“At the right time, I, the LORD, will make it happen.” - Isaiah 60:22
7. During that time, I felt myself like a peacemaker whenever I helped my friends or classmates settle the big argument. During our recollection, I even motivated them to talk to each other despite feeling scared of it bothering them.
8. Yes, I have experienced being teased and made fun of because of standing up for the right thing. It humbled me down and taught me to rely on God because letting truths be heard and justice be served is important.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled? When my mom was at her lowest and so as me and my brothers eventually we healed from it and take it as a lesson.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

In what way can you address these? Other people sometimes favor the rich and that is very unfair for the poor or the unstabled family.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person? When me and my friend was arguing abt something and eventually because of our teacher we talked to each other hearing each of our sides and fixing the things we argued and we started talking not the same closeness as before but we fixed it and take it as a lesson and, yes i will forgive that person because she was one of my bff and the reason why I'm happy.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people? My 2 close friends we're arguing and i took a step forward to intervene between them and giving them advice.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

How have they brought you closer to God? Yes, i took a chance to understand that experience and let it be my lesson.

• My family and friends are the greatest riches in my life. Im not sure if they would also consider me as their greatest riches in their life but, I love them. My love and support for them cannot be brought by money.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.
Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

• I felt deep sadness when a friend lost a family member, mourning. This sorrow was consoled through connection, sharing stories and support with others, which transformed our grief into a deeper appreciation for life and our bonds.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?
In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

• Rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines are driven by poverty, political corruption, inadequate access to education and healthcare, and systemic inequality.

  To help address these issues, I can raise awareness, support local organizations, and engage in community outreach to amplify marginalized voices and promote social justice.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?
In what way can you address these?

• The Philippines faces injustices like poverty, political corruption, human rights abuses, social inequality, gender discrimination, and environmental exploitation, which can be addressed by advocating for education and job opportunities, transparency in governance, human rights awareness, gender equality, and stricter environmental protections, ultimately fostering a more just and equitable society.

• The Philippines faces injustices like poverty, political corruption, human rights abuses, social inequality, gender discrimination, and environmental exploitation, which can be addressed by advocating for education and job opportunities, transparency in governance, human rights awareness, gender equality, and stricter environmental protections, ultimately fostering a more just and equitable society.

  
  

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?
When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

• This week, I will practice "visiting the sick" by spending time with a friend in the hospital to provide support and companionship.

• I struggled to forgive a family member who made a hurtful comment during a difficult time. I eventually forgave them by having an open conversation about how their words affected me, allowing us to heal and move forward.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?
Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

• I have not fully surrendered my desire for control over my future, my fears of failure, and my need for validation from others. I will take time to pray about these issues, acknowledging my struggles and asking for guidance, and then entrust them all to the Lord, trusting His plan for me.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?
Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

• I felt like a genuine peacemaker when I mediated a conflict between two friends by listening to both sides and encouraging open communication. I risked my friendships by stepping in, but I aimed to restore harmony. They appreciated my efforts, which ultimately strengthened our bonds.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?  
How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?  
How have they brought you closer to God?

• Yes, I faced criticism for standing up for my beliefs, which humbled me and reminded me that not everyone will agree with me. These experiences purified my intentions and drew me closer to God, as I relied on His guidance for strength during tough times.

My greatest riches include meaningful relationships with family and friends, a deep sense of purpose, health.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

I experienced deep mourning when I lost a close loved one from my family.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Suffering and oppression in the Philippines often stem from lack of access to quality education and healthcare. To help address these problems, I could volunteer with organizations that support education.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

I see injustices in areas like poverty, inequality, and lack of fair opportunities.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

I could focus on feeding the hungry by volunteering to donate food.

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

A time I struggled to forgive was when someone broke my trust. Forgiveness took time, but I was eventually able to let go by focusing on compassion and remembering that we all make mistakes.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

Some aspects I find challenging to surrender include worries about the future and the desire to control outcomes.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

I felt like a peacemaker when I mediated a disagreement between friends.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

How have they brought you closer to God?

I have faced criticism for standing by my beliefs, which sometimes made me feel isolated. These experiences taught me humility and reinforced my faith.

• My greatest riches now that money cannot buy is my family, for they are here in times of need and help me to succeed. My friends, especially my best friend, who help me to stay strong and motivate me to be a better version of myself. And lastly, my relationship with God, for he has helped me all-throughout my life. These people have truly made a huge impact in my life, and I love them forever.
  2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.
  Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

• A time I experienced deep sadness to be called mourning is when my aunt died. Ever since then, everything shattered. Yes, I did experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation. This was consoled by acceptance and courage to move on.
  3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?
  In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

• The use of drugs and abuse to other people, especially children. I can help in addressing these problems by creating a speech or video explaining why drugs and abuse impacts rampant suffering in the Philippines. That way, I can spread information and maybe open other people's eyes.
  4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?
  In what way can you address these?

• The injustices in the Philippines is the government blaming innocent people. I can address these by speaking out loud, and encouraging people to do the same.
  5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

• The corporal work of mercy I am willing to do this week is give drink to the thirsty. I can carry it out with determination and my courage to help people in need.
  When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

• The time I had difficulty forgiving another when I had a best friend, but then as time passes they forget about me, and all I had done for them. I forgave that person by accepting that it's his/her choice, and I prayed to Jesus that they may have a good life.
  6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?
  Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

• The aspects I have not yet completely surrendered to the Lord is my future, for I am always anxious and doubting whether or not I can survive the difficulties in my life or nor.
  7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

• When one of my friends had a fight/misunderstanding and I helped him. I helped him by telling him to talk it out because communication is key.
  Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

• My friend was the one involved. I was risking my feelings to be hurt, but I knew it was worth the risk.
  8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?  

• Yes, I did experience this. When I told the truth, and someone despised me because of it.
  How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?  

• It humbled me and purified me by helping me realize that I did nothing wrong, I'm just doing the right thing.
  How have they brought you closer to God?

• Come to think of it, yes it did. It helped me realize things I haven't realized about before and brought me closer to God.

Answer: I have many great riches in my life such as my relationships with family and friends. I have hopes and dreams that I'd like to accomplish one day. Money can't buy love and faith. These are the priceless things that I valued most in my life.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

Answer: A time where I experienced deep sadness was when I realized my own mistakes. I realized my own sins and mourned out of guilt. I cried because I knew what I did was wrong, and I shouldn't have done it.

