SUNDAY’S READING narrates a wonderful account of the miracle of Jesus walking on water and how the frightened disciples thought they were seeing a ghost.
What struck me was…it was Peter’s curiosity, courage and little faith that made him respond in seeing Jesus! He followed him and did the impossible - he walked on water, only to sink when he was distracted by the strong wind and waves.
In my life, how many times did I muster enough courage with little faith to follow Jesus? I remember the difficult campaign in 2019. A lot of times I struggled with my fear, my littleness, and my limitations in the face of perilous and powerful adversaries. How I prayed, if only I could, let the challenge pass without me taking in the cup of suffering. But I plunged “Duc In Altum” (“Go out into the deep”) to cast the net in the deepest end! God yielded a rich abundant harvest in this journey of managing the pandemic and of loving service for Zamboanga.
The Jesuits taught me discernment and Fr. Tony de Castro, SJ very recently pointed out that discernment of St. Ignatius can be tested when we experience events and situations in life that can lead us closer to God.
This Sunday may we be led closer to God! Whether we experience jubilant joy or deep despair from the homily of Fr. Manoling Francisco SJ, no mas perde esperanza! Keep our focus on Jesus! Set our aim in service, in the task at hand.
If I were to recount the strong winds of antagonists “que quiere hace lumus” for me to sink deep and the powerful waves of problems that I face, verdad bien peligroso. But I am thankful to the wonderful glimpse of God’s loving presence in people, pets and events that show case opportunity in adversity!
Resilience is the capacity to swim in the current of adversity as we sink deep, but we rise against above the waves and swim again to survive. May we keep our eyes focus on Jesus. Do not let our fears conquer us and all who threaten, to destroy us. Keep our sight on the mission and the work we need to do. In this pandemic, there is too much suffering and adding injury by our palabras agudas (sharp words) of criticism, complaint and negativity which can lead us to despair and destruction.
As what Fr. Butch Candido, our La Virgen de Purification Parish Priest, advocates a change in behavior (cambia di aton custombre) and attitude. There are too many problems in the world, let us not add to it. Try counting our blessings, see the good in others and in that way see the good in us. Learn to say thank you. Appreciate the free air we breathe without artificial ventilation or oxygen tank. All things will work out for the best, keep our focus on Jesus!
“Courage! Don’t be afraid, it’s me! Come!” Matthew 14:22-33
In my life, how many times did I muster enough courage with little faith to follow Jesus? I remember the difficult campaign in 2019. A lot of times I struggled with my fear, my littleness, and my limitations in the face of perilous and powerful adversaries. How I prayed, if only I could, let the challenge pass without me taking in the cup of suffering. But I plunged “Duc In Altum” (“Go out into the deep”) to cast the net in the deepest end! God yielded a rich abundant harvest in this journey of managing the pandemic and of loving service for Zamboanga.
The Jesuits taught me discernment and Fr. Tony de Castro, SJ very recently pointed out that discernment of St. Ignatius can be tested when we experience events and situations in life that can lead us closer to God.
This Sunday may we be led closer to God! Whether we experience jubilant joy or deep despair from the homily of Fr. Manoling Francisco SJ, no mas perde esperanza! Keep our focus on Jesus! Set our aim in service, in the task at hand.
If I were to recount the strong winds of antagonists “que quiere hace lumus” for me to sink deep and the powerful waves of problems that I face, verdad bien peligroso. But I am thankful to the wonderful glimpse of God’s loving presence in people, pets and events that show case opportunity in adversity!
Resilience is the capacity to swim in the current of adversity as we sink deep, but we rise against above the waves and swim again to survive. May we keep our eyes focus on Jesus. Do not let our fears conquer us and all who threaten, to destroy us. Keep our sight on the mission and the work we need to do. In this pandemic, there is too much suffering and adding injury by our palabras agudas (sharp words) of criticism, complaint and negativity which can lead us to despair and destruction.
As what Fr. Butch Candido, our La Virgen de Purification Parish Priest, advocates a change in behavior (cambia di aton custombre) and attitude. There are too many problems in the world, let us not add to it. Try counting our blessings, see the good in others and in that way see the good in us. Learn to say thank you. Appreciate the free air we breathe without artificial ventilation or oxygen tank. All things will work out for the best, keep our focus on Jesus!
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