GLIMMERS OF GRACE IN THE DARK TUNNEL
As I write and reflect on my long experience of companioning Nanay in her old age, I also marvel at God’s love, care and generosity for the elderly through people. They have been helping us in various ways, emotionally, spiritually and even financially.
The pandemic years intensified my dark tunnel experience. After finishing my studies in Melbourne (where I did my Master’s in Spiritual Direction), I came back to the Philippines in January 2018. The initial plan was to go full swing into the spiritual direction ministry. I felt this was my calling, my purpose in life.
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