s not essential that the skirt is below the knee

But be wise, don’t be revealing and dress responsibly

Practicing modesty, one no longer needs to worry

How people will treat you, what they will see

‘Coz once you’re covered, what is emphasized is beauty

Your true inner beauty and not your body

Modesty is also a training ground for fidelity

Because it allows you to see the other with clarity

Though it takes a lot of sacrifice and self-mastery

It trains yourself and the other to love purely

If you want others to treat you respectfully

To accept you as you are, not only your sexuality

Make a choice to struggle to live modestly

It’s a right choice. For sure you won’t feel sorry

Finally, modesty is a virtue that protects purity

And about seeing yourself with great dignity

Prayer for Peace for the Persecuted Christians

Prayer for Peace for the Persecuted Christians

by: John B. Juat

Father God, King of peace, hear my prayer

To stop this systematic Christian massacre

Hear my plea, my perfect Heavenly Father

Intercede for me, my loving Blessed Mother

Look upon us with Mercy, my dear Mama Mary

Put an end to so much crimes against humanity

Protect the Christians, mother, those who chose to flee

Give them food, shelter, love and security

I beg you, dear Jesus, stop this persecution

Men, women, even children experienced execution

Raped, beheaded, hung, a continuous annihilation

Lord Jesus, please, have mercy and give us a solution

Asking the intercession of all the saints, hear my cry

I don’t understand this persecution, I can only ask why

Whisper my intentions to my Father, God on High

That this will soon end and nobody else has to die

Father God, accept this prayer for peace I offer you

I trust that in your great love, my prayer will come true

AMEN

Chastity

Chastity
By: John B. Juat

In this day and age, how can one practice Chastity?
Is it even possible to live purely?
Yes. Go against the dictates of society
Go and struggle to be chaste, though it's not easy

Is it possible to overcome masturbation
Especially if it has become an addiction?
Yes. Be brave and go often to Confession
And receive our Lord frequently in Communion

What about pornography, is it okay?
What about to read the book 50 Shades of Grey?
No. Go against it in every possible way
Ask help from Mary. She won't allow us to stray

For young couples deeply in love, can sex wait?
If they wait for marriage, it might be too late
No. Trust God and in His plans cooperate
Save your body and soul for that sacred date

Struggle young people, bravely put up this fight
Don't take it lightly. See it as black and white
Be strong. Be strong. We will be guided by the Light
To carefully guard our thoughts, hearts, words and our sight

Go against the flow and feel no sense of shame
Run away from temptation and call on His Name
Make an effort to make our sexual tendencies tame
And allow us to be consumed by His loving flame

Do not ever forget chastity is a choice
Possible only if we listen to His voice

The Holy Trinity

The Holy Trinity
by: John B. Juat

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one great mystery
One God in three persons, equal in majesty
Together sharing in the fullness of glory
Bounded perfectly by love to form the Trinity

Who is God the Father? He is the Maker
And of all our needs, He's the Great Provider
He's all knowing, all present and the God of Power
Though He's also the loving, caring, forgiving Father

The Son is Jesus, the Savior of humanity
He came to us to break the bonds of slavery
He spilled His precious blood so that we could be free
To be with Him someday for all eternity

The Spirit is the Paraclete and the Helper
His fruits and gifts are given to make us better
From the stains of sin, He's known to be the Cleanser
He's responsible to prepare us to meet the Father

Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one great mystery
One God in three persons, equal in majesty
Together sharing in the fullness of glory
Bounded perfectly by love to form the Trinity

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

by: John B. Juat

I thank the Lord for giving me

Thousands of reasons to be happy

Hundreds of little miracles which i ought to see

A trustworthy friend that brings out the best in me

New opportunities to prove how much I love Thee

Knowing people who are examples of real charity

You're the one I'm especially thankful for

One big miracle; now I can't ask for more

Understanding and patient even when I close my door

Seventeen years have already been through

Only have I been truly happy the moment I found you

Many are the things i wish to say

Under the protection of God, may you always stay

Continue being who you are; love and serve day to day

Happiness for you, I shall always pray

Thank you, Gabbie

Thank you, Gabbie

(a poem in honor of Gabriella P. Jose) +

By: John Walter Brown Juat

Thank you Lord for the gift of our dear Gabbie

For giving her a loving and wonderful family

Mitch, John, Matthew, you are truly blessed greatly

Because you have raised her to be the best that she could be

Gabbie, you have blessed us with your simplicity

Your strength and perseverance during your agony

Thank you Gabbie, for accepting this cross lovingly

Because through it, you have truly inspired many

Though we miss you beyond words, Gabbie,

We are comforted by the fact that you are now happy

Face to face with God, for all eternity

Forever praising Him; sharing in His glory

With the guidance and love of our Mama Mary,

From all pain and suffering, you are now free.

