DRAMA OF FAITH

At one moment in our life we feel absolutely loved by God.  

Loved and I love Him. (express it with feelings)

 And then suddenly, you begin to question, demand, feel anguish, frustrated!  

And at another instant, praise Him! Adore! Contemplate His glory! 

After which silence followed, as if God is unreachable. Silence that shatters your being.  That feeling of being abandoned by Him.  Reaching to the point of saying,

 ‘ My God, where are you? Do you even exist?’

 Yet, the answer remain silent.

Who can escape any of these? Not even holy people, or saints.  How much more you and me, don’t you agree?

But looking at the cross, like Jesus who shouted feeling in despair,

  ‘My God, my God! Why have you forsaken me?’

He feel silent before God. And realized the truth about the Father. 

‘The Father loved me.  I am His beloved child. I am loved.’

And that brought him peace. He conquered the suffering on the thought of DEATH.  

Because LOVE IS BEYOND FEELING...

FAITH IS NOT A FEELING. IT IS KNOWING.

Knowing what?

Knowing that no matter what I have done, what I will do. 

I AM GOD'S BELOVED CHILD.

 He loves me for no reason. And God doesn’t care whether I return that love or not.

I will continue to love God imperfectly. That will be enough – for now J

<excerpts from 2014 notes>

LOVE IS BLIND

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My Lord, you covered my sight

And opened the eyes of my heart.

It is walking not by sight,

But by your might and love.

You prevented me to see things with beauty,

Splendor or none at all!

Yet this, all these things are temporary and may lose from my eyes.

Is it beauty I seek?

Is it gracefulness?

Is it lust?

None my Lord, cover my eyes..

That judges anyone or anything unpleasant.

Everyone has eyes for good and not good.

I seek only the truth,

And most of the time my eyes is fooled.

Love is blind, it cannot see anything not good.

Love is blind, it cannot judge.

Love is blind, for it opens itself for only the truth.

Love is blind for it is always patient.

Love is blind, for it never recognize no one..but only the HEART.

<excerpts from 2014 notes>

Now a 2-year old PLW Guide

October 7, 2014 - So much has happened since I was send forth as a PLW guide last 2012.   As I review some notes from my PLW formation journal, I was reminded of the people I was grateful for...
sharing these ( Unedited)

October 7, 2012 - Desert day and Sending Forth

A LETTER OF LOVE AND THANKS

May the last pages of this journal be a letter of thanks  who helped me through my journey

 in PLW Life and friendship.

Lord, 

Thank you so much first of all to you for everything you've shown and given me.  Forgive me at times I was ungrateful for the happiness and trials you sent me in order for me to grow, love more and become closer to you.  I love you dearly, beloved Jesus.

I thank you for Dra. Joy Lara, for being a mother, friend and guide.  Very consistent, insistent, patient, peaceful and loving.

I thank you for sis Emi, I learned a lot from her as a teacher and a friend.  Most is a guide who's most wisdom I value, especially 'How and what a guide is expected to be and should become.'  I value a lot from her, like 'I commit', discipline with time; heart,grace+effort during preparation, being responsible, value of sacred half hour, and a lot more.

I thank you for sis Edna, she is my model as a guide also.  She is honest and put so much heart and soul everytime she speaks about Jesus and prayer.  I value how she corrects me at the end of the sessions and appreciation if all was well. 

 'The participants should feel and understand your explanation.  So put your heart and soul in it.  The Spirit.'

I thank sis Connie and sis Amie, they are like my great ates'.  We have strength and weakness, uniqueness.  But I value every honesty and their patience in listening to my stories and sharing theirs, including their impressions and also insights in some things I barely understand on what I was going through.  It helped me very,very, well.

I thank sis Gaye, she is like a dear friend, reflects or let me see my own reflection if I cannot see.  Help me realize, process a lot of things by sharing her stories and insights.

I thank You for sis Luisa, for her thoughts and reflections.  No one is perfect, but still, everyone is loved by God.  Her wisdom guides me.

I thank You for sis Kath and Che, they are so kind and I learn a lot from them, especially about life and love.  I also love sharing stories with them. :)

Bro. Derrick, I look at him as a model, his way of giving workshop, and positivity in everything.

Kuya Tomas, I learn a lot from his journey and experience, including his stubborness and I laugh a lot with him. (hahaha!)

To all the guides during the culmination week.  Their experience, passion and love for family and service in the evangelizing task.  It inspired me as a newbie and as a lover of Christ.

