Since it is Heart’s Month and Valentine’s Day is being celebrated by young lovers and the young once, I thought it wise to write something about LOVE. In the past, I have already written about the different kinds of love as defined by poets, writers, heroes and lovers, and while they differ from one another, they have something in common – desire, intimacy, commitment. These three must be present in order to have a happy and successful married life, according to experts.
I don’t want to discuss erotic love anymore but the kind of love espoused by heroes like Gat. Andres Bonifacio who wrote, “Aling pag-ibig pa ang hihigit kaya, sa pagkadalisay at pagkadakila, kundi ang pag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa, aling pag-ibig pa, wala na nga, wala.” Many had fallen for the love of country and fellowmen like SAF 44 who died following the order of their superiors and for the love of their country. Dr. Jose Rizal was executed in Bagumbayan, now Luneta, for the love of his people by opening the eyes of his countrymen to the abuses and exploitation of the Spaniards through his writings. And many other similar incidents documented and undocumented.
Among the many kinds of love defined and discussed by credible writers and authors, there is one great love we must not forget because it carries with it a promise of an everlasting life with our Father in heaven. In the Holy Scriptures it is written, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but shall have an everlasting life.” Is there any other love better than this? Reiterating the language of Gat. Andres, “wala na nga, wala.”
The Scriptures also define Love that married couples must think about and consider as their guiding light in their married life for as long as they live. In 1 Corinthian 13, it is written: LOVE: is patient; is kind; does not envy; does not boast; is not proud; does not dishonor others; is not self-seeking; is not easily angered; keeps no record of wrongs; rejoices with the truth; always protects; always hopes; perseveres; never fails.
Melinda Bagsic Evangelista
I was born to write and I believe that’s my calling. I love writing because it brings me to the realm exclusively of mine. It is also my opinion that “immortality” can be achieved not by searching for the Holy Grail and drinking from it but by living your life worth-writing or writing something worth-reading. Since I cannot promise you a life worth-writing, I keep myself busy writing something worth-reading. I am thankful to God for giving me the talent and skill to see life in different perspectives not seen by many and the courage to share it to my readers. This first ever Tutubi Digital News Magazine is a perfect avenue to bring you the many facets of life that you can ponder upon in this time of the pandemic. Enjoy reading all the articles.
