[SAINT DOROTHEA] FAITHdemic: The Grace that Heals and Keeps by Antonia Beatrice

[SAINT DOROTHEA] FAITHdemic: The Grace that Heals and Keeps by Antonia Beatrice https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea The UST JHS Lenten Recollection en-us 2022-03-25 11:57:32 UTC 2022-05-04 09:07:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1642656449/57bba20bb515c16e9a138822d1ed13f7/Untitled_design.png GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: antoniabeatriceustjhs https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114575762 I. Answer the guide questions below.

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

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

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

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

]]> 2022-03-26 04:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114575762 Sebastian Joaquin V. Pansuelo https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114788032 I.
1. I can strengthen my spiritual immune system by improving my relationship with God. By always praying to him and constantly talking because I can express what I am feeling and express my gratitude for the blessings he has given me. I can further strengthen my spiritual immune system by reading the Bible, praying the rosary, and reflecting on it.

2. My first time experiencing God's grace was when I thought I would be late for my graduation because of the traffic back then, and it was bumper to bumper already. Then suddenly, the roads cleared up, and I could make it for the marching. My second experience of God's grace was when we took entrance exams to school back then. In grade 6, we thought we were not going to pass the school that we wanted to, but thankfully, we passed the school we wanted to enter.

3. The realization and insights that I got from the Lenten recollection were that it is very important to have a very strong relationship with God because even if it is in a little way, he still helps us. Even if we do not usually notice this little that God helps, we should always be thankful for it. Furthermore, I realize that we should always be in constant communication with the Lord to always talk to him about our worries and how thankful we are. In this way, it can further our relationship with the Lord.]]> 2022-03-26 12:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114788032 Recollection Insights - Therese Jarquio https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114798739 1. — As what Bro. Dreus Cosio said, "There is a blessing in serving." To strengthen my spiritual immune system, I should be able to willingly assist the Lord in carrying out His mission to preach the Good News and the power of love. We should become well-aware that in giving, we do not expect anything in return. Instead, we give from the heart, from our own accord, from our own willingness. To vitalize my spiritual immune system, I should involve myself in acts of service and worship, so that I can be an instrument of God's grace and goodness.

2. — I have been experiencing God's grace my whole life. I consider it fortunate that I have never been a victim of strong typhoons, never been gravely ill, never been in a situation of great hardship where the Lord didn't help me survive out of. His kindness is endless, like His love for each one of us. Through life's challenges, He helped me rise up from every fall, push past any hurdle, walk safely through a rocky path. It is with God's grace that I am capable of writing this testimony right now. It is with God's grace that I am gifted with life and created in His likeness. It is with God's grace that I thrive in love and support everyday from my family, friends, and loved ones.

3. — The speaker expounded on God's grace and His will for the members of the Church. God has a plan for us, and it doesn't always identify itself into something we expect to see. As His children and followers, He would not let us stray away from our goals and even aid us in achieving our dreams. In Bro. Cosio's case, a laptop, a partner, and a peaceful exit of his mother. Let his anecdotes become an eye-opener for us that God's will and God's grace are always available and unlimited to cast our worries and fears away. His most striking words should become my closing statement, "God knows your past. God knows your wounds. God knows your strength ang weaknesses... And si Lord? Never niyang hiningi ang pagmamahal mo bago ka niya mahalin."]]> 2022-03-26 12:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114798739 Gerald B. Diego https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114849000
1. There are many ways to strengthen our spiritual immune system. One is to open our humble and contrite hearts to the Lord through prayer. Praying is a response to God; when we humbly acknowledge prayer into our lives, it means we are ready to receive the Lord and his grace. In doing so, we are showing love and faith for the promise of His free salvation. We are building up our faith, entrusting ourselves more into God, and gradually building strength to our spiritual immune system every time we communicate with Him through prayer.

2. I have experienced a lot of emotional and spiritual prosperity through listening to the recollection. The experience was very reflecting as I was able to contemplate silently within the house, and in some way, I was able to feel God's grace. It was a mind-opening experience as I got to envisage situations in which I am with Jesus, and there I can share my thoughts and emotions with Him as he offers me the grace of guidance. The grace where God helped me grow into what I am today.

