Feels Like Heaven

"How awesome is this shrine!" - Genesis 28:17

Ever wonder how it feels to be blind? My grandfather, "Tatay David," who died in June 1985 due to complications from diabetes, was blind for nearly eight years. Even so, fancy dinners and concerts were what he enjoyed most when out family would take him out on Friday nights. And as I sat beside him all through the night, I made sure to give him complete details of what transpired.

Looking at the brighter side of it, it was his blindness that made him closer to God. He started his day listening to daily Scripture (courtesy of his apos), praying the Rosary (3x/day) and receiving communion every day from a volunteer nun. Oh! And a priest also saw him regularly for his confession.

A week before my lolo died, he shared with me his strangest dream of all. He narrated that he found himself in a big beautiful garden, The size, unimaginable, and the beauty, indescridable. This time he could clearly see everything. He no longer needed assistance in walking either. His experience of seeing and enjoying such beauty made him decide to stay there forever.

Today, 21 years have passed and I know in my heart Tatay David still enjoys walking around that "big beautiful garden." A glimpse of heaven, anyone? Marissa E.

Reflection: Blessed are those who have not seen but have believed...

How marvelous are Your works Lord! It is wonderful in our eyes! With the joy of seeing You face to face!

St. Godfrey, martyr, pray for us.