Gabbie, pray for us as we continue life’s journey;

Watch over us and lead us Home, where you are, safely

As much as we miss you, Gabbie, we miss you terribly

You will forever be alive in our heart and in our memory

Tribute to Fr. Francisco Bernardo

Fr. Francisco Bernardo

 ni: John B. Juat

Aking mahal na si Fr. Bernardo

Na siya rin tinatawag na Father Lolo

Isa ka sa pinaka mabuting taong nakilala ko

Sapagkat pinakita mo si Hesus sa buhay mo

Masakit sa akin ang pagkawala mo sa mundo

Ngunit… nagsasaya ka na sa maraming mga palasyo

Dahil pinaglingkuran mo ang napakaraming tao

At pinaramdam mo sa amin ang pagmamahal ni Kristo

Ang natutunan ko sa iyo ay kabutihang asal

Ako ri’y natutong kumapit at magtiwala sa Maykapal

Naranasan ko rin ang iyong matinding pagmamahal

Iilan ito sa mga natutunan kong aral

Napalapit ako sa iyo ng dalawang taon

Sa iyo ko todong naramdaman ang pag-ibig ng Panginoon

Dahil sa salita mo, nalagpasan ko ang ilang hamon

Pati narin sa pagtawag ng Diyos ay lagi tumugon

Kahit ikaw ay wala na sa mundong ito

Parati ka parin nabubuhay sa aking puso

Ikaw, lo, para sakin ay isa sa mga santo

Sana ay sa lahat ng paghihirap ay gabayan niyo ako

Habang ikaw, lo, ay nagsasaya kapiling ni Maria

Wala ka ng hirap! Puro na lang ginhawa

Buong buhay mong inialay sa paglingkod sa kapwa

Kaya parati ka naming maaalala sa aming puso’t diwa

Napakarami mong ginawang kabutihan sa iyong buhay

Para lamang sa ngalan ng Diyos, ang sarili mo ay inialay

Ang mga aral na mula sa iyo ay parati nasa aming malay

Ibang klase ka lo, wala kang kapantay!!!

Hanggang sa muling pagkikita natin diyan sa Langit, lo…

                                           Mananatili ka sa puso ko. Mahal na mahal ko kayo

Nature

NATURE

John B. Juat

Have you ever asked why the grass is green?

Or why the rainbows are filled with beauty?

All things on earth is a romantic scene

For God made us part of His love story

Our planet is truly a pleasant place

Birds that chirp and the chilly breeze gives peace

The beauty of nature is part of His grace

I pray that this beauty will never cease

However, our resources do not last

Before we know, all things will be consumed

Will our children see the beauty so vast?

Or will they live on earth already doomed?

Let us all do our part to save this earth

So our kids can see the world in its worth!

Isang Daang Milyon

Isang Daang Milyon

Ni: John B. Juat

Aabot na raw sa isang daang milyon

Ang dami ng ating populasyon

Paano na? Paano na tayo ngayon?

Ano nga ba ang tamang aksyon?

Paano na ang mahihirap na walang makain?

Kaya pa ba natin sila palakihin?

Paano ang mga bata? Kaya ba natin sila paaralin?

Isang daang milyon na tayo. Ano ang ating gagawin?

Isang daang milyon nga tayo, e ano ngayon?

