Lenten Season 2010

Yesterday I went to mass with Mom after an “intense” game of badminton with Cherry, Clyde, and Ivy. It was extra special for some reason. And I realized that this is the first Lent in my adult life that God game me a really serious trial/temptation. I never imagined that I will go through something like this.

Of course at first I was really sad. And I also felt regret at all those times which I took for granted. Plus I now have the tendency to look back and check where it all started. But I know I can never really trace it. So I just have to face forward and be busy enough not to look back in the past.

Anyway, I have tried hard to console myself with thoughts of Mary and Jesus. Even Joseph Most of the time, I derive peace from the fact that there is nothing in my life that is not meant to be and that God wouldn’t give me something that I can’t get past through. He knows me more that I know myself and I trust Him. Hopefully, I don’t falter. Just always need to keep in mind that I know that God allows trials to come our way to make us stronger. To grow more, interiorly. And to be holy, and make others holy.

I am so thankful of my formation. Buti na lang talaga.

Now I miss Shels more than ever. We usually journey through the Lenten season together, attending this and that. Well you know my thoughts Shels Grabe no. This is what the cross really means.

And I stand by my faith and make it…truly a Happy Cross.