24 August 2007

A place called "HOME"

My parents and siblings are born catholics. I also born to be a Roman Catholic. At first, I really don't know the differences of the religions. DO they diverge? I don't know. Maybe yes or maybe not at all. Some believe to have a God and some has their so called "Gods" which were not renowed by some Christians. As for me, there is only one God, the most powerful and prevailing Lord of all. I asked my friends, who are adherents (I don't know what term to use) of Iglesia ni Cristo. There are some differences in case of THE Jesus. I can't believe that we use the same bible what we have different beliefs. Well I'm not questioning the priests or their preachers but rather questioning the others.

On the year 2003, my family went to Tierra de Maria in Tagaytay to attend the Healing mass every first sunday of the month. It's all about building up the "faith" we have in our self, with other people and with our family. My family could have been one of the kinships to worship each and every statue of the saints lying in there. Now, were gone and I'm sad. :(

For the year 2005, I joined the "Bukluran" in the Antipolo Cathedral with the anticipation of my classmates. I then became part of the Antipolo Young Parishoners Organization (AYPO, an established choir in the Cathedral). I joined because I want to be spiritual or faithful. Every member has been a member ever since and they're all close now.I'm not sociable but I want to be warm. Every sunday morning, after choir, there are practices and activities, then later, sharings with priests. I'm fortunate enough to see and hear how these young individuals disclose themselves and trust. Lucky for me cause I even shared few things I'm happy to let somebody in on. I found a family and deity.
Church is a Home. This was shared by Arthur Lui Pio of Hale on how the church helps him to maintain his existence momentous:

"As i entered the church I admit having a heavy heart. Each step was an abyss that I had to take, what was wrong? why do i feel this way? Questions that seemed too much to answer. I realized as I look at the walls in our church that I was tired, tired from which I cannot share.I prayed for guidance and strength, wisdom and understanding most of all love. Theres something I want to share with you... Out of all the places I've been the only place where I can think and feel safe is inside the church. I don't know if you feel the same but I'm at peace when I'm in church. As the worship service was on going suddenly something came up in my head as if it was rigged by fate. It was playing in my head and I couldn't make it to stop. After church I felt different, light and happy whatever happened in church I'm thankful for it. Now I have found a new beginning."

Positively yes. No place like home. It is a very hallowed place but the feeling is delicate and graceful enough. In a sudden truth, it's true that you will feel peace inside it. Go over your devotion and test you faith. There are no places here on Earth that could make us feel free to say what we want to say without letting somebody in. Peaceful enough:))