To my angels - Rem, Chard, Irene and Evan.  Thank you for the friendship and love. I learn a lot from them.  I was loved, hurt, greatly challenged, tested as a person and as a Christian.  I learn a love about ACCEPTANCE- love as is, where is.  Love is unconditional and has no expectations.  PASSION FOR SERVICE- it doesn't count the cost, the weather, health, physical circmumstances, serving the suffering Christ with everything available to give. TIME- time is only limited like a sower who's only given time to plant and not to harvest.  I have more seeds to plant.  Let God do the growing and let others harvest.  LETTING GO- there's so much to do.  So never ever cling or tie yourself to a friend or even to something.  It might break your purpose or drag you down.  Even lead you to possessiveness. Its scary! PATIENCE- waaaah! I couldn't say more! But it leads me to understand.  TEARS - made me realize true love.  COMPASSION - I would never ever maybe understand what compassion is until I needed and felt it through you.  FRIENDSHIP - is never bounded.  A friend is a friend forever. No limits.  LOVE - I can't even thank you enough.  I vow to be the best of friend I can be with all that I am and with the love of Christ.  Forgive me sometimes If I am being selfish.  But know that I love you and you had been a special part of me.

POINT OF REFLECTION - MIRACLES

August 1
First Friday Mass, St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, Trinoma,QC
(excerpt from homily of Fr. Carl)

'And He did not perform miracles there because of their lack of faith.' - Matthew 13:58

Today, people of present world find it difficult to see miracles.
Someone asked, 'Father. Why is it that in the past and the time of Jesus, there were many miracles recorded in the Bible. Bakit ngayon, parang wala na masyadong milagrong nangyayari? why?'

Two things

1 - Hangga't kaya pang ipaliwanag ng reason. Hindi milagro yun. Dahil, we become more       intelligent, analytical, magaling!

2- Dahil hindi ka na naniniwala sa Diyos. We often fail to see how the hand of God works in little or daily miracles. Because we believe so much in ourselves so much already.

How can God show you His miracles... if you do not allow Him?
How can God guide you...if you do not follow?
How can God give you His message...if you do not listen?

Stubborn - who me?

Did you ever encounter yung mga ganitong eksena...

When you come before God in prayer and ask Him,

'My Lord, I am your servant. What do you want me to do? What do you want to tell me?'

And God responds through the scripture, through inspiration and even through reflections of present events in life. He speaks His will clearly to be sure it would be fully known to you. 

And then, you choose a beautiful imaginary red hanky and blindfold your eyes, then cover your ears with your hands.  Again, respond to God and exclaim...

 ‘But my Lord, I can't seem to see. I can't seem to hear your voice. I don't understand what it is you want to tell me? What you want me to do.'

And then because of His infinite patience, offered peace.... and revealed His words again through the scriptures. This time, full of promises to make you feel secure and loved so that you may be able to be strong child, full of trust. Still....

'My Lord and my God. You seemed so silent. I want to seek you. Where will I find you? I want to hear your voice. Please lead me.'

And God, in all His being a very understanding Father show himself to you. In His image, His sacred heart through broken tiles in a common eating area. "I am here. I can be everywhere. I am with you always."

 And now, here you come to tell God.

'Lord, I literally see and find your image, which is extraordinary for me. Should I take this seriously? Or am I just trying to convince myself that it is you who showed this to me?'

And then I can imagine God covering His face and laughing at my own stubbornness.

Sometimes, God give clear answers to our prayers. But when we get answers that make us uncomfortable, we would rather feel confused, blind and deaf than to choose to peacefully accept and surrender to His Holy Will.

Jesus promised, "In me you will find peace. Do not be afraid, I will be with you...forever.'

Well, Love is an unending journey to obedience...

Oh my Jesus, help us every day to fully trust and pray,

'Not my Will Lord. But Yours. Thy Will be done.'

Day 5 :REJOICE (Paulit ulit na joys)

little joys,beautiful joyce,me asungot man kay joyce,joys over hot choco,mirror with joyce, rejoice! 

'Be joyful always' - 1 Thessalonians 5:16 


January 6 - Sunday ( Feast of Epiphany)

It was a joyful day for me...the talk at the Feast is entitled rejoice.  In everything, in happy times and suffering. Rejoice! Praise God in every need and deed.Indeed! 
I had joy joy joy joy in my heart throughout the day!

