. . . that all may be one

. . . that all may be one
( A valentine’s date with the Lord)

February 14 is always a date to remember. Wherever we are, whatever we do, it’s a day that everybody is waiting to spread and experience the love it brings. It’s Valentine’s day. What we do usually do during this day? Dating? Meeting with a special someone? Buying dozens of roses and boxes of chocolates? Or trying out something different and unique like attending a TAIZE Prayer?

TAIZE prayer is a yearly celebration that the young, young professionals or even young at hearts anticipates. It’s a different way of experiencing Valentine’s through God’s overflowing love and care. Although it rained this Valentine’s day, we had still seen many participants who joined and opted to celebrate their hearts day with us. This Year the Youth Ministry celebrated TAIZE with a mass presided by our beloved parish priest, Bishop Gerardo Alminaza. After the mass the TAIZE proper started with a beautiful liturgy and songs that made the celebration more meaningful. The lighting of candles was also a highlight for it gave the cathedral a reflective ambiance. The candles that was lighted symbolizes that there is still hope amidst darkness. That God is always there ready to comfort and embrace our weary and restless heart. I had also reflected that during this time or this kind of celebration all are united, that we are one in celebrating GOD’S unconditional love. We may differ in may ways be in the eyes of God we are still one.

Special thanks to all who made this activity a success. To all members of the Youth Ministry, your gift of persons is truly appreciated. We say thank you also to all the schools, parishes, youth organizations and other organizations who had spent their heart’s day with us. Truly it’s a gathering worth remembering, experiencing something different and most of all being ONE with God. Hope you had a great Valentine’s With Us. GOD loves you! See you in the next TAIZE prayer!