Hindi ito ang problemang kailangan ng solusyon

Kurapsyon ang tunay na salarin, hindi ating populasyon

Na siyang tunay na yaman ng ating mahal na nasyon

Hindi lamang dami ng populasyon ang ating dapat suriin

Napakaraming malalaking isyu ang dapat lutasin

Kapakanan ng bayan, ating bigyan pansin

Huwag lang ang ating sarili ang asikasunin

Sa aking puso’t isipan, ang Pilipinas ay kaya bumangon

Sa kahit anong pagsubok, kahit anong hamon

Bayanihan ay ipakita, tayo na at umaksyon

Para tapusin na ang tunay na problema, ang kurapsyon

Maging bukas, kababayan, sa tunay na salarin

Huwag gawing rason ang dami ng populasyon natin

My Everything

MY EVERYTHING

John B. Juat

I

Everytime I see your face

time seems to skip a pace

I hope to be with you 'till the end of days

For you always inspire me to run life's race

II

I do love thee my little queen

your beauty is the best the eye has seen

though imperfect, for me perfect you have been

all of these things I really mean

III

among all I've met, you have the heart of gold

so much is your love, it will never run cold

when you correct me you are always bold

it is your hands I always long to hold

IV

I can never seem to forget your smile

your charming face and your great style

for you I will go the extra mile

If only assured you'll walk with me down the aisle

V

Let me stay in your arms, my dear

I’ll never leave you. I’ll always be here

WISH FOR A FRIEND

WISH FOR A FRIEND

By: John B. Juat

You are someone very blessed

I know you can succeed whatever test

Just go to Him, and you’ll have rest

Before you know it, you’ll be at your best

Stand up, be strong, and have no fear

Just call on me and immediately I’ll be near

When you have things to say, I’ll lend my ear

And for sure I’ll wipe away every drop of tear

You have made me happy and strong

So I’ll be here even when things go wrong

Whatever happens, just thank God in prayer and in song

And you can bet a million angels will be singing along

I hope that you will be happy everyday

For you and your family I will always pray

Follow and love Christ for He is the way

For Joy and peace to be experienced day by day

I will always be here for you

I will be myself, I will be true

You are one of the best friends I ever knew

I will make it a point never to leave you sad and blue

What I wish for you is good health and success

Peace, love, and a lot of happiness

Even though we have our carelessness

Remain brave and show them all you’ve got, no less

Be careful in choosing the path you take

And most especially the friends you make

It’s not only for my joy, but for your sake

So that peace of mind of yours will never be fake

Always be humble and learn from the wise

Some of them may be angels in disguise

Keep in mind that you were bought at a great price

One which needed our Christ’s supreme sacrifice

You really mean a lot to me

I want you to be the best you can be

There is one thing in you that I can clearly see

The love of Jesus in your heart, burning brightly

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

John Walter B. Juat

I woke up and the sky was black

Everything was but a painting

            I waited

And soon the sun greeted me

Its orange rays pampered my skin

Like dew drops drizzling

The chorale of birds began their chants

The bees danced to the music of the wind

The apple-colored bud bloomed to an adult rose

The trees waved its hello to me

The grass bowed down before me

Like a servant to a Chinese emperor

Rainbow butterflies whispered me a love note

The mantis clapped its hands and found its way to play sack race

The fresh breeze kissed me

And the little bushes wiggled their hair

I was sitting all alone

When I heard a voice

He was my dear friend clothed in the sun

He was the boy child Jesus, the master gardener

Along with Him were seven white doves.

He embraced me and said, “Welcome.”

“Welcome to a new day.”

Nightmare

NIGHTMARE

by John B. Juat

All kinds of suffering storming me

like a giant tsunami battering the coast

            broken families

            babies screaming within pleading for their lives

            street vendors eating only once a day

Meteorites are plunging down

crushing my hopes

            of a usual ending in a fairy tale

to a drop of water against the vast ocean.

Daggers are flying at the speed of light

finding its way to my heart

air turns to poison

the breeze touches me like a hurricane

a drizzle comes crushing me like a hundred elephants

and the heavens disintigrate into a dark abyss

I woke up          suddenly

pupils dilated

heart beating ever so quickly

catching my breath

sweat were flowing flooding the floor

i sat

quenched my thirst and screamed

"this is just a nightmare"

Carry on, pro-life warriors

CARRY ON, PRO-LIFE WARRIORS
by: John B. Juat

Get up, pro-life warriors, and stay awake
The enemy is advancing at such a quick pace
Arise, warrior, the future is at stake
Quickly put on your armor of God's grace

Take courage, fellow warriors, and feel no sense of shame
What we are fighting for is definitely worth it
We are fighting for the unborn, the family, and God's Holy Name
Carry on, pro-life warriors. Don't be disheartened. Don't ever quit.

In this war between the darkness and the light
We find ourselves among those in the frontline
It is true we will definitely be wounded in the fight
But let us put our trust in Him and allow His power to shine

Carry on, pro-life warriors, stand true to our mission
Even if our enemies surround us at every side
We will suffer and we will fall, but rise and carry on
The Holy Spirit is our Helper, our Strength and our Guide.

Against the evil forces that bring confusion, fear and destruction
Fear not, warriors of Christ, we will claim our victory
Even if we should suffer discouragement and persecution
Let us all stand firm, all for His greater glory

Aking Kagustuhan Para sa Minamahal na Bayan

Aking Kagustuhan Para sa Minamahal na Bayan 
Ni: John Walter B. Juat


Sana ay ating maranasan
Pagbabago sa ating inang bayan
Marami na ang nasayang at pinabayaan
Matagal na panahon na ang nagdaan
Na sana ay ating pinakinabangan
Panahon na para tayo'y maging mabuting mamamayan

Sa inyong mga nasa pamahalaan
Sana kayo ay maging tapat, plataporma'y panindigan
Sa mga panukalang-batas, bago lagdaan
Sana ay suriin ng mabuti at tingnan
Ano ba talaga ang nilalaman?
Ito ba ay talagang kailangan?
Nakabubuti ba ito sa taong-bayan?
Binoto namin kayo noong halalan
Sana'y tungkulin ninyo ay inyong gampanan
Lahat naman ng isyu ay kayang tugunan
Basta ang pondo ay tamang nakalaan
Mga proyekto ng gobyerno, ating suportahan
At mga batas ay ating buong pusong sundan
Ating mga opisyal na hinalal, ating pagkatiwalaan
Upang ang bansa natin ay magabayan
Tungo sa totoong kaunlaran

