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Have a blessed and happy Sunday. 🫶 (July 12, 2026)

In today’s Gospel (Matthew 13:1-23), Jesus shares the Parable of the Sower, explaining that God’s Word is like a seed sown into different soils of the human heart. He reveals that many have grown hard of hearing and closed their eyes. Yet, those who truly listen and open their hearts to understand His message will be transformed.

We are healed by God who speaks; when we receive His voice with a receptive soul, His Word takes deep root, yields a rich harvest, and restores us completely.

Good morning everyone! Have a blessed Sunday. 🫶

​Though our spiritual sickness brings guilt, bitterness, and shame, causing us to feel crushed, Jeremiah 8:21-22 reminds us that there is a cure. 

When we are brokenhearted from sin, Jesus is the greatest physician of all time.

​Through His BALM:

​Blood of Jesus

​Atonement of our sins

​Live an abundant life

​Momentum

​Just RUB it in by Remembering His Unending love and Believing in His saving grace. Have a beautiful day!

Capturing Life's Moments 📸✨

Capturing Life's Moments 📸✨

Wolverine in X-Men ’97 on @DisneyPlus is raw, relentless, and deeply human. His claws slash with ferocity, but it’s his loyalty and inner turmoil that define him. Torn between rage and compassion, Logan embodies the heart of the mutant struggle—gritty, iconic, and unforgettable.

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer best known for her 1983 ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75 following complications from emergency intestinal surgery.

She had been hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, in early May for a perforated intestine caused by a burst appendix and suffered subsequent complications, including cardiac arrest and a two‑month stay in intensive care.

X-Men ‘97: Season 2 Episode Release Schedule on Disney+ :

Episode 1: “Days of Future Past” - July 1

Episode 2: “A Force to Be Reckoned With” - July 1

Episode 3: “Rise of Apocalypse - Part 1” - July 1

Episode 4: “Rise of Apocalypse - Part 2” - July 8

Episode 5: “Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs” - July 15

Episode 6: “Danger.exe” - July 22

Episode 7: “Strange Land, Savage Heart” - July 29

Episode 8: “The Dead Man’s Hand” - August 5

Episode 9: “Survival of the Fittest” - August 12

The fourth episode of "X-Men '97" Season 2 on Disney+ was incredibly good. It’s one of the best adaptations of Magneto we’ve ever had.

Ceasefire Day 92 | Day 130 US-Israel war with Iran (Operation Epic Fury / Operation Roaring Lion) - July 8, 2026

1. Iran War has resumed.

2. U.S. President Donald Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran.

3. Trump threatened to reinstate a naval blockade.

4. The U.S. launched “powerful strikes” in Hormozgan Province and the port city of Mahshahr, following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including Qatari and Saudi tankers.

5. In response, Iran claimed to have targeted “85 U.S. military installations” in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Updated cumulative deaths/injuries/displaced people in Iran War as of July 8, 2026:

Iran (3,636-6,000+/26,500+/ 3,200,000), Israel (69/9,161), US (18/548), Lebanon (4,297/12,196/ 1,200,000+), Hezbollah / PMF (2,500), UAE (13/229), Kuwait (11/182), Bahrain (3/51), Iraq/PMF (119+/370), Oman (18/23), Saudi Arabia (17/29), Jordan (0/29), Qatar (14/87); Turkey (3/0); Syria (6/4); Serbia (1/0); France (1/7); Spain (0/2); UK (1/0); Azerbaijan (0/4); Palestine West Bank (14/15); Kurdistan (18/93); UNIFIL in Lebanon [French (2/3), Indonesian (7/2), Serbian (1/0)]; Southeast Asian Workers: Philippines (2/0), Bangladesh (2/1), Pakistan (1 death), Nepal (1 death), Chinese national (1 death in Iran); Seafarers: India nationals: (4/0) Indonesian (6/1); Iranian sailors (87/32, 61 missing from US submarine sinking of IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka).

Get well soon!

Italian tennis star Matteo Berrettini 🇮🇹 has been diagnosed with chronic hip pain, forcing him to withdraw from upcoming clay-court tournaments in Gstaad and Kitzbühel to rest ahead of the U.S. hard-court swing.

