Are you in need of some encouragement right now? Every day, my husband and I receive messages from friends and family members, asking for prayers.
We know so many people who are sick, or have loved ones who are sick. And I am sure we’re not the only ones.
The COVID-19 pandemic is real. And it is hitting so close to home once again. Not just for us, but for many people out there.
What can we do during this time of helplessness and hopelessness?
What else can we do but turn to the One who holds our future? The One who has a plan behind all of this. The One who can give healing and provide comfort.
As beloved singer and songwriter Mr. Gary Valenciano wrote in his latest song “Make Us Whole Again“:
We’re not alone in this storm
And we will pray in the rain
No our hearts won’t tire
Our faith’s on fire
We know our cries are heard from deep within
Can You heal us and make us whole again
Yes, Lord, we run to You alone, and ask You to make us whole again! Jesus, we trust in You!
May Gary V.’s song speak to you as it did to me. In Christ alone, we place our trust and find our glory in the power of the Cross!
If you’re a Catholic like me, I would also like to encourage you to join this 33 Days to Morning Glory DIY Retreat organized by the Feast Alabang Marian Ministry:
Sharing their Facebook invitation here:
In these Extraordinary times, we need the protection, care and love of an EXTRAORDINARY MOTHER!
Our Blessed Mother is calling you to join our Marian Retreat and draw closer to her son JESUS through MARY!
Everyone is invited to The Feast Alabang Marian Ministry’s Batch 3 of the 33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY. The Retreat starts on April 10 Saturday at 10AM with a welcome by Sis Lallaine Gogna and a talk by Fr Ian Gabinete.
This is an extraordinary do-it-yourself 33-day retreat and journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and Saint John Paul II based on the book of Fr. Michael Gaitley, “33 Days to Morning Glory”.
We’ll guide and journey with you by meeting for 5 Saturday mornings with a series of talks entitled “Ordinary Women with an Extraordinary Mother” with sharers TINA RODRIGUEZ, ZEN BADIOLA, JANICE AVILA and KATHY REYES. All leading to the Consecration Day on May 15, 2021.
You have an option of the full package 33 Day Retreat with Talks or Talks only. Whichever you choose, please register here bit.ly/marianregform
“…Let nothing discourage you. Do not fear any ILLNESS or vexation. Am I not here who am you MOTHER? Are you not under my shadow and PROTECTION? Are you not in the folds of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms?…” -Our Lady of Guadalupe to San Juan Diego
I am humbled and honored to be one of the sharers. Please please please do pray for me and for everyone involved in this endeavor. May God be further glorified! 🙂
Whatever you choose to do, whether you join us or not, I urge you: Go to Jesus. Bring all your burdens to Him. Ask Him to make you—to make *us*—whole again.
For prayer requests, please feel free to send me a message. Or you can also send it here to our Feast Ortigas District website. Let’s continue to pray for one another, especially those who are in most need.
Read ECQ Reflections No. 1 here.
Truly Rich and Blessed 