These Little Wonders

"Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and he who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God; for God is love." (1 John 4:7-8) Today is the great Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Heart of Jesus is the symbol of the greatest Love the world has ever known and will ever know. His Heart forever beats for you and me, crying when we cry, laughing when we laugh. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is God's love song to us, forever courting and serenading, "Come to me, all of you who are tired and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." (Mt 11:28) Jesus promises that whoever comes to Him will find rest. This promise becomes very real, physical and joyful when we say Yes to Jesus and be His heart and arms to those who seek Him. Let us reunite with our lover at Holy Mass today and assure Him that we love Him too. PRAYER TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS: "O most Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of ev...

Journal Entry for Thursday, June 26 I'm on a sick leave because my doctor advised me to take a day off and really rest. I've been coughing since the beginning of June, and this week, I'm having colds and slight fever. I was given antibiotics and two other medicines to ease my breathing but I was resistant. My condition didn't get better mainly because I lack rest. The past weeks, especially last week, have been very exhausting and draining. I would sleep really late (latest, or earliest was at 3:30am) and wake early then stay up all day and all night again. Everyday, all I could pray was "Give me strength for one more day, Lord." I was so stressed with work and family matters (my parents are now in Iloilo, thanks for your prayers, they're safe!), it has already taken a toll on my body. Yesterday, I visited my doctor again, worse than ever. He gave me another set of medicines, a much expensive (but he says more effective) antibiotics, and advised me ...

Journal Entry for Sunday, June 22 My brother and I just moved in to a new place that will become our home while we're in Manila. For me, that will be until I have decided to stay in Iloilo for good or until I get married and move to my own place (with my husband, of course), whichever comes first. :) On Tuesday, June 24, my parents are leaving for Iloilo to start a better, simpler life. I am excited but at the same time, I am scared. I haven't been away from my parents for more than a month. I haven't tried living on my own for more than a week. But as written in Ecclesiastes, there is a time for everything. Now is the time for me to be truly SINGLE - to draw away from the traditional structure of family, to learn to live away from the care of my mother and the protection of my father, to be more independent yet more dependent on God (because I know I can only make it through His grace, I can never survive on my own, really). On our first night here, I ha...

Majesty, faithful One Savior of my soul, You are here You are God of all the heavens Worthy Lord of all the earth I pray Your Name be lifted high Oh I love You (too) Lord Oh I need You here Draw me closer to where You are I wanna be with You Started the day with lots of prayer and that song (Oh I Love You). And so far, it has been a great morning! :) My brother introduced this beautiful App from Chrome called Momentum  (above image) and it's just so helpful to keep me focused and inspired. :)  Sharing with you the quote for the day: "Keep your goals away from the trolls." Good morning! God morning! ♥

"No man is an island." "Two is better than one."  "Together we stand, divided we fall."  "There's no I in TEAM."  I grew up hearing the above statements that somehow influenced the way I work. I love working with people, especially those who can be t rusted, who can e mpower, who can a ffirm, and who can m otivate. And I am just so blessed to have found such great people. :) But sometimes, even the best ones will fail you. Sometimes, you will end up doing things on your own - not because you did not delegate, not because you did not trust, empower, affirm, and motivate enough, but just because you have no other choice. These are the times when all you wanted was someone to tell you, "let me help" or ask you "what can I do to help?", yet all you hear and see are their own busyness.  When things like this happen, when you feel you are all alone, when all the responsibilities you're supposed to s...

Happy Independence Day, Philippines! :) Thanks for the doodle, Google! ♥ As the Philippines celebrates its 116th year of independence, let's take a look again at the  12 Wonderful Things about the Filipino and our Motherland : 1. The Filipino has a home for its family and people, a country so naturally rich and beautiful. 2. The Filipino brings hope to humanity. The Filipino heart is one of the biggest, one of the honest and most upright among mankind. 3. The Filipino is part of the solution to the world's problems. It contributes to the advancement of human civilization. 4. The Filipino brings life to the world. He is one of the happiest and friendliest peoples of the earth. 5. The Filipino has a culture of heroism, the Bayanihan. 6. Filipinas are among the most beautiful, free and highly accomplished women in the world. 7. The Filipino is among the most respectful and tolerant of religious, cultural and political beliefs. 8. The Filipino is among the mos...

... never dies. ♥ Since writing is already second nature to me (sometimes it even gets as easy and as natural as breathing), I guess I was really made for this. :)  Source: Playbuzz Will seriously consider Mike's suggestion. :D And will take note of Brendan's advice. :)  So help me, God! If it is Your will, I know You will definitely make it happen. ♥