(sharing joy pics with Joyce, Cathy, Chris, Mark, Chard)

Day 4 : SO DEEP

Carbin Reef, Sagay City

''Roda,you are my dearest child.The one I love best.
Whenever I mention your name,I think of you with Love.
My heart goes out to you,
I will be merciful.

Set up signs and marks on the road,
Find again the way by which you left.

Come back Roda,come Home.' -Jeremiah 31:20-21
note: I changed Israel to Roda to make the passage speak to me personally. Whenever you read the Bible, you can change the names (e.g. Israel, Mary, David, Moses) with your name. That makes the Bible so alive and speak to you. It would definitely amaze you. Try it!


January 4, 2014 - A saturday time to enjoy "me time" Few thoughts about love, how to love, recieve love, plan about love, and everyday declaration of love and surprises.

Its great to know that there is Someone who love you best...and is in love with you. think of you lovingly.

This make me feel so secure and loved. A well loved person, enjoy loving others also. =)




God loves you!

Day 3 : FALLEN LEAVES

La Salle Eco Park, Granada, Bacolod

'Don't be afraid to move forward, for the love of you-self' - Connie Vasquez

It is also important to be kind to yourself  =)

January 3, 2014 - A warm heart to heart to with a roomie, at the same time a sister and friend.

Thank you!!! Love you sis!

PAANO MO PINAPAKITA KAY GOD NA LOVE MO SYA?

                                 the Love of God is not a question, it is always available. 
                                  But how do we respond to God is our responsibility. - Bro Joe Dean

Early today, an eager little girl asked me. 'Ate, me tanong ako. Everyday, paano mo pinapakita kay God na love mo sya?' Series of explanations prompts me at that moment and make me wanted to open my Bible and send a Bible message. But I paused and asked the same question to myself. 'Oo nga anu, paano nga ba?' (puzzled by my own complexity) It was a question of a child. How can you even make a simple practical explanation, she would readily understand?

 I paused and reflect on today. 

'We love because God loved us first.' - 1 John 4:19

God is love.I am loved. Therefore I love.

God is Love. Love? its definition is limitless. There is a discovery in every experience. Intimacy in Prayer and His Word.  

I am loved. Giving thanks and praise is acknowledging His presence in my life TODAY, as in now.  Count your blessings today, it is more than 5 for sure. Blessings such as hearing a beautiful melody, was not late for work, someone smiled to me today, I woke up happy today. All the things that can make you smile or feel loved from the world and from people. For me this is filling up love tank. It should never ran out!

Therefore I love. How do I respond to God's love?

 And because I am loved, I can love others. Others in general term referring to what we can sense - what we see, hear, feel, smell, do! Not just people, but absolutely everything.

Simple question expects a simple answer.

How do I show God that I love Him?

Dear child, personally.. when I feel loved. I smile. I look at God that way also. I am sure He smile too when He feel loved. =)

Therefore eto lang din ang tinatry ko itanong everyday,

At the start  and throughout the day I ask, 'How did God made me smile today? How can I make others smile today?'

At the end of the day I ask Him, 'Did I make you smile today?'

Today I was reminded of His love through an angel. Today I was reminded also of that everyday question. Today I begin again. Today I smiled. 

Hope this answer you, my dear child. =)

Friend..I am passing to you the same question, 

' Pano mo pinapakita kay God na love mo sya, Everyday?'

LOVE LIBERATES YOU.....

October 23, 2013

Dearest,

Since Sunday, I had been counting all the love I received or more so love given to me by a lot of people, especially from the Bacolod people. Oh, God. It was so much. I was overwhelmed..because last week. I was love-filled. But I realized I had lots of love neglected consciously or unconsciously because I gave only to a few people in my circle, admitting...that I expect also to receive love back only from few also.  Yes, I received love. But I did not accept love coming back to me, through other people even outside of my circle.

I am loved...

Love is not an idea, it is an experience. Love is indescribable, as lovers might say. Love is....

LOVE EXISTS IN DIFFERENT FORMS. When we give love, it comes back to us not from those people we give but through other people and through different forms.

Love exists and manifests itself in many different forms...through kindness, smiles, laughter, words of affirmation, a friendly gesture, a friend who gave his/her attention to what we have to say, or a sincere words of praise, a pat on a back and a time spent.  It is not exclusive to a care, to expression of thoughtfulness or words we are familiar of like 'I love you', 'I like you', 'I care for you', 'you are important to me', I adore you'

I thought I know so much about love, but now I realized that I only knew so little..

