The Pool

As I’ve said, this is a pool, my pool. Just like any other pool, this one is not perfect. There are times when the water is cold, chilling and numbing. Another time when it is warm, soothing and calming. But it’s not the pool itself that makes it special. It’s not even the water. It is the people who swim on it that will make it exceptional and worthwhile.

The content of this pool is water from my own viewpoint. Not the water itself but how I saw the water and how I dived into the water and swam through it. You can agree with me and look at it the same way or otherwise. Anyway, you have a your own pool.

Remember that whatever your pool is, however deep or shallow, huge or small, it is never insignificant. If your water is troubled or tranquil, warm or frosty, you can always decide to make it a fun swimming experience. Because then again, it is not the water that dictates the experience, but the person immersed in it that determines. Take a dive on life!

Feel free to be a part of my pool. Take a dip.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

I am a proud catholic

To start with, I concede that I am a struggling catholic. It is never easy to be a good one. It is always a struggle, a sacrifice, a surrender.

Being a catholic for me is not simply being a part of a vast religious organization. Catholicism for me is a way of life, an everyday “yes” to discipleship. When Jesus said following Him meant to deny yourself and take up your cross, I think He was defining Catholicism for everyone (or Christianity for that matter).

A catholic as the church would teach us has three roles - the priestly role, the prophetic role and the kingly role. Priestly meaning we should always pray, Prophetic, we should preach (the good news) and Kingly, we should serve. This is in conformity with the life Jesus lived.

Being challenged and constantly reminded to live Christ-like is what makes me joyful and proud to be catholic (not that I’m saying that it is only in this church that we are called to live a life like this). Amidst the many controversies and challenges encountered by us, I remain to be a strong and devout catholic. For I live not by sight but by faith.
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