3. After the recollection, it helped me ponder on significant life events where Jesus is always there as I go on with life and live it entirely with the guidance of the Lord. I also learned that I am pushed to develop, change, and love by exposing the heart, mind, and soul to God. Just as I make time to spend with persons we love and feel God's grace, in making time to pray, I am striving to grow in our connection with the Lord.

]]> 2022-03-26 14:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2114849000 Johannes R. Delorino https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2115095932
1. One of the things that can strengthen my spiritual immune system is by giving up my whole self to our Lord. Giving up yourself to Lord gives you the choice of following all his sayings and through him, you'll be able to finally reach the point where you can have the faith for him to be maximized and never try to break it again. Giving up yourself leaves you no choice but to be one of the gracious followers of the Lord.

2. My experiences in feeling God's grace are not that plenty, but I did feel some of it. One time when I decided to pray peacefully one night, I put all my heart into it, I put all my feelings into it. There is this kind of feeling where I'm having chicken skins or what you call chills. It felt like someone was hugging me from behind, it made me cry, it made my tears drop, it made my whole heart feel warm. It may be a short time, but from all of this experience, I never felt the same before, I always think that someone is watching me.

3. The recollection gave me the impression of all things can be expressed through Lord when having a hard time. The same goes for the people you are with and who you are special to you. The same treatment should be done towards them, by making them happy, not just using them when you needed something, you needed to be one of those followers who are loyal and faithful towards that someone. I also do that, whenever I'm meeting someone special in my life, I don't ask for what I needed, I chose for them to be happy even if it's challenging on my side because it's the only way I could pay them back for all the happiness and blessings that they gave me.]]> 2022-03-26 20:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2115095932 Camille Lara F. Salao camillelarasalaojhs https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2115104422 1. Bro. Dreus Cosio's speech was one of a kind. As I listen to him, I can sense that he is sincere with his words and that he knows how to enjoy life. Based from his words, I can say that we can strengthen our spiritual immune system by humbling ourselves and accepting God. By this, we are not being weak because it is a brave thing to do these things. Another way is by exposing ourselves with the people we love the most, as said by him. When he stated that "God is healing me through the love of other people," it showed that love truly is powerful. It does not only fix the ones in relationship, it builds a bond that will truly let people accept themselves. This is God's grace, and we should always thank Him for granting it to us.

2. Some experiences I had with God's grace was to be in UST. I admit not taking the entrance exam seriously before, because I did not want to study in a university as a junior high school student. It seemed hard for me, so I just put random answers on some of the tests, though I answered and thought of some seriously. With God's grace, despite my ignorance, I passed the exam, which lead me to writing this reflection at the moment, as I finish my final years in UST JHS. He knew that I would have wasted such a great opportunity if I failed the test, because the privilege to be here is not a joke and should never be ignored. Up to this day, I thank God for giving me a chance to correct my mistake, and for giving me a second try to be better.

3. As I listen through Bro. Dreus' meaningful speech about grace, as I surround myself with the quiet atmosphere around our bedroom, I slowly get the spiritual feeling growing in me. Bro Dreus' talk made me realize a lot of things. As he slowly shared some moments about his life that really hit me, I realized that building up your spiritual being doesn't only need to come from worshipping God, because it can also come from people that might help you in these aspects. I believe that I have found a few people who might help me to be better spiritually, I just have to connect with them more. Another lesson I liked from his speech was when he said that we should love people based from their true selves. When he mentioned how he met his wife, it only proves that fate works, and that we should help people unveil themselves and not let them hide more in their "invisible" masks. To love is to connect, to connect is to accept, and to accept is to acknowledge reality, which is that God is present, we just need to slowly let Him in our spirits and beings.]]> 2022-03-26 21:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2115104422 Athena Jeid Canete https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2115206528 1. Brother Andreus talk was one of a kind for it gives me a sense of awakening and at the same time engagement within myself and my fellows. In this time of uncertainty, our faith is tested and there are many ways to pass through those tests and strengthen our spiritual immune system. We can simply strengthen it by surrendering ourselves to God through prayers and deep connection. We need to believe in God and accept everything that He offers. It is not a weak thing to be relying on God because being in that way means we trust Him in everything. Through the bible and simple acts, we are building that spiritual strength within us that will protect us just like our immune system protects us.