​Berrettini first felt acute discomfort in his left hip while serving during his quarterfinal match at the 2026 French Open, which ultimately forced him to retire from the match.

​The pain persisted through Wimbledon, leading to an official diagnosis of chronic hip pain in early July.

​Rather than a single traumatic accident, his chronic pain stems from long-term, repeated wear-and-tear on the rigorous serving on the professional tour.

​The intense rotational movements, explosive power required for serving, and constant jumping or lunging in tennis place massive, repetitive stress on the core and hip joints, leading to prolonged inflammation and soreness.

Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment

https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/hip-pain-causes-and-treatment

#HipArthritis #HipPain #Osteoarthritis #Medicine #SportsMedicine

Two-day journey to two different hospitals as an out patient to consult an internal medicine (IM) doctor to check up the sciatic pain of the calf on my left leg.

I wasn't able to see the doctor on my first hospital visit since the doctor who was assigned to me on a previous medical procedure was not available on that day.

So I just had my blood pressure and Random Blood Sugar (RBS) taken. Both my blood pressure and RBS were normal.

The following day I went to the second hospital. Luckily, junior resident doctors were available during weekdays.

Sciatica (direct nerve compression) is the term used to describe pain or neurological symptoms such as tingling or numbness that travel along the path of the sciatic nerve.

My sciatica symptom was mild but it was persistent and severe in the past two days.

This sciatic nerve compression on the left leg is similar to the Cervical Spondylosis (Neck Pain & Stiffness) which I experienced a decade ago.

Both sciatica and cervical spondylosis are largely driven by aging and spinal wear. Over time, spinal discs dry out and lose their cushioning. The body may form bone spurs.

Cervical spondylosis affects the neck. Sciatica, on the other hand, is usually a symptom of lumbar spondylosis, which affects the lower back.

In the neck, bone spurs can pinch nerves running to the arms. In the lower back, these changes can pinch the sciatic nerve, causing pain to shoot down the leg.

Ultimately, the doctor advised me to alternate between heat and ice during sciatica flare-ups and to keep up with exercise. I was prescribed a pain reliever to use only as needed, alongside a daily vitamin B-complex tablet (containing B_1, B_6, and B_{12}) to support nervous system health.

What is Sciatica?

https://www.ansellchiropractic.com.au/what-causes-sciatica-type-pain/

What is Cervical Spondylosis?

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-spondylosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20370787

#Sciatica

STILL PROUD OF YOU, ALEXANDRA THE GREAT! 🎾🇵🇭

Alex Eala’s historic Wimbledon run ended in the Round of 16, falling to Italy’s Olympic doubles gold medalist Jasmine Paolini, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Eala became the first Filipino ever to reach this stage of a Grand Slam, a remarkable achievement.

Alex Eala makes history once again! 🇵🇭✨

Eala secured a historic victory after defeating world No. 3 and defending champion Iga Swiatek, 7-6 (11-9), 6-2, in the third round Wimbledon. With this triumph, she becomes the first Filipino player to reach the Round of 16 at any Grand Slam. 🌱🎾

The Philippines enters flu season as COVID-19 infections climb in Quezon City, with 146 cases recorded in 2026, driven by a 265.22% spike over three weeks.

According to the

Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD), confirmed cases rose significantly from 23 (between May 21 and June 10) to 84 (between June 11 and July 1, 2026).

However, COVID-19 cases in the country have declined significantly, with infections dropping by 80% per DOH. As of June 20, 2026, 719 cumulative cases were reported, compared to 3,579 cases during the same period from January to June 2025.

Follow these steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

✅ ​Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing using a tissue or your elbow, and dispose of the used tissue properly.

✅​ Wear a face mask if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or a respiratory infection.

✅ ​Make it a habit to wash your hands using soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

✅ ​Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth if your hands are dirty.

✅ ​Maintain a safe distance from others if you are experiencing symptoms.

✅ Stay at home if you are sick to prevent the spread of infection.

✅ ​Parents are also advised to immediately have their child checked at the nearest health center if they are experiencing symptoms of a respiratory illness.

✅ For the elderly and those with weak immunity, it is important to consult a doctor immediately at the first signs of illness to avoid serious complications.

The Airbender’s journey continues! Aang’s mastery of the elements inspires courage and balance. Can’t wait for Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 3 release on @netflix!