A good start

This relative of mine was considered as the black sheep in her family. She was even rejected by her own biological family. The reason was that she did not want to work and was lazy. She turned to gambling in the hope of quick money. However, the result was her accumulating addiction which led to her mental problems. So she caused a lot of problems in her family. She even has her young daughter. She had tried committing suicide a few times before but she survived. I did not have any ill intention for her but had sympathy and pity on her because she did not know what she was doing. So I prayed for her persistently. A suprise greeted me when I saw her working as the assistant in the shop a few nights ago. It was a really miracle. My prayer has been answered. It is a good start for her as she has started working. I hope she will continue mending her way in her life.

Reflection: Amazing grace

Last weekend, I was involved in the international charismatic rally. I felt blessed as the Korean friar prayed over me. Not just that but I also saw the dancing girl. During the time we expressed ourselves in the language of Holy Spirit, that girl began to dance like the ballet dance gradually. She was dancing like the angel and even looked like one. It was really beautiful and amazing grace. Suddenly, I told myself that I wanted to stay deaf so that I could keep offering my prayers to God all the time.

"The Saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him." - St Teresa of Avila

Recently, if I remembered correctly, I had a dream that I received the communion. It tasted sweet even though in fact it is only bread. At this moment, I thought it meant the blessing and grace be given to me because I remembered I always asked my guardian angel to receive the communion in place of me and obtain the blessing for me when I was in the church. In addition, I remembered the Old Testament where Moses led the people of Israel to the promised land. The manna fell from the Heaven in order to feed the people. It was said that it tasted sweet like the honey cake. I realized that God is leading me to the promised land! Like Israel, I was filled with the hope and followed God in order to find the joy in Him. But what is my promised land? - That is my baptism and confirmation to become Catholic! All those three years of journey, I had complained and felt disappointed like people of Israel despite the hope I have in God and graces I received in my life. God is still good to me and loves me all those years. After this reflection, my resolve to seek God with all my heart, mind and strength, found an increase in its strength. Now, I felt more open to God's calling for me. I will just go wherever He wants me to go.

A gentle message to all

"Alas, what about you poor children! Being your spiritual father, I give you this advice: When you see your parents, who miss religious services, who work on Sunfay, who eat meat on forbidden days, who do not go to the Sacraments anymore, who do not improve their minds on religious matters - do the very opposite before them, so that your good example may save them, and if you are wise and good enough to do this, you will have gained everything. That is what I most desire for you."

St John Vianney