There’s always an Exception

Lately, I’ve been having serious discussions about men being cheaters naturally. I agree on that for sure. I have friends and colleagues who had other women; I had ex-boyfriends who cheated on me and my mother even caught my own father having an affair. However, it doesn’t mean that all men in general, will do the same thing on you. And for that matter, it doesn’t mean it will happen to me too. Not to me.  Not my Toxs.

I may sound idealistic; however I believe in my heart that the man I’m spending my life with now will not do anything like that. He will not ruin our relationship or my trust nor even break up the home we both worked so hard to build. I have faith in him. He loves our kids. He loves me.

I am only human, he also is. We make mistakes. We are subject to temptation. It’s all in our nature. Though we cannot be perfect as couple or we cannot have a perfect relationship because there are times that we argue on trivial things, we could always try to be perfect for each other and create that connection that both of us can only understand.

I have never felt secured in my life until I was with him. I never had that so called women’s instinct. He might have broken my trust once because of smoking when he said he already gave it up, but never the faith I put on him that I am his only woman. I don’t have to explain myself or go to any further details on that. It is what it is. We both respect each other. We put God in the center of our relationship. And that only matters.

Maybe I can say this because we know how to communicate with each other. We say what we feel, what we think with no holds barred. Maybe because he always makes me feel that I am loved and appreciated. Maybe it’s because of that sweet caress on my head while we are watching TV, kisses on my forehead while I was sleeping, laughter we shared on a lame joke or maybe it’s because of that amazing lovemaking we always have.

Generally speaking, we cannot easily ditch that ‘men-are-cheaters mentality’. Men may have different reasons why they cheat. They may be getting in touch in their inner caveman – they like to play fire. It may be because they got bored with the relationship, there’s no connection or spark anymore; or maybe just because they can. Whether its evolution, biology or simple novelty, men do seek different sex partners. However, the decision whether to cheat is entirely in a man’s control. And it also boils down to one thing: you have to know when to put a leash on your man.

So, even it happens to you, just your luck. It didn’t mean that it can happen to everybody else. There’s always an exception.

The Coming of the Last Pope

The announcement of the Vatican regarding the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI took the world by surprise. It was all over the news – CNN, BBC, REUTERS and so on. The spokesperson of Vatican, Fr. Federico Lombardi said that the pope would continue to carry out his duties until Feb. 28 at 8 p.m., and that a successor would likely be elected by Easter, which falls on March 31.

(Osservatore Romano, via European Pressphoto Agency)

Pope Benedict XVI asked for forgiveness as he announced his resignation, effective Feb. 28

"In today’s world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of St. Peter and proclaim the gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfil the ministry entrusted to me.  For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom, I declare that I renounce the ministry of bishop of Rome, successor of St. Peter."

I’m not an aficionado of Pope Benedict XVI because I grew up admiring John Paul II for his love for the youth and the Filipinos; however upon knowing his reason for stepping out of the papacy, I instantly gave him high regard. He knew that to govern the Catholic Church effectively, he should have strong mind and body. This is definitely a courageous and responsible act. I don’t know the pontiff that much. I was never interested. But, as I read articles and biographies about him, I got to know him better. He stressed on continuing the living tradition and encouraging greater reverence and beauty in the Mass. He was the guardian of the Truth and the keeper of the Old Rite.

With the new election of the new pontiff coming soon, will this means that we are nearing the End of Times? St. Malachy had a vision about last 112 popes that will govern the Catholic Church, the second to the last, if the prophecy is true, is the Pope Benedict XVI – the Glory of the Olive. The successor His successor, listed as 'Petrus Romanus', foretold as being the last Pope, and in some interpretations, as Satan become man; leading his flock unwittingly to the tribulations proceeding the 'end of the world' and the Final Judgement.

This is sound eerie. We just survived the Mayan Prophecies and the Asteroid Toutatis almost hit the earth, and now this? I can’t afford to see my wacky little monsters suffered from any catastrophes or famines. It would definitely break my heart. However, the best thing to do than to be scared is to renew our faith and be closer to God. Jesus promised that He will spare those who believe in Him.