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Faith-shaking moments
Every day is a Defining Moment
I come from a religious Christian ( Roman Catholic) family. At an early age our parents instilled in us belief in God. We would attend mass every Sunday and holy days of obligation. And every night my mother would lead in reciting the rosary followed by the litany and novenas of saints. Every Tuesday would be for Saint Anthony of Padua, Wednesday would be Mama Mary, and Thursday would be Saint Jude Thaddeus.
Through the years I never wavered in my faith in God even in light of many challenges. I always offered my problems to Him in prayers: be it financial, emotional or career issues. Although some prayers remain unanswered, I believe God is good all the time.
Twenty two years ago, I joined the Mission of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal based in Paranaque, a city south of Manila. Our altar now includes a life-size image of Mama Mary. We try to change her clothes every year and celebrate mass at home.I believe my prayers to God, to Jesus through Mary has sustained me through the years.
To me, every day, every trial that tests my faith in God is a defining moment.
Through the years I never wavered in my faith in God even in light of many challenges. I always offered my problems to Him in prayers: be it financial, emotional or career issues. Although some prayers remain unanswered, I believe God is good all the time.
Twenty two years ago, I joined the Mission of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal based in Paranaque, a city south of Manila. Our altar now includes a life-size image of Mama Mary. We try to change her clothes every year and celebrate mass at home.I believe my prayers to God, to Jesus through Mary has sustained me through the years.
To me, every day, every trial that tests my faith in God is a defining moment.
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