Monday, March 28, 2011

In Honour of Japan - Little did I know. Video.avi




I went to the university and went to my own dorm to do some work by way of laptop.While leaving I thought I would leave and take a look within my this small little chapel that most all of us would study in.

Today I was surprised to find that there was a service for the Japanese by this smallchapel. It took me way by surprise and I never would have thought that I ran into the people that I did but this is a small video and I thought I would share it as I was very surprised as I never thought that there was catholics and this one gentleman came to this land several years ago.

What I did find that while I had a date time line. That there were rituals of a variety of faiths praying three days a week for Japan. It's remarkable and I shall return. As this was a surprise. Yet there is so much more to say with regards to this. Yet what I felt was that this was something of worth. As I left there were more and more students coming in and it was not something I was prepared for to say the least yet it was something of faith and
good wish.

And yes it's rather short. Yet worthwhile. Much more that worthwhile really.
I had no intention of this and I would have never thought that upon leaving this past residence of mine where I do sometimes have a place from which to write. I was truly amazed. I am not united but it really didn't matter.

I loaded this wirelessly and I was taken by all this. And I shall write on more with regards to it and perhaps then some. There is a differentiation between what is happening within Japan and in those other parts of the world.

This authentically was amazing and I was the last to think I would find this taking place. So again while I was leaving, I thought I would leave out the chapel doors and then this happened and it's rare that I will pass by something of this kind especially.

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  1. Sharon DMarch 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    So did you remember the word? This is nice that they are doing this

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  2. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Heck no I have just went unwireless as before it was not coming out. I had no intention to meet
    these people there is a word for unity in Japanese and I thought it was Koshima. Obviously I was wrong.
    We talked much more and then there is one lady yet now I have to get it on here but this was not
    intentional as I myself thought that most all Japanese were Shinto - I was proven wrong.

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  3. Cheryl LynnMarch 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Interesting,Nice that they are dedicating prayer time for Japan and you were able to be here to find out something about it

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  4. Sharon DMarch 28, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I think every country of the world now has multiple religions

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  5. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Regardless it was something unexpected.

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  6. Sharon DMarch 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Absolutely. The people in Japan have been through so much.

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  7. maritess* estrellaMarch 28, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Am offering a simple prayers for them and for their country and for the whole world to come to terms with each other before it becomes too late for all of us. So much is happening now adays. And we all need healing.

    A good morning from here, Jack.

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  8. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I have to get some of these picks as I did a quick transition here and shall and will be back.

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  9. maritess* estrellaMarch 28, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    take your time please

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  10. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I have....

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  11. tee skorMarch 28, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Very interesting

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  12. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    How so if I may Tee?

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  13. tee skorMarch 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    first that you went back to some of your beginnings and then found new things to record and talk a bout. I am always interested in learning new things and returning to old. I guess I figure there are more like me out in the world. Pleased to know that these young people care .
    You know me I sum things up short as I can when I respond. or I can get in trouble. Sounds like a great day for you!

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  14. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I never planned that I would see this congregation of people with regards to Japan. No. It was a fine day as I would have never known that
    there was a gathering with regards to Japan within an old dorm I spent my last year in.
    All in all it was. I had to ask as I don't know what you mean when I get that response of "Interesting". Thanks for the expanding on it.

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  15. caroline carolineMarch 28, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    .very interesting experience..for you:)

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  16. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    It was and very unexpected Caroline.

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  17. julie cMarch 28, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Greatt video Jack..and prayers go a long way a great thing these people are doing..

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  18. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks there Julie, I found that these are the times and there is nothing that really can be done
    except just hope for the best with it all. And again this came very unexpectedly.

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  19. Erika RoyMarch 28, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    There are a lot of Japanese words that begin with a K. I think there was a bit of a language barrier. But, it was nice to see that they were getting together to pray at the chapel in your old residence.
    What a positive thing to do. To pray for the world and Japan.
    I had a good experience a few years back with a Catholic hospital. I didn't use the chapel but the vibe was great. It was a pleasure to stay there. They had lots of programs and a play room with table tennis (I am better then I thought) and they gave me some pretty baby blue prayer beads which I still have today.
    The hospital is called Scarborough Grace and if you ever get sick hopefully you will go there.
    They had an out door patio. In summer it was a nice retreat.

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  20. Initiative StainMarch 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    It was not expected and it was truly of pleasure Erika. It's a small chapel that is within this residence I first went to called St. Thomas Moore and I was amazed that there is only two services so it was nice. I had no intention as mentioned but so be it - it happened and it was one of those feel good things more than any other thing. It's just a small place but I found that in leaving it was something that again was a learning experience. A good learning experience as on my write there was a lady with a story and well it was something to inhale and just take in.

    If you so wish:

    http://initiativestain.multiply.com/journal/item/1365/While_Visiting_My_Old_Dorm?replies_read=2

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  21. Tori BriMarch 29, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    very interesting..

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