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My favorite part is when Brother Andreus talked about his first love and when his friend dreamed about him and gave him a macbook the next day. 

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my spiritual immune system by praying sincerely to God. I believe that praying makes us closer to God because prayer is a way for us to communicate with God and express our love and thanks to Him. In addition, I think reading the bible will also help me to strengthen my spiritual immune system as the bible contains a lot of meaningful stories. It will help me to know more about God and it will deepen my understanding and knowledge about my faith.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

I feel God’s grace every time. Even if He is not physically with me, I know that He is always with me. I feel His presence the most when I am sad and alone. He makes me feel that I am not alone and I am loved no matter what. I can also feel His grace through the blessings that He gives to me.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

I realized that God truly hears our prayers. God works in a different way. It may not be as we prayed for but you will realize that God is doing something for you. When you realize it, you will be thankful because God made you stronger than you were before. I also realized to simply trust God. God loves us. Like what Brother Andreus said, “Hayaan mong mahalin ka ni God. Wag mo Siyang labanan. Mahal ka Niya. Kapag mahal ka, hindi ka Niya hahayaang masaktan.”. That line was the most memorable line from our recollection as it made me realize that God is always with me and He will never hurt and leave me because He loves me. No matter what the situation is, God is always with us. Do not worry because God will always be here to guide and love us.

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My favorite part of recollection is when Brother Andreus shared his experiences of God’s grace. Because of this, I realize that God's grace is always available.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my “SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM based on the sharing of Brother Andreus by deepening or nourishing my spirituality towards God. For me to deepen my spirituality, it is a must to maintain a good relationship with God, which is by talking to Him through prayer. Moreover, I believe that we can deepen our spirituality by believing and having faith in Him.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

I would say that there are many events in my life where I encounter or feel God’s grace. First of all, I believe that the first who showed me mercy are my parents. We can all agree that most children are naughty, especially when they are very young. Looking back, I won’t deny that I am naughty, and even though I am, my parents show me grace by loving and caring for me despite my naughtiness. In addition, I would say that I also feel God’s grace whenever I face sudden events or circumstances. As an athlete, there are times when I tend to be very nervous, especially when I do not expect my opponent. Before my games start, I always pray to God and ask for His guidance so that He shows me the correct moves. Whenever I do that, I feel more secure, and it gives me reassurance that God will help me. This case, for me, is one of my experiences of God’s grace — instead of leaving me while being nervous, He heard my prayers and answered them by calming my mind and heart. Lastly, I also experience God’s grace as a student. Sometimes, there are times when I forgot to study, yet there is exam/s or sudden recitation. I would admit that I tend to be lazy, especially when there is still a lot to study, yet, God still showed me grace. I once answered my exam randomly and based on my guts, but I still managed to have a passing score. I believe that this is God showing His mercy and giving me another chance.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

After the Lenten Recollection, I had many realizations/insights. First, God is always with us, watching us, and He is always ready to hear and answer our prayers. Moreover, I realize all of us can and should be an instrument of God’s grace. Sometimes, we ask for God’s grace, but when He does not give it directly instead, God uses other people.

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I actually have 2 favorite moments in Brother Andreus' talk. First is his story with his mom. The second is this one, the noisy list.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my SPIRITUAL Immune System by praying and communicating with God. Opening up and surrendering my heart to God will help me strengthen and deepen my faith in Him. We should focus on letting God be inside our minds and hearts and let Him lead our life.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

Every day I feel God's grace through the love that my family and friends give me. His grace is always present in our lives and if we focus we will realize that it is God's blessings that keep us living and persevering. Not only that but when I also feel down, I feel him every time. He comforts me and I feel his overflowing love.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

After the Lenten Recollection, I realized that we should surrender our hearts, souls, and minds to God. We should know that God is always by our side no matter what happens. Through our ups and downs, He will accompany us. He provides us with His overflowing and everlasting grace and love, thus we should serve Him with our life.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?
- My answer will only and always be talking to God, We don't see it, but every time we dedicate our time talking to God, we grow our faith and love for him. As talking to God can lead us to many great things, it opens our heart to what we truly feel and what we truly think. We unlock something that we never knew was there, at this moment, I do not only see praying as a kay to create better relationship with God but also opening my heart. I believe that God knows me better than anyone, in praying, he helps me strengthen my faith in him and in myself.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.
- in times of challenge, where stress and sorrow fights their way to my mind and heart, I pray. then suddenly, everything feels better. Praying is underrated, we don't appreciate its power and its ability to change one's feeling. personally, I see prayer as a source of strength, hope and faith. It a connection between God and man. therefore, I am reminded of God's grace when I am praying.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?
- I have realize that I have more than enough, and sometimes I forget that I am lucky. I was blinded by stress, depression and anxiety. But on the recollection, I was reminded how blessed I am and I was reminded what I have to do to further strengthen beliefs. So let us be reminded everyday that we are lucky, for the food, the life, the friends, the opportunities, the love we give and receive. WE ARE BLESSED

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This is my favorite highlight or moment of the recollection wherein He always constantly reminding us that God loves us.

