Up :)

As I was walking home, I was admiring the scenery when I accidentally looked up. I realized that it's been long since I last looked at the sky while walking from our village gate to our house. I remember doing that a lot in the past, and being reminded of it, it's like finding a small but important part of me that I've quite forgotten. Then, a thought came to my mind:

We keep on looking behind our backs out of prudence. We keep looking forward because of our aims. But sometimes, we forget to look up. :)

Lord, thank You for not letting me go. Please draw me back to You..:)

EASTER SUNDAY! ^_____^

"Lord Jesus Christ, you have triumphed over the grave and you have won new life for us. Give me the eyes of faith to see you in your glory. Help me to draw near to you and to grow in the knowledge of your great love and victory over sin and death."

- Prayer from the Daily Gospel Reading and Meditation

Here's a verse from one of my favorite songs:

Go and Sin No More by Rebecca St. James

"I've sinned, come on my knees, how could You die for me?
You search my heart, know my thoughts,
see me inside out and all throughout me.
You alone can forgive me.
You always pick me up like a child in Your arms.
I could stay with Your forever here."



Lord, I learned a lot of things about a person, and the knowledge troubles me. Calm my heart, Father, that I may trust in You. You know me more than I know myself; so whatever You give me, I'm sure is for the best. Forgive me, Father, for being weak and at times, letting my pride take the better of me. But may You grant me the patience and humility to be able to immitate Your son, Jesus Christ, that I also may be able to extend my understanding of people. Help me, LORD, and strengthen my heart, that instead of judging and getting mad at the person, I may help him and sacrifice for him. I Please always guide me, LORD. :) (I am not alone in this task so I also pray the same for the rest of the people involved. :) ) THANK YOU SO MUCH, FATHER! ^____^

God bless! :)

Maundy Thursday

An excerpt from the April 1, 2010 entry in the Daily Reading and Meditation (see link ^__^)

"Does your love waver when you encounter bitter disappointments and injury from others? As Jesus' hour of humiliation draws near he reveals to his disciples the supreme humility which shaped the love he had for them. He stoops to perform a menial task reserved for servants - the washing of smelly, dirty feet. In stooping to serve his disciples Jesus knew he would be betrayed by one of them and that the rest would abandon him through disloyalty. Such knowledge could have easily led to bitterness or hatred. Jesus met the injury of betrayal and disloyalty with the greatest humility and supreme love. Jesus loved his disciples to the very end, even when they failed him and forsook him. The Lord loves each of us unconditionally. His love has power to set us free to serve others with Christ-like compassion and humility. Does the love of Christ rule in your heart, thoughts, intentions and actions?"

I typed it here so it can serve as a ready reminder for me and for anyone who happens to drop by..:)

I'm currently reading Conscience and Freedom by Cormac Burke and Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis..:) In keeping with the Holy Week, I'm stocking up on doctrinal knowledge. It's this time when we are most reminded to reflect on ourselves and renew our faith; that's why, reading up and acquiring a deeper knowledge - and hopefully, understanding - of the Catholic faith is one of my goals this season. However, I also shouldn't forget about reflecting on the Passion of our Lord, which is being commemorated in our Catholic traditions during Holy Week. ^__^

Tomorrow, it will be Stations of the Cross at Grotto, Fairview/Bulacan. ^__^

God bless! :)

Holy Wednesday

"God our Father, we are exceedingly frail and indisposed to every virtuous and gallant undertaking. Strengthen our weakness, we beseech you, that we may do valiantly in this spiritual war; help us against our worn negligence and cowardice, and defend us from the treachery of our unfaithful hearts; for Jesus Christ's sake."

-Prayer of Thomas a Kempis

God bless! ^____^

Holy Tuesday

"Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart which no unworthy thought can drag downwards; an unconquered heart which no tribulation can wear out; an upright heart which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon me also, O Lord my God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; through Jesus Christ, our Lord."

-Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas

God bless! ^____^

An Eventful Day

I was running late for my last Bioethics class (9 am). My sister and I tried to ride a cab but the taxi drivers didn't want to go the other way. So at around 9:15, we ended up commuting. I was preparing for a not so nice entrance for our class when I noticed that Doc J was in the same jeepney. When we got off, I was walking behind him because I didn't want him to notice me. But he did and he asked me what I wanted to do in the lab (I applied for his lab - Molecular Toxicology Research Laboratory). We discussed what were to be done in the lab for its present projects. I probably listened more than talked so I don't think that makes a good interview. Haha. Though, I did squeeze my brain for answers and I believe I did my best despite the shyness. ^__^

We had a game review in our Molecular Biophysics class which was really fun. Sir Neil's a very creative and concerned teacher. ^__^ Thanks, Sir! :D After our last Bioethics and Molecular Biophysics classes, we went out for lunch at KFC in Technohub. Gihan and I talked to Chinabank's (?) Kuya Guard again. :)) Then, happy lunch with friends. ^__^

Back at Albert, we watched the japanese movie 'A Girl Who Leapt Through Time'. I didn't get to finish it, though. At around 3:45, I went to Daniw to meet with Ate Berna. We did a pilgrimage from Daniw to Our Lady of Pentecost Church. Then, I went back to Albert for the Miting de Avance which I had to attend because I was part of the Electoral Board. Early in the assembly, I was shy to ask the candidates. But later on, the Lord gave me the courage to voice out my concerns. :) I felt good afterwards that I finally aired my views.

The meeting finished at around 8 but I still had to go to the hardware in Trinoma to find materials for our biophysical model. My friends were also going to have dinner so I came with them. We were supposed to go to Trinoma to check if the hardware was still open but we ended up going to Tomas Morato to have dinner. Somewhere in Panay St., however, the car was hit from behind by a cab. We were slightly shocked but didn't really panic.:) The Lord surely had a purpose, especially for Leonard who had his 5th car accident for the week :) Later, we drove to Police Station 10, somewhere in Kamuning, to fix the matter. We were relieved when Leonard's dad arrived. It's always comforting to see your parents when you're in a pinch. .^__^ They're always there to help us and save us from whatever unfortunate circumstance. :)

I sent a message to my mom saying where I was and what happened. I didn't want to tell her at first because I knew she was going to panic. But, she has the right to know so I told her. :) She called and I heard anger in her voice. She told me that they were going to fetch me right away. She scolded me in the car but I knew it was my fault. I should've went home after the miting de avance, or I could've said no when a friend said we eat at Tomas Morato.

I learned a lot, Lord ^___^

God bless!

A Heart in Tatters

Anywhere I go, my heart gets beaten up.



Anywhere I run, my battered heart can't find refuge.



Like a damaged ship seeking an intermediary port, I wander. But, I find none. At this point in my voyage, all such docks have gone.


Only in You will I find rest..






Father, please pull me out..:)