On MADZ GOES JESUIT

Noted: b!@n , , Thursday, August 19, 2010 3:33 PM

So I didn't exactly played a major part in this event. But I would like to congratulate the JesCom team for making the concert a success, and for being able to raise funds for the Jesuit Seminaries.

It was a night of music and spirituality - two evenings, actually. The Philippine Madrigal Singers truly gave justice to every song. I got goosebumps randomly throughout the songs. They definitely deserve a standing ovation!

Again and again...

I would like to thank everyone who supported and donated for the Jesuit seminaries. The Philippine Province really needs the help of their friends to continue their mission. I've been friends with a couple of Jesuit priests and brothers and I salute to their dedication. I've witnessed their service, how many lives they have touched and how far they've gone to proclaim God's Kingdom. I happy to be serving our Lord with the Jesuits, and I don't think I'll ever forget everything they've taught me.

AMDG

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Don't Quit

Noted: b!@n , , Sunday, August 15, 2010 5:50 PM

The Don't Quit presentation is based on a famous poem which was written many years ago. The author of this poem is unknown. Sadly, in recent years a number of people have claimed ownership of the poem and some have even claimed to have written it themselves!

Here is the original poem in it's entirety:


When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,

When the funds are low and the debts are high,

And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit,

Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns,

And many a failure turns about,

When he might have won had he stuck it out;

Don't give up though the pace seems slow--

You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,

It seems to a faint and faltering man,

Often the struggler has given up,

When he might have captured the victor's cup,

And he learned too late when the night slipped down,

How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out--

The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are,

It may be near when it seems so far,

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--

It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

- Author unknown



Source: http://www.thedontquitpoem.com/thePoem.htm

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"I'm not sure if it's good... I just know it's right"

Noted: b!@n , , Thursday, August 5, 2010 12:52 PM

I just won't go into details to eliminate gossips and such. I really don't want to make a big deal out of it, but I definitely want to share this life-changing, eye-opening experience.

I can't believe how amazing God is when it comes to answering prayers. I know I've said this before, but anyway, I'm just so relieved.

I was having a certain dilemma which is recurring for the past 2 years more or less, and just the other day I wanted to put an end on it - so, I prayed for guidance and light. In less than 24 hours, God was able to answer me. I still can't get over the part where reality hit me hard, but I know it's for the best. Like I said in one of my FB posts "I'm not sure if it's good... I just know it's right." God's answer was very simple. I was actually expecting a dramatic scene with so many people involved. But last night was so... straightforward. It was painful, yes of course. But to me, it was to end my misery as well. God showed me a whole new different path - a promising one, I'm sure. It's to end all my confusion. Give clarity to all those blurred visions. This path is clearer. This path will bring me less pain.

I'm really excited to experience another chapter. Maybe it still has the same elements from where I came from, but this time, I know better. It's all about a matter of perspective now, just like when I saw God's answer in the simplest of ways.

Yesterday, I said goodbye to all my fairy tales. It wasn't easy, but I know it's time. I won't stop dreaming, of course not. Only now, my dreams are closer to reality and not barely foolish fantasies. Sheesh, is this what we call maturity?

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