People around us may not always open up and directly tell us what they need. But through the guidance of our Lord, we can actually feel what they need. Having a simple yet meaningful conversation with that specific person will actually lighten up the burdens and ease the pain in their hearts. A simple compassionate gesture will be a great help for them to overcome the things that they are struggling with in their lives. As the conversation continues, allow the Holy Spirit to work within you by showing love and care. Giving them words of encouragement. The most important thing I can do to help is to pray for them because prayer is the best and most powerful way to address other people’s need.
— Janette Andaya
Listening is caring. Listening to others is an important way to know their needs and concerns. To understand more about others we usually need to ask further. Make sure you are a good listener and let them feel being cared for. It is good to show your empathy, understand what they are going through and share your related experience.
— Dione Balling
I think most people are happy when they are treated well and cared about. For me, a simple greeting like “good morning, how are you” or “how is your family” can help you know what happen to your friends and start a conversation.
— Franklin Goden
Good communication plays an important role to knowing the need of others. You will never be able to know better about someone’s need without it. We must patiently listen to them first, which helps us know better about someone’s welfare. We must also try to understand them, or they will not be willing to open up to you.
Most people do not need others to solve their problem, but like most of us do, we need a shoulder to lean on, an ear that is willing to listen.
— Jelord Vincent Goden
As we celebrate the 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Chaplaincy to Filipino Migrants organises an on-line talk every Tuesday at 9.00pm. You can join us at:
https://www.Facebook.com/CFM-Gifted-to-give-101039001847033
In this time of pandemic, almost everyone is affected and we all need the support and care of one another. Being a mother working overseas, my family depends on my financial support and help. Some near relatives whose livelihood were affected because of the pandemic asked for my help. I tried my best to help them. Because of Covid 19 I also lost my aunt and after two days her son died too. I was like a daughter to my aunt. In their time of grievance I called up my cousins to give them comfort besides giving them financial support.
I offer prayers for others too. Prayers are the best help we can give. I try to help others to the best I can.
— Maria Espena Nicolas
Nowadays, it is not difficult to know the needs of others if we only have the patience to explore wisely the social media. We often see friends posting the death of their loved ones, or making requests for prayers or even pouring out their problems. I do believe that God has provided this tool to allow us to connect with more people online and see their needs. We can help by comforting a friend who has lost a loved one. We can help seek solutions for some who post problems by referring them to some organisations that are able to give advises. Another way of helping is to give time to listen to the problem of a friend. It will somehow give relief to them as they will feel loved and cared.
— Ginalyn Ramos
To know the needs of others, we need to understand what difficulties they are facing. Look for any informations from close friends, family and people around them. Watching news can also keep us updated. Communication is very essential. By talking, listening, treating them well and sharing good thoughts, we can develop a trust which help the people in need to open up themselves.
— Edith Ringor
