...website, I instantly saw that the job matches my interests and areas of expertise. As the attached resume shows, I have a strong devotion to public service. As a volunteer at Glass Automated Products, I communicated effectively with the public and was a valued member of making sales and managing the company. Working with the school showed me and made me realize work ethic and communication with others, as well as dedicating my time to all around management of the school. I became a teacher at the school. These experiences have taught me about working with groups of people, following established procedures, and initiatively causing an organization’s goals to be higher due to rate of success....
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...the time when he was about to receive his First Holy Communion at the age of 12. One night he had a vision, he saw the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in front of him. During his vision, Maximilian asked the Virgin Mary what was to become of him. Mary showed him two crowns: one white and the other one red. The white crown meant he was going to keep his purity his whole life, and the red crown meant he was going to be become a martyr. Instead of Maximilian being afraid of the things he was hearing from Our Lady, he told the Virgin Mary he wanted to accept both. A year later, he and his older brother entered the Franciscan Fathers Seminary and started his life of prayer for the conversion of sinners and the enemies of the church. Maximilian love and devotion to the Virgin Mary was inspiring. In 1917, he created The Immaculate Devotion to Our Lady. The Militia had as a purpose to consecrate their life to the service of the church by praying for the conversion of sinners, and to spread the devotion to Mary. In 1918, he completed all his studies at the Gregorian University in Rome and was ordained a priest. Three years later, he was captured along with other friars during War World II and sent to concentration camps in Germany and Poland. In February of 1941, Maximilian was made a prisoner again and sent to the concentration camp in Auschwitz. In July of the same year, three prisoners escaped from the camp, making the deputy commander upset. The commander ordered 10 men to be starved...
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...indicates a disaster or an accident. The color coding process during the procession is but a screaming evidence of social divisions. Those who are carrying the Virgin on their shoulders wear a different color from the others to show that they are the lucky ones entitled to the privilege of holding the sacred image which many other devotees do not have the benefit to even touch. It also exhibits the idea of a patriarchal society where males dominate the crowd. Moreover, zooming in our gaze to the pagoda only, we already see a clear division. Though males were those privileged to touch and carry the Virgin, not every male devotee experience the privilege. Gainza (2012), The Peñafrancia Festival is an evidence of the strong faith and devotion not only of the Bicolanos but of the Filipinos in general. Devotees from all over the country flock to Naga City in order to touch the Blessed Virgin, or even the pagoda, or even to get a flower or a piece of decoration from the...
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...Why Are You Going There: Analyzing “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” with Joyce Wags’ View on Grotesque Joyce Carol Oates’ “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” is more than a horror about a fifteen-year-old girl’s daydream turning into nightmare. Attracted by the complex structure and message of this story, Critic Joyce M. Wegs expresses her appreciation to the “multiple levels” the story’s structure and its ability to “[reach] beyond the surface of realism” (Wegs 66). Before turning to her reasoning of Arnold Friend’s true identity as the Devil, Wegs suggests that Connie’s tragic fate is a result of her “excessive devotion to …popular culture” (Wegs 66), and her lack of parental guidance. However, questions remain in Wegs’...
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...As Romero's stature grew and his leadership for justice and peace deepened, his simple faith and pious devotion remained steady, and gave him a foundation from which he could take on the forces of death. To protest the government's silence in the face of recent massacres, he refused to attend the inauguration of the new Salvadoran president (Movie, Romero, 1989). The church, he announced, is "not to be measured by the government's support but rather by its own authenticity, its evangelical spirit of prayer, trust, sincerity and justice, its opposition to abuses" (Movie, Romero, 1989). While he embodied the prophetic role of the church, he also modeled that spirit of prayer, trust and sincerity in his everyday life. It was this kind of bravery...
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...difficult to prove. Whether the wounds are psychological or truly an infliction from Christ is hard to dispel. While there have been numerous accounts of stigmata documented throughout history, it has neither been proven or disproven that the stigmata wounds are directly related to the wounds of Christ. Stigmata, or the Greek word stigma, simply means “brand mark or “scar,” is a phenomena in which people proclaim to have received the wounds of Christ that he bore on the cross. When those who claim to have the stigmata say they experience moments of divine ecstasy along with visions of seeing or hearing Jesus Christ. Stigmata and Physiological and other Phenomena of Mysticism explains, “Allied to the stigmata is the ‘token of espousal’ or mystic ring, a modification of the skin or flesh of the ring-finger of the right hand.” (1). Ultimately, the stigmata was connected to an intense devotion to the crucified Christ. Re-Presenting a Contemporary Saint:Padre Pio of Pietrelcina by Michael Di Giovine discusses the background of Padre Pio. He states, “…Where popular myth holds that he experience diabolic attacks, ecstasies and heavenly visions as a child”(Giovine, 481). In September of 1918, he offered himself in prayer and Christ appeared to him multiple times. Thus, after these encounters he was pierced by “seraphim flames” (Giovine, 481). After his envision of Christ, he was left with the stigmata wounds. Although Padre Pio was questioned by skeptics, he continued with life. Giovine...
