Holy Week!

Though, I haven’t published articles lately this would be a faithful topic to write about. Holy Week is not giving up a favorite food, not eating meat, or attending Mass daily until Easter. Every year during Holy Week, I’ve noticed a difference in me that gave me reminders of how Jesus sacrificed His life, so as one of His children/servant, I would not suffer like He has done. Though, I feel at times, I get side tracked and lose focus on God. Just before, Holy Week, I had to make a decision that was not easy, though, I felt inside that Jesus was guiding me. Well, I took time off from my new job that I started in February, though, it was a new experience and I enjoyed the employees whom I meet and worked with. However, I stepped down and wanted to have solitude time to myself. Am I being selfish or a sinner, well, no, it was more of my decision, though often, I still do the guilt and pity party on myself.

The other day, I meet with a friend and we took a reflective walk on the bike trails. While, were walking and talking at the same time. I never took the time to stop and see how beautiful the weather was...the air, the sound of the ocean, the sun and clouds, and seeing people outside with friends or family, running, walking, biking on the paths, passing people and smiling and saying hello! What I learned from this reflective walk is that Jesus is everywhere and will not leave me hanging because He suffered in a way that is very painful and wretched. What is important to me is instead of rushing and moving fast all the time, I allowed myself to stop and take a few minutes to calm myself down.

My challenge for Holy Week is to let go of ALL of my concerns, anxieties, worries, and past experience in my life and leave it behind. Moving forward and opening my heart to God by guiding me towards my new path/purpose in life/what I am called to do. Overall, I'm NOT perfect, because God made me the woman who I am today. Amen!