This is the prayer that always helps me get through my exams :)
Prayer to St.Joseph of Cupertino for success in exams:
First Prayer
O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew, obtain for me a like favour in the examinations for which I am now preparing. In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.
Through Christ our Lord.
St. Joseph of Cupertino, Pray for us.
Amen.
Second Prayer
O St. Joseph of Cupertino who by your prayer obtained from God to be asked at your examination, the only preposition you knew. Grant that I may like you succeed in the (here mention the name of Examination eg. IELTS ) examination.
In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.
O St. Joseph of Cupertino pray for me
O Holy Ghost enlighten me
Our Lady of Good Studies pray for me
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Seat of divine wisdom, enlighten me.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Outbound without U
When I hear the word outbound, what comes to my mind is forest and mountain. So when I first arrived in the outbondholic (and again, outbound without u), I was a bit surprised that the outbound area was just like a field with all those cables, trees and stuffs for the outbound. It was my first time doing outbound so I really had no ideas about what was going to happen. But I knew that it would be fun and challenging, but what made it even more fun was actually because I was with my friends there.
Before the outbound started, we had a training on how to survive and finish all the challenges there. Me myself, I became really excited to do it because it was something new to me and it seemed fun and challenging. I’m the type of person who loves challenges and when they get harder, the more I will be pumped up.
So yeah, the outbound started. The first area was quite easy and not that challenging. The height was not that high. We finished the first area quite fast and we didn’t face any difficulties. It became a little more difficult and challenging in the second area. Higher trees, longer paths to go through and more flying foxes. I was the last to go to in the second area. I got into the area of the flying fox. The thing about the flying fox is that when you’re almost on the other side, you need to prepare your left hand to grip the black cable in order to stop. And if ever you don’t grip it, the flying fox will bring you back to where you came from. The instructor in the training told us that if ever that happens, we have to grip the cable of the flying fox to stop our movement then do the commando to go to the other side. And you know what, that happened to me. I wasn’t able to grip the black cable and the flying fox glided me back to where I came from. I was panic and forgot about what the instructor told us to do if that happens. The instructor saw me gliding back then he shouted telling me to grip the cable and so I did. I stopped then did the commando. I realized that it is important to remember what the people around us have taught us and we tend to be forgetful when we are panic, so yeah when we are panic, we have to try our best to calm ourselves then remember about the lessons that have been taught to us then try to figure out how to solve the problems we are facing. I know that it’s hard to calm ourselves when we are panic, but we have our God, who will always be with us in the midst of all of our problems, who can always calm ourselves if we ask Him to. One thing I also realized is that if we just can’t seem to remember what we have been taught, there will always be someone to remind us about that. It can be our parents, siblings, friends or just some random people. I managed to make it through to the end of the second area.
We rested a bit, drank a glass of water to replenish the water in our bodies because we sweated a lot. After we were done, we went to the third area. The third area was even more challenging. Way higher than the second one and the challenges were harder than before. Nothing special about the third area though. The lesson I learned from this area is that there’s no need to rush things up when there’s nothing rushing us up. Sometimes we just have to do things slowly and right, enjoy every bit of it while consciously knowing when we have to get them done.
Finally! We reached the last area! One of our friends kept on saying that the last area was his favorite (I think he’s just convincing himself that hahahahha). The instructor told us that the height of the flying fox is 300 meters. I saw the tower of the flying fox before going up and I admitted that I was scared (but I pretended that I was brave hahahaha). But yeah, since I was there already, why not doing it? So we climbed up the ladders. After the ladders, it was the time for climbing the spider web (I don’t know what it is called, but for me it looks like a big spider web). I had a hard time climbing because I was scared of the height (don’t tell anyone about this haha) and the feeling of being scared of falling down. So yeah both of them did a good job of slowing me down. It took a lot of efforts for me to reach the top of the tower. The feeling of finally reaching it was really great. I felt like a champion who just won a competition hahah. I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower. I was able to see the tol road, ancol and some other tall buildings. Then what came to my mind that time is that when we are in a higher position in an organization or group, that means that we must be able to see the bigger picture of everything, bringing them to the right place by leading their way.