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1. I can strengthen my “SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM” by spending time with God when I have free time, I know that this simple gesture will greatly aid in the strengthening of my relationship with God. I'm attempting to meditate silently while reflecting on my actions. By performing these gestures on a daily basis, I can get to know God better and form a stronger bond with Him.

2. One time when I felt God's grace was when I didn't win the award in a sports competition because I had a bad day and it affected my game. And I missed out on another opportunities to fulfill something for which I had worked hard for a long time. However, my coach told me that this does not reflect my athlete's profile but it does serve a new lesson that I learned from that experience. After that, whenever I felt nervous, I went to the Church and asked God for guidance. I know that God has bigger plans for me in my career, and God is constantly reminding me that this is not the end, but rather the beginning of my journey to achieve my goals.

3. I've learned that no matter what happens, God is always available to help us cope. Furthermore, we should not get tired of waiting for God to answer our prayers for too long because He knows when it is the best time to do so. Because He is the light that everyone needs, God knows which path will be taken. This recollection changed my perspective on God, which will build stronger my connection with Him and remind me on a daily that God truly loves us.

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My favorite moment was when Brother Andreus was asking us what we missed the most after two years of pandemic since we needed to stay inside our home. 

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1. I can strengthen my "SPIRITUAL (Immune) System" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus by having my daily devotion. In this way, I would be able to spend some time with God everyday and I would also get to meditate silently. Through devotion, this will strengthen my relationship with God because I will get to know Him everyday.

2. One of the experiences that I felt God's grace is when I was feeling down after I failed my test paper. I prayed to the Lord asking why I got a low grade even though I studied hard for it. After a short silence when I finished praying, I felt his embrace and comfort that gave me hope. I also felt God's assurance that everything will be alright as long as He is guiding me.

3. After the Lenten Recollection, I realized that even during our hardships, God is always with us even if we don't feel like it. I also realized that whenever there are things that happen that aren't according to our plan, we shouldn't feel bad about it because God has a better one and He wants the best for us.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my "Spiritual Immune System" by opening my humble and contrite heart to the Lord through prayer. When we genuinely acknowledge prayer in our lives, we are ready to receive the Lord and his grace. In doing so, we express our love and faith in Him. Every time we speak with Him through prayer, we strengthen our faith, put more trust in Him, and eventually strengthen our spiritual immune system.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

One of the experiences I felt in God's grace was when I was sick. Every day for many months, I was forced to eat food with no taste to control my condition. I prayed every day for my condition to get better. Then one day, my sickness was gone, which made me feel ecstatic and in God's grace.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

After the recollection, it helped me reflect on significant life experiences where Jesus is constantly there as I continue with my life. I also discovered that opening my heart, mind, and soul to God causes me to grow, change, and love. Just as I make time to spend with people, we care about and sense God's grace. I want to strengthen my relationship with the Lord by making time to pray.

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My favorite moment was the last story telling about Brother Andreus' two foreign classmates.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my "Spiritual Immune System" simply by making the act of praying a habit and do it consistently everyday just like how vitamins tablets help our physical immune system.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

I felt God's grace where I got on time to a terribly important event just on the nick of time asking God to help me run the one kilometer distance.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

I should be thankful for all of the relationships I make because they may serve as lessons or give me a more positive and Holy mindset.

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My favorite moment was when Brother Andreus was sharing about his very engaging and interesting experiences of grace.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus by simply praying and communicating with God. I may be able to open up to Him about my hardships and ask for forgiveness of my sins through this. In addition, I may also be able to show how grateful I am for all the blessings He has been giving to me ever since I was a child.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

An experience wherein I felt God's grace is somewhat similar to Brother Andreus experience though it was the time I forgot to study for a test in my Araling Panlipunan subject when I was in Grade 8 because the number of slides of the powerpoint were not pleasing to look at. Though, with God's grace, I was indeed shocked that I still managed to pass the test even if I had not studied much for it. Thus, after that  incident, I always never forget to study for my tests because of His grace.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

My realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection is that God is indeed always beside us through our ups and downs. He never leaves our sides and is already to support us with our goals in life. Hence, I am indeed grateful that I attended this recollection as it opened up my mind to more about God and how I may strengthen my relationship with Him.

