Something that I Could Never Ever Explain
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Yesterday morning was
about miracle.
A friend and City
Councilor, Vincent Paul Elago posted on his wall a story of how mystic life can
be. I asked permission from him if I could post his story on my blog. I’m glad that
he permitted me to do so. So here it is.
“I
have always been a believer of God. Men have given him many names yet I have
always believed that the God each person prays to is the same almighty one. It
is just in practices that men differ. I also believe in miracles but I have
never experienced one although even in historical times miracles are mentioned
in almost all holy books. When a cousin called me to inform me that a miracle
was happening to an image of Sto. Nino, I was naturally skeptical. My cousin
told me that the image is from a barrio in Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay but it
was going to be brought down to Vitali upon the request of Fr. Jonathan, the
parish priest of Vitali. Skeptical yet very curious, I decided to go see for
myself what the excitement was all about. Vitali is almost an hour and a half
from the city proper yet in spite the schedule I had for the day, I decided to
drop them and head forward to Vitali Church.
Upon arrival, I noticed people falling in line
towards the center of the church. Many where bringing empty bottles. I later
realized that they were filling them up with water from a basin where the image
of the Sto. Nino was standing. I will have to admit that while I was walking
towards the image, I felt something that I wouldn't be able to explain. I know
It gave me goosebumps as I approached the image. I noticed that the basin was
filled with water but it was drying up with the multitude all wanting a bottle
of the water in the basin. Fr. Jonathan then went to the pulpit about the time
I was in close contact with the Sto. Nino. There was a strange feeling that I
experienced as soon as I touched the Sto Nino. I felt peace and all my worries
gone. Liquid was indeed coming out from the image. Something that I couldn't explain.
A person earlier raised the image when the basin was almost dry and when while
the image was suspended in the air, there was water dropping from the image and
when it was brought down everyone noticed that there was water again inside the
basin but not enough to fill all the empty bottles the crowd were bringing so
the priest ordered that the gallons of water saved from last night be given to
the people from the basin.
I
still can't explain the feeling and what I witnessed. At exactly 12 Noon, the
image was carried to an open vehicle where a contingent of people joined as the
Sto Nino was to be transferred to Logpond, Vitali and later to be returned to
Tungawan, Zamboanga Del Sur. I have never been religious but today made me
think twice.... Thanks Bro!”
-Hon. Vincent
Paul Elago
Here
are some photos Sir Vincent graciously shared with us.
3 comments
I agree.. the wanders of Sto.Nino is very empowering. I envy Mr. Elago because he was able to be go there and witness miraculous events. :)
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Rhea Bue (Styles & Writes)
http://bebe-doll.net/
This one is a very long entry. Thanks for taking time reading it Rhea. Yeah, I envy Sir VP too for the opportunity to witness a rare event.
ReplyDeleteA rare event indeed! But, miracles such as this gives us a reminder to continue believing that the Lord God is present.
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