I haven't recognized love at all most of the time! I focused only on what I knew about love. Love had become a common term. An ordinary thing. But I am glad of the loving experieve.. I had a little knowledge about love. But it means for me to learn more, do so much more! Give so much more! Receive so much more!

LOVE LIBERATES YOU BECAUSE IT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE EXCLUSIVE. Because all the while (in terms of the opposite sex or a male), I give and expect a lot from a certain person. I expect a lot or hope so much, to change...to be a better person for me and for other people (according to my definition of better person).  Having that thought, it was never free love – it was selfish love.  My love became limited for other male beings, because I gave to him a lot. I failed to recognize the love given to me by other male species. 

QUALITY OF GIVEN LOVE IS NEVER DIMINISHED. But something is amazing about love.  The love we had not received, are just there...waiting, ready when we are ready to recognize and accept it. Dearest, I thank you so much for all the love you gave me through people I love and through other people.  Love is never diminished though it can never be quantified. 

LOVE IS UNLIMITED, I AM A LIMITLESS BEING.It is a liberating experience, because love is not limited.  I can love more.  I am capable of accepting love from anyone, from another being. Love in so many different forms..love given by God, and the world. I felt grateful, I am loved.

taken at Carbin Reef, Sagay, Negros Occidental

You are an awesome God, my dearest Father. I'm sorry for the times i failed to recognize You or acknowledge your presence.  You are love, love yourself. You are a being, an energy, a force that I need. I love you with all the love i received and can give. No matter how much I want to give you, I can never outgive you. Everyday...you gave me all that I need. All the reasons I can give to the world comes to one...I love you with all that I am. 

Love liberated me, because I am limitless.....you made me limitless capable of receiving, being loved and giving more. =)

SHY MOMENTS

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Oh my, those shy moments I have..

When I could have said something to brighten you up

but I choose not to.

Could have seen your face, and gave you a smile

Could have looked straight at you,

but too afraid my eyes would tell you

so much more than I can ever tell

Those shy, sweet moments..

I bother to let you see..

Those shy sweet moments..

I was scared for you to walk away..

And never, oh never mind...

I could have told you, you're amazing!

I could have listened to everything you have to say...

I could have, but was so damn..shy!

A COMMON GOAL – COMPASSION

“It is not by chance that we choose He Cares to be a beneficiary. I call this a serendipitous event. We are here because of a similar goal - COMPASSION. Compassion in Japanese Buddhism is ‘jihi’ composed of two Chinese characters, ji meaning to give happiness and ‘hi’ means to remove suffering. For Christians it is called LOVE.” - ITO Supporting Comity (ISC) chairperson shared during their visit at the He Cares Foundation center on September 18, 2013. 

COMPASSION. When they asked Bro Joe Dean Sola, founder of He Cares Foundation, what motivates him to pursue the mission work, his answer was simple. "I felt God loved me so much, and I can't contain it, I must share it with others also. It is our desire to help them get out of the street, therefore we dream of creating a building for the homeless street children and help them lessen their suffering, help them get out of poverty."  I guess a part of us also has this dream, right?

photo credits to Judith Enriquez

What is the reward? I was moved to tears as the Japanese guests shared their joyous encounter with the kids, especially the part where the kids welcomed them gladly with smiles and said 'mano po' (a Filipino gesture of respect, placing the hands of an elder to forehead of a young one).  Their reward was simple - the He Cares experience from the kids...a spark of  hope through their eyes...a simple song of thanksgiving AND.. dried mangoes (which is really a favorite Filipino pasalubong by Japanese)

As a volunteer, I realized something new that day. Compassion or Mercy is not exclusive to Christians alone, but we are united in God by virtues He planted in every human heart. God is behind everything and He uses different ways and people of different beliefs to express His love to His beloved children. God is a God of all. No more questions. No more motives. No religion. But LOVE.

May God continue to bless them and grant them so much Love that they may be filled and continue to pour out more to others. Through them, the face of Christ shines as they spread happiness and ease suffering. How great our God is -  He exists, lovingly in every good deed they do. Amen.

(ISC is an active social organization from Japan, supporting various humanitarian and international social organizations across the globe. Some of their activities include giving financial aid and support to programs like women in crisis, development programs for the poor,health, education and child welfare.)

Want to have the He Cares experience? know more how you can be part of the solution (click here)

Somewhere I have never traveled..

