When I was a little girl, I have a desire to have a church nearby our house. I grew up in a Catholic family and studied in Catholic school and attending mass really has a deep importance to me. All I wanted is an adoration chapel and a real parish church just within my reach.
I grew up and became a career woman and have to transfer to Makati for a shorter travel time to my workplace. It’s amazing how God arrange people’s paths to join us with our journey. There in the apartment I met Mitch. She was the one of the biggest blessings in my life leading me the way to my devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I learned that the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is just near RCBC. Since we eventually have the same work schedule (NIGHT SHIFT) then, we go to church together after work. How I love hearing mass before going to sleep.
Then again the desire that I hoped Sacred Heart Shrine will be nearer to where I live so it would be easier for me to go every time I want to. Again, God has its own way of arranging things for us because in His promise, He said in Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it shall be given to you…” Changes happened and Mitch decided to migrate in Australia, sad that we will separate ways. Little did I know that the circumstances will lead me to my desire for a place nearer Sacred Heart. I met my best friend’s cousin and offer me her space in this apartment since she will be getting married soon. Finding out where the place was really made a warm greeting in my heart. Its only 2 blocks away Sacred Heart St!
This morning contemplating on my today’s miracle, God send me the message of how near His Shrine is to mine. I had the privilege to get up a little early and hear the First Wednesday Mass. Realizing that my miracle I’m looking for is just a walk away…
You too might have a parish or temple or prayer house nearby your village or your house, go ahead and have a walk, having a little visit would mean the WORLD to Him J
Sometimes when things are going tough we find so much effort to smile. Even the reason for smiling is God’s miracle for all of us. We might not see it as a miracle but come to observe people around. There are people who are blessed to be cheerful, some people though find so hard to put a simple smile on their face as if they have been conceived in the wrong way (peace!). If you can relate to these types of people, I want to recommend praying for God a reason for you to smile every day! Yes, as simple as this can be prayed for. J Ask and we shall receive! If on the other hand you are the type of person that can easily put laughter on their faces, find time to bless other people to be infected with you smile. You can also pray for people who find it hard to smile. They maybe need healing and acceptance. We’ll never know, your smile on them may be a start of their healing. 
Today, God gave my reason to smile! The past few weeks were not so good for me and to be honest, I find it difficult to add article on my blog so last night before I sleep and prayed to God to give me a reason to smile when I woke up. True enough, He never ever failed me. Today I received a great news, I passed my licensing exam. J
