Do I live my life according to God's Will?

During these 40 days of Lent - I want to walk close to Jesus...
Is walking close to Jesus enough?
As I reflect on the question, I understand that I need to walk more like Jesus.
And since Jesus did the will of the Father by surrendering himself completely...
Then, am I ready to surrender myself completely to the Father's will in my life, too?
God have mercy on me and mine today!
Help us to walk more like Jesus...by doing the will of God:
humbly, generously, lovingly...

Start Anew

God of compassion and forgiveness, hear my prayer this Lenten season. Grant me your grace and healing. Give me the strength to be honest about my own shortcomings and sins. Help me to renew my resolve to be a better person and start anew. Amen.

— from Rediscover Lent

My Lenten Walk Begins today...

Remembering my mother

January 12th will always be a special day to remember.
Though the memory is painful because it is the day when my mother died (two years ago...on that day, this year)...
The memory also serves to build my hope in the resurrection.

Life as I know it on earth is fleeting and temporary...
A beautiful journey of faith began the day that God created me in my mother's womb...
There is much that I've learned from my life's journey.
There is still much more to learn, I'm sure. This latter part of my journey is more burdensome because I no longer have a mother or a father to guide me on the way.
I'm a mother now. My children look to me for guidance and counsel...I lead them to our spiritual mother: the Virgin Mary.
Mary has always given me, my mother, my daughter...
the perfect example of motherhood.
Mary, my mother...help me, guide me to your Son...
Especially when I've lost my way...do not let go of my hand...
I need you more than ever these days.
Life is nothing without your beloved Son...Give me your heart...that I may love every single person I meet (including my own family members...) as you love... Amen.

Trisagio a la Santísima Trinidad

Amorosísimo Dios Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, Santísima Trinidad en quien creo, en quien espero y a quien amo con todo mi corazón, por ser Tú mi Padre, mi Señor y mi bien, infinitamente bueno y digno de ser amado sobre todas las cosas, me pesa de haberte ofendido durante el año 2011 que me has permitido vivir.

Propongo, firmemente y con tu gracia, nunca más ofenderte y espero de tu bondad y misericordia infinitas que me perdonarás todos mis pecados y me darás mayor gracia para perseverar en Tu santo servicio y en la perpetua veneración al misterio insondable de tu Providencia Divina.

Bendigamos al Padre, al Hijo y al Espíritu Santo; alabémoslo y ensalcémoslo por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.