Sa ating mga pamilyang kinabibilangan
Sana matuto tayong magmahalan
Buhay ng sanggol ay ating alagaan
Mula sa bawat pang-aapi, sila ay protektahan
Huwag lang natin sila basta iiwan
Sa tabi ng daan, sa palikuran, sa silya ng simbahan
O kaya naman ay itapon na lang sa basurahan
Sila ay dapat lang bigyan ng mga karapatan
Dahil ginawa sila ng Diyos ayon sa Kanyang kagustuhan
Sila ay karapat-dapat na isama sa ating tahanan
Kung saan umiiral ang pagmamahalan

Sa ating mga kapwang kabataan
Tayo'y mag-aral mabuti sa paaralan
Ating edukasyon, ating pahalagahan
Huwag baliwalain ang nakukuhang karunungan
Dahil nasa atin nakasalalay ang magandang kinabukasan
Kapag mayroon tayong kailangang desisyonan
At alam natin ang katotohanan at kabutihan
Loob natin ay ating tapangan,
Huwag tayong matakot na ito'y ipaglaban

Dapat din nating bigyan pansin ang ating kapaligiran
Ang ating bansa ay puno ng likas na yaman
Napakaraming mga hayop ang lumilibot sa kagubatan
Iba't ibang mga ibon, malayang lumilipad sa kalangitan
Madami ang ating magandang dalampasigan
Sari-sari rin ang ating mga kakaibang halaman
Maraming magandang tanawin ang pwedeng puntahan
Ang mga ito ay ating mabuting ingatan
Bago pa ito mawala ng tuluyan

Sa ating lahat, tayo'y magtulungan
Upang lahat ay maiahon mula sa kahirapan
Huwag tayong masanay gumawa ng dahilan
Dahil sa katotohanan ay maraming paraan
Lahat ng problemang pinagdadaanan
Ay sadyang kayang masolusyonan
Ipakita natin sa buong mundo ang ating kagalingan
At patunayan natin na tayo ay may pinaroroonan
Hindi purkit sinabi ng mga taga-kanluran
Na mahina tayo at wala tayong patutunguhan
Ay dapat natin sila paniwalaan!
Ang Pilipinas ay atin, hindi sa mga dayuhan!
Kaya natin ito, kaya natin malagpasan
Pati ang ibang bansang nasa unahan
Dahil sa aking puso at isipan
May pag-asa ang Pilipinas, aking lupang sinilangan

Kilalanin ang "9YL"

Kilalanin ang "9YL"
Gawa Ni: John B. Juat


Sumasaludo kami sa mga mabubuting lingkod ng bansa
Sila'y tunay na maka-bayan at tunay na maka-kapwa
Ating suportahan ng buong buo ang siyam na kongresista
Sino nga ba ang mga ito? Kilalanin na natin ang bawat isa

Kasama sa grupong ito si Cong. Fatima Aliah Dimaporo
Na siyang ipinaglalaban ang karapatan ng tao
Siya'y maganda at ginagamit ang kanyang talino
Para sa kapakanan at ikabubuti ng bawat Pilipino

Kasama sa grupong ito si Cong. Gabriel Quisumbing
Sa mga isyung mahalaga, halatang siya'y gising
Handa siyang makinig at tugunan ang mga hiling
Siya'y may mabuting prinsipyo, isang lalaking magiting

Nakikiisa rin si Cong. Lord Allan Velasco
Sa wastong paggamit ng ating mga pondo
Ibuhos ang pera para sa edukasyon at trabaho
Imbis na sayangin ito pambili ng kontraseptibo

Atin ding suportahan ang magiting na si Karlo Nograles
Na balak bumili ng mas modernong pangkalusugang materyales
Upang mas lalong protektahan ang sanggol sa matres
Inuuna niya ang serbisyo-publiko bago sariling interes

Kasapi rin ng "9YL" itong si Cong. Dax Cua
Siya'y nakikiisa sa pagprotekta sa pamilya
May paninindigan siya sa pagtulong sa kapwa
Sana, Cong. Cua, patuloy ka pang ipagpala

Miyembro rin ng grupong ito sa Cong. Irwin Tieng
Siya'y laging nakangiti; ang pagsalita'y magaling
Ang populasyon ng bansa raw ay sobra, iyan ay sinungaling
Dahil ang yaman ng ating bansa, sa mga tao rin nanggagaling

Isa pang miyembro ng "9YL" si Cong. del Mar
Na sumusuporta sa pagpapaunlad ng ibang mga lugar
Imbis na sayangin ang pera, suportahan na lang ang mga iskolar
At turuan sila ng mabuting asal para 'di lumaking bulgar

