Been while since I last updated. I recently graduated from my Master’s programme
in Engineering. I am really fortunate – I missed the deadline
for the submission of my thesis by more than just a few days. Thank God the
administration slotted my name for this year’s convocation, else I would only
receive my scroll late next year.
After the ceremony, I met with a handful of the current
as well as former members of the Catholic Students Society (CSS). I am quite grateful that a few took their time off
that day to meet me, but one particular moment made for a quite a cherishable
memory. After I was congratulated, the former president of the CSS, A (currently in his final year in degree) related
to the others how we first met back when he just entered university.
During his first CSS meeting, one of the leaders
that time spoke on a topic from the YOUCAT (Youth
Catechism of the Catholic Church). After her sharing, I put forth a question: why
should we go to Confession and declare our sins to the priest? The leader at that
time could not provide a satisfactory answer, leading A to respond to the issue.
Apparently he thought that I was a critic in need of instruction and guidance. After
he finished speaking, I revealed that I was just testing their knowledge concerning
the faith XD. That was when he thought to himself that something needs to be
done for these people (in the university), thus starting his road down the CSS. In all my experiences at university, I felt
that A’s generation was the most in line with the Church and her mission.
It was a little unexpected for me. While I could
still recall that day, I had quite forgotten the topic of discussion, and I certainly
did not expect it to have that much of an impact on anyone. It goes to show
that even the little things we do may leave a significant impact on someone. Again
I am reminded that everything we do for the Lord, no matter how insignificant
it may seem will not return empty (Isaiah 55:10-11). As such, one should never dismiss
a deed with the thought that it would not change anything. For with God, all
things are possible.
RFG always.