2. There are many instances that I felt the graces of God and one of them is when I become an academic achiever in the final recognition during Grade 7. I never expected to become one because starting in the first quarter I was told that there are no chances or it is hard to be in the final recognition and I simply accepted that. I said to myself that it is okay because it is my first year in UST so there is adjustments. Since I am not expecting at all, I just do things the way I do them. Summer season and we are in Taiwan, while I was eating a message just popped out on my phone and it states that I am added to the GC of students who will be in the final recognition in the med auditorium. I was speechless because all those times I am never expecting but there am I at that moment jumping and running to my parents. This made sense that God works in mysterious ways and that He is planning something better for you. Things happened the least you expect them. God really is grateful, just trust God and the way he layouts his Plans.

3. The virtual recollection enlightens me and gives me a lift up of spirit as I face various challenges in life right now. Brother Andreus story and talks inspired me that with God I can pass all these obstacles in life. A good relationship and communication with God is our key to that Spiritual Immune System. Overall, it gives me a connection with God through that recollection for it is true indeed that communication is key. ]]> 2022-03-27 02:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2115206528 Jhon Roland Manalo https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116031468 1. Giving up my entire self to our Lord is one of the ways I might build my spiritual immune system. Our faith is being tried in this time of uncertainty, and there are numerous ways to pass those tests and improve our spiritual immune system. Brother Andreus' talk was unique in that it instilled in me a sense of waking and participation in myself and my peers. Relying on God is not a sign of weakness because it implies that we trust Him in all situations. Giving yourself over to the Lord provides you the option of following all of his teachings, and through him, you'll be able to ultimately reach a point when your faith in him is maximized, and you'll never try to break it again. We must trust God and embrace everything He has to offer. You have no choice but to become one of the Lord's gracious followers if you give up yourself. Simply by giving ourselves to God via prayers and real connection, we can strengthen it.

2. Listening to the recollection has brought me a lot of emotional and spiritual success. I've also lived my entire life in the presence of God's grace. Because I was able to meditate silently within the house, the experience was quite reflective, and I was able to sense God's grace in some way. His benevolence, like His love for each of us, is limitless. He helped me get up from every fall, push through any obstacle, and walk safely down a rocky path as I faced life's trials. God's grace in assisting me in maturing into the person I am today. It is only by God's grace that I have been given life and made in His image.

3. Brother Andreus' story and talks motivated me to believe that with God, I can overcome all of life's challenges. While I thought about it, it gave me the idea that everything may be conveyed via Lord when you're going through a difficult period. The same can be said for the individuals you're with and for those who hold a particular place in your heart. You needed to be one of those followers who are loyal and faithful to that someone, and you needed to treat them the same way by making them happy, not just utilizing them when you needed something. I strive to improve in our relationship with the Lord by making time to pray, just as I make time to spend with those we love and feel God's grace. Finally, having a healthy relationship with God and communicating with Him is the key to having a Spiritual Immune System.]]> 2022-03-28 00:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116031468 Quincy Nicole L. Nahe https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116137813 1. The simplest and best way to strengthen our spiritual immune systems is to simply open our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls whenever we are praying. When we pray, we are humbly ready to accept the Lord and his grace in our lives. Having faith can help us strengthen our relationship with God. If you are doubting your trust in God, it means you are doubting your faith. It is better for us to let go of our pride and wholly accept and trust God in our lives in order to find peace in His grace.

2. I had some experiences wherein I felt like God's grace. One of them is the time when I tried out for the UST Tigershark swimming team. I didn't pass, so I was kind of doubting my faith in God because I was embarrassed to face the fact that I failed, and not because God did not answer my prayer. Days go by and I realize that I should be more embarrassed about doubting my trust in God. Then, in that moment, I let go of my pride and ego and I was able to feel God's grace. After that, I worked really hard to train twice a day, preparing for a swimming competition. This time, I am ready to completely put my trust in God. The moment I saw good results from the competition, my parents got a call from the UST Tigershark swimming team coaches asking if I wanted to join the team. I did not know how to react. Since then, I have been really grateful for God's grace.

3. After the Lenten recollection, I was able to look back at the moment I realized how grateful I am for God's grace. I also realized that every challenge we encounter is an opportunity for us to strengthen our faith. That is why I think sometimes it is better for us to accept our failure in order to be able to learn from it.