Nakikiisa sa mabuting platapormang ito si Cong. Velarde
Sa layuning protektahan ang dignidad at kalusugan ng mga babae
Hindi totoo na mahirap kaagad kapag ang pamilya'y malaki
Kung hindi naman sila bibigyan ng oportunidad, wala rin mangyayari

Huling kabilang sa grupong ito si Cong. Lucy Torres-Gomez
Na ang kagandahang panlabas at panloob ay walang kapares
Ipagpatuloy niya sana ang laban kahit kontrahin pa siya ng ilang beses
Dahil siya'y isang inspirasyon sa mga mabuti ngunit tila walang boses

Sumasaludo kami sa mga mabubuting lingkod ng bansa
Sila'y tunay na maka-bayan at tunay na maka-kapwa
Ating suportahan ng buong buo ang siyam na kongresista
Sa layuning protektahan ang pamilya at dignidad ng bawat isa



*Special Mention: 9YL. Mabuhay kayo lahat! Sana dumagdag pa ang numero na yan :)

Attempting True Development

Attempting True Development
by: John B. Juat

Quickly kill the RH bill; send it to the trash
It's dividing the nation; It's making people clash
Different groups name-call and use rude comments to bash
It is an insult if we should exchange our culture for cash

The RH bill is but a waste of time and of people's tax
Why don't we invest instead in what our country lacks?
Read the bill and research in order to know the facts
In this way, we become pro-active rather than being lax

The RH bill is dangerous because of its strategy: stealth.
It disguises their population control agenda using "reproductive health"
There are many things harmful and deceitful; it's not only about health
It's about trying to limit our population - our country's wealth

How come in essential things, the budget is significantly cut?
It is our poor brothers that would have benefited, is it not?
Three billion pesos is a big amount that can benefit quite a lot!
Let's give them what they truly need; let's not keep our eyes shut

HIV, maternal health and infant health are already addressed in existing laws
Why invest time and money in the RH bill when it's filled with flaws?
If we allow this bill to pass, our country will be at a loss
Listen to us, our president; after all you said "we are your boss"

If we should truly progress, we should have one vision
We should try to find a way to end graft and corruption
Use our wealth wisely, ensure its proper allocation
Rather than promote harmful means to limit the population

There are a lot more practical ways to use our country's money
Than to promote contraception and instill a very unhealthy mentality
We are aware of the problems, let us solve each of them accordingly
If we do this, we are surely on our way to true development in our country

Invest in education, health care and infrastructure
Create livelihood, promote tourism and agriculture
These are some things we need so we can be sure
That our beloved Philippines will have a good future


*I made this poem as inspired by the 9 Young Legislators and YUP! (Youth United for the Philippines)

Dilemma

Dilemma
By John B. Juat

I
Your hazelnut eyes and killer smile
Make my heart melt and be a man of wile
Your hair black as a moonless night
I can’t resist you, I won’t give up this fight

II
Never in my life have I felt this way
I wish that in each other’s arms we’ll forever stay
I hope that we’ll never have to be apart
I’ll give you everything, my mind, soul and my heart

III
Why do you do this to me my dear?
I am terribly confused, I am filled with much fear
Should I fight for our love, or should I now flee
Before my emotions drown in this violent sea?

IV
I love you so much, I cannot just let you go
But my heart dictates it cannot be so
For God called me to be alone when serving Him
I don’t know what to do. I’m lost. My life is dim

V
I’m sure it hurts you, but it actually kills me
Knowing that together we can never be
Its over between us, I have no choice
But i can no longer resist His lovable voice

VI
Goodbye to you, my dear,
But God calls me, I hear

YOU WERE MADE FOR SOMETHING GREAT

YOU WERE MADE FOR SOMETHING GREAT
By: John B. Juat

Look at yourself in the mirror, woman, who do you see?
Do you see your face filled with greatness and beauty?
You were made for something great; you were made to be free
You were made with so much worth and so much dignity

You, woman, are a precious gift; never put it to waste
There is no need to rush things, no need to make haste
Appreciate your greatness and beauty; always be chaste
And God will reward you; good things in life you’ll be able to taste

Take care of this greatness, woman, take care of your body
Never give your dignity in exchange for fame or money
Remember that outside marriage, it’s best to say no and to flee
Rather than risking desecration of your temple of beauty

Do not listen to the lies that contraceptives give you power
"Sexual Liberation" reduces your worth and makes you lower
Do not ever forget your worth, you were made for something better
Because nothing can ever compare to the greatness of being a mother

Listen, woman, you were made for something great
In marriage, God gives you the power to procreate
Accept children lovingly; they are not things you should hate
Because true joy will be felt when in God’s plans you cooperate

No matter how handsome, rich, kind, responsible or smart
No man can ever satisfy the deepest desires of your heart
Every single day of your life, be sure to make God an essential part
Only God can complete you; He who thought of you from the start