We couldn’t stay there too long. The adventure must go on. So the time for the 300 meters flying fox finally came. I did it first. Before I started, I got so anxious but then I decided to let go of my anxiety and just enjoy it. And yeah, it was really fun and cool! Before I took off, the instructor told me that the flying fox would stop in the middle and we would have to do the commando to reach the other side. After it stopped, I had to do the commando. I wasn’t able to finish it by myself because I was so tired and I was actually wondering what would happen if I couldn’t make it. Then after seeing me having a hard time doing the commando, the instructor sent a grip to me so that I could be pulled by him. Phew! I was saved haha. Good thing one of my friends didn’t make it as well so he needed to be pulled also or else, I would be ashamed that it was only me who didn’t make it hahahaha. But yeah, another realization is that we will always have our friends on our side who are there to help us when we need help.
The next challenge was crossing the bridge (I’m not sure about the name though haha). It was really high and I went first. To tell you honestly, I was scared hahaha. Then my other friends were like shaking the cables and stuffs. So yeah, I wasn’t really able to move that fast. In fact, I was really slow! Then one of my friends reminded me, told me to not look downward. And yeah it helped. I was able to make it until the end. There was a time when I told my friend that when he was practicing ice skating. “Don’t look at the ice”, that’s what I told him. But I seemed to forget about what I told him before. And yeah I realized that we might be reminded by the people around us whom we have taught something when we forget to practice what we’ve taught them. Having each other’s back. And another realization is that we should set our minds on what’s ahead of us, the goals, not on the obstacles that occur when we’re trying to achieve our goals.
We finally reached at the last challenge, the last flying fox. It was not as high as the last one but yeah it was still high.
Phew! We made it through! We did it all! The feeling was so great when I was able to finish everything. This outbondholic helped me realize a lot of stuffs. And by the way, we realized that it’s outbondholic (outbound without u) when we were about to leave hahahaha. A great day I had with a great adventure and great friends/brothers. I wish we can do this together again friends!
Before the outbound started, we had a training on how to survive and finish all the challenges there. Me myself, I became really excited to do it because it was something new to me and it seemed fun and challenging. I’m the type of person who loves challenges and when they get harder, the more I will be pumped up.
So yeah, the outbound started. The first area was quite easy and not that challenging. The height was not that high. We finished the first area quite fast and we didn’t face any difficulties. It became a little more difficult and challenging in the second area. Higher trees, longer paths to go through and more flying foxes. I was the last to go to in the second area. I got into the area of the flying fox. The thing about the flying fox is that when you’re almost on the other side, you need to prepare your left hand to grip the black cable in order to stop. And if ever you don’t grip it, the flying fox will bring you back to where you came from. The instructor in the training told us that if ever that happens, we have to grip the cable of the flying fox to stop our movement then do the commando to go to the other side. And you know what, that happened to me. I wasn’t able to grip the black cable and the flying fox glided me back to where I came from. I was panic and forgot about what the instructor told us to do if that happens. The instructor saw me gliding back then he shouted telling me to grip the cable and so I did. I stopped then did the commando. I realized that it is important to remember what the people around us have taught us and we tend to be forgetful when we are panic, so yeah when we are panic, we have to try our best to calm ourselves then remember about the lessons that have been taught to us then try to figure out how to solve the problems we are facing. I know that it’s hard to calm ourselves when we are panic, but we have our God, who will always be with us in the midst of all of our problems, who can always calm ourselves if we ask Him to. One thing I also realized is that if we just can’t seem to remember what we have been taught, there will always be someone to remind us about that. It can be our parents, siblings, friends or just some random people. I managed to make it through to the end of the second area.
We rested a bit, drank a glass of water to replenish the water in our bodies because we sweated a lot. After we were done, we went to the third area. The third area was even more challenging. Way higher than the second one and the challenges were harder than before. Nothing special about the third area though. The lesson I learned from this area is that there’s no need to rush things up when there’s nothing rushing us up. Sometimes we just have to do things slowly and right, enjoy every bit of it while consciously knowing when we have to get them done.
