The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope and inspirations. In spite of the pandemic and difficulties of life, the risen Christ assures us he will never leave us nor forsake us. In times of trials and testing I believe that God continually blesses me and my family. God cares all our everyday needs and he will make a way to protect and give us true meaning of happiness. Thank God for his goodness.
— Nicomedes Cabello
God’s resurrection symbolises a new beginning and that we, too can have a new beginning. It gives us hope that there is life after death.
There was a time where I lost hope because of problems and expectations that I cannot reach. I felt a lot of stress on the demands of finishing school reports, presentations and other application of principles and to ensure that I catch up with the deadline. I felt depressed and had wanted to give up. It was then I came to realise that I have not focussed on God first. Though I gave up but God never gave up on me and will forever guide me even in the darkest times.
— Gelean Christine Cabatuan
During this challenging time where everything is uncertain, and the problems and trials in life seem to get bigger than I can handle, I know that the Lord is holding my hand to overcome these challenges I am facing. I fear for the safety of my family in the pandemic. I’m also anxious about what I can do to help my family pay for my tuition. I worry about constant changes at school because it may affect the grades that I’m trying to maintain for my scholarship. Because I know without it, I cannot continue with my studies in Silliman University. These and a lot more disturbs my inner peace. There are even times that these struggles I keep inside get stronger and darker until such time all I can do is cry. But I realise that this is not what I want to be and this is not what the Lord wants me to feel. The Lord wants me to rise above it. The Holy Week is a call to my attention that if I want to worry less and to rise above these challenges, I have to work on my spiritual life again. Jesus’ resurrection reminds me that nothing is impossible. His love will help me triumph over my fears, problems, and worries, today, tomorrow, and forever.
— Princess Mae Cacas
It is time to come out of my own tomb created by my own fears. The fear in the pandemic effects my loved ones and myself. Whatever I may be going through at this very hour, the spirit of God is calling me for a renewed trust and hope in him. There may be days I feel living in a limbo but through his resurrection he showed me that there is hope.
— Janice Dadivas
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
When my uncle who was close to my heart died, I grieved for I will no longer see him. The resurrection of Jesus which promises hope gave me comfort for I realised that one day when the time comes, we can see all our departed loved ones in our eternal home. The pandemic has cast darkness in our lives but I know that this too will someday come to an end. The death of Jesus and his resurrection is a sign of victory and hope.
— Anjomae Frias
I have encountered challenges that casted darkness over my life for the last four years. During the mid of 2018 my 90-year-old mother was admitted to hospital that kept me worried. She got well but lived dependently on a caregiver. After a couple of months, my son was admitted to the intensive care unit due to brain aneurysm that led to his death at an early age. I was devastated and it broke my heart so painfully. The pandemic followed. One of the family members caught the Covid-19 virus and all others got infected.
Those were the dark times in my life that I underwent. Thanks be to God everything were restored back to normal. I went through these moments of darkness through reading God’s word and promises.
— Imelda Magnaye
This pandemic greatly affected my current situation. It has become very hard for me to focus since it has been so long since I went back home for vacation. I really missed my family. It also has been difficult for me at work because my employers are working at home. I need to do my daily tasks without disturbing them working online. Christ’s resurrection gives me inspiration to always have hope and trust God more specially during difficult moments. My faith is the light that guides me through the darkness. I believe God is always there for me and he will never leave me. Always have faith in God and worry less for he is in control of everything. He loves us so much that he gave his only son to save us.
— Leah Tamayo