In my experience, I haven't mourned for anyone's sin, but I felt upset that they committed a sin.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Answer: This happens because people don't have open minds and open hearts. The people are not humble.

I can help by being humble and teach my friends and family to be humble as well. It's not much, but I'm glad I could help. Sometimes I can be rude, but most of the times, I try to control myself and be humble.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

Answer: One of the biggest injustices in the Philippines is poverty and inequality.

Poverty and inequality is a big problem for the Philippines, yes, but why? There is no justice in the people. Sometimes there are fights because of the governments and such. I'm just a child, I don't know anything about politics, but what I know is that we should find a way to stop these kinds of problems, we should work in unity and peace to restore justice.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

Answer: I'm willing to donate clothes I don't need or money to the people who need it more. I have lots of things that I need to donate, and I would be delighted to donate those things as well.

A time where I had a difficult time forgiving someone was when they broke my trust. I trusted that person with a secret, yet they broke their promise. It's hard forgiving, but what can you get in life when you hold a grudge against other people? It's useless if you keep hatred and anger towards other people. That's what I tell myself all the time. I should always forgive and move forward.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

Answer: Being rude and cursing. I know that it's wrong. God knows that what I did was wrong, but I try to progress myself to become a better person. I don't want to seem rude or mean to anyone, but sometimes I just can't help myself. I pray to God that he removes these kinds of influence.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

Answer: It was when I settled a fight between friends. It's better to talk it out and forgive one another. I never wanted it to be like this, and I didn't want those people to fight as well. I decided to settle things and forgive. It's the right thing to do. I won't address the names of those people, but we were close friends.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

Answer: Yes. Sometimes I tell a friend what they're doing is wrong, but they always shut me out. it's not exactly "persecution", but more like avoiding me and saying bad things about me. This truly humbled me and also made me realized my mistakes in a way. Being humble gets you closer to God. I tell myself that to remember and to guide myself to the correct path.

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2. There was this time when i had to part ways with my friends who are precious to me, and when my dog died, every time i lose a connection with the people that i love feels like a part of me broke off.

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3. One of the causes of suffering in our country is parents who abuse their kids, failing grades that causes depression, fake friends who use you, and people who hurt each one another for their own benefit, i can't change the hearts of people, so the best i could do is be there for the one who was victimized by people who hurt them, and pray for the people who do bad to have their hearts changed by God.

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4. The injustices that are present here in the Philippines are people bullying one another and not accepting them just because of their looks and past.

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5. I will help people who are having a hard time by comforting them and being there for them until they get back up on their feet again. There was a time when my friend left me because they found a better group of people to be around with, it was hard but i eventually forgave them even though they never asked for it, because forgiving them is setting yourself free

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7. I forgave people who did harm to me, i won't namedrop, simply because there's a lot, and i helped those people who were left behind with no friends to support them

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8. I can't answer this yet since i have not experienced any persecution for doing good, but every time i do good, it makes me feel like I'm slowly getting closer to God.

[The friendships I have formed throughout my life. I cherish it greatly, for it is something that I would never trade for even the richest mortal possession in the world.]

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

[When a dearest feline companion of mine has passed too soon, a result from the cruelty of another person. It caused me a great pain, lasting for weeks or so and forming a never ending ache in my heart. I never thought I would recover, but I did, through the comfort of knowing that my friend would have a better life in Heaven.]

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

[Negative emotions or mindsets- such as jealousy, anger, hate, sadness, and depression -is most what caused such events to take place. Understanding of what I am and not capable of, I can publish a poster in media to spread awareness through my audience.]

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

[I have witnessed and experienced plenty of injustices throughout my life in my country such as bullying, racism, sexism, homophobia, and so on so fourth. To announce these disappointing actions that humankind inflicts on one another, I can, like I said in the previous question, create a poster or something similar to that in order to share others what is happening.]

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

[Feed the hungry. Share my consumables with my friends and together we will feast. When I ignored my cousin for months. They have done many terrible things to me and others, affecting our mental state terribly. I vowed to never forgive them at first, to push them out of my life forever. But they have changed, and recently I have went back to them, still cautious but I hope that they are fully committed in their redemption.]

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

[The fear of my loved one's impending doom.]

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

[I have calmed the storm between my friends. An argument arose, but before it can escalate I have quickly came up with an answer that satisfied both, not going to specify because it was actually quite a dumb topic.]

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

[I was ignored, criticized, and accused for a suspicion that I spoke up on. Even then, I did not falter, and I am glad I didn't for it has strengthened my will. I thank the Lord for giving me strong will and good observation.]

▪︎ My greatest riches now are my Family and Friends, I couldn't ask for anything more. I'm very grateful for all of them and I hope they accompany me throughout my life as we all grow together.

(2) ○ Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

▪︎ One of the latest times I've mourned were for my grandfather. He died around December in 2020, His birthday is tomorrow so I hope my family and I are able to visit his grave.

○ Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

▪︎ It took lots of days for me to actually process the death of my lolo, but over time I didn't want to be sad and upset my parents, especially my Lola. And it made me feel better knowing that my lolo is resting in peace.

(3) ○ What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

▪︎ Some of the causes of these rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines are the people who long for fame and higher rankings in our government, especially those who aren't good examples at being leaders.

○ In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

▪︎ By spreading awareness to those who can make a change with those problems since I can't do much politically.

(4) ○ What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

▪︎ There are many, like bad influenced government, and bad people who do bad things to innocent people.

○ In what way can you address these?

▪︎ By informing others who can and will make a stand.

(5) ○ What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week ? How will you carry it out?

▪︎ It's all about the small things. I can help my mom and dad out by lessening their problems by doing chores, and praying for all the needy and in need of help in the world. Prayer goes a long way.

○ When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/will you forgive that person?

▪︎ I have a friend who I argued with last year. We didn't talk for a while, we were both too stubborn to apologize to each other. But during our recollection, our Host told us to hug one another and she came up to me apologizing while she cried. She hugged me and I forgave her. She's changed now and we're close friends.

(6) ○ What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

▪︎ I'm guessing my time and attention. I don't open my Bible as much as I do anymore, but I hope I am able to find time to open it again and spend time with God.

(7) ○ When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

▪︎ I felt like a peacemaker whenever I stopped my cousins from arguing. I usually just told them what and not to do.

○ Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

▪︎ My cousins used to argue often, I wasn't really risking anything. Except, if I didn't make it right it would risn their relationship and not be as close as they were before they fought.

(8) ○ Have you ever experienced any form of " persecution " due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

▪︎ So far, not yet. And I hope not to, but we can't avoid that. I just wish and try to understand the other person's side as hard as possible.