Finally! We reached the last area! One of our friends kept on saying that the last area was his favorite (I think he’s just convincing himself that hahahahha). The instructor told us that the height of the flying fox is 300 meters. I saw the tower of the flying fox before going up and I admitted that I was scared (but I pretended that I was brave hahahaha). But yeah, since I was there already, why not doing it? So we climbed up the ladders. After the ladders, it was the time for climbing the spider web (I don’t know what it is called, but for me it looks like a big spider web). I had a hard time climbing because I was scared of the height (don’t tell anyone about this haha) and the feeling of being scared of falling down. So yeah both of them did a good job of slowing me down. It took a lot of efforts for me to reach the top of the tower. The feeling of finally reaching it was really great. I felt like a champion who just won a competition hahah. I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower. I was able to see the tol road, ancol and some other tall buildings. Then what came to my mind that time is that when we are in a higher position in an organization or group, that means that we must be able to see the bigger picture of everything, bringing them to the right place by leading their way.
We couldn’t stay there too long. The adventure must go on. So the time for the 300 meters flying fox finally came. I did it first. Before I started, I got so anxious but then I decided to let go of my anxiety and just enjoy it. And yeah, it was really fun and cool! Before I took off, the instructor told me that the flying fox would stop in the middle and we would have to do the commando to reach the other side. After it stopped, I had to do the commando. I wasn’t able to finish it by myself because I was so tired and I was actually wondering what would happen if I couldn’t make it. Then after seeing me having a hard time doing the commando, the instructor sent a grip to me so that I could be pulled by him. Phew! I was saved haha. Good thing one of my friends didn’t make it as well so he needed to be pulled also or else, I would be ashamed that it was only me who didn’t make it hahahaha. But yeah, another realization is that we will always have our friends on our side who are there to help us when we need help.
The next challenge was crossing the bridge (I’m not sure about the name though haha). It was really high and I went first. To tell you honestly, I was scared hahaha. Then my other friends were like shaking the cables and stuffs. So yeah, I wasn’t really able to move that fast. In fact, I was really slow! Then one of my friends reminded me, told me to not look downward. And yeah it helped. I was able to make it until the end. There was a time when I told my friend that when he was practicing ice skating. “Don’t look at the ice”, that’s what I told him. But I seemed to forget about what I told him before. And yeah I realized that we might be reminded by the people around us whom we have taught something when we forget to practice what we’ve taught them. Having each other’s back. And another realization is that we should set our minds on what’s ahead of us, the goals, not on the obstacles that occur when we’re trying to achieve our goals.
We finally reached at the last challenge, the last flying fox. It was not as high as the last one but yeah it was still high.
Phew! We made it through! We did it all! The feeling was so great when I was able to finish everything. This outbondholic helped me realize a lot of stuffs. And by the way, we realized that it’s outbondholic (outbound without u) when we were about to leave hahahaha. A great day I had with a great adventure and great friends/brothers. I wish we can do this together again friends!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Stormy Saturday
Hmmmm. Been a long time since the last time i posted something here heheheh.
There was a storm just now. It was raining so hard and there were so many thunders and the wind was also blowing so hard.
Well, it was actually kind of the picture of what i felt yesterday. After i got back from household, i started to feel weary doing this YFC thing. I dont know what happened to me that day. Its like i got so many burdens i have to carry on my back and i don't have anyone to help me. I felt so powerless.
Then i started to pray and ask the Lord about what i felt. What i actually asked Him about was actually about me doing the right thing. I asked Him to show His way, not my way. While i was talking to Him, telling Him about how I felt; He sent me a friend (just what i needed :D ) and let me talk to that friend of mine. I shared to her about how I felt, and somehow, she was pumping my spirit back and after awhile talking to her, its like I've been powered up by God to do this work again xD
I was also listening to music by that time, and there was this one song that caught me up. the song was indescribable by chris tomlin. the song is about explaining how amazing, how powerful God is. That song was like telling that He's so amazing, so powerful that He will take care of me that He would take that feeling out of me and give me the power i need to do what i have to do for Him. I just got the assurance and also the power i needed from God to continue to glorify His name through this community =D
Then Saturday came. I went out with my family for dinner. After we were done eating, the storm came and it was kinda scary (for some people). We weren't able to go back to the car. We were just waiting there hoping the storm would stop. I asked the Lord to stop it, but He didn't! Then I realized that He was actually showing me how awesome He is by letting that storm be there. He wanted to show me His greatness and His power. I was so amazed that I couldn't say anything else. And i didn't feel worried, not even a bit because I was and am sure that He will take care of me. There's nothing to be afraid of when I know that He's taking care of me :)
He showed me His power, His awesomeness 2 days in a row! He has empowered me again and its time to do my job again! Let's get it on!
