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My Humble Prayer Space

Today I completed 31 days of praying the Holy Rosary and my soul has never been this peaceful. I picked up the Holy Rosary late April when I got myself into trouble. I lost friends and colleagues due to that incident. I couldn't rely on my friends 24/7 for support because I understand they have lives of their own to live. I guess it's true when people say that children always run first to their mothers when they're in trouble and so I did. When I felt I have no one to run to, Mother Mary was there. She was ready to listen and comfort me any time of the day.

On the first weeks of May, I didn't have an altar that I could pray on so I made a space on my desk where I can place a candle, The Bible, and my Rosary. Praying the Rosary was comforting because it always places me on a meditative and contemplative state, far away from my troubles. From praying the rosary I was able to seek comfort from our Mother. When I felt the world was crumbling down on me, She was there assuring that things will always turn for the better. I really felt she was listening because sometimes mid-prayer I would realize some things that were answers to some of the questions that have been bothering me.

On the later weeks of May, the image of the Immaculate Conception that I got from the Manila Cathedral showed itself. I felt like Elizabeth given a visit by Mother Mary to assure me that things will continue to be okay. I thought I lost the image when I was setting up my prayer space but lo and behold it was in the Bible all along. She was with me for the longest time that I was praying the Holy Rosary. Oh what happy day indeed it is for me. Now when I pray the rosary I have a beautiful image of our Mother Mary to Adore.

Last Sunday in the celebration of The Holy Trinity I attended mass. I was pondering on buying a new rosary and the one made of wooden beads at the parish store looked really neat compared to the plastic one I'm using but I could not afford to buy myself a new one.. Besides, the one that I use to pray works just the same. Good thing I carried that Rosary to mass and I presented it to the priest. Gladly he blessed it and I couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear. Now I'm just more attached to it especially it's always been with me through my journey of reconnecting myself to our Faith.

I couldn't be more thankful, really. I believe I now already have Mother Mary in my heart and the Rosary as a habit. When I find myself in a better place and in a better time, I'm gonna make an altar for our Lord and our Mother to remind myself that they were always with me throughout my journey. I was lost and they anchored me back down. I shall never wander far away from them and keep them in my heart.

It was a May Magnificent May for me. I hope it is for you too.

O Clemens! O Pia! O Dulcis! Virgo Maria!