○ How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

▪︎ I've watched movies including persecution, and as I observe, persecution is one of the ways to grow. It's like learning a lesson.

○ How have they bought you closer to God?

▪︎ By observing this, it's brought me closer to God by helping and reassuring me that no matter what, he's always by my side.

My greatest riches now is love from my parents. My parents love me and my siblings. They always help us and never let us skip a meal. My parents gave us everything that other people don't have and we are really greateful.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

The mourning that I experienced is when my uncle died. My uncle was the funniest uncle I've ever had.

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation?

How was this mourning eventually consoled?

My mourning was consoled when he was finally able to rest because he have this cancer that was making him suffer, but its a good thing that he was able to spent his last days with his family.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

This year I observe that in the Philippines there are many abuse, murder and bad things happening. I saw a video about the victim's family suffer from the lost of their child.

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

A way to help addressing these problems in my opinion is that we should spread awareness. The government should make the punishment more harsh so that the people doing bad things should stop and be aware of their consequence.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

About China and the Philippines. They always find ways to make a problem like about the west Philippine sea claiming its theirs even though its ours.

In what way can you address these?

We should just share the sea.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

Pray for the living of the dead. I will carry it out by praying every week since we always go to the semintary every week.

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

Last year, me and my cousin had a big fight. She forgave to me first then I forgave her too.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

My faith in him.

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

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7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

Who were the people involved then?

When my friend had a fight with my friend. I told my friend's friend that his doing were wrong and also told my friend that you should not ignore your friend and forgive him instead.

What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

The trust they gave them to me. Because I might have witness something bad that my friend was doing and tell me to keep it a secret but I should'nt because its a wrong doing.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

Yes, a little bit.

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

Other people really don't care and it made me sad.

How have they brought you closer to God?

By telling him about it and about my day today.

The greatest riches I have in life are my family and friends.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

I mourned for my relatives who passed away like my Lolo and Lola. I prayed to God to keep them safe in heaven.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Some causes are the problems like the pollution, the accident and incidents happening, etc. I can take care of the earth, plant trees, clean our home.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

Some injustices are how some people are being treated badly. I can show some care and treat the needy people and teach other people to do it.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

Help the needy people and give them their needs. Sometimes when me and my parents argue it takes a while for me to forgive them. I talk to them and apologize to them for my mistakes.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

I have not surrendered and not ready to give up my desire for school, because it is a need of mine and I won't give it up.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

I felt like a peacemaker whenever I spoke the truth and showed love. I told the truth and I expressed my care to my family and friends. My family and friends were involved. Making sacrifices.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

I experienced being teased before. It taught me to pray to God and rely on him.

• The greatest riches that I currently have right now is my family and friends. They are the type of people that money cannot buy, they bring me far more happiness than anything in the world. Which brings me great joy for having these people in my life. Thus, my greatest riches in the right now is also my relationship with God. Simply thinking about it makes me happy for God by my side is my greatest weapon.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

• When we had our recollection, me and my partner shared our biggest fear which made me tear up by her story. At that time, I felt her sadness and cried together with her. Furthermore, I experienced mourning for the suffering of others when we had our recollection. My mourning was eventually consoled by me and my partner sharing. She let out what she felt and it made me happy.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

• Suffering occurs in the midst of the Philippines for governors or government officials doesn't know what equality means. People with high ranks are often forgiven but people with the opposite are not given mercy even when they have done nothing wrong. I may have not have any powers but I pray everyday for the equality us people deserve as the people these days are filled with greed the devil has played in others.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

• The injustice That I have seen here in the Philippines are the people who have high ranks being forgiven and people with the opposite not giving mercy even when they do nothing bad as I have stated above.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

• The corporal work of mercy that I am willing to do this week is being patient and forgiving. I will carry it out by being patient with others and controlling my anger. Moreover, the last time I had difficulty forgiving another was today for me and my brother had a fight earlier this morning. As I finished crying I prayed to God on why this occurred and after that I forgave my brother as if nothing had happened.

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6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

• I have always had a hard time controlling my anger even since when I was younger. These days I always try to control them and try to be more patient with the guidance that I have prayed from the lord. I entrust him for I know he knows better and can guide me from the temptations of the devil.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

• I may have been a peacemaker once in my life but I don't seem to recall. Although, in the future, I do hope that I may be a peacemaker to others and to my self as well.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

• I once told my classmates that I don't want to let them copy my answers for an angel sent by God told us to not be tempted by the devil to sin. She told us that no matter how much it brings you joy it can never give u everlasting happiness. This made my classmates say "ah paita Jannah Dali na ba" yet remembering what the woman told me, I listened and didn't give them answers for I knew that was wrong. That experience made me closer to God by letting me realize how easily the devil can make us sin by our temptations and prayed before every UT or exam that we people of God may not be tempted by the devil to cheat and ask for guidance fro the lord.

-For me, my greatest riches in which money can't buy is the love I experience from my family and the people I love around me. The treatment I receive from the people I love is more than enough to make me happy more than money can.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

-For me, I experienced deep sadness the time I lost my lolo. He made me feel loved to the point where when he passed away I just saw myself crying in front of him, wishing he could've seen me graduate. He made my childhood complete, spoiling me with all the things I wanted to have. And yes, I experienced mourning for the suffering of others. I was able to overcome this deep sadness when I just accepted the fact, and learned to move on. I just prayed to God for his soul and thinked positive that all the memories we shared we're all worth treasuring.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

-For me, the cause of rampant suffering here in the Philippines is mainly because of the experiences one person may go through. The sadness and pain they had to endure. For me, I can help them to address their problems by seeking help from the people they love, or seek help from those experts who may have ways to alter their problems.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

-For me, the injustices here in the Philippines are that those poor people have no rights to speak up, meanwhile wealthy people get to abuse the power they obtained. I can address these injustices by standing up for what is right, and make a change before everything will be too late.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

-This week, I will help by donating some of my old belongings in which I don't use anymore and let other less fortunate people make use of them. For me, I had a hard time forgiving someone when he/she broke the trust that I gave, and the kindness I showed. I hard a hard time because I really appreciated that person and to think that they could just break someone's trust that easily really make my heart shatter. I forgave that certain person by moving on with life and just go with the flow rather than dwelling on the past.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

-For me the aspect/s I haven't completely surrendered to God is the fact me myself, do make mistakes. I will pray to God to help me find myself in the midst of all the problems I go through in life. I'm praying to him that he may help me realize and accept the truth about myself.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

-For me, I felt like a genuine peacemaker towards others when I made a friend of mine smile after a problem he/she was dwelling the whole day. All I did was I comforted that certain person and motivated them to move on with life and that everything happens for a reason. And I was risking my reputation during that time, knowing I had a lot of school works to do, and also knowing that I am the type of person who doesn't want to pass late outputs.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

-Yes, I have experienced them. These experiences humbled me because at the end of the day, I realized that everything happens for a reason, and God has a plan for everything both good and bad that we may encounter in life. These experiences brought me closer to God, for it strengthened my faith in him.

