November 9, 2011
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
ALWAYS with you
“See, I am with you and I will keep you safe wherever you go….” – Genesis 28:15
My youngest daughter Mae had always wanted to pursue her masteral studies and work abroad. So as soon as she earned her bachelor’s degree here in the Philippines, she explored various options. She was barely 21 years old then, and we, her parents, discouraged her, using financial constraint as the reason. But the truth is, how can we let her live all by herself in a faraway land where we have no relatives or close friends? Obedient as she is, she relented and opted to work here. Three years later, she brought up the subject again, saying she could take in part-time jobs to support her studies and somehow lighten our burden.
This time, we yielded to her desire and gave her our full support. She finished her studies with flying colors in a year and a half and is now legally employed in New York.
What made us give in to her request? We remembered and trusted God’s promise that He will always be with her and keep her safe wherever she goes.Bay Cabrera (baycabrera@yahoo.com)
REFLECTION:
When you travel to unfamiliar places, do you sometimes feel danger lurking at you? Do you call on God to protect you?
Lord, give us the grace to believe that You will always be with us.
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