I was lost but now am found

I just recently visited my blog. For the longest time since my last post it will soon be a year. Pretty much abandoning what I have started... My journey, the vision to inspire, the willingness to share. Last night an amazing thing happened. I was reconnected back to my Saviour. My inspiration, my friend, my companion.
I was browsing through youtube and listened to this very meaningful song "way sukod" (no measure) which kept repeating back on my mind. I listened to it twice and i felt something inside me. My emotions has heightened. Then I started listening to other inspirational songs, The prayer of Saint Francis as arranged by Ryan Cayabyab, The Power of Your Love by Don Moen, Kristo by Aegis and Maria by Basil Valdez. Tears started to flow, My emotions where at its peak that I felt the pain in my chest that I want to cry out loud. Then suddenly I realized how a prodigal son I have become. How very sinful my ways are. Things flashing right in front of me and a realization of what I have been doing. Yes, for the past year I was really Lost. Though I was in constant prayer and communication with God but I guess it might be due to compliance, out of nothing. Probably the reason why these prayers did not transcend into action. I was really bursting into tears as I ask for forgiveness, sincerely and humbly. I asked the Lord to come into my life again and take me as I am.
After the emotions has subsided, a thanksgiving prayer was said. I thank God that the realization is not yet late and that He has tapped me once again. Truly God works in wonders. Hence, later, in 5 hours, after i take my rest, i shall be going on a pilgrimage to the Diocesan shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer in Bogo City located far north from the Queen City of the South. I shall be lighting a candle and will be offering a mass as a Thanksgiving for all the blessings received despite the fact of everything that was. Yes I know I was lost and I acknowledge that but fortunately, now I have been found. Praise be to God.

St. Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila

Today is the feast day of St. Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila. The first Filipino Saint.

Beloved SAN LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA, confronted with death, you proclaimed your readiness to die a thousand times for your Christian faith. Today the whole world admires your courage. We feel particularly proud of you as our brother. And we pray: You, a family man, protect our families. Keep them united in love. You, who bore your sufferings with patience and resignation, intercede for the sick of mind and body; help them to receive the grace of God’s miraculous healing. You, who died in a foreign country, take care of Filipinos living and working in this country and in other parts of the world. You, an example of Christian fortitude, sustain our faith and make it spread and grow strong all around us. You, the Philippines’ first saint, be the country’s special protector. Unite us as one people; help us to work in harmony for development and progress; and give us peace. AMEN.

(State your intentions). San Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA MARY!

Today marks the Nativity of Mary, the most Holy Mother of Jesus. She was chosen to be the Mother of our Saviour, born without sin. She is full of Grace as She is the Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix of All Graces.










(St. Anne with her daughter Mary)

A beautiful song for you my Mother and the Mother of us all. Thank you for "YES". If not for you the Divine Plan of the Most High will bever come true. You are the model of all mothers. We praise you for patience, for your understanding, for your care, for your love and above all for giving us the graces necessary for our being. We thank you Heavenly Mother despite our shortcomings and failure you never fail to love us and to show us how compassionate you are for the Divine Plan of God, for the Salvation of Mankind. Mother Mary, my Mother, as we celebrate your birthday today, may you help humanity end all war, may all sick be showered with God's love, may the lonely find warmth in your love, may the lost find their way, may the hungry be fed, may there peace all over the world and may your Most Immaculate Heart triumph all over the world.

Eve of Mother Mary's Birthday

Today is the Eve of Mama Mary's birthday. As a preparation, while working, I searched over youtube "Marian Song Playlist". I found many and played to at least two. Very nice songs, very inspirational. What about you? Have you ever thought of offering or at least doing something for our Blessed Mother?
Hey! I got a tip. She does not need any material things nor expensive gifts. What she needs is a simple 6 letter word. Yes, 6 letter word with no money involved. Only a little bit of your time, effort and above all your love for her, your very special love for her. Do you have an idea what it is? This also mean a boquet of roses since it has been said that roses or should I say, spiritual roses, comes out of your mouth and angels get it to make it as crowns of roses for Mother Mary.
It is called th -- R-O-S-A-R-Y.
Have you offered your rosary to Her?

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I found this on YouTube. This is worth sharing.



The Prayer of St. Francis

Memorare: a powerful prayer of intercession for our Blessed Mother

In honor of the feast of Our Lady of Carmel, I would like to share this very beautiful prayer to our Blessed Mother.

Memorize this by heart and say it with trust.



Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary,

that never was it known that anyone who fled to Thy protection,

implored Thy help or sought Thine intercession,

was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence,

I fly unto Thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother;

to Thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate,

despise not my petitions,

but in Thy mercy, hear and answer me.

Amen.