2. One day I caught a baby bird. It was very small and I asked for help on where to put it. We put the bird in a makeshift cage. When we tried to feed it we noticed it wont eat. One day I was checking the chick and I found it not moving, I started to cry as it died. After we buried it, I mourned because I was supposed to set it free that day.

Yes, because when I saw my father mourning because his mom died, I felt bad and felt his pain.

I overcame my mourning by getting over it and thought it was for the best

3. It is because of the poor environment and many drug dealers.

If I were the president or an important role for the Philippines, I would start a drug campaign to stop anymore drug dealers and tell the people about the environment around us.

4. I find injustice in the street, where poor people are treated badly, and corrupt government making things unfair.

If I were to address these, I would help the poor and donate money so that they can be less poor, then I would tell the people to vote a better president to fix the government with their unfair ways.

5. This week I would help by donating to random people. I would start saving and once I have enough money I can donate it to charity and poor people on the streets

I had a hard time forgiving my friend because he wouldn't apologize. I forgave him when he finally apologized properly.

6. My addiction to games.

7. When I saw some classmates arguing, I seperated them so that they can cool off and I felt like a peacemaker.

8. I dont think I have experience any persecution because of my action.

Again I dont think I have any experience

Answer:

-For me the greatest riches in life is being alive, experiencing a lot of things while being happy and free with the people I love and care about.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

Answer:

-I experienced a time of deep sadness during the year 2020 where COVID 19 started, it affected my life of living and it made me lose some of my family members that caused me deep sadness that was hard to cope. It was consoled by prayer and positivity by my family.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Answer:

-Corruption, it affects the life and experience of Filipinos and causing the government to be corrupted. I can help addressing these problems by protests in media platforms to inform citizens of the happenings.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

Answer:

-Poverty, poverty among citizens in the Philippines are one of the injustices I see in the Philippines, seeing fellow people suffer with no food, no water, no clothes, no roof above them. I can address this problem by spreading awareness to the people and help them through works of charity.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

Answer:

I will practice being kind and helpful to others, support them, care for them, and give them hope to strive in life. I had difficulty forgiving a friend who hurt me a lot, I felt suicidal at that point and asked someone to console me, it was my mother. She told me that I should forgive that person no matter what he/she did to me, from then I understood and forgave that friend who hurt me. Now, we are good friends who help each other and we strengthened our bond.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

Answer:

My aspects that I haven't completely surrendered is giving time and importance to him, because of me having lots of things in mind and doing a lot of things. I know that God is guiding me, but sometimes I don't feel the presence of him because of my sins, repeating over and over again. I know that God has a plan for me and I know that he is with me no matter what.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

Answer:

I felt like a genuine peacemaker when I consulted two of my friends who we're fighting, encouraging them to accept each other, communicate each others side. Bringing them closer.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

Answer:

I have, I told someone the truth despite the protests, even though it ruined my reputation, it strengthened me to become more truthful and to stand for what is right. It brought me closer to God as I've stood for the truth and it made me happy.

"What are your greatest riches now- things, realities, relationships you have and own that money cannot buy?"

• "The greatest riches now in my life, is my mother, and my ability to love others no matter how many times they talk behind my back. Because it is not something most people have in life. And I am grateful to God for giving me a beautifully, strong, Independent, and loving mother. And for giving me the gift of love and patience to others."

"Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?"

• "It hurted me so much, I only got to visit her for one day, but now... I was only able to visit my Lola at her grave. I begged for her not to leave me during the time when her coffin was to be buried.. I painted my nails green that time because green was her favorite color... Oh how I wished I had time to visit her in her dying days."

• "For years, I did mourn for my father's wrongdoings to me when I was but a child."

• "I eventually accepted the harsh truth of the world by the help of my mother's guidance."

  
  

• "Nothing lasts forever..."

• Well money cannot buy the love and support that my parents and friends give me. I feel blessed and also humble to have them in my life and to be with them through ever step of the way.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

• I was in deep sadness when my parents fought and when my nanay died.

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation?

• Yes I did actually since I really wanted to help them and want to take there pain away but....they just ended up taking there life and....I was sad.

How was this mourning eventually consoled?

• It wasn't consoled directly it took about 7 years to settle down non of my parents actually know. But since then it was consoled when they had proper communication and my mom not getting jealous of every woman my father meets.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

• poor oral hygiene, medication side effects such as dry mouth, acidity, and high sugar intake.

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

• By telling the people to have a healthy lifestyle.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

• Rape cases and early pregnancy.

In what way can you address these?

• By telling the parents that it is important for the child to be cautious in his/her surroundings.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week?

• By forgiving others

How will you carry it out?

• By not holding a grudge on then and just keep moving forward.

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why?

• Well...um...well it was when I was a kid I was playing with my friends I was kindergarten that time in Evangelical and we were in the swing. Then suddenly out of no where my friend made the swing very fast and I said stop cause I was scared but she wouldn't listen and what happened was that my neck was hitted in the iron bar of the swing and I passed out and she kept saying sorry but I couldn't just forgive her directly.

How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

• Well I forgive her since now I know that we were just kid that time not really knowing yet the real world and yeah...up until now we are still friends.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

• I think I have to say is my time. Since I am busy everyday and I know it is not a good excuse but I'm so sorry for that.

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others?

• Well I stopped someone from fighting each other.

What exactly did you do?

• All I did was let them tell each other there side and tell them understand each other. I also made them play a game to calm them down.

Who were the people involved then?

• My cousin there are brother and sister.

What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

• My time since I gave time to make them be peaceful since I was studying and the exam was tomorrow but when I heard them fighting I just gave my time to stop them from hurting each other.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

• I have um....there was this one time a grade 8 or 9 boy massage me. He was friends with my friend and he messaged me in messenger and in the text he was like threatening me if I keep talking to my friends.

