Hope in God's Grace

Father shared a story at mass the other day. It was a story about a man who got stranded on a deserted island.

He managed to built himself a hut to provide shelter, and food to keep him going. He prayed fervently every day to God that he will be rescued. One day, while returning from his search for food, he discovered that the hut he had built was on fire. He was not able to put out the fire and watch it go up in flames in front of his eyes. He became very angry with God, for what had happened.

Not long after, a ship arrived. They had seen the thick smoke from a distance and thinking someone might need help, sailed over to the island. They found the man and rescued him.

God's Grace works in unexpected ways. When we feel that nothing is going our way, let us hope in God's Grace to get us through. I pray that we may always look beyond our situation and hope in the Grace of God to make all things right for us.

Fan or Follower

At a recent mass, Father's homily got me thinking...

He asked us if we were a Fan or Follower of Christ. A Fan would be one who chases after Jesus, collecting anything relating to Him. On the other hand, a Follower is one who not only chases after Jesus, but has a relationship with Him.

Thinking about the difference, I wonder if I am having a relationship with Jesus... Am I able to grow in my friendship with Jesus, and attune my thoughts to His promptings and lead? I believe that I am on my way, but in the hectic and busy life that consumes me, I have to constantly find the space to listen to Him. I pray that we may all continue to give some space to allow our relationship with Christ to grow.