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...Salem Witch Trials The Salem Witch Trials occurred between February 1692 and May 1693. These trials were a series of hearings and prosecution of people who were accused of witchcraft in the colonial Massachusetts. The preliminary hearings were also conducted in a variety of towns across the province, but the most serious one was conducted by the court of Terminer and Oyer in Salem Town (The DBQ Project, 2002). The Salem Witch Trials were sparked by hysteria mixed with family rivalries. The trial led to the execution of 19 defendants who were accused of witch craft and the 20th defendant by the name Giles Corey was pressed to death because of refusing to plead guilty. The main accusers of the Salem Witch Trials were immediate neighbors and family members. The Salem witch Hunt started when the daughter and cousin of Reverend Samuel became sick and without proper diagnosis, the doctor inferred that the two girls were bewitched. The girls had symptoms such screaming, throwing things around and positioning themselves in awkward positions. Those put to trial were accused of causing death of their neighbors’ livestock, sickness and death of their neighbors’ children and torment. The neighbors attributed their misfortunes to witch craft practiced by the defendants. As the cases proceeded, the affected girls became the main witnesses and accusers which later saw the judges controversially use spectral evidence. This is because the witnesses claimed...
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...On Hearing Her Play The Harp (Li Tuan, 8th C, China) Her hands of white jade by a window of snow Are glimmering on a golden- fretted harp – And to draw the quick eye of Chou Yu, She touches a wrong note now and then. 1. Using your imaginative eye, see the setting of the situation and describe in detail the things you see in the room. And since this situation is in the period of the Tang Dynasty in China, make your way of seeing faithful to the time/ place setting. Answer- The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, a wonderful performance of the ancient music and dance, is a must when you visit Xian. The city, which was formerly known as Chang'an has a very long history, and was the imperial capital during 13 dynastic periods. Of these, the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) was the most prosperous and glorious of all. The Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is an outstanding exponent of this ancient stable and prosperous society, keeping alive its splendid culture and providing an insight into the peaceful life style of the period. 2. Who was Chou Yu (or Zhou Yu) in the history of the Chinese civilization? Describe his character and accomplishments as historic figure. Why would he be desirable person? Answer- was a military general and strategist serving under the warlord Sun Ce in the lateEastern Han dynasty. He continued serving under Sun Quan, Zhou Yu is a wise expert of strategy who is capable of seeing through most of his enemies ploys. He was a darker and slightly...
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...Salem Witch Trials             The Salem Witch Trials occurred between February 1692 and May 1693. These trials were a series of hearings and prosecution of people who were accused of witchcraft in the colonial Massachusetts. The preliminary hearings were also conducted in a variety of towns across the province, but the most serious one was conducted by the court of Terminer and Oyer in Salem Town (The DBQ Project, 2002). The Salem Witch Trials were sparked by hysteria mixed with family rivalries. The trial led to the execution of 19 defendants who were accused of witch craft and the 20th defendant by the name Giles Corey was pressed to death because of refusing to plead guilty.                The main accusers of the Salem Witch Trials were immediate neighbors and family members. The Salem witch Hunt started when the daughter and cousin of Reverend Samuel became sick and without proper diagnosis, the doctor inferred that the two girls were bewitched. The girls had symptoms such screaming, throwing things around and positioning themselves in awkward positions. Those put to trial were accused of causing death of their neighbors’ livestock, sickness and death of their neighbors’ children and torment.            The neighbors attributed their misfortunes to witch craft practiced by the defendants. As the cases proceeded, the affected girls became the main witnesses and accusers which later saw the judges controversially use spectral evidence...
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...I decided to research Hinduism for my Cultural Immersion project. All I can say is WOW. There was a lot of information that I found to be very interesting. I had a good friend in college that was Hindu but she never talked about to it much therefore I was never exposed to it much rather than hearing her and her parents speak in Hindi sometimes. To many people Hinduism can seem very complex. Hinduism is not seen as an organized religion but instead a way of life to the people who follow it (Pillari, 2005, pg. 399). The goal is to enlighten rather than to convert. One of the most shocking things was Hindus want every religion to stay unique to their own identity. I decided to look at some Hindu music which I also found very intriguing. For Hindus music seems to be essential to the worship experience. In Natalie Moore, article in the Chicago Tribune, she mentions how “Hindus say music arouses the senses and creates spiritual vibrations that enhance devotion.” I looked at a song that was composed by a poet by the name of Meera. She was a 15th century poet that believed to be a human that was incarnation of the god Vishnu. Part of the song says… She is a bumble. The lord Krishna is a flower. When the flower petals have enclosed her, she’s totally swallowed by the fragrance of his love. Along with music, some temples have a tradition known as sangeetopachara which is making musical offerings to the gods. Hindus believe there is power in worshipping. Every word and sentence has...