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

• Yes I did well um...I just kept praying and ignoring all the false claim then say upon me.

How have they brought you closer to God?

• I noticed that I have been praying more often and I am thankful for that. I also noticed that my attitude was a bit better then my previous one.

: My greatest riches, which money can not buy, are the love of my family because you have to bond with them and grow relationships with them.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled? 

: When I lost my grandmother. I mourned for her because I missed her. And it was eventually consoled when I remembered all the good memories when my Grandmother did fun stuff and it was worth it.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

: The causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines are Poverty, drugs, and corruption. I will address these problems by raising awareness and letting the government know what it's doing.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?
In what way can you address these?

: I find poor people being treated horribly. And I can address this by doing a service and donating to the poor.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

: This week I will help my neighbors/community to clean in my village. And I'll carry it out by telling people to also help. It was when my friend lied and left me behind, that's when it was hard for me to forgive. I forgave that person as time passed by.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

: The aspects of myself that I haven't completely surrendered to the lord are my thoughts on school and the problems with my foreign friends.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?
Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

: When I stopped a fight between my foreign friends in my GC. I stopped by pointing out the wrongdoings they were doing to each other. I was risking my friendship with them because of how harshly I pointed out stuff.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?  How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?  How have they brought you closer to God?

: I experienced persecution when a person hit me due to what was right and truthful about it. It purified and humbled me and taught me to rely on God because I want truths to spread.

my greatest richest that money cannot buy is my family and my friends because they provide me the compassion and motivation to strive into life's greatest pain and suffering. they help me grow and become the person who I am now.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

When I lost my lolo, I feel great sorrow and pain. I mourned and cried about him because our bond together made me strong and it kept me going to go on in life and I missed him, it was worth remembering him and striving to my fullest

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Poverty, corruption, and government issues, these are the three main causes of suffering in the Philippines. As for what I can help to them and volunteer to spread awareness.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

I find Poverty and inequality, corruption, human rights violation, discrimination, environmental injustice and other things.

I can end those by helping the needy people and create an organization to solve this problem.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

I will help by donating to the poor and on every action, I do and all my small actions like giving money or helping the poor helps me develop my confidence even more, the difficulties I had by forgiving them is about betrayal but I understand every human being commits mistakes.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

I although am not prepared to give up my thoughts over school and to be involved to other people. I will do my best to pray and believe in god to all my plans in life.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

During that time, when I helped my friends and family to believe in god and in my service in the mass, they ask me questions on how I played in the piano but despite that, I prevented them from entering conflict and instead of getting scared, I continued to strive and do my best to create peace.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God

Yes, I took that experience to understand for the sake on what is right and just and that lesson made me the person I became.

Yes, it brought me closer to god because the persecution that i took was actually a lesson for me to be humble and it made me go near to god always

1. What are your greatest riches now – things, realities, relationships you have and own that money cannot buy? Deep connections with family, friends, and loved ones that provide support, love, and companionship.

Physical and mental well-being, which allows you to enjoy life and pursue your passions. Memorable moments, adventures, and the joy of learning and growth.

A sense of inner calm and contentment that comes from self-acceptance and living authentically.

The ability to give and receive love, and the impact of kindness in everyday interactions.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled? When I lost my 5 dog at the same month, I feel sad and pain.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems? A significant portion of the population lives below the poverty line, limiting access to essential services like education and healthcare.

Widespread corruption diverts resources from public services and erodes trust in government institutions.

Economic and social disparities create barriers to opportunity, particularly for marginalized communities.

4.What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these? Reports of extrajudicial killings, particularly in the context of anti-drug campaigns, and suppression of dissent against government actions.

Marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, often face systemic discrimination and violence.

Farmers and indigenous communities frequently lose their land to corporate interests, resulting in displacement and loss of livelihoods.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person? I thought that he didn't want to be friends with me anymore because he was already with her best friend. I assumed that he was just using me, not realizing that he still wanted to be friends. I still forgive him because he is still the person I became friends with.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you. Acknowledge any worries you have about the future, relationships, or personal challenges.

Recognize any tendencies to want to control situations or outcomes rather than trusting in God’s plan.

Consider unresolved feelings from past experiences or relationships that you may still be holding onto.

Reflect on your personal desires and aspirations that may not align with a higher purpose or calling.

Identify any feelings of inadequacy or unworthiness that prevent you from embracing your true potential.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people? I encouraged that person to forgive and be friends with her best friend. Even though her actions hurt his feelings, he still needed to forgive and rebuild their friendship.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God? I strive to be humble and grateful for what I have, whether it's big or small. I am still thankful for everything.

Through my experiences, I have learned that the relationships I have w/ my family & friends cannot be bought. The amount of faith I have to God cannot

be bought. The way I feel, and my emotions cannot be bought. The experiences I gain and the life that I live through, cannot be bought.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

My grandfather in my mother's side passed away recently. It was hard for everyone, especially to my mom, tita's, tito, and cousin. They were most close to him. His passing was sudden, but not a surprise. Whenever I see them cry, I try to go near them and let them cry. Pat them on the back, hug them, console them. Crying is not a weakness, so I will let them cry.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Some of the causes of oppression in the Philippines is the corruption in the people of higher power. Those who use their title as an excuse. This is not only common in the Philippines, but in other countries as well. We can help by promoting and advocating for equal rights among all people.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

In what way can you address these?

Similar to my last answer in no. 3, the injustice in the Philippines is also from some people who have higher authority. Because of this, people of lower class cannot get jobs and earn money. We should be giving to those who are less fortunate whenever we have the chance.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

In this week, if ever I am able to, I will give food to those who are hungry. I will give what I have for what seems little to me, will be a blessing to others. I am not one to hold grudges. However, I struggled to forgive one of a family member that did wrong to me. But even still, I know that to live a life with Christ is to forgive and to forget. I will not say what they did was right, but for me to live in peace is to forgive.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

I have not fully surrendered all my time. In all honesty, I am a very impatient person. I also do not know if I truly, in the deepest part in my heart, submitted my faith to Him. I am a sinner and only but a servant. I trust that He is love and that He will provide something ahead for not only me, but for us all.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

Who were the people involved then? What were you risking being a true peacemaker to these people?

I felt like a genuine peacemaker when I helped a friend. I talked with them through their struggles and provided what seemed to be good for them. By doing this, I risked being friends with other friends or potentially making friends with others.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

How have they brought you closer to God?