There was a storm just now. It was raining so hard and there were so many thunders and the wind was also blowing so hard.
Well, it was actually kind of the picture of what i felt yesterday. After i got back from household, i started to feel weary doing this YFC thing. I dont know what happened to me that day. Its like i got so many burdens i have to carry on my back and i don't have anyone to help me. I felt so powerless.
Then i started to pray and ask the Lord about what i felt. What i actually asked Him about was actually about me doing the right thing. I asked Him to show His way, not my way. While i was talking to Him, telling Him about how I felt; He sent me a friend (just what i needed :D ) and let me talk to that friend of mine. I shared to her about how I felt, and somehow, she was pumping my spirit back and after awhile talking to her, its like I've been powered up by God to do this work again xD
I was also listening to music by that time, and there was this one song that caught me up. the song was indescribable by chris tomlin. the song is about explaining how amazing, how powerful God is. That song was like telling that He's so amazing, so powerful that He will take care of me that He would take that feeling out of me and give me the power i need to do what i have to do for Him. I just got the assurance and also the power i needed from God to continue to glorify His name through this community =D
Then Saturday came. I went out with my family for dinner. After we were done eating, the storm came and it was kinda scary (for some people). We weren't able to go back to the car. We were just waiting there hoping the storm would stop. I asked the Lord to stop it, but He didn't! Then I realized that He was actually showing me how awesome He is by letting that storm be there. He wanted to show me His greatness and His power. I was so amazed that I couldn't say anything else. And i didn't feel worried, not even a bit because I was and am sure that He will take care of me. There's nothing to be afraid of when I know that He's taking care of me :)
He showed me His power, His awesomeness 2 days in a row! He has empowered me again and its time to do my job again! Let's get it on!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Obedience
“So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for
Joseph, the father of Jesus, is a great example for all of us. When the Angel of the Lord told him to do what God wanted him to do, he did it right away without any hesitations. Are we like him? Do we do what God tells us to do right away? I believe we often think about it first over and over again and if it’s too hard for us, we might not want to do it. Why should we hesitate about doing what He wants us to do when He knows what’s best for us?
God gives us the freedom to choose whether to do it or not. He doesn't want to force us because He really loves us. We, as the children of God, should obey the will of our Father. If the task is too difficult for us to bear, we should ask the Lord for the power to do the task. He will grant us the power to do it.
No more hesitations, no more delaying, we do what our Father wants us to do in order to please Him with our lives. We should try to be more like Joseph who never questioned God’s plans for him. Just do it and the outcome will be great for us and for Him for sure.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Feeling Strong?
I was on my way home and listening to a song and there was a line that really struck me. Well it wasn't my first time listening to that song, but that time, i just got struck by that line hahahaha.
well that line was "You think that you are strong, but you are weak" and the song was you'll see by madonna. Yes, it is an old song and i just happen to hear that song everytime i'm in my cousin's car.
I started to think that i've been acting like i'm a strong guy, but am i really strong? Btw, being strong here is not about strength, its about being able to say no to what the world is offering me. I may look strong on the outside, but what about the inside? I'm actually just a mere human who still falls over and over. I'm just a weak guy who's trying to resist the temptations the world is offering and trying to follow the One who has given His life for me. Everytime i fall, i always feel like i'm not worthy to be His follower. But you know what, He always forgives me for what i have done. He's there everytime i fall, i dont need to tell him what i have done coz He already knows. No matter how i've messed up things, He's always there and forgives me. What a merciful God He is!
I may be weak, but He always strengthens me, He always gives me the power i need to say no to all those stuffs that will just ruin me. There is this one song that always gives me the strength when i feel so weak. Though its not a Christian song, but you can change the song into a Christian by changing the you to You and its really empowering, knowing that how loving our God is.
Here it is:
(chorus)
You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because You loved me
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because You loved me
So, are you strong or just pretending to be strong?
I believe I'm strong since He always empowers me!!
First Post!
Phew!
Finally.. I have decided to make a blog of my own.
This blog will be full of my thoughts (hopefully hahahaha)
I will start blogging soon.
Hope you guys will learn something by reading my blog :)
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