Do Not Worry, Be Happy

“So do not worry about tomorrow: tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Many of us (Catholics) may have been able to relate (or hopefully had been moved) with today’s Gospel which actually tackles the following:

• On Serving Two Masters
• On Worrying

Why Ati-Atihan in Ibajay is Worth-Celebrating

Ati-Atihan in Ibajay may not be known or popular religious festive compared to many. But I must say that it is the most genuine and humbling way of expressing faith. Viva Sr. Sto. Nino!

Last January 24-25, I had a chance to celebrate the Annual Ati-Atihan festival in our province, Aklan. Contrary to what others commonly know, the festive is being celebrated twice in the province:  first is in the province’s capital, Kalibo, and second is in a town named Ibajay.

Since both my parents came from Ibajay (or at least near that), I happen to almost annually celebrate and attend the Ati-Atihan festival (sort of a “Panata”). Fortunately this year, with God’s grace, I was able to celebrate it, and shout-out-loud with praise “Viva Sr. Sto. Nino!”

Saint Padre Pio -- What He Did in My 2013

2013 had been an extra great year for me. 

2013 was beyond what I could have imagined to happen in my life and I am definitely, definitely grateful. I couldn't say it was smooth-sailing, although others might have perceived it to be so because of the triumphs and successes that I experienced (as defined by today's society). But then, what others might not know is that 2013 was actually a bitter-sweet year (although I must admit 89% was sweet). The beginning of 2013 was actually a mixture of self-doubt, frustrations, uneasiness, and small triumphs over successful launches; of love and hate; of arguments and peaceful talks. But in times of depression, of giving up as to where "my life" is leaning to, I gained strength and stronger faith in Jesus Christ and in my “new way” of devotion to Saint Padre Pio. 

A Candle of Hope and Faith