"The First Time I loved Forever" (theme from tv series Beauty and the Beast)

Somewhere I Have Never Traveled 

by E. E. Cummings

Somewhere I have never traveled, gladly beyond
any experience, your eyes have their silence:
in your most frail gesture are things which enclose me,
or which I cannot touch because they are too near

Your slightest look easily will unclose me
though I have closed myself as fingers,
you open always petal by petal myself as Spring opens
(touching skillfully, mysteriously) her first rose

or if your wish be to close me, I and
my life will shut very beautifully, suddenly,
as when the heart of this flower imagines
the snow carefully everywhere descending;

nothing which we are to perceive in this world equals
the power of your intense fragility: whose texture
compels me with the color of its countries,
rendering death and forever with each breathing

(I do not know what it is about you that closes
and opens; only something in me understands
the voice of your eyes is deeper than all roses)
nobody, not even the rain, has such small hands

As I was reviewing wedding song choices for a friend, and listening to them on youtube. This caught my heart and imagination and brought me to "Love World" instantly. I heard this audio poem from the theme song "The First Time I loved forever" from the tv series Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990). Not the disney movie, or the modern 2012 series.. And I instantly fell in love with the lyrics. It seems to me that the author of the poem wanted so much to hold yet with fear,  a love for someone so dear, so fragile and so precious...simply because that someone is too BEAUTIFUL..

I find the poem analysis on this site great and helpful. With added information about the poet and excerpts of his life http://www.johwey.com/2010/09/28/somewhere-i-have-never-traveled/

Listen!!!

The book of Job is the story of a good man who suffers total disaster - he loses his children and property and afflicted with a repulsive disease. Although God loved Job, his faithful servant. He allowed Satan to test his faith. What if Job lost everything? Job was still faithful, but wants to prove to God that he was innocent, that he don't deserve such cruel punishment. His friends, Bildad, Zaphar, Eliphaz listened to his complaints and tried to explain Job's suffering. (Book of Job, GNT)

But a bystander named Elihu, a young man who was filled with the Spirit of God said to Job, 

"Why do you accuse God of never answering our complaints? Although God speaks again and again, no one pays attention to what He says" - Job 33:13-14

This was very striking for me, after reading the book of Job. I heard my own complaints, but was awed by the magnificence of God. Yes, who knows the mind of the Lord? It's too great for us. The speeches made by Elihu to Job shouts, listen!!(read through Speeches of Elihu Job 32-37). I myself, was quieted with my complaints...especially when God finally answered Job.

finally, let me share to you a beautiful prayer of humility from Job

I know, Lord, that you are all powerful; 

That you can do everything you want.

You ask how I dare question your wisdom

when I was so very ignorant.

I talked about things i did not understand,

about marvels too great for me to know.

You told me to listen while you spoke

and to try to answer your questions.

In the past I knew only what others had told me,

But now I have seen you with my own eyes.

So I am ashamed of all I have said

and repent in dust and ashes.

                                                     - Job 42:2-6

I still do complain to God like Job, at times. Or choose to listen what I only want to hear. or worse, don't listen at all on what He wants to tell me or what He wants me to do!

But as God loved me, He was patient and try to deliver messages through readings, reflections, through friends, the Mass and other people. Sometimes even gave unfortunate events, just to make us STOP and LISTEN. This made me soo grateful and loved by Him.

Be still my friend....pause and be silent. What was God's message to you today?..Listen. =)

God bless you!

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FROM ONE FRIEND TO ANOTHER

I am sharing with you one of the beautiful prayers, we prayed about love and friendship. Before reading this...Assume yourself facing a special friend or you may think about your family, brothers or sisters, friends, more so those you find difficult. In the same way, you are facing Jesus.

I Thank God, I have you. God Bless you friend. I LOVE YOU.

  GOD IS LOVE - " We cannot love God, whom we have not seen, if we do not love    others, whom we have seen." - 1 John 4:20

  FROM ONE FRIEND TO ANOTHER
                            
Friend, I don't know how to tell you,
How much I love you
And how much I need you.
I love you because I see you are happy
And because with Love, 
You listen to my words
and keep my lengthy secrets
I love you because, you approach me with respect,
You accept my silence or my outbursts,
You lift me when I fall
And encourage me in my dreams.
You are not scandalized by my sin
Nor condemn me for my limitations.

I need you brother, sister
To receive your advice,
To give what I have,
To share my faith, 
To tell you what I feel.
And to sing with you.

Thank you my friend,
For the transparency of your heart, 
and because through you, I can see
the serene, broad, happy, neat
great Big smile of God himself.

