SIGNS, WONDERS AND MIRACLES

    Up to the present time I am still unable to access my old email account because I failed to reset my password since I was unable to answer accurately the security questions. How come I am unable to access my very own account which I created? The answer lies in my inability to comply with all the requirements Yahoo has set for security purposes and though I am the rightful person who owns the account it still didn't give me the pass to access it. There are certain procedures, rules and guidelines to be followed. No matter how true and genuine my identity is with regards to my claim it still didn't work. It is not as easy as I thought it would be. The same is true with the Israelites in today's 1st reading, they are the chosen people of God, the descendants of Abraham, Jacob and Moses, given a blessing that holds for a thousand generations that stood the test of time and had with them ark of the covenant but still they did not win the battle as they had expected. They sho...

    It has been a nostalgic couple of days due to the readings. I was sharing about my son, Jude, now it’s Allan’s turn. Today’s 1st reading brings back memories of the time when Allan was still undecided what course to take and what school to go to for College. At that time he had several options. It was kind of hard to say what he would finally decide on since he was still waiting for the results of his other exams in other schools. Although I had spoken my mind to him and said my piece of advice, I knew then that he has plans of his own. On the other hand it was noteworthy that uring that time something came up which I must say had compelled me to impose on him. With that development I honor my son's yielding to heeding my advice as he proceeded to do what I had requested him despite the inconvenience and discomfort of the said task. We see the importance of this story of Samuel when we come to the so called crossroads in our very own lives. We may all have reached a point ...

    Hannah reminds me a lot of myself when I was pregnant with my son, Jude. And in the same way, Eli reminds me of St. Jude Thaddeus. Just like Hannah I was weeping and praying before the Lord for the life of my unborn son. I religiously attended the novenas of St Jude in Mendiola near  Malacanang   Palace . And again just like Hannah I also made a promise. I prayed to God that if he will be gracious to me through my child I will name him after St. Jude if he will come out as male, since I have asked him to intercede for me in prayers.  God indeed answered my prayer since I gave birth to a healthy and normal baby boy. What's most interesting is that I went past my due date for several days and his birth fell on a Thursday which is the day of devotion for St. Jude in the  Philippines . There was a foreword in Companion written about today's 1st reading which says: "Hannah places her situation before the Lord and Eli also prays for her. She ultimately concei...

  I guess we can all identify to the sentiments of Hannah one way or another. We may not be barren and some of us may have bore children already there are times in our life when we can somehow relate to the desperation she felt at that time. We are too focused on our circumstance and fail to realize that worry can not change anything if not make matters worse. It is only our full confidence and trust in the Lord that is needed and everything else will follow. Although I also love the serenity prayer wherein it says: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference. Amen. Hallelujah! 1 Samuel 1:1-8 ...“Hannah, why do you weep, and why do you refuse to eat? Why do you grieve? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” When we hear of amazing stories we can not contain our excitement. May we be always mindful of it at all times and filled with this kind of emotion in all circumstances. We all have sinned and...

  The words of God remain forever and true. It can stand the test of time. The very words spoken by the prophet Isaiah from today's 1st reading can also be found in today's gospel. It tells us that God is consistent with His word and does not change. What He said a long time ago will always find a place throughout time and history. There is a time gap between when these 2 books of the bible were written yet their message applies for both times even to this present day. We can always hold on to the words of God and not be disappointed. God will always be true to His word and can always make things happen in accordance to His everlasting will and power. Amen. Hallelujah! Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 1 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; ... I am just surprised at how vividly I could still remember up to now the pictures in my children bible books even the feeling of awe and amazement while looking at th...

   I haven't seen the movie, “The Untouchables” yet but I have heard much about it. It is somehow like a person who gets away with crime, murder or something evil then could be labeled, the untouchable. But wait, consider this for a moment, how do you think does it feel to be God's Untouchables? Wow, I am sure it is the best thing that could ever happen to us. Since we are still in this world, things are far from ideal and perfect around us. We are always confronted by the enemy's plans and schemes. But if we put to heart and take action on what is said in today's 1st reading then we'll gain the confidence that we are protected because we belong to God. We can not deny the fact that God makes His presence known to us in many wonderful ways that we can all think about. This sharing in Didache is inspired by a bible passage from today's 1st reading and is very reflective of a God who does not hesitate to answer our prayers. We too have experiences when we feel God...