Look at yourself in the mirror, woman, who do you see?
Do you see your face filled with greatness and beauty?
God made you for something great; you were made to be free
God made you with so much worth and so much dignity

MENSAHE KAY PANGULONG AQUINO

MENSAHE KAY PANGULONG AQUINO
Gawa ni: John Walter B. Juat


Pangulong Aquino, sana ay maliwanag sa iyo
Na kami ay sumusuporta sa iyong mga proyekto
Hindi tayo magkaaway, iisa ang ating gusto
Na umunlad ang ating bansa, at magkaisa ang bawat Pilipino

Intindihin mo sana na delikado ang RH bill sa bawat tao
Iniiba nito ang ating pag-iisip, ugali ay binabago
Pakinggan ninyo kaming mga kabataan, mahal na pangulo
Hindi tamang solusyon sa ating problema ang RH bill na ito

Intindihin mo sana, Pangulong Aquino
Ikaw ang presidente ng bansa, ikaw dapat ang modelo
Bigyan sana ng halaga ang pamilya, at tayo ay aasenso
Huwag tayong magmadali, ang pag-unlad ay hindi biglaang proseso

Imbis na RH bill ang pagtuunan ng pansin sa kongreso
Alamin na lang sana kung saan pumupunta ang pondo
Ang tamang alokasyon ng pera ay makakatulong ng husto
Sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng ating lupang pinangako

Malinaw sana na hindi kaaway ang simbahang Katoliko
Muslim pa man o Kristiyano, dapat tulungan ang gobyerno
Sama sama tayong magsikap, huwag puro ikaw o ako
Dahil wala tayong maaabot kung kanya kanya tayo

Napakarami ang nagugutom, mahirap at walang trabaho
Ang mga isyu na ito, malungkot na aming natatamo
Ang RH bill ay nakasasama sa atin, iyan ang totoo
Mga kalat ng bill na ito, kaming kabataan ang sasalo

Kung totoo ang sabi ninyong "Kayo ang boss ko"
Huwag ninyo po pabayaan maisabatas ang panukalang ito
Ang epekto nito, parang dumating ang napakalakas na bagyo
Sisirain nito ang pamilya pati ang pagrespeto sa buhay ng tao

Makinig kayo sa aming mga kabataan, mahal na pangulong Aquino
Hindi tamang solusyon ang sa ating mga problema ang RH bill na ito

Pagdurusa... Pag-asa

Pagdurusa… Pag-asa
Gawa ni: John Juat

Ang buhay nga ba ay isang pahirap
Puno ng kasamaan at ‘di maabot na pangarap
Kahit minsan ang buhay ay napakasaklap
Patuloy dapat tayo sa paglaban at pagsikap
Upang masmabuti ang hinaharap

Hindi naman pwedeng puro na lang saya
Importante rin ang minsang hirap at dusa
Upang matuto tayong lubusang magtiwala
Sa pagmamahal ng Diyos Amang dakila

Kapag ang hirap ay hindi pwedeng matanggal
Huwag tayong tumunganga lang at umangal
Tanggapin natin ito ng buong pagmamahal
Hindi lamang ito isang kabutihang asal
Isa rin itong paraan upang maging banal

Kapag ang bigat ng mundo ang ating pinapasan
At ang dusa at sakit ay tila walang hanggan
Mag lakas loob tayong gayahin si San Juan
Na siyang kumapit sa Diyos hanggang sa kamatayan

Kapag ating tanggapin ang napakaraming biyaya
Sigurado mararanasan natin ang langit dito sa lupa
Mahalin natin ang Diyos at ang kapwa
Upang sa panahong tawagin na tayo ng May Likha
Ating tititigan ang Kanyang banal na mukha

Ang Tunay na Iskolar ng Bayan

Ang Tunay na Iskolar ng Bayan
Ni: John B. Juat

Ang tunay na iskolar ng bayan
Na may pakialam sa kapwa nating mamamayan
Alam na hindi RH Bill ang tunay na kasagutan
Sa problemang hinaharap ng ating lipunan

Napakaraming problema ang dapat nating tugunan
Pagpapatatag ng edukasyon ang ating pondohan
Kung kulang pa tayo ng guro, libro at paaralan
Paano natin sila bibigyan ng wastong karunungan?

Pill at condom lang ba ang halaga ng ating katawan?
Kung hindi kaya mahalin, edi huwag na pakasalan
Tayo rin ang todong maaapektuhan, tayong mga kabataan
Kaya naman natin magtimpi, disiplina lang ang kailangan

Bakit ba ang pagbubuntis ay pilit iniiwasan?
Isa ba itong sakit na nararapat mabilisang gamutan?
Ang totoo, isa itong napakalaking karangalan
Na ang babae’y makapagdalang tao sa kanyang sinapupunan

Mga taga-UP, gamitin natin ang ating taglay na katalinuhan
Huwag tayo maging parang asong sunod sunuran
Hindi purkit uso at sinabing maganda ng mga taga-kanluran
Ay totoong makabubuti sa ating minamahal na bayan

Iskolar ng bayan, buksan natin ang ating isipan
Tingnan natin mabuti ang isyu sa kabuuan
Ibasura na natin ang RH Bill bago tayo magsisi ng tuluyan
At tinataguyod ng panukalang ito ay kultura ng kamatayan

Ang tunay na iskolar ng bayan
Na may pakialam sa kapwa nating mamamayan
Alam na hindi RH Bill ang tunay na kasagutan
Sa problemang hinaharap ng ating lipunan

BAGYO!!