(taken from "My Brother and Sister", retreat for PLW Guides, 
January 11-13, 2013 at Holy Spirit Mission Retreat Center, Tagaytay)

What is the Gospel according to me?

Point of reflection: We call ourselves Christian - Everyday, we are writing a new chapter of the Gospel, by the deeds that you do, words that you speak...What is the Gospel according to you?

Are we living the Gospel daily? - Mark 16:15-20, Solemnity of Ascencion of our Lord Jesus Christ, mass PICC Feast 

(aba,napaisip isip ng kailaliman...am I, am I not?)

I was struck by the message of the priest during the Eucharistic celebration. Those words spoke directly to me, and into my heart. 

In the gospel, our Lord Jesus Christ commanded His disciples, Go out to the world and tell the Good News. (Mark 16:15) This was the mission Christ has given to each person who exclaim, "I am Christian."

Let me share to you some reflections I had:

First, I am a Christian. 
Therefore, am I living the greatest commandment to love my neighbor as Jesus loved me? (John 15:12)

As I recount how I value others as myself, I begged for His infinite mercy and grace. I admit, I was a hypocrite at times (quick to judge or consider myself more righteous), talk about others, proud,felt fear, frustrated, impatient, and on and on for all those failures. But praise God, He does not focus on my sin but on how much He loved me. He focuses on is Love, because He is Love Himself.  Therefore, if I focus on how much He loved me....may I learn to love others more also, as Jesus loved.

Second, the Gospel. How do I live the Gospel if I don't even manage to study more about the Gospel? 

            I was happy, during the mass..I was sitting with one of my favorite friend named Rem, short for Rem me Dios. Who's presence at that moment reminded me of the Bible - The Good News. I asked myself, "how well do I know about the Gospel?" 
I realized, for a while that i was taking my Bible for granted, even though she was with me everyday. She wants to show me more!

Third, is my time with God my PRIME priority? Do i nurture  my relationship with Him daily through Sacred Half Hour? (Sacred half hour is 30-minutes period meditating on God's Word and prayer. An intense moment with the Lord. Learn more about this on Prayer  and Life Workshops ) Do I value "me and my God" time?

Fourth, I am His disciple a friend of God. How much do I serve? Do I serve for our Father's glory or my glory?

 Do I seek every opportunity to speak about Him, about His love? 

Do I listen through inspired teachings through the priests during mass, Bro. Bo's talk at the Feast, inspirational books and songs, learning well from mentors and life experiences of my brothers and sisters?

Living everyday and in every situation, "What would Jesus do in my place?"

Fifth, I am a member of the Light of Jesus Community. Do I live as I should? Loving as God's beloved and God's powerful Champion. Blessed and sharing blessings to the world and every stranger? 

Lastly, the priest said. "Batiin mo ang katabi mo at sabihin. Kapatid, may mission ka!" Yes, the great Commission as the song goes "TAKE CHRIST TO THE WORLD, SHOW THAT WE ARE HIS BY THE WAY WE LIVE..." (this includes the special mission He planted in our hearts according to our skills for His greater glory.)

As one of the talks says, not everyone knows about the Love of Christ, much less read about the Bible and learn about the Good News of our salvation...we tell the world  by the way we live. When we begin to transform ourselves, we transform the world.

Let's pray. 

 Dear Lord, You called me by name to take part in this great Commission to tell the Good News of our Salvation....You loved me, simply because you Love me. 

I pray dear Father, that I commit myself to know more about you. Take time to get to know more of You through the Bible, life experiences, talks and participating in the Holy Mass.

 I thank you for all you've done. For saving me. May my soul always hunger and be thirsty of you, of your love...knowing that You are my Bread of Life. The Living Water who cleanses me and quenches this dryness in me. 

Holy Spirit, guide me, inspire me, strengthen me.  That as I continue to uphold the Light of Jesus to every soul I meet, every soul I serve. I am serving through Christ. Lord remind me that if I suffer. I don't suffer alone, because Christ is in me. 

May anything and everything every day be a dare (challenge) for me to be a Gospel and a Testimony. That Jesus lives forever in me, through me. Create in me a clean heart, Oh God. That my every intention would never be about my personal glory..But for your glory Father God. All through Christ our Lord with great joy. Amen.

This week, His love overflowed in me. I can't contain the joy inside me. His goodness overwhelmed me...

His Love was simply waiting for you. Right here, right now... He loves you too, How can you not love?

God bless us all! :)