]]> 2022-03-28 01:34:55 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116137813 Edward Christian H. Sacdalan https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116380053 1. I can strengthen my spiritual immune system by always praying to God and having a deep relationship with Him. I believe that prayer is our chance to talk to God. We should start our days by praying and talking to Him. When we wake up, we need to thank God for giving us another day to live to the fullest.

2. My experience in which I felt God's grace was when I had the chance to accomplish my goals. One of that goals is studying here at UST, which is my dream school. He helped me achieve my goals, and now He is helping me accomplish my dreams. Sometimes, I want to give up, but He is there by my side to help and guide me. So I would not be here if it wasn't for Him who helped me.

3. After the recollection, I was reminded that I am not alone when I am facing my challenges. I know that I might stumble and fall over, but He will always be there to help me get back on my feet. I know that I can do more with the help and guidance of the Lord.]]> 2022-03-28 04:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116380053 Gabriel Nicholas B. Caparas https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116679429 1. The simplest way to improve our spiritual immune system is to fully open ourselves to God. He actively cares for us, so there's no reason for us to hide from him. Also, we need to pray to him always as he always listens to us and selects the best course of action for us. Lastly, we should trust in him more often as he cares deeply for us.

2. When I was taking the entrance interview at UST JHS, I was very nervous. The environment was eerily silent and I couldn't stop shaking. This was the final step for me to get admitted into the said school. Immediately I prayed to the Lord to ease my mind. Eventually, the interview went smoothly without any problems.

3. What I learned in this recollection is that God is there even in the midst of hard times. He is there to keep us safe from its dangers. This recollection reminds us that, there's time for us to reconnect with God and to pray to him. Also, He's there for us no matter how hard the situation may become. ]]> 2022-03-28 08:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116679429 Justine Lei Javier https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116846096 1. When Brother Andreus presented his message, it had an impact on the audience and served as a lesson on how we might enhance our spiritual system. When we pray to God, one of the most straightforward ways to accomplish this is to open our brains, hearts, and souls. Every time we communicate with our Father, we should commit our entire existence to Him and entrust everything to Him. We should avoid casting doubt on Him since He will only do what is best for us in the long run. We should also sacrifice our pride and completely accept God's grace in our daily lives. As a result of God's presence in our midst, we can strengthen our spiritual system even further.

2. God has blessed me with the gift of life since the day I was born, and I am eternally grateful. From the beginning until the present, God has been extremely gracious in providing me with food to digest, water to drink, and a roof to sleep under. It is only by God's grace that I am still alive and breathing right now. It is by the grace of God that I am able to attend one of the most prestigious universities in the country. It is only through God's grace that I am capable of growing in the company of my friends and family. I have been and will continue to be tremendously grateful, thanks to God's grace.

3. Following the recollection, I was able to reflect on certain occasions in my life and recognized how fortunate I am. I discovered that I am not alone in my struggles and that each obstacle in my life provides an opportunity for me to grow as an individual. In general, I am forever grateful to God for bestowing upon me his gifts as I grow.]]> 2022-03-28 10:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2116846096 Benjamin Joseph C Dechavez https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2117225086 1. There are several ways for one to strengthen our spiritual immunity. One of those ways is to open oneself to God. Praying to Him signals Him that we are accepting His grace. Praying to Him allows us to continuously build our relationship with Him.

2. Whenever I ask for His blessing for exams or trials that I have to face, I almost always feel His presence.

3. After the recollection, I started to think back to several moments in my life of events where I was able to accomplish something yet did not pray to the Lord due to it being unexpected. I started to be even more thankful of my relationship with God since He would help me even when I haven't asked yet. He knows when I am in dire need of help. ]]> 2022-03-28 13:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2117225086 Christine Margaret Castillo https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2117247195 1. I believe that I can strengthen my spiritual immune system by having a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Him. I can pray more often than what I normally do. Maybe if I share and open more to Him it will really strengthen my immune system. I think that maybe if I put more trust and faith to Him and appreciate more the things that He did and He's doing for us then my spiritual immune system my be strengthened.

2. I know that God is always by my side especially when I go through rough days. I also know that He makes our lives better better as time passes by. He also answer our prayers even if sometimes we don't see it because we our sometimes blinded by some things that gets our attention and focus.