Bagyo!
John B. Juat

Sunod sunod ang pagpasok ng mga bagyo
Walang tigil na ulan na tila isang dilubyo
Napakarami ang mga pamilya at lugar na apektado
Milyon milyon ang halaga ng pinsalang dulot nito

Kay tindi ng hampas ng alon sa baybayin
At napakabilis rin ng pagtakbo ng hangin
Ang pagguho ng bato at lupa ay possible rin
Marami ang pwedeng mangyari, nakakatakot isipin

Ang mga bagyo, malaki ang dulot nitong mga pinsala
Dapat lang na parati tayo alerto at nakahanda
Huwag na sana maulit ang mala-Ondoy na ulan sa ating bansa
Dahil tayong lahat, mahirap o mayaman ay kawawa

Subalit may namataang sama ng panahon
Mas malaki at mas malakas sa bagyong Ondoy at Falcon
Mabilis ang hangin; malaki ang enerhiyang naipon
Nakakatakot pero patungong Pilipinas ang direksyon

Ito ay ang bagyong RH bill at diborsyo
Na nagbabantang sirain ang pamilyang Pilipino
Babaguhin nito ang pag-uugali at pag-iisip ng bawat tao
Wawasakin nito ang pag-asang ang bansa ay aasenso

Tuluyan na sana mawala ang bagyong RH at diborsyo
At ibasura na kaagad ang mga panukalang ito
Dahil napakatindi ang pinsalang ating matatamo
Kung mawawasak ang pamilyang Pilipino

An Inspiring Conversation

AN INSPIRING CONVERSATION
by John B Juat

Me:
I don't want to live another day in this earth
I am nothing, I have no more worth
So much suffering, sorrow and so much pain
I just can't take it anymore, it's driving me insane


Lord:
Come and tell me everything you wish to say
Tell me your worries, tell me what happened today
No matter how busy you are, find some time to pray
And I assure you, I will make sure things will be okay


Me:
Somehow things are still too difficult to bear
People do not love me, people do not care!
My hopes and dreams are crashing down, i can only ask why
Sometimes i just wish I would instantly die


Lord:
My child, why don't you stop for a while? Why don't you pause?
And understand that everything happens for a cause
Learn to love and embrace My cross
And you will never ever feel at a loss


Me:
I am blinded by a lot of things, i can no longer see
I find it impossible to believe the earth is filled with beauty
There are a lot of things that i cannot understand
Lord Jesus Christ, please, take me by the hand


Lord:
I love you so much. Right by your side I will always stay
You are my everything to Me, my Child. I love you in a special way
Trust in Me and believe that I'm here for you everyday
Hold on, have faith, I will be the one to find a way


Me:
Yes, Lord, You know what is best for me
I trust in your love, goodness and your mercy
I am lost, so I come to you, Father, for grace
That each trial I encounter may be for your glory and praise

Ang Buhay ng Isang Katoliko

Ang Buhay ng Isang Katoliko
Gawa ni: John B. Juat

Sa buhay, mahirap gumawa ng kabutihan
At napakadali gumawa ng kasamaan
Subalit tayo ay binigyan ng kakayahan
Na lumaban at magtagumpay sa kamalian

Ang kailangan natin ay awa ng Panginoon
Pati na ang ating pagsisikap at tulong-tulong
Mula sa kasalanan tayo rin ay makakaahon
Dahil sa pag-ibig ng ating Dakilang Poon

Kahit ang tukso ay sadyang napakalaganap
Lahat ay kakayanin natin basta magsikap
Kahit marami ang pagsubok at paghihirap
Pumunta tayo sa Diyos at tiyak mabuti ang hinaharap

'Wag mahiya tanggapin ang mga Sakramento
Na siyang nagbibigay ng maraming biyaya at milagro
Ang pagmamahal ni Hesus ay sadyang misteryo
Tayo'y pinagpala! Panindigan natin ito!