I am not sure. I am not sure if what I have experienced through life in my actions would be considered persecution. However, when I do what is good, (even if I gain nothing in return) it makes me happy.

- Not to brag, but I consider myself wealthy when it comes to family. My family may not be rich when it comes to material things, but I have a loving family who always supports me.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

- When unexpected visitor came, and it was death the death of my auntie and grandpa. Donna Bianca Villarosa and Adunis Villarosa. Yes, I experienced mourning for the suffering of others like me seeing my auntie and grandpa suffer in pain.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

- Politic problems. To choose the right and best politician

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

In what way can you address these?

- Example of these are where a few who are rich have too much and the many who are poor have much too little.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

- Compassion to strangers, by helping those who are in need. To be honest I easily forgive others for I dont hold grudges or hatred towards them.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

- The aspects that I have not yet completely surrendered to God is, the doubt in my mind and in my heart that why God took two important person in my life.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

- Whenever there's a conflict in the family I serve as a pacifier, so that the problem will not be big

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

How have they brought you closer to God?

- So far I have not.

My skill of making friends, I believe that making friends and making them comfortable is something money can't buy. I believe it, because a real friend won't do it for money, rather they will do it for you.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

The last time I've experienced mourning was the death of my grandpa I was only either 8-10 years old after his passing, It was sad not saying my goodbye's because I was young and I didn't know anything about what's happening but I recalled his last words after the anointment was "To be good always, and excel in my studies" .

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

No but I feel bad to the people who mourn for their losses.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

Corruption, Poverty and Ignorance to human needs either for the poor and sick or the people who lives.

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

By creating a center where the poor is treated with care and the sick treated with the right medicine.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

Unexperienced governors or mayors who lead their people in the wrong direction without thinking the consequence's. Complex requirements to enter higher levels like collage which leads some students at a disadvantage.

In what way can you address these?

By holding discussions to remove those injustices and creating centers those who are in need.

1. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

By being humble and trying to be righteous in this week. I'll carry this out by practicing to control my anger, pridefulness.

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another?

None I always forgive a person no matter if they hurt me more than I expect.

Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

Because I believe that forgiving is good than seeking revenge.

I forgave that person because It's good to forgive that person.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

I've surrendered everything to the Lord even my sins and I promised him no matter I fall Ill always stick to the promise of being good.

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

I trust the Lord with my life and that he would remove my sins.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others?

By helping the elderly or participating on a oratory as a oratorian.

What exactly did you do?

I helped people during their struggles in life and helping the poor.

Who were the people involved then?

Sometimes people from different sides of cebu who show up.

What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

Nothing, There were no risk in participating as a peace maker to the people as far as I know.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?  

Yes during one time I was answering and all the people answered the same wrong answer and I had a different answer and they start to criticized me thinking they were right but soon enough I got the right answer.

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?  

It humbled me greatly because I wasn't thinking straight about my actions.

How have they brought you closer to God?

It brought me closer by showing what's right and wrong.

Family,Friends, and Happiness.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. 
Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled? 

It was when i lost my uncle, i was hurt because i saw him suffer little by little until he gave up. I consoled it by cherishing the times when we were happy and prayed to God for him to go to Heaven.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? 
In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

corruption, we can solve this problem by telling the truth and to be honest to each other.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?
In what way can you address these?

what i found is that the needy people are treated poorly, while the rich people are treated properly. We can address it by being fair to one another, than to treat him/her because she is better. Treat each other equally.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? 
When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

This week, i will help the needy and share what God gave me to others. It was a time when i was gr 6 when my friend betrayed me, we never talked after what happend but after a few weeks we talked it out and solved our misunderstandings, forgave each other. Because we realized that if we will not forgive one another it can really break your relation with that person.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? 
Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

my future, i pray to God that he will guide me.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?
Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

When i helped some of my friends problems about school, relationships, and friendships. I listened to both sides and told them to forgive each other and to communicate.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?  
How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?  
How have they brought you closer to God?

i dont know if i have experienced it or i just forgot.

The most profound riches are often the relationships, values, and inner qualities we cultivate. True friendships, supportive family bonds, love, resilience, and empathy are invaluable. These relationships and qualities provide purpose, belonging, and meaning in ways that material wealth cannot.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. 

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

There was a time that my two dogs died same day and important of my life with grace, and lose my boundary with my parents and somehow God help me to get through this weakness.

3.What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? 
In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

I saw many people who suffers from poverty and dues to corruption and lack of goods and food. I also visited the community where people donate another people to share their own experience and the way of life to acknowledge each other as we gather for God.

4.What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

The most painful injustices I see are

those faced by people who lack basic rights, whether due to poverty, corruption, or systemic inequality. This was particularly real when I encountered people who didn’t have access to medical care because of their economic status.

Donating each other with respect and humility for other to get on and live a simplicity of a human being.

5.What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

I will help people who needs help and seek for justice and goods, embracing goods, humility and faith for us, enduring and help to those people who in need, and I somehow donate people who are suffering poverty in our community. Our community donates amount of donation and plus Foods for people who are living in poverty. I will forgive any people that are in suffer.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

I will fulfill my faith and my passion for God and I will achieve the goal that i needed with faith and love for God, and we must embrace ourselves into one and another and endures the suffering to achieve something success.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

I encouraged them to come together and talk things out, hoping they’d understand each other’s perspectives. The risk of getting caught in the middle felt worth it to restore peace and live a simple being.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

Yes, I experience where I have to get up and stood for truth, back in time where many people couldn't trust each other and somehow some people blamed me for because what I did and what I did not, and intense of argument that leads to projection and bombardment of people faith and I got myself into called "faith" and that when i got closer to God, embracing him with my obedience and love for mercy.

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1. What are your greatest riches now – things, realities, relationships you have and own that money cannot buy?

My greatest riches now are my close connections with family and friends. Their love and support mean everything to me, to the point that I’m comfortable to share how was my day or to share any chika’s. I also value my health and the happy moments I share with others—things that money can’t buy.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

I felt deep sadness when I learned about Typhoon Kristine and how it affected many people in the Philippines right now. I felt a strong compassion for their suffering as I watched the news and saw the destruction, which made my heart cry for the livelihoods lost and the dreams broken, especially for the dogs and animals left behind. This sadness was eased through prayer, as I asked for strength and comfort for the victims. I found peace in knowing that even in tough times, we can come together in spirit to support one another.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines come from a few main problems. Poverty makes it hard for many people to get food, healthcare, and education. Corruption in the government stops help from reaching those who need it. Natural disasters also destroy homes and lives, making things worse. As a BMH, we can help by volunteering with local groups that support people in need, like food drives or tutoring. We can also share information with my friends and family to raise awareness. Supporting fundraising events for disaster relief or education is another way we can contribute. Even small actions can help improve the lives of those who are suffering.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

In the Philippines, I see several injustices, like poverty, lack of access to education and healthcare, and human rights violations. Many people struggle to get basic needs, and some face discrimination. Corruption in the government also makes things worse.

