Ora Pro Nobis
I definitely ignored him in the past days but He always finds a way for me to be feel loved.
Last Monday, on my way to St. Benedict’s Chapel to attend mass, a young girl (found out later that she’s 18 months old) just ran up to me as I was walking towards the entrance of the chapel. Of course I love kids so there was no hesitation to be friends with her and to carry her (Also she had the expression of longing-ness). At this point, I was really amazed and happy and overjoyed because I may not why she did that but I know the Lord did it. While carrying the girl, I was talking to her mom and the mom told me that’s she’s just very friendly. I had to cut short our bonding because of mass which was a bit sad but good thing she didn’t cry, haha.
I was just in time for mass so I decided to stand at the back. And here’s this image (below) that really struck me. This image has been at the chapel for as long as I can remember but I haven’t really noticed it so deeply until that moment. I don’t know who are being portrayed in the image but I do know it’s a mother carrying a baby. And I quickly remembered the moment with the little girl I had a while ago. After that I was just mind blown. I kept thanking the Lord before and during the mass for His very intimate presence.
I searched the image when I got home and it was Our Lady of Good Counsel. Not only that the Lord wanted to remind me but also our beloved Mother. I should read up more on her and maybe she can help me even more with the things I am struggling with or praying/discerning about.
I remember reflecting on what had just happened and as much as the Lord is reminding me of His love, He is (more importantly) calling me to run to Him without hesitations, with all my pains, joys, frustrations, happiness, etc.
Bottom line, I know that the Lord wants to feel I’m loved and that He is always there ready to accept me and comfort me anytime I decide to run to Him
Praise You Only, Lord! You are amazing! Your love is beyond mysterious, so intimate!
“Lord Jesus, make me vigilant and attentive to Your voice that I may heed Your call at all times.” (Laudate, Aug. 28)
