Giant earthworms, 12- to 15-inches long, have slowly been destroying rice terraces in the Cordillera mountain ranges in the Philippines in the last decade. Some terraces are as old as the Pyramids of Egypt, circa 3,000 to 3,500 years. As of this writing, the extent is not known. Research and updates by the Department ofContinue reading “Giant Earthworms Destroy Rice Terraces”
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The Shanghai Billionaire (#37)
This story is inspired by true events in Manila, Philippines in the early 50s. Mawan is a rags-to-riches refugee from China, like a few other famous Filipino Taipans. He stowed away on a cargo ship in Shanghai bound for Manila. Upon reaching Manila, he jumped ship in the dark of night and found his freedomContinue reading “The Shanghai Billionaire (#37)”
Metamorphosis – A Fairy Tale Come True (#32)
Fairy tales are sometimes true stories, if you know what I mean. This story is inspired by a children’s book entitled ‘Hope for the Flowers’, by Trina Paulus. It is a children’s book for adults. Read the book if you want to achieve wisdom. eastwind journals ‘True Tales’ Series – Volume 32 June 27, 2023Continue reading “Metamorphosis – A Fairy Tale Come True (#32)”
Sunog na Pandesal – Burnt Toast (#26B)
Don’t ever forget to eat burnt toast when it passes your way, because you will discover, it is something spiritually delicious and filling. Burnt toast is foodforthesoul. Read the English version – https://eastwindjournals.com/2023/06/15/burnt-toast-26/ Tandaan niyo na ang sunog na pandesal ay masarap na pagkain para sa kaluluwa, isang ‘foodforthesoul’. Author’s note. May lumabas na articuloContinue reading “Sunog na Pandesal – Burnt Toast (#26B)”
The Child Santa Claus (#31 B5-05)
Simple lang ang paningin ng bata – puso sa puso. This story is inspired by child I met loitering in the main lobby of a big mall. She stared at passers-by, spotted her ‘victims’, approached them, smiled, and greeted them a Merry Christmas. I asked her what she was doing. She replied, “Nothing. It’s justContinue reading “The Child Santa Claus (#31 B5-05)”
The Tycoon and the Teenager (#30)
This is the story of the clash of two dominant personalities, a vicious 82-year-old tycoon and a teenage intellectual rebel. The theme is – what to do if you are dying. This is not a true story, but inspired by characters the author met in New York and Manila. This is being proposed for filmContinue reading “The Tycoon and the Teenager (#30)”
Eastwind Prayer-Posters (volume 1)
eastwind journals June 16, 2023 – eastwind posters 616 619 517 586 623 Marian Miracles of Light and of Tears eastwind prayer-poster collection Share with friends – https://eastwindjournals.com/2023/06/16/prayer-posters-volume-1/ BROWSE THROUGH THE LIBRARY OF MEDIATRIX ARTICLES – https://eastwindjournals.com/2022/02/15/library-of-mediatrix-articles-in-eastwindjournals-com/ More Inspirational Articles – eastwindjournals.com. FOR THOSE WHO NEED HEALING, spiritual or physical (depression, anxiety, loneliness, terminal cancer,Continue reading “Eastwind Prayer-Posters (volume 1)”
Burnt Toast (#26)
Don’t ever forget to eat burnt toast when it passes your way, because you will discover, it is something spiritually delicious and filling. Burnt toast is foodforthesoul. Read the Pilipino Version – https://eastwindjournals.com/2023/07/13/sunog-na-pandesal-burnt-toast-26b/ Author’s Note. An anonymous article entitled ‘Burnt Toast’ went viral a few years ago. I have expanded its touching message, and postedContinue reading “Burnt Toast (#26)”
Mediatrix Miracle of the Rose Petals
At the convent of the Carmelite Sisters in Lipa City, Philippines, center for devotion to Our Lady Mediatrix of Grace, thousands gathered as rose petals rained from the sky like manna. On the soft petals were miraculously etched, like photo slides, religious images – the Holy Trinity, the Black Madonna, Our Lady of Fatima, asContinue reading “Mediatrix Miracle of the Rose Petals”
In Defense of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace
CBCP President Bishop Pablo David, via an article in Philippine Star dated May 29, 2023, said that there was “no sign or supernatural origin” in the apparitions of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace to the late visionary Sister Teresing Castillo, a Carmelite nun. Bishop David’s statement echoes the official declaration of the CDF andContinue reading “In Defense of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace”