Uncertain.

2013 comes with uncertainties. A lot of it. And we can only find rock solid ground in God. With that in mind, and in heart, then there’s definitely nothing to fear. 🙂

St. Therese of Liseux, pray for us. 🙂

Just say “Yes.”

January 1 will always be a triple celebration for me and my family. Now and forever.

First, it is obviously the start of the year. A mark of new beginning. Mark of letting go of the past, learning from everything that happened and looking forward to what God has prepared for us. And also a great time to renew our relationship to the people around us; family, friends, officemates, classmates, everybody. And of course our relationship with God. Time to become the better version of ourselves. Time to say yes for greater thing and better life.

Second, its the solemnity of Mary as the Mother of God. She will always play an important role to the salvation history of mankind. One of our professors in Don Bosco, Fr. Jun Lingad, gave us this very simple analogy that Mary played has a very important role on why we are all enjoying our lives right now. (1) Without Mary, there’s no Jesus. (2) Without Jesus, there’s no salvation. (3) Therefore, without Mary, there’s no salvation. I love you Mama Mary. Thank you for saying yes!

And third, its the wedding anniversary of my parents, Jerry and Mercy Cruz. Because of their yes to love one another, three amazing human beings (and I am on of them) brought happiness not only to them but to the world. I will be forever grateful to God because I have the most wonderful parents. I love you Daddy and Mommy.

A million thanks to you, good Lord, for the million reasons to celebrate not only the 1st of January, but my life in general. 🙂