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My favorite part of the recollection was when Brother Andreus was reflecting and sharing the concept of God's grace to us.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

Based on Brother Andreus's words, I concluded that the best way to strengthen my spiritual immune system is to surrender my heart to the Lord. I feel that the best way to fortify our spiritual immune systems is to have complete faith in the Lord's plans and guidance for us. He is our father and healer, therefore, we have no reason to doubt him. Letting go and allowing God to guide us leads us down the right path. We should welcome him into our hearts, minds, and souls as he accepts and does not condemn us for who we are. We may improve and enhance our spiritual immune system by simply praying to him and asking for his wisdom and courage.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

Recently, I received news that I passed the USTAR. Months before this revelation, I was on the verge of breakdown daily. There was never a day when I didn't feel exhausted or restless; I felt drained since my calendar was constantly jam-packed with responsibilities. I didn't have time to relax, and when I did, I felt guilty for even taking a little nap. I prayed to the Lord every day, assuring him that I would accept whatever he had planned for my senior year of high school. I felt God's grace as I passed the USTAR because he gave me what I know I deserve. He gave me the chance to finish my studies at my dream university, and he gave me the confidence and fortitude to believe in his intentions for me. Through his gracious plans, I will continue to trust him with all my heart.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

One of the most important lessons I learned through the Lenten Recollection is that the Lord will not condemn or abandon us when we are at our lowest points. When I'm going through something heavy or difficult, I'm often hesitant to face the Lord. I frequently don't know what I'll say to him, and I'm afraid I'll cry as organizing my thoughts has become impossible.

As Brother Andreus discussed and reflected with us, I realized that God has his arms open for us whenever we need his grace and guidance. I realized that he will always be there for us no matter what happens. We may not be able to see him physically, but we can feel and embrace his everlasting love and faith in us through his grace.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" is by praying and opening my heart to God. There are times wherein I definitely question my faith to God. however, by praying and letting God in my heart, my Spiritual System is fed and strengthened. Wherein doubts and second-thoughts are removed, and I am healed to become a better version of my self. Furthermore, by praying to God our souls are fed to become stronger. It strengthens not only my faith but also my resistance to temptations. With temptations removed or reduced in my life, my "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" is and will be definitely strengthened.

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

One experience that I believed that I blessed with God's grace was during the time I had taken the USTET. To my surprise, my mother told me that I was to take the USTET the next day. So obviously i had no time to study since she told me that late at the evening. So before going to bed, I prayed with all my heart and intention. I took the exam, and surprisingly it was easier than what I have imagined. Few months passed, and I passed, in which I believed, I passed through God's grace. So after that mind-boggling experience, I promised to myself that with or without wants in my head, I would always pray to God with all of my intentions. Why? Because despite me not praying everyday during that time, He still heard my prayers. So, I too shall pray to Him everyday without any reason.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

Some of the realizations that I've captured after the Lenten Recollection was God is always present in us. At times we may feel that there is no God because of the chaos surrounding us, but at the end of the day, we feel something different, something that tells us that God resides within us. Likewise, despite all the temptations we give in and sins we have made, God still remains merciful and still loves us accordingly. God may not be seen in a concrete form, but rather is He seen by works of other people and works made by ourselves. As they say, God does work in mysterious ways, ways that we cannot comprehend completely, but rather we feel wholeheartedly.

II. I do not have a photo of my favorite part of the Recollection, but my favorite part was when Brother Andreus was sharing the first time he cheated on his exam and he got a perfect score for admitting his mistake.

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What Brother Andreus said in this part really stuck with me. "In God you're fully known yet you're still fully loved"

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1. How can you strengthen your " SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus

A way to strengthen our "Spiritual Immune System" is by letting God back into our lives. We often forget to pray which causes us to stray away from God. We need to strengthen our relationship with God to strengthen our "Spiritual Immune System". We should make prayer and visiting the church a habit

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace

The first memory of mine wherein I felt God's grace was back when I was around 5 years old. I had accidentally tipped over my grandmother's favorite vase. I prayed that I won't get scolded and that I'll be more careful. Thankfully, I was not scolded but rather my grandmother was worried whether I had cuts since I tried piecing the vase back together with glue

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection

Service doesn't come in only one way. We can serve the people and God in various ways.

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I. Answer the guide questions below.

II. Attach the screenshot of your favorite part of the Recollection.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

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My Favorite part was the kamustahan at the beginning. I really loved our small talk at the start to ease the tension and let us speak want we want to speak.

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1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?

I can strengthen my "Spiritual Immune System" by strengthening my relationships with God, my family, my friends, and my own. When we stick together we can weather out any challenge and boost our spiritual system together

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.

When I was feeling my lowest moments in life, God blessed me with my now best friend through a single text. That day onward, I have made more friends and God had graced me with true friendship and love.

3. What are your realizations/insights after the Lenten Recollection?

I realized that we should be thankful for all of the friendships because true friends are wonderful gifts that keep on giving. A friendship takes work, just like any relationship. My best friend plays an integral part in my growth and success. This is why we should be thankful for the inputs they make in your life to become who you are now.  Friends bring out the best in us, and make us overall better people. Remember that the key to having great friends is being a great friend! Great friends are hard to come by, so hold on to the ones you have and tell them that you are grateful that they came into your life for the better