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Here is a prayer written by President Cory Aquino
Prayer for a Happy Death
by Corazon C. Aquino
Almighty God, most merciful Father
You alone know the time
You alone know the hour
You alone know the moment
When I shall breathe my last.So, remind me each day,
Most loving father
To be the best that I can be,
To be humble, to be kind,
To be patient, to be true,
To embrace what is good,
To reject what is evil,
To adore only You.When that final moment does come
Let not my loved ones grieve long,
Let them comfort each other
And let them know
How much happiness
They brought into my life.
Let them pray for me,
As I will continue to pray for them,
Hoping that they will always pray
For each other.Let them know
That they made possible
Whatever good
I offered to the world.
And let them realize
That our seperation
Is just for a short while
As we prepare
For our reunion in eternity.Our Father in heaven,
You alone are my hope,
You alone are my salvation.
Thank You for Your
Unconditional love.Amen.
Corazon Aquino’s words to live by
Posted on: August 6, 2009
Corazon Aquino Quotes
Corazon Aquino (1933 – 2009)
By Jone Johnson Lewis, About.com
Politics must not remain a bastion of male dominance, for there is much that women can bring into politics that would make our world a kinder, gentler place for humanity to thrive in.
It is true you cannot eat freedom and you cannot power machinery with democracy. But then neither can political prisoners turn on the light in the cells of a dictatorship.
Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn’t be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.
As I came to power peacefully, so shall I keep it.
Freedom of expression – in particular, freedom of the press – guarantees popular participation in the decisions and actions of government, and popular participation is the essence of our democracy.
One must be frank to be relevant.
It has often been said that Marcos was the first male chauvinist to underestimate me.
National leaders who find themselves wilting under the withering criticisms by members of the media, would do well not to take such criticism personally but to regard the media as their allies in keeping the government clean and honest, its services efficient and timely, and its commitment to democracy strong and unwavering.
The media’s power is frail. Without the people’s support, it can be shut off with the ease of turning a light switch.
I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life.
Every filipino who feels profound gratitude to what the late president Corazon C. Aquino did for our country, went out on the streets to endure the rains and heat of the sun to pay last respect to the lady who restored our democracy. Those in the provinces like me, were glued infront of our televisions to watch the footages of the final rights.
I salute the four honor guards for the extraordinary discipline they exhibited during the funeral procession of Mrs. Cory Aquino which lasted for almost nine (9) long hours .
“They’re specially trained to undertake such ceremonial duties, specially to bear such difficult task to be immobile,” Arevalo said. He added they were trained even to resist “the call of nature”, Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said.
I warmly extend my admiration to the four honor guards for showing such an exemplary deeds. Kudos to you!
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