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?

Look at the birds....

"YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE. I AM HERE WITH YOU."

July 13, 2014
8:00 A.M.

(Excerpt from journal notes )
Kanina I was watching two birds. They look like gray kalapati that looks like a quail. I don't know if they are lovers, or best friends, or mother and son/daughter, or brothers or sisters. I kept observing them. Both are walking together, fly together, but at the same time busy picking up something for themselves. Sometimes, when they are too busy picking up something, and the other looked up, and the other bird seemed distant.  The other bird gets near him.  They pause for a while, and again do what they have to do.  Although they were super close, the birds don't pick up something and give it to the other.  They do things individually.  Even when are with a group of birds like them, or a maya bird came to say hi and make chika2 with them. You can identify them, because of that special bond between them. Everyone eventually flew away, and still both of them remained together.

I think the two birds look after each other.  Though they are busy with their own tasks. They always make sure that the other never feels "alone", always.  Siguro commitment nila yun sa relationship nila.

Go ahead and share your own reflections....


Monthly Desert Day of Guides & Sending Forth
Holy Spirit School - QC

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 6: HOPE (Honest Obedient Prayerful Enduring)

Lotus flower, Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Stop for a minute now and pray. - Reginarosa Power Message deskcalendar ni ateEmelyn

Most of the books I've read both for single men and women always have this verse in their first few pages.... 

'Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.' - Psalm37:4
But this is absolutely true for everyone...WHO to prioritize and WHAT to hope for.

January 6, 2014 - A day full of worries, fear....stressed mind and heart?

But at the end of the day, a verse resounds in my heart and ears.

A great way to start and end with a smile. Love and be loved...

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!