To address these injustices, I can raise awareness by talking to my friends and family. Supporting groups that fight for human rights and advocating for fair policies can also help. Every small effort can make a difference.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

This week, I want to focus on being kind and understanding in school. I plan to help a classmate who is struggling with their schoolwork by offering to study together or share my notes.

There was a time when I had difficulty forgiving a sister who discriminated against and criticized me last year. I felt hurt for a long time. To forgive her, I tried to understand why she acted that way and realized she might have been dealing with her own issues. When she talked to me, I decided to talk to her calmly about how her words affected me. By being kind and open, we can move past it.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

I want to take time to reflect on the aspects of myself that I have not fully surrendered to the Lord, including my fears and anxieties, the need for control, unresolved past hurts, and struggles with self-worth, as well as my academic pressures and performance. I recognize these burdens and, in prayer, I entrust them to the Lord, trusting that He knows what is best for me. I ask for His guidance and peace as I release these struggles, allowing myself to embrace the path He has for me.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

There were times when I felt like a genuine peacemaker, especially when two close friends had a fight over a misunderstanding. I talked to each of them separately to understand their feelings and then brought them together to discuss things calmly. I encouraged them to listen to each other and express how they felt.

The people involved were my two friends, and I risked my own friendship with either of them if they thought I was taking sides. I knew it was important to help them reconcile, and in the end, it made our friendships stronger and created a better atmosphere among us.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

Yes, I have faced some “persecution” for sticking to my beliefs. Sometimes, I’ve been criticized or left out by classmates who didn’t agree with me. These experiences humbled me and taught me that not everyone will support my choices.

Going through this made me turn to God for strength. I realized that standing up for what is right helped me grow in my faith. It brought me closer to God as I prayed for guidance and comfort, reminding me to stay true to my values and trust His plan for me.

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2. There was a time during the pandemic when I lost my uncle to cancer, I could not stop crying after receiving the news. I mourned the loss of my uncle because he was a special person to me and became one of my biggest support systems. This mourning was eventually consoled when my mom made me remember that he will always watch over me and that I should talk to him everyday in my prayers.

3. The causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines are because of corruption, poverty, negligence of the people, and the inequality in our society. For me, I can help in addressing these problems by raising awareness through posters and posting them in places near me and in social media.

4. The injustices I see in the Philippines are the problems in our community like poverty, the unjust court, negligence in the government, and many more problems. I can address these by educating others and spreading the hope for a new and just government.

5. When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

The corporal work of mercy that I am willing to do this week is to feed the hungry. I can carry it out by helping my mother in preparing the food for our meals and if there are any extras, I give them to my neighbors or dog. A time I had difficulty forgiving another was when I had a fight with my brother because of the fact he hurt my mental health badly. I forgave him because I realized he did not mean his words and was not thinking, the only thing he felt during our fight was frustration and anger.

6. The aspects of myself that I have not yet completely surrendered to the Lord is my mind and whole heart.

7. The time when I felt like a genuine peace maker to others was when I was able to stop fights between my siblings and friends. I had to help them realize who really was in the wrong and helped them find peace in themselves and to respect not only others but their self. I was risking my image and self to be a true peacemaker to these people.

8. Yes I have experienced a form of persecution just because I believed someone I knew was doing the wrong thing but they put me down just because I tried to help them. Yes, These experiences very much purified and humbled me, making me realized the importance of God's plan for us and to just wholly trust in His plan for myself and others.

• For me, It's my family and friends. They are here with me when I'm in my lowest point. They love and support me a lot and I can't thank them enough for everything they have done for me, and they are the happiness to my life. <3

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

• Well yes, I did experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning and experienced mourning for the suffering of others and creation. It was when my father had sadly died unexpectedly.. It had really affected me and my family. It was really tough for us during that time, but.. this was slowly consoled by accepting and the motivation of moving on because we know he will always be in our hearts and in heaven watching over us.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

• Due to when people aren't open minded, (especially temptation) the usage of drugs lead them to doing horrible things like abuse, rape/SA (Sexual Assault), and murder.

  And as a human I will spread awareness to each one another and so that we could help and improve this environment/generation and avoid these horrible happenings. We all deserve to be respected, to be in peace and unite.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines?

In what way can you address these?

• The injustices I had been seeing in the Philippines is how some people are unfair and would base on wealth, defending people who aren't right, going against the innocent and such more. And in what way can I address these is by SPEAKING UP. I shall give them motivation to stick up for themselves to fight for their rights because we all deserve to speak out and prove our point. We should be fair and equal to all, regardless of gender, wealth and more.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

• What corporal work of mercy am I willing to do this week Is to help out the people in need in a way that I can, help my elders and people with their struggles, motivate others to attend the mass and spread the gospel of our Father God.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

• Due to not putting much time and attention, I truly do get distracted easily. Hiding secrets.. but I surely do hope and try to improve and so that I'll be able to be more close with God.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

• It was that time I usually try to help people out, motivating people to forgive each other and stop arguing and giving advices. I was risking the fact I'm not really too confident but I was willing to try and be a brave soul to speak up and help. We all deserve peace in life and unite.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

How have they brought you closer to God?