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...I see are communication, the attorney meeting the client’s expectations, and avoiding extreme mistakes. Managing an effective attorney-client relationship requires a lot of effort and hands-on maintenance of the relationship by both parties. Step 1. The importance of communication between both parties Having a good attorney-client relationship is very critical. People usually want to build healthy relationships because human beings are naturally social creatures. People desire friendship and positive relations, we need this as much as we need food and water. Yet, when it comes to relationships people have a hard time communicating. When talking we must learn the important technique of listening. Listening is completely different from hearing; we have to learn...
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...experiences of men, serves as a means of union among them, and art acts in a similar manner. The peculiarity of this latter means of intercourse, distinguishing it from intercourse by means of words, consists in this, that whereas by words a man transmits his thoughts to another, by means of art he transmits his feelings. The activity of art is based on the fact that a man, receiving through his sense of hearing or sight another man’s expression of feeling, is capable of experiencing the emotion which moved the man who expressed it. To take the simplest example; one man laughs, and another who hears becomes merry; or a man weeps, and another who hears feels sorrow. A man is excited or irritated, and another man seeing him comes to a similar state of mind. By his movements or by the sounds of his voice, a man expresses courage and determination or sadness and calmness, and this state of mind passes on to others. A man suffers, expressing his sufferings by groans and spasms, and this suffering transmits itself to other people; a man expresses his feeling of admiration, devotion, fear, respect, or love to certain objects, persons, or phenomena, and others are infected by the same...
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...insignificant standing next to the greatest of all the knights in the land and is disconcerted at the fact that this is his destiny. Even though he had not had much earthly success, he is told to accept the quest because God values his heart. This trait that Bors possesses proves his humility and worthiness for the quest exemplifying the new Christian Ideal. In conclusion, Beowulf submits to fate on his quest, proving himself worthy as an ideal German, while Sir Bors, an unlikely candidate for the grail, humbly accepts his consecrated quest and learns the value of a pure heart, showing why he is the ideal Christian. The story of Beowulf illustrates the hunting group of companions’ archetype throughout the book proving his Germanic- like devotion to both the Camitatus and his faithful Geat men; on the other hand, veteran knights at the round table humbly refuse a once in a lifetime offer expressing the new Christian ideal which was modeled to refurbish hope in the hopeless British lives. As Beowulf enters the last battle of his heroic career, he “addresses each companion” and submitting to his destiny he informs his loyal men that he will fight alongside them, “one final time” (Haney.7642). When the Geat hero Beowulf is about to finally meet his match, he considers the great Thanes above himself and realizes there would have been no success without them. Beowulf evidently illustrates why he is the ideal German because even after all the things he has achieved in his lifetime, he...
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...constantly haunts her. By Gretta fervently telling Gabriel about Michael Furey, it permitted Gabriel to perceive that he not only has been blind to the fact that him and Gretta were never passionately in love, but that he had also never felt this kind of passion about anything before. Simply, after hearing the story, Gabriel looked out the window and perceived “snow was general all over Ireland. It was falling into the dark central plain, on the treeless hills, falling softly upon the Bog of Allen..It was falling too, upon every part of the lonely churchyard on the hill where Michael Furey lay buried (Joyce 160).” Here, Gabriel has obtained a necessary epiphany about his own life and the path it was on. Essentially, Gabriel discerns that Ireland’s culture and traditions accurately resemble to him what Michael Furry is to Gretta. The snow, falling over both Michael and Ireland, depicts the numbing barrier between one ignoring true passion and identity and attempting to be someone they’re not. Much like Gretta was trying to ignore her wistful love for Michael, Gabriel had been disregarding his true identity, which would have intrinsically permitted him to have a sense of passion and devotion towards Ireland. Instead both characters had been senselessly experiencing life, as if going through an emotionless routine, which is symbolically portrayed with the snow. Without the aid of Gretta and her own nostalgic, significant breakdown, Gabriel would have never gained the mandatory insight...
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...Jared Cruz Professor Estrada American Lit. 1 April 18th, 2015 Word Count: 1,799 Gravity: An Analysis of Insanity in Wieland To some, the definition of madness is a state in which one is mentally unstable and filled with irrationality. To others like famous scientist Albert Einstein, true insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results every time. Regardless of how it is defined, one fact about insanity or madness remains true to this day and can be summed up by one quote from perhaps the most famous insane character of all time, the Joker: “Madness, as you know, is like gravity... All it takes is a little push!” This very idea of insanity and how susceptible to madness the mind can be is a central theme throughout Charles Brockden Brown's Wieland. In the novel, one of the primary forces behind everyone's growing paranoia and dementia are a series of voices that literally cause the protagonist's brother, Theodore Wieland, to murder his wife and children. Of course the voices not only affect Theodore, but rather the entire community as a whole, namely the protagonist herself. Clara Wieland is just as easily prone to the insanity that overcomes her circle of friends and family. Many times throughout the novel, Clara demonstrates various qualities of irrationality, such as contemplating suicide and struggling to maintain grasp onto reality. While these are prime examples of madness within the novel, one's sanity that often goes unchecked is that...
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