" ... Immediately the people recognized him." Mk. 6, 54
At the height of Typhoon Cosme, as it battered the coastal towns of Pangasinan, a family huddled together, trembling with fear. The mother, however, besides embracing her children to her, was also clutching in her chest the image of the "Divine Mercy".
She was praying, "Jesus, I trust in You! Protect us. Defend us, Lord.!"
Her house was made of light materials. It could crumble anytime with the strength of Typhoon Cosme's winds.
It did not. It even served as a haven for her neighbors. Three families took shelter in her house, which should have been destroyed already. It withstood the howling winds and destructive force of Typhoon Cosme.
She was sharing this to us in our small group as we had our Bible Sharing, instead of the usual homily during a mass held in their small community of ten families. She recognized immediately God's presence and mercy at the height of the storm.
It was not a coincidence, she said, that it was her turn to receive the image of the Divine Mercy; that it was her home where the image of the Divine Mercy was when the typhoon struck.
Immediately she recognized the presence of God and His mercy in her life.
She was praying, "Jesus, I trust in You! Protect us. Defend us, Lord.!"
Her house was made of light materials. It could crumble anytime with the strength of Typhoon Cosme's winds.
It did not. It even served as a haven for her neighbors. Three families took shelter in her house, which should have been destroyed already. It withstood the howling winds and destructive force of Typhoon Cosme.
She was sharing this to us in our small group as we had our Bible Sharing, instead of the usual homily during a mass held in their small community of ten families. She recognized immediately God's presence and mercy at the height of the storm.
It was not a coincidence, she said, that it was her turn to receive the image of the Divine Mercy; that it was her home where the image of the Divine Mercy was when the typhoon struck.
Immediately she recognized the presence of God and His mercy in her life.
It is only with the eyes of faith can we recognize God amidst the destruction of a typhoon. It was only with the eyes of faith that one can immediately accept the mercy of God in the midst of pain, suffering and difficulties. It is only with the eyes of faith can we truly, in trust, offer everything to God!
