Jun 03 2009
What I miss…
Coming back from a trip to the Philippines, I was re-awaken to the fact that I’ve lost a lot of spirituality since coming over to the United States. I could view it as something positive or negative but it depends on the way I look at it.
I was a very religious person when I lived there. I go to mass every Sunday, pray the rosary when I can and I even attend Novena masses on Wednesdays. There is a sense of peace and calm whenever I go to church. I could sit there and watch the burning votives while I meditate on my life and what I’ve done. I miss those moments. Somehow, I don’t feel that here. Could it be that my life has changed dramatically or is it that my views have changed.
While on vacation, I met a guy who still has the traits (spirituality) I used to have. I don’t know if I miss being that way or simply sad because I lost that kind of belief, that sense of spirituality. The people there clings to religion and faith. Not sure if it’s because that is something they can hold on to without cost, or is it because they truly believe in it.
On the other hand, I admire their faith. I wish I could regain it… or will I ever?
Hi,
I’m a Filipino and I would like to thank on how you looked at Filipino’s faith towards God. Indeed! most Filipinos cling to their faith and believe in it! I don’t know other people’s reason but I’m sure that they know who the believed into. In our country (esp those earlier days) we are being taught even as a child to have faith in God and to love God above all. But as time passed and the technology arises, somehow the faith of the youth is not liked before. But still, our faith that has been taught by our ancestors will always remain in us. There are also times that what we have is our faith and that makes us survive especially in the status of our Country. And at times faith seems so hard to find. But in constant prayer and constant asking for God’s grace I believe that faith can be revived… (Based on experienced).
So I believe with all my heart that you can regain you faith brother.? Just continue on praying and believed!
Godbless…
Hi ema. Thanks for your comment. It is one thing that I need to reflect on and revisit. I miss those moments when I could be ecstatic simply by gazing at the cross, or simply sitting down in church in its silence. Please do pray for me as well. Thanks and do come back soon!
Hello again and your welcome. The very first time I read your blog, I really liked it and planning to constantly visit it and since then I am your constant visitor.:) If you can make it here in Phils again, I would love to show you in our Catholic Fellowship Community. And experience miracles and healing through worship.
WoW! You must be in your spiritual ecstasy for having those feelings and yes nothing can compare…staring at the cross, being in church in the very presence God is simply ecstatic. I’m really hoping for you to experience those feelings again. Sometimes even if you don’t have everything you desire but being close to God is a priceless gift to have (the completeness it feels). I will keep on praying for you brother and I hope you will continue on sharing your thoughts with lesson to everybody.