• Yes, I had.. it was when something small that I had shared to a friend I thought I could trust had been spread by them and turned it around from something positive to negative which made a few people think of me differently which had hurt my feelings, but that was the past now I'm glad everything is doing alright now. It made me realize that everyone cannot agree to each one another all the time we have our own thought and opinion. But that doesn't mean we can't try and help each other. This brings us to peace, something God wants us to do is help and try to understand each one another. This had truly helped me and others to improve and get close with God. ♡

2. ^{When I lost my aunt, I felt a deep pain. She was like my second mother and it was really hard for me to move on because I knew that she still had a lot of plans in her life and I know that she still wanted to see her daughter grow.}

3. ^{Rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines are mostly caused by corruption and poverty. I can help address these problems by donating and raising awareness.}

4. ^{For my opinion, inequality is one of the most significant injustices in the Philippines. I can help address this problem by spreading awareness to people.}

5. ^{Feed the hungry. I am willing to give food to people who are hungry, especially to the ones who can't afford to buy food, whether a stranger or not.}

5. ^{It was when someone made me feel bad about myself and pointed out my insecurities. I was always self conscious and I would always overthink about what everyone says to me. Ever since my relationship with God got deeper, I've learned and realized a lot of things. I learned how to forgive and I forgave my friend just like how God forgives me every time.}

6. ^{The aspects I have not yet completely surrendered to the Lord are my dreams and goals. I am always worried and would always overthink about my future.}

7. ^{It was when I helped my friends settled their fight. I was aware that some of them would go against me but in the end everyone apologized and forgave each other.}

8. ^{Yes. Sometimes when I correct someone for what they're doing, they would always go against me and let their pride go in the way even when they're aware that what they're doing is wrong. I learned to trust and depend on God because I know that He will take care of everything.}

1. Greatest Riches: My greatest treasures are loving relationships, a sense of purpose, and the beauty of nature. These things bring me joy that money can’t buy.

2. Experiencing Mourning: I felt deep sadness when I saw someone suffering. Mourning for others can lead to empathy, and I found comfort through friends and by taking action to help.

3. Causes of Suffering in the Philippines: Issues like poverty, corruption, and lack of education cause suffering. I can help by volunteering, raising awareness, or supporting local groups that work for change.

4. Injustices Seen: Injustices like poverty and inequality are common. I can address these by volunteering, advocating for fairness, and spreading awareness.

5. Corporal Work of Mercy: This week, I plan to help at a soup kitchen. I’ve struggled to forgive someone who hurt me, but I’m learning to let go for my own peace.

6. Surrendering to the Lord: I need to trust God more with my fears and past hurts. I’ll spend time in prayer to let these go.

7. Being a Peacemaker: I’ve helped friends resolve conflicts, risking my own comfort to bring them together. It felt good to help them understand each other.

8. Experiencing Persecution: Standing up for what’s right has sometimes led to criticism. These experiences humble me and draw me closer to God as I seek His support.

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My greatest riches are the connections I make with people like you, the knowledge I can share, and the ability to help others think through their ideas. Relationships, creativity, and moments of understanding are truly invaluable and can’t be bought.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning. Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

When I lost my grandfather, I felt a great pain. I Mourned because I really miss him so much. But I realized that i enjoy my time with him and he had to rest peacefully.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines? In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Corruption, poverty, and political instability are the main causes of suffering rampant in the Philippines. By focusing on these actions, individuals can contribute to meaningful change and help alleviate suffering in the Philippines.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippines? In what way can you address these?

Economic inequality, human rights violations, and discrimination are the injustices that i see in the Philippines. By taking these actions, individuals can contribute to addressing these injustices and fostering a more equitable society.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out? When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

This week, I will help by donating toys. I will gather all my toys and donate them to local charity. I had hard time forgiving a friend because of betrayal but soon i realized that we must always choose your real friend and who you trust. And for me I will forgive that person If that person changes and become a better person.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord? Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

Control over life decisions, personal fears and insecurities. I have faith in God because I'm sure God has already plans for me and my future.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do? Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

It was before when my dad asked me and my siblings who deleted the important photo in the phone it was obvious it was one of my siblings so I took the blame and told him it was me so that none of my siblings wont get hurt.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful? How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you? How have they brought you closer to God?

Yes, I have experienced being tease and made fun of because of standing up for the right thing. And it humbled me down and me to rely on God it brings me closer to God.

2. When I lost my uncle, due to cancer. Yes, I experienced mourning during that time especially the fact that I always saw him struggle to do anything on his own and also the fact that he is my Godfather (ninong). This was eventually consoled through PRAYER.

3. It is the use of drugs and is driven by poverty. I can help in addressing this problem is by raising awareness, support local organizations, and etc.

4. The injustices that I see in the Philippines is human rights violation. You can address this injustice through strengthning laws and treaties, to listen each other's side of the story, to support local justice system and etc.

5. The corporal work lf mercy that I am willing to do this week is to feed the hungry. Through participating in charity events and if I see homeless people on the side of the streets is I will give them food. I struggle to forgive a friend, knowing that she talked behind my back. I eventually forgave this person by having an open conversation with her.

6. I have not fully surrendered to the Lord my desire to seek validation from others, and my future.

7. When one of my friends had a misunderstanding with each other and I helped them by giving them advice.

8. Yes. When there was a time wherein I told one of my friends that what they're doing is wrong. It's not really an example of persecution but what their actions speak for them. Sometimes I see them talking behind my back / whispering, or sometimes they try to avoid me or leave me out of the group.

The memories and moments from people.

2. Describe a time when you experienced a deep sadness to be called mourning.

When I was in the hospital because of dengue for the second time, I mourned for how much my parents needed to pay the hospital bills.

Did you experience mourning for the suffering of others and creation? How was this mourning eventually consoled?

Yes, when I consoled myself that this will pass.

3. What are the causes of rampant suffering and oppression in the Philippines?

In what way can you help in addressing these problems?

Oppression and unrealistic standards set by society. By calling it out on social media.

4. What are the injustices that you see in the Philippine's?

The expectations parents have on their kids.

In what way can you address these?

By posting messages and illustrations that tell to understand that these expectations are too high to set on their kids.

5. What corporal work of mercy are you willing to do this week? How will you carry it out?

Obeying my parents, by helping them with tasks and not going outside in the rain.

When was the time you had difficulty forgiving another? Why? How did you forgive/ will you forgive that person?

When my mom comments on my body and trying to touch me. Because it's uncomfortable. I don't want to forgive her but she's my mother so I have to anyways.

6. What aspects of yourself have you not yet completely surrendered to the Lord?

My forgiveness.

Spend time identifying each one to the Lord. When ready, entrust them all to the Lord, trusting he knows what is best for you.

7. When were those times when you felt you were a genuine peacemaker to others? What exactly did you do?

Who were the people involved then? What were you risking to be a true peacemaker to these people?

When I consoled my friend when she was having trouble with her friends. By telling her that not everyone can like you and if they don't they're not worth her kindness. A friend and her friends. My friend's security.

8. Have you ever experienced any form of “persecution” due to your insistence on holding on to what is right and truthful?

How have these experiences of persecution purified and humbled you?

How have they brought you closer to God?

Yes, they made me realize that even if I explain they still won't believe me. It made me realize even if everyone in the world hated me I know God

won't.