3. After the Lenten Recollection, I reflected about the things that I've heard throughout. I gained realizations and insights towards my relationship with God. My eyes was opened to the things I don't usually notice. With His help, guidance, and love, I know that I can go through all the challenges that might come my way.]]> 2022-03-28 14:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2117247195 Justine Clarence G. Atienza https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2118304702 1. One of the key takeaways that I learned from Brother Andreus's sharing is to acknowledge that God's grace desires to heal our relationships. These will lead us closer to Him as they are manifestations of His great love. And as brother said, the best way to do it is to expose yourself to the people who love you the most. This part of the talk really struck my heart as I have been experiencing somewhat a disconnect with my family for years and this pandemic has presented an opportunity for me to start rekindling it.

2. Personally, I feel God's grace the most through people and nature. Growing up independent, I often hesitate to ask for help as I feel like I am not worthy of other people's time and attention. But when people do, I feel really thankful and relieved especially when they give me helpful advice that I could carry for a lifetime. In addition, just simply looking at the sky and pausing for a moment gives me peace and solace that I need to power up and face the challenges of daily life.

3. If I were to summarize what I learned into three main points, this webinar taught me to appreciate grace in our life, "be" the grace and spread the grace to other people.

]]> 2022-03-29 01:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2118304702 Javelle S. Valorozo https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2118959623 1) There are numerous ways wherein we are able to strengthen our "spiritual immune system", however, the simplest way to do so is humbling our hearts and our minds and surrendering ourselves to Him. Not only that but also praying with our humbled hearts can be another way in strengthening this as it shows how deep our faith and love for Him goes since we are able to put our full trust in Him and His promises to us.

2) Throughout my life, there are multiple occurrences wherein I experience God's grace. Through all my highs and lows, His presence is the one consistent event that engraves itself into my mind. Though, if I were to choose a particular experience, I would say it would be the days where there is nothing but silence all around and the only thing present in my company are my thoughts and His words. It was the feeling of being alone and pouring out all my sorrows and joys to Him that lead me to truly feel His grace with me.

3) After the Lenten Recollection, it made me reflect on the past few weeks of my life to see whether I have been following all the lessons Brother Andreus has left with me. It made me realize that I have been slightly straying away as the days get more and more difficult but this Lenten Recollection has served as a reminder to me that I am not facing these difficulties alone. God is ever-present on my side and He will forever guide me in my words and actions, though, it is also important to remember that it isn't enough that I'm aware and thankful for His grace. I also need to be able to spread this grace to everyone around me as I've neglected my familial relationships when immersing myself in other responsibilities. All in all, this recollection served as a reminder and a wake-up call for me to reorganize my thoughts and priorities and focus on all the little things that surround me in my life.]]> 2022-03-29 09:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2118959623 Anya Karmela Ramos https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2119025952 1. Based on the sharing of Brother Andreus, I would say that I can strengthen my Spiritual Immune System by just going with the flow and listening to His will. God has plans for all of us, and when things happen in our lives, they happen for a reason. We just have to be patient and we just have to listen, and have faith in Him. Aside from that, I will also pray and constantly ask for His guidance so that I may live my life fulfilling His will.

2. I feel God’s grace whenever I’m happy. I am a sinner and I have committed a lot of sins and mistakes in my life, and simply getting the chance to be happy just shows us how much He loves us. It just shows that He’s ready to forgive us no matter how big of a sin we’ve committed.

3. The most important thing I realized after the recollection is that God is in control. He has plans and we cannot question them, all we can do is just to believe in Him, pray to Him, and let Him take the wheel for us. As long as we’re with him, we’re in good hands.

]]> 2022-03-29 09:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2119025952 Mc Daniell Palmario https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2120913867 1. Brother Andreus shared numerous ways and stories on how can we strengthen our Spiritual Immune System but one sticks out for me. I remember that Brother Andreus shared his stories about him talking to non-Christian people about Christianity if they want to be a Christian but numerous times he said that many of those people respectively rejected it and said "maybe soon but not now" and that reflects me that there is an exact time for us that God chooses for us and we just needed to flow with his path even though we don't like it because God knows better what is good and bad for us, this story and lesson strengthen my Spiritual Immune System by giving me the strength in my Faith and Follow God's plan for us.

