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Thanksgiving!

06 May, 2010

"£i£sis, use your love to spread your mission." -fr.xrysz

4 years ago, I promised my ku¥a to be part of his thanksgiving mass as the first reader. He was still a regent by the time I made that promise. At some point, I did believe that he will make it. I felt the outburst of spirit he had to continue his mission in following Christ and the feeling failed me not. Seeing him presiding that mass and hearing his voice actually saying "Through Him, with Him and in Him..." for which I correlated the very lines to priesthood gave a sudden gush of joy and excitement in me. I felt very proud and honored to have shared not only a year in his presence but the journey he went through and how he brought love and fire from every individual he encountered.

I wondered many years ago whether anybody else felt special in his presence ... then during his homily, he said someone asked him how did he do it? because that someone also felt special in his presence and she discovered her friends also felt the same. Which means, I am not the only one. Which also means, I am not the only heart and soul that he moved. I just wonder how many hearts and souls he has changed or inspired as he passed by in their lives. Does he ever realize it? He must really be one heck of a priest to make countless individuals feel special in his presence. No ordinary man could ever do this.

All I know is that "specialness" we felt came from a beautiful act of love. The friendship he shared was pure, honest and sincere. The act of kindness he radiated to each and every one came out naturally from him, as if he was made to do it. The passion and dedication he held in fulfilling his mission and even in projects he wanted to achieve was as feisty as a baby eager to walk! I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way...

And so to the love he was talking to me... My dearest ku¥a, you showed me how. I know it was there but you made it stronger. You nurtured it even without you knowing simply because you were exuding the very model of it. This love I have now will surely be my guide to find and spread my mission. Thank you, ku¥a!

P.S. I'm sorry I failed my promise to be the first reader, but I did dance on your thanksgiving. I hope it compensates. :D

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