I would like to share my experience about the recent household that we had last Sunday, August 14, 2011. It was just an ordinary Sunday so I thought. I was even tempted not to attend mass. But then again how could I not when God has been so good to me. I was able to spend time with my family and celebrate my dad's birthday the day before. They were actually not expecting that we would come home and be with them on his special day.
Little did they know that we were on our way home with my cousin Munching from Iligan on Friday night. Since we arrived early in Cagayan, we bought him a birthday cake and just roamed around divisoria and ate some street foods that we haven't eaten before. When we got home both my mom and dad were asleep. It was twelve midnight when we lighted up the candle of the cake and marched into their bedroom. They were so surprised why and how we got there. HAHAHA! They never would have expected that we will be home for the occasion because they thought we had exams and other activities for the week. They were right we did. In fact on that same day, we had our field trip for our Organization Theory class, the Lord's Day of St. Micheal's Chapter and the Bantayan Island Conference that I wished I didn't miss. I invited our dear friends Luis and Jun Ace we enjoyed chatting and catching up for the loss time. I realized it has been almost a year I haven't seen Luis. When they went home, My sister Jane in St. Micheal's happen to be in Cagayan and she invited me to join their household at Camaman-an. Exhausted, I turned down her invite. I fell asleep. When I woke up, I thought of the opportunity of communing with God that I let it slipped away. So I thought to myself "ah ok lng Sunday bitaw ugma magmass man ko.. hopefully kami tanan maka attend ug mass".
So back to the Sunday that I had. My mind was set to going to mass then temptation was lurking again telling me "na kapoi man lakaw oi" but rebuked it "Lord naa na pud ang temptation ohhh".
Then unexpectedly, Jun Ace called me up almost 2pm and told me that we will go to the CLP sa Nazareno Chapter.
So I asked "Do you have friends or know someone from there?
He said "naa 3 or 4"
I asked "what time man diay mgstart?"
He said "2pm" said "ngeh! pgsure oi late nata ani la pako nakaligo and lau baya ni amo!"
He said" ok ra apas lng gud ta didto"
I told him "hmmm.. let me think about it hinuoon la pako nka mass".
Ana xa "ako pud but mgserve me 6:30pm na mass".
"Si Luis kuyog pud xa?"
"La nko na ignan."
"I contact xa basin ganahan sad xa kuyog."
"Sige sis, tawagan nko"
So when he called back, nanglaba pa daw si Luis. Haha!
And judging from the sound of his voice and his efforts to call, he was dead serious!
So I agreed.
We were supposed to attend mass with my mom and dad but naa mn sla bisita so kami nlng ni swit kuyog. So indeed we met up with Jun Ace and his SFC sister Donna together we went to Patag elementary school where Nazareno chapter held their CLP. Amo naabtan didto is their meeting because humana ang CLP alangan 5pm na kaha me nka.abot ddito!! haha!
They warmly welcomed us. We introduced ourselves and sat to listen to their announcements and sharing about the recent Mindanaone conference and how they were blessed. When it was done we bid our goodbyes and thank yous. They said they were grateful to have us visit. We feel blessed that we were there that moment even if it was just a brief time. On our way to Cathedral we tried to contact Luis but he didn't answer. Thinking of the household I turned down, I suggested what if mghousehold ta noh. I always am fond of households. hehe!
Acer said sge try nato ask ang uban.
We then attended the mass. Na late si Luis ky ala agas sa ila bukid. Hehe! So after the mass we gathered and some went home and others went to the wake of one of the father of an SFC member. But since dli kaila nla Luis and Jun Ace he opened to others who were left about having household. So then we went to a sister Claire's boarding house just close by. Starving, we bought food and ate first. hehe!
So we got started for the sharing, it was supposed to be about their MindanaOne Conference experiences but it wasn't. We ended up talking and sharing a lot about the revelation, personal experiences with the other side in the form of recurring nightmares or "urom", Illuminati, masonry, the US government, the Music industry, the famous and most successful artists, their songs, Tsunami in Japan, nuclear plants, war, UFOs, cults and their practices. These things are very scary as it seems very real. The ugly things that we see around us, the movies (few days before this we watched Emily Rose and the Rite), the injustices, murder, abortion, poverty, these are the manifestations of evil in the world.
Although we can't deny that there is fear in all these, that moment was an eye opener for me, for us that evil is indeed real. It is happening everyday! Evil is lurking in every corner waiting for its next victim. We should be vigilant, be aware of their strategies, know the truth and be on guard because the fact remains that this world is indeed a spiritual battle field. They are working day and night to study us know our weakness and attack us whenever they can. We shouldn't be blind to what is already in front of us. In all these negative things, let us steadfast in our faith, build that strong foundation in Christ Jesus, and have that hope that in all the chaos He will deliver us from evil.
Even though it wasn't the "pleasant" experiences that we shared, I would say that it was all worth it. I always believe that there is a purpose for the things happening in our lives whatever it may be. It is meant for us to learn, love, and bless others. I would like to encourage everyone to continue on struggling in all your circumstances. We may not know why we encounter such things but let us trust in God's wisdom. I encourage all to pray for one another, for the world, for the children, the leaders, the priest and missionaries that we all may stand strong and give victory to God Almighty - Always to seek on the things of God and do all that pleases him. Give Him your time after all it is not yours!
We are so blessed because really, God is all we need!!!;p
Written: Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 5:18pm
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