Tuesday, October 23, 2012

A Prayer for Mothers

Since I became a mother, I have never felt more in need of God than ever before. Motherhood for me has been a challenge, and I always feared that uncertain future with my family. I always, always pray to God that He will always be there to guide and bless our family, especially our newborn child. I always pray to Mama Mary that I will be a good mother and wife.

I would like to share this prayer to my fellow mothers. I pray for all mothers.

This prayer was taken from http://www.2heartsnetwork.org/mothers.htm

Good and Gentle God, we pray in gratitude for our mothers and for all the women of theory who have joined with you in the wonder of bringing forth new life. You who became human through a woman, grant to all mothers the courage they need to face the uncertain future that life with children always brings. 

Give them the strength to live and to be loved in return, not perfectly, but humanly. Give them the faithful support of husband, family and friends as they care for the physical and spiritual growth of their children. Give them joy and delight in their children to sustain them through the trials of motherhood. Most of all, give them the wisdom to turn to you for help when they need it most. Amen.

Friday, January 9, 2009

More then ever, I now find myself in the hands of God. This is what I have wanted all my life, from my youth. And this is still the one thing I want. But now there is a difference: the initiative is entirely with God. It is indeed a profound spiritual experience to know and feel myself so totally in His hands.

- Pedro Arrupe, SJ

Sunday, January 4, 2009

The Star


In today's gospel, the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord, we find the story of the three magi's visit to Jesus. And their guiding light that led them to Jesus' birthplace was the Star.

Fr. Ronald's homily focused on this aspect of the Star. He told a story of how a family was the star to a person's life. He also made us think about the stars in our lives: these are people who guide and mold us to the person that we are.

Who are the stars in my life? The greatest star, I can say, is my family. They have really been a great influence on what I am today. I can say that they raised me well enough to live in this world.

Fr. Ronald also asked us to say a prayer for the stars in our lives. I remember my Ninang Dada, who to me is a second mom, and who is in the hospital right now. I pray that she may get well, and that she may get the necessary help, particularly financial, to pay for hospital bills and medicines. I lift this God up to You, our Light and Healer. Amen.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Reviving this blog

2008 was a busy year, and I have not been the usual early morning mass goer of the previous years.

This year, I hope to contribute more reflections on this blog. I wish to attend more early morning masses this year. This is one of my New Year's resolutions.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Ang Daan ng Krus

Ikawalong Istasyon: Nagsalita si Hesus sa mga kababaihan ng Jerusalem

Umiiyak ang mga kababaihan ng Jesusalem sa harapan ng bilanggong hinatulan ng kamatayan si Jesus. Subalit, hiniling ni Jesus na ibaling nila ang pagtingin sa kanilang mga sarili. Ang kamatayan ni Jesus ay gawa ng isang lipunang nakapinid ang pinto sa mga biyaya ng Diyos, itinakwil ang salita ng kaligtasang dala ni Jesus. Ang kanyang mga salita sa mga kababaihan ay minsang naging isang banta at panawagan ng pagbabalik-loob. Banta, sapagkat ang sinumang tumanggi sa grasya ng Maykapal ay naghahanap ng sariling kamatayan. Isang panawagan sa pagbabalik-loob dahil hindi imposible ang pagbabago, ang pagtanggap sa salita ng Diyos, pagsasabuhay nito at pakikiisa sa pagpupunyaging itatag ang paghahari ng Diyos dito sa sandaigdigan.

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Pagninilay:

Hindi lingid sa kaalaman ng marami ang kahirapang dinaranas ng nakararaming tao sa aking bansa. Syempre ang agad kong reaksyon tungkol dyan ay malungkot at maawa. Ngunit sana'y hindi lamang ito tumigil sa awa. Sana ay magsikap tayong higitan pa ang pagtulong sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa "bigger picture" o kaya ang ugat ng kahirapan. Tinatawag ang bawat isa sa atin na magsagawa ng mga kongkretong pagbabago at solusyon para sa mga mahihirap nating mga kababayan. Sa punto ng aking pananalangin ito ang mensahe sa akin ng Panginoon. Parang napakahirap gampanan ng ganitong tungkulin. Patnubayan nawa sana ako ng Panginoon. Amen.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Prayer from Sacred Space

Jesus you speak to me through the words of the gospels. May I respond to your call today. Teach me to recognise your hand at work in my daily living.

http://www.sacredspace.ie

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Day by day, day by day
Day by day, day by day
Oh dear Lord, three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
To love thee more dearly
To follow thee more nearly
Day by day

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

To be with You

Dear Lord,
I open up my heart, my soul, my whole being, to You
Placing my full trust and faith in You
for this coming year, and always...
I will place myself under Your loving care
for You know what is best for me.

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All that I am, all that I have
I lay them down before You, o Lord
All my regrets, all my acclaim
The joy and the pain I'm making them Yours

Lord, I offer my life to You
Everything I've been through
Use it for Your glory
Lord I offer my days to You
lifting my praise to You
as a pleasing sacrifice
Lord I offer You my life...