Sunday, December 18, 2011

I Wanted To Die To Face Not The Next Day

I was so fearful, I did not want to wake up, the only problem was I can't even sleep. Yes, I've been in that desperate situation. I prayed and prayed even if I can't feel the prayer I was saying. I found no comfort. I wanted to turn numb and hopefully evaporate.

I was blank on what to do, so I remained lying down in prayer in a fetus position. The phrase "Be still and know that I am God", came to me.

I frequented the Adoration Chapel of our Parish during the hour of great mercy, that's 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

Then, I started to calm down and just let things be, going with the flow. My fear, little by little left me. I found myself completely leaning on the Lord, in the midst of not understanding what is going to happen.

Things got worse before they got better. At the peak of my fears, I run to the Adoration Chapel.

Suddenly, I became aware that I am still alive even with all my pains. I began to be plain grateful. I am suffering, but not to the point of bleeding, like Christ.

My problem lightened. Note that it did not disappear, but it amazed me that it lost its power over me. I was free.

Now, I want to share this for those who feel hopeless at the moment.

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The song "You Are Mine" contain words that speak directly to one with a heart full of fears like how I was then . . .

...I will lift you from all your fears
...Be still, and know I am near.

I am strength for all the despairing …
I am hope for all who are hopeless
...Come and rest in Me.

...I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain

Do not be afraid, I am with you …
...Stand up, now, walk, and live.

Do Not Be Afraid

YOU ARE MINE

I will come to you in the silence
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near

I am hope for all who are hopeless
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
Come and rest in Me

I am strength for all the despairing
Healing for the ones who dwell in shame
All the blind will see, the lame will all run free
And all will know My name

I am the Word that leads all to freedom
I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain
Stand up, now, walk, and live

Chorus:
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

How Deep Is Your Love

He loves us this much . . . and more . . .

In return, how deep is your love?

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Feast of the Immaculate Concepcion, Ave Maria

The Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8. It is a holiday of obligation thus Catholics hear mass on this day, offering flowers to our Blessed Mother and praying the Holy Rosary.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.


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Ave Maria . . .


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God bless. Mama Mary loves you.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Angry? Punch The Devil

Do not let the sun set on your anger, do not give space to the Devil
– says the Apostle ...

The Devil does not have access to the soul. If the soul protects herself from the passions, she is transparent: the Devil cannot see her. But when the soul allows a passion and consents to it, she becomes dark. Then the Devil sees her and approaches quickly, and starts to govern her.

. . . the Devil presses upon him to rouse him to anger and surrounds him with a multitude of irritating things…

That guy who is not able to discern . . . is irritated - look, with how much arrogance he speaks to his wife and children – he lets himself be overcome by anger, allowing anger to overcome him, giving space to the Devil.

He who swiftly overcomes his anger . . . rejects the Devil as if he had given him a good punch right in the middle of his chest.

The above are excerpts from the Advent Announcement given by the Community Catechist.

So don't stay angry, give the Devil a Pacquiao punch!