2. I feel God's grace anywhere I go and even though I have sinned multiple times He still forgives me but I know to myself that God loves me, God's grace is always with us but we only notice it during our hard times. I remember the time that when I'm praying with my eyes closed I saw God and mary in heaven watching me and listening to my prayers with the Angels and saints, I still wanted to feel that experience because of the grace that I felt during that time was infinite but so far that experience has never repeated again.

3. I realize during the Lenten Recollection that God is always with us no matter how bad our life could be He is always guiding is in our life and always surrender yourself to Him to be in his path for our good and for the many.]]> 2022-03-30 06:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2120913867 Nicole Ellainne T. Suguitan nicoleellainne_suguitan_jhs https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2121557886 1. I can strengthen my “spiritual immune system” based on the sharing of Brother Andreus by opening ourselves to him. When we speak of enhancing our spiritual immune system, we are referring to the holistic approach that includes the mind, body, and spirit. This means being able to withstand and survive in life, through all of its ups and downs, as well as connect more deeply with God, our communities, our environment, and ourselves. Brother Andreus has shared with us some of his experiences and wisdom on how to strengthen ourselves, and through his sharing, I have learned a lot.

2. I feel God’s grace whenever I am happy, sad, fearful, and any other emotions. Throughout our life, we are nourished by grace in every situation. When God meets our needs, frequently by the help of others, this is referred to as grace. Grace resembles the love and compassion of a mother or father. Grace appears to me as a friend who comes to my aid anytime I am in trouble and lends a hand. Grace emerges as a brother or sister who gives me advice in life. And for the people that I meet in my life, I feel grateful for them giving me a learning experience, whether small or big. Overall, God has given me blessings and miracles that I feel very thankful for in my everyday routine.

3. After the Lenten Recollection, I have gained many realizations and insights about the way I live my life and what to do with others. Brother Andreus has shared so many lessons and stories with us that give me inspiration. He shows us that as long as we believe and trust in the Lord, we can be able to overcome complex challenges, but not without believing in ourselves. Thanks to the Lenten Recollection, I opened up to new perspectives and new ways of doing something. We should not only be focusing on ourselves but on others too. We should accept others’ opinions and respect them. We should be grateful that God has given us so many things in this world that we can see, taste, hear, smell, and feel. Journeying through life, we must not take the things we are experiencing right now for granted. The same also goes for people. ]]> 2022-03-30 14:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2121557886 Marc Ashley J. Cruz https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2123289443 1) There are several methods to boost our "spiritual immune system," but the most basic is to humble our hearts and thoughts and devote ourselves to Him. Prayer with humble hearts may also help deepen this since it demonstrates our faith and love for Him because we can fully trust Him and His promises to us.

2) I haven't had many opportunities to experience God's grace, but I have had some. When I chose to pray calmly one night, I poured my whole heart into it and all of my sentiments. There's this sensation like I'm eating chicken skins, or what you may call chills. It seemed like someone was holding me from behind, and it made me weep, caused my tears to fall, and warmed my entire heart. Although it has only been a short time, I have never felt the same since, and I am always aware that someone is watching me.

3) I was reminded that I am not alone in my struggles following the reminiscence. I understand that I may trip and fall, but God will always be there to assist me in getting back on my feet. I know that I can do more with the Lord's aid and guidance. God is always at my side, and He will always lead me in my words and deeds, but it's also crucial to remember that being aware of and thankful for His grace isn't enough. I also need to be able to impart this mercy to everyone around me, as I've neglected my family connections while juggling other commitments. Overall, this reminiscence acted as a reminder and a wake-up call for me to reorder my thoughts and priorities and to pay attention to all of the small details that surround me in my life.]]> 2022-03-31 10:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2123289443 Ava Nicole Kiat https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2125175300
1. How can you strengthen your "SPIRITUAL (Immune) SYSTEM" based on the sharing of Brother Andreus?
Based on the talk last recollection, I realized that by strengthening our faith, our spiritual immune system will also improve. There are many ways we can show our faith, this can be through prayers, helping others, building relationships with our community and also with God. In this way, there won't be a single time where we worry about what we will be encountering or what we will face because our trust in God will be enough for us. We will also realize that we do not have to satisfy or prove something to anyone. God is the only one whom we should impress. This will also strengthen or Spiritual system, by doing everything for the glory of God