Napakahalaga rin ng Komunyon at Kumpisal
Paraan ito upang tayo ay maging banal
Dito natin mararanasan ang matinding pagmamahal
Ng pinakamaawain na Poong Maykapal

Binigay na sa atin ang lahat ng paraan
Upang tayo ay makarating sa kalangitan
Dapat ay magkaisa tayo at magtulungan
Maglingkod sa kapwa at gawin ang kailangan

Imperium Spei

Imperium Spei
by: John Juat

Did you ever wonder
why life is so tough?
all you need is to ponder
and things will not be as rough

weak and useless you say you are
and from peace and joy you are far
but search your heart and you will see
that there is something great within me

think of good things, think of love
think of the freedom of that pure white dove
think of forgiveness and think of peace
soon, yours will be the happiness that will never cease

Imagine all these being given to you
It's Heaven below, it's a dream come true
only when you stop and count your blessings
Will you be truly happy even with sufferings

Did you ever wonder
why life is so tough?
all you need is to ponder
and things will not be as rough

*imperium spei is latin for 'the power of hope'

SULONG, LABAN, KAPWA KO KABATAAN

SULONG, LABAN, KAPWA KO KABATAAN
Ni: John B. Juat

Sulong, laban, kapwa ko kabataan
Tayo’y tinawag na sumama sa isang digmaan
Digmaan laban sa pagsira ng pamilya at maling kaisipan
Huwag tayong mag-alala, tayo rin ay mapakikinggan

Ang diborsyo daw ay siyang kailangan
Sa mag-asawang matindi ang alitan
Anong nangyari sa pagmamahalan?
Ang kasal ay hindi na pinahahalagahan

Ang diborsyo ay direktang paglabag sa banal na kautusan
Sinisira nito ang pamilya at ng kanilang pagsasamahan
Paano ang mga anak at ang kanilang kinabukasan?
Hindi ba’t lahat ay nadadaan sa mabuting usapan?

Ang diborsyo raw ay para sa kababaihan
Ngunit tila may mali sa sinasabi nilang "katotohanan"
Sila’y minamaliit, at tila nagiging isang kagamitan
Sulong, laban, kabataan, sila’y ating protektahan

Ano ngayon kung tayo na lang ang bansang walang diborsyo
At ito’y legal na sa bawat sulok ng mundo?
Dapat nga ito ipagmalaki ng bawat Pilipino
Na tayo’y isang bansang may matatag na prinsipyo

Sabi nila, kumukontra lang raw ang mga Katoliko
Ngunit hindi. Ito’y abuso at mapanganib sa sinumang tao
Huwag natin payagang diktahan pa tayo ng maling payo
Kung sisirain natin ang pamilya, paano pa kaya tayo aasenso?

Simulan natin sa ating sarili ang pagbabago
At tiyak kabutihan ang ating matatamo
Dapat hindi ito maipasa sa kongreso
Ibasura na lang ang panukalang ito

Sulong, laban, kabataan, huwag tayong susuko
Mayroon tayong gabay, at iyan ay si Kristo
Sundan natin si Hesus; Siya’y ating mabuting ehemplo
Ipaglaban natin ang pamilya, tiyak wala tayong talo

Mayday! Mayday!

Mayday! Mayday!
by: John B. Juat

We are all passengers on a dangerous flight
Flying blindly on a black, moonless night
Due to heavy turbulence, the plane's struggling to gain height
How long will this agony be? Our destination is not in sight

The plane loses altitude at an alarming rate
To the pilot's controls, it won't cooperate
We're all scared; We don't know our fate
We hope conditions improve before it's too late

All of a sudden, the plane starts to stall
And our tears quickly start to fall
The engine sputters and makes a loud sound
It's almost certain we'll crash to the ground

Regret and fear fill our cold body
Tears fill our eyes, we cannot see
In unison we turn to God to hear our plea
To safely land where we should be

The pilot says "brace yourself for impact, brace"
Everyone on board has a pale face
We tell our God that we will change our ways
If He leads us safely to our desired place




Message:

We can compare this entire scenario of a plane crash to the situation in our beloved country. God is the air traffic controller leading the plane safely to our destination .P-Noy is our pilot and He leads us to our destination. He tries to control the plane and fly it safely. He tries to direct us to progress in our country. We are the passengers of the plane, awaiting progress in our country and hoping for good things to come. The heavy turbulence are the temptations around including too much freedom, the anti-life, anti-family and anti-youth bills now in congress. Our Filipino values are the fuel that runs into the engine of the plane. We can see nowadays that the values are deteriorating, and that explains why the engine starts to conk out, and consequently fear, anguish and regret follow as the plane loses altitude and is about to crash. The dark moonless night means that we are already losing visibility due to the constant attack to the Church and the family, leading to the loss of values.

For the plane to successfully reach the destination, there needs to be a cooperation of the plane itself, the pilot, and also obeying the commands of the air traffic controller. God leads us to goodness, but we also have a part to play, and that is to revive and uphold the values we have. If we do not do our part, it will be such a waste. It is not too late. Let us cooperate with God so that with one goal in mind we can surely experience progress, happiness, and peace in our dear Philippines.