YES INDEED, CHRISTMAS WISHES DO COME TRUE

In my most recent article, (please refer to the one preceding this) I mentioned my Christmas wish of being able to make others happy this yuletide season, most especially the needy or should we say the less fortunate members of society. I prayed to Jesus to help me find these people or lead me to them.

I had been asking HIM if it's possible to please do so before Christmas such that it came to a point that I had to apologize for pressuring HIM or giving HIM a deadline. But I knew too well in my heart that he would grant my wish. And he did.

This morning I went to mass on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception not knowing that this would be the day when my wish would be granted. During the mass, the lector mentioned that they were looking for kind souls who could grant the Christmas wishes of the old priests residing in the Home for Retired Priests. These priests were made to write their wishes on a slip of paper which were sent to our chapel (Sto Nino de Paz Chapel at Greenbelt). Anyone who wished to join this cause could pick out a small piece of paper inside a box containing the names of the priests and their respective wishes.

I picked out a slip and the beneficiary priest was requesting for medicine which he enumerated and some milk for adults. I signed in the log book signifying my intention to help. I then asked the office if they are willing to accept money too, and they said yes. I told them I will be back.

I went home overjoyed, oblivious of the people staring at me for tears were streaming down my cheeks. I was too elated to be bothered by their stares.

Upon reaching home I immediately thanked Jesus and Mama Mary for once again giving me the opportunity to be able to help. I knew they were sending me a message as my Christmas wish came true on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. They couldn't have chosen a better date.

I will go back to the chapel and pick out probably four more names and grant their wishes. Aside from their wishes I could probably give a little amount also for their needs. I am sure it would make their Christmas happy. Or I might give their foundation an amount that could be distributed among all the priests so that even those whose names I did not pick out could benefit.

I am praying to Jesus to help me decide which is more advantageous for them. I am sure once again he will guide me, as he always does.

I cannot really express how happy I am for this opportunity. Yes indeed, Christmas wishes do come true.