2. Share some of your experiences wherein you feel God's grace.
Every blessings, even the little things, I consider as grace from God. My God is so good that everyday He gives me grace even if I do not deserve it. For me, simply waking up in the morning, eating meals, and making memories with people I love is all God's grace and I'm learning to appreciate them and feel them each day. For many, God's grace can be felt whenever we achieve something big or something very good happens in our life but we forget that grace is present in every moment, we just need to take a moment and appreciate what we have rather than what we want to have. This will make our world more beautiful.

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

The most significant thing I realized after the recollection is that it is better to show than to tell. One story of the speaker that I couldn't forget is when he met a non believer of God and instead of arguing with him, he just treated him like a friend and even invited the non-believer to eat. He avoided quarrel and he even inspired that person to believe in God because they saw how it made the speaker a good person. Another thing that I learned is no matter how hard life may feel, God will always provide. His story about his laptop which he cannot afford at first but God has his own amazing ways. He acquired the laptop even if he had no means to buy it. This gave me hope that even in the darkest moment, God will always make a way.

]]> 2022-04-01 09:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2125175300 Marion Lapuz https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2126249606 1. Personally, what I truly learned the most during the talk was the importance of prayer and relationships in your life. I was truly shocked to hear every single story because I felt like "wow isn't this a little bit too good to be true" but then I really thought of it carefully and I realized maybe it's because of his Faith. What I realized about his stories is that they didn't really happen because of magic but it's because Brother Andreus had great Faith in God and that's how I believe I can strengthen my spiritual immune system as well. I believe that we must have faith in God's plan for us and have faith in the outcomes of each obstacle we face in our lives.

2. Honestly, I don't think I have extremely breath-taking experiences. However, there are times when I feel his comfort especially in my darkest and hardest times. This was especially true during the 8th grade when I felt like I truly had hit rock bottom. However, I prayed to God and it gave me the strength to continue with my day and as the years continued, I was able to grow mentally and spiritually.

3. My biggest realization during the Lenten Recollection would truly be the importance of our Faith in God. Thanks to the Lenten Recollection, I was reminded of the strength of prayer and even simple traits such as honesty. Most importantly, I was also reminded of the importance of loving our family thanks to Brother's talk. His story truly made me appreciate a lot more the importance of family in our lives and why we should appreciate every single moment that we may spend with them

]]> 2022-04-02 04:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2126249606 Juriel Deign C. Labudahon https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2127747832 1. As I listen to Bro. Andreus talk, I realized that developing our faith in God will help us to have a stronger relationship with God. We must put in mind that Our faith is being tried in this time of uncertainty, and there are numerous ways to pass those tests and improve our spiritual immune system. Simply by giving ourselves to God via prayers and real connection, we may strengthen it. We must trust God and embrace whatever He has to offer. Relying on God is not a sign of weakness since it implies that we trust Him in all situations. We are developing spiritual power inside ourselves via the bible and simple deeds, just as our immune system protects us. In this way, we will never be concerned about anything we will experience or face since our faith in God will be sufficient. We will also learn that we are not under any need to please or prove ourselves to anybody.

2. For me, I always feel God’s grace in my everyday life since I believe that He is always there to protect and guide me. Also, God has been incredibly good in supplying me with everything that I need in my life, especially the necessities. I am only living and breathing right now because of God's mercy. I am only capable of developing in the company of my friends and family because of God's mercy. With this, I am very privileged and blessed to receive God’s grace always.

3. Following the recall, it assisted me in reflecting on major life moments in which Jesus is constantly there as I continue on with life and live it totally under the Lord's guidance. By opening my heart to God, I also realized that I am driven to grow as a person and as a Christian. In this way, I will always strive to improve my relationship with the Lord by making time to pray, just as I make time to be with those we love and feel God's grace. At the end of the day, having a strong relationship with our Lord is vital for us because it will help us to have a Spiritual Immune System.

