02/02/2022
OVERCOMING ADVERSITIES THROUGH FAITH. "We must go back to the things that give us a boost, such as the sacraments, one of which is the confession. It opens us to reflect and learn from our mistakes and most of all, to forgive ourselves. In addition, the Learning of Faith opens us to pursue and be able to strengthen our faith in God. This enables us to be servant leaders with humility towards the acts of service." - Kazumi "Dy Kaz" Gidlayan
The SCAP UNO-R College Unit had their Learning of Faith Activity last January 29.2022. Diocesan Coordinator SCAn Steven Nelson "To Steve" Segura gave a topic highlighting the importance of the Sacraments in our lives.
According to Jan Yves "To Heinz" Alamillo, "Last night's activity delivers a message of enlightenment to those individuals who have gone through adversity and put their faith to the test. We may embrace our shortcomings and flaws and be free because we know that it is precisely those flaws that are linked to our strengths that become a representation of who we were created to be. During this activity, I learned that faith builds bridges and breaks down barriers. It teaches us to treat each other with integrity, respect, love, and accept diversity and commonality. Thus, faith is the gateway to love, hope, and mercy."
Shennah Mae "Dy Shennah" Madrejelado also said that "Spending a few minutes or more in silence not only strengthens our relationship with God, but it also allows us to reflect on ourselves and consider the importance of sacraments like confession and eucharist that we receive regularly. How we must be consistent in our confessions, be attentive to our sins (especially simple sins), and keep the eucharist every time we attend the mass. Consider how attentive we are to our acts and how consistent our faith is in our activities. God sends us instruments, such as our spiritual directors and mentors, to aid us when we feel alone and desolate and remind us that our religious path does not have to be a lonely one. According to To Steve, The instant we claim our efforts are sufficient, we lose our hope and faith. Let's always remember to appreciate others, especially those who are members of the church, and never be too tired to make a commitment to the church."
*Original post retrieved from SCAP UNO-R College Unit FB Page.