Lessons from the Santo Niño: WISDOM AND LOVE

We know nothing much about the childhood of JESUS, because the scriptures no longer provide a detailed narrative of it. One of the few things we only know, according to Luke the Evangelist, is that the child grew up "filled with so much wisdom." And that single phrase of information is more than enough to be the point of our reflection today. "How can I attain Wisdom?" Simple. LOVE GOD, because it is the beginning of all wisdom. LOVE GOD, because He is Wisdom Himself. And we can manifest this LOVE in so many profound ways - in our families, circle of friends, workmates, and even to strangers. The whole life of JESUS, including His childhood, is all about love and loving. Let us be instruments of His love today and always!

Panalangin sa Batang Hesus, ang Santo Niño

Mahal na Panginoong Hesus, Ikaw po ang Banal ng Diyos. Ang iyong kamusmusan ay larawan ng mapagkumbabang Diyos na nanahan kapiling naming mga makasalanan. Sa Iyong pagparito sa mundo ay binigyan Mo ng pag-asa at dangal kaming mga lugmok at alipin ng kasalanan. Banal na Batang Hesus, kami po ay humihingi ng tawad sa Iyo sa aming mga pagkakasala at pagkukulang. Mahabag Ka po sa amin at igawad ang Iyong mabathalang pagbabasbas. Gabayang Mo po kami sa aming paglalakbay sa buhay na ito at turuan Mo po ang aming mga puso na maging payak, payapa at masunurin sa kalooban ng Ama sa langit.

 Mahal na Batang Hesus, ipag-adya Mo rin po ako at ang aking mga mahal sa buhay laban sa masama, kasalanan, karamdaman at mga sakuna. Patuloy Mo po kaming lingapin ng Iyong Banal na Grasya. Salamat po, Panginoon, sa Iyong pagmamahal para sa aming lahat. Dinggin Mo po sana ang aming mga panalangin. Amen. 

Second Collection para sa mga Biktima ng pagsabog ng Bulkang Taal

Sa isang circular na inilabas ng Archdiocese of Manila, inatasan ng Kanyang Kabunyian, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, ang mga parokya na nasasakupan ng Kanyang Archdiocese na magsagawa ng “second collection” sa lahat ng mga Misa mula January 18, 2020 hanggang January 19, 2020. Ang perang malilikom ay gagamitin sa pagtulong sa mga nasalanta ng pagsabog ng bulkang Taal.

Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for making me strong. Please help me to forgive and move forward.

Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for making me strong through painful experiences, and for revealing Yourself to me as the loving God Who never abandons His children. In my helplessness and pain, You were there. Grant me the grace, O Lord, to forgive the people who put me to painful situations and allow my spirit to move forward in my journey towards the eternal life You have promised. Amen.

In this blog are Photos of all my visits to various Catholic Churches in the Philippines. It also includes directions on how to go to those Churches.

Lord Jesus Christ, I have sinned against You. Please forgive me. Please heal me from the inside out.

Lord Jesus Christ, I have sinned against You in so many ways and in so many occasions. I have not considered Your law. I have gone my own personal way and caused You so much hurt in the process. Please forgive me, Lord. Please heal me from the inside out.

Lord Jesus Christ, please restore my broken life. Help me to overcome my struggles.

Lord Jesus Christ, please restore my broken life. Help me to overcome my struggles, because I cannot do this alone. I need You, Lord, in my life. Please be my strength, my refuge and my guide. 

Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Great Healer. Please heal my body, mind and spirit.

Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Great Healer. Please heal my body, mind and spirit. Please rescue me from all useless anxieties and physical sufferings. Touch me with Your healing hands and allow me to experience the joy of being loved by You. I trust in You, LORD, and in You alone.