Humility or Pride?

Humility is a strange virtue, it is when we think we are humble that we are proud, and when we admit our pride that we are humble.

There was this guy who sought enlightenment from God about a truth of his faith. He fasted, he prayed, and he tried all he could to humble himself to become worthy of His grace. But nothing happened! So he fasted, prayed and humbled himself some more. Still nothing. Finally, after the third try he gave up and rose to visit a priest friend who might help him understand this truth of his faith.

At this point, an angel appeared in his dream to give him the enlightenment he sought. The angel told him that in his attempt to humble himself, his pride remained and he got no closer to God. But when he admitted his inadequacy and started to go to his priest friend to seek help, it was this act of humility that brought down God's grace.

This guy now learned that one aspect of humility is accepting that we need others - that we are not self-sufficient. More importantly, this act of seeking help from someone else is a reflection of our need for God. And that is what we can call, Humility.


Teach me the right kind of humility - where I can be very strong and yet so focused in loving You and others.

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I did this because I love you...

How does it feel to be embraced?
Wonderful isn't it? It is like being cradled, and deep within your heart, it feels so good to listen to the breath of love. Oh, how lovely it is that someone loves you!

One day, the embarrassment of my past dawned on me as I prayed. And with this, I realized the sins I've committed because of a mistaken love and false gods.

I envisioned the nail on His right palm pierce deeper because of my sins. I recalled all the sins in my past and felt how much hurt I have brought him.

I looked at Jesus and saw fresh wounds.

I cried in shame. It seemed as if His wounded body was His way of showing me He was there for me - in the course of my sufferings.

On the cross, Jesus looked at me with so much love and on His lips were words of comfort: "I did this because I love you."

Hearing those words, it was as though my soul passed out -but graciously caught by the embrace of His love.

And in that embrace, I rested and was at peace.




Oh Lord, forgive me if I depend on other things that do not come from You. Wash me clean from these influences, Lord!

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Follow me... Do as I say!

It was one of the many Retreats I've attended, and we had this activity where I was blindfolded. Then my, assigned partner took me around, told me what to do and pulled me all around the room.

When it was my turn to blindfold my partner, I became naughty. I took him outside, on rough roads, rocky paths, muddy streets and humpy floors! All the while, my partner was telling me that he didn't trust me. So I tried to explain and consoled him, telling him not to worry even if the roads were bad - because I'll never allow him to get hurt. We ended the activity with so much lightness in our feeling.

When I joined the Catholic groups, it was as though I was blindfolded too. My friends teased me. My problems are still there and worries and frustrations kept flowing in my life. It was pretty dark and I could barely see what was in store for me.

But it was God were telling me, "I'm holding you, don't be afraid, have no worries. Just follow Me. Do as I say. Everything is dark for you now, but you'll have to trust me - you'll see light forever for I will never allow you to get hurt.


Let me listen when You're asking me to follow oh Lord and grant me the courage to follow You in the darkness!

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God is Unfair!

My whole life screams this truth!!! You don't believe me, do you?

First, He showers me with grace and mercy particularly during time when I'm not in the "right path" with Him. So is God unfair? Certainly!

Second. He recycles what i consider trash and unnecessary, my disappointment, heartaches, illness, temptations, and embarrassments - as instruments for my personal edification and sanctification, thereby making me a better reflection of the One who created me. So is God unfair? Definitely!

Third, I don't deserve His love, care and attention and yet He sent His only Son to be the atonement for my sins and have earned in the process the right to call God Father. So is God unfair? Amen!

God's mercy exceeds His justice.

Imagine if He were fair. I'd be wailing and gnashing my teeth by now.



Jesus, fill my heart with your unfairness. I want more of it, Lord. Don't give me what I deserve. Give me what Your Son Jesus Deserves.

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My Will For You...

There was a young man who so much wanted to be a priest. However, after sincere prayer and repentance, his yearning vanished. It was clear to him that it was not the will of God for him to be a priest.

But it was not that easy for him to accept this. He asked the Lord, "Isn't it a great sacrifice to offer my whole life to You by becoming a priest?" Yet to his surprise, the Lord spoke to his heart: "Would it not be a greater sacrifice if you obey My will for you?" This man is now living a happy life with his family, though not yet married and no children, his parents and siblings make his life more happy. Serving the Lord in his very own little ways.

He rejoices and does not regret following the Lord. He saw how the Lord uses him now in spreading the Good News. In fact, he is very happy writing this blog for you.... yes, it's me.

Even if we don't understand at first. let us obey.



Lord, I seek for all the gifts of the Spirit - as well as all that I needed to serve You. But most of all, give me a greater love for you!

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