]]> 2022-04-04 01:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2127747832 Seann Carlo T. Lalimarmo https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2127803135 1. Based on the sharing of Brother Andreus, there are a lot of ways to strengthen one's spiritual immune system. If there is one thing that was mainly highlighted by Brother Andreus, it was faith and prayer. When faith and prayer are combined, our Catholic spirit strengthens. When we have faith in Him, we can affect others and inspire them to be faithful to God also. Moreover, when you have a good prayer relationship with God, nothing is impossible. If we have faith in Him, God will offer His grace to us. We have to pray to Him and trust Him in all His actions to us.

2. As a member of the Ministry of Altar Servers in our parish, I feel God's grace every time I serve the people and the Lord. The experience taught me that to give is to receive. When I serve the Lord, I feel that I am doing this not just for myself but for the benefit of others. The service was voluntary. When I give, I also receive blessings from the Lord. God's grace keeps us provided as Brother Andreus said.

3. After listening to the Lenten Recollection, I realized that we must be thankful in every aspect of our life. In this COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people were affected. A lot of people faced mental health issues, financial issues, health issues and more. This recollection taught me that we must thank God for every blessing that we have received in life. We must be gracious to Him for the blessings that we receive even if it is small. If we are being thankful for what we have, more blessings will come in our life.]]> 2022-04-04 02:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2127803135 Kyle Michael E. Gimenez https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2137134316 1. In my experience and while hearing Bro. Andreus talk, there are numerous ways to improve our faith immune system. Amidst this pandemic we have learned to be more grateful for the things that we have. That being said this event has enabled us to exercise and further hone our faith in God. Brother Andreus highlighted that we must be fully transparent to God to be able to have a more fruitful relationship with him. In turn this will allow us to triumph over all the adversities that are put against us. Lastly, this can allow us to embark on a better path in prayer, and as a son of God.

2. Based on my experiences, I have felt God, Grace numerous times. I feel it whenever I pray for guidance if there is something important that I have to do. That said, I feel it primarily through my day to day life. He has always tried to guide me whenever I have had obstacles that I had to face. This is a good reminder to myself that I am nothing without my creator and He is the driving force for everything that I do. Lastly, when my grandmother passed away I felt that He allowed me to cope up with it and remind me about the gift of life.

3. Post the Lenten recollection, I have gotten a lot of insights and realizations about this. I learned that God always is with us no matter how hard times can get. Moreover, this recollection has made me more appreciative of our Creator. Amidst this pandemic, I have learned that we must always give gratitude to God for all the blessings he has given us. Lastly, this lenten recollection has allowed us to have a more fruitful life with God in the center of it.

]]> 2022-04-09 03:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2137134316 Ma. Angelica Grace E. Fontanilla https://padlet.com/antoniabeatriceustjhs/saintdorothea/wish/2144839540 1. He started by comparing the covid vaccine to spiritual immune system. He literally said that the vaccine is supposed to help our immune system to fight the virus, but in spirituality, in order to strengthen our immune system, we just have to accept the Lord in our life. Furthermore, he also stated that we have to stop winning God’s love. We don’t have to, because God is already giving it to us. We just need to open ourselves and let God love us.

2. It happened about two weeks ago. My parents went grocery shopping, so Ate Sheila and I were the only ones at home. I was in our kitchen looking for something when I accidentally dropped my mother’s favorite mug. It broke and it also damaged the floor. Ate Shiela heard it so she hurriedly approached me and asked if I was okay. I was so startled by the noise and got nervous because the scratches are so visible, but I still told her the truth. She also asked me if it’s okay to tell what happened to my mother as she was certain that my mom would eventually find it out. I said sure. I was a little anxious so I just let her tell it to mommy. Three hours later, when my parents got home, I heard Ate Sheila talking to my mother. Mom came to me and asked if there was something she needed to know. I told her what happened. Surprisingly, she gave me a warm hug instead of scolding me. She was happy to see that I was so apologetic about it. I could have been berated for what I had done but no. She said my honesty was more important.

3. What I realized and learned from this recollection is that in our lives, it is not always about being good. We are already called to be good. Life is about showing the world that God is good. Brother Andreus also mentioned the phrase, “God’s grace” many times which made me realize how blessed I really am. Moreover, he also pointed out what Faithdemic means. If pandemic needs to be stopped, Faithdemic is something that needs to be spread. The entire world needs to know that God is good.

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