AFTER I DISEMBARKED a block beyond the Salazar Institute of Technology in Cebu City from a mini-bus coming in from the southern part of Cebu, I took a 12L route from Labangon on my way to the University of San Carlos-North Campus in General Maxilom Avenue. Along Vicente Rama Avenue, I looked around the seats across from me inside the jeepney. Men and women, talking in a world of their own; some had their sights blankly set far afar. I can see so much diversity among them--different faces, different worlds, different stories to tell. And then a warm feeling welled up from my soul at this sight as a voice came into my mind, my unspeaking voice, in great wonders, "You are overwhelmingly amazing, Lord!" There is no limit in the beauty of creation, and in the unfathomable love of God for mankind. FATHER, open our eyes to the gift of community you have granted mankind. Let us emerge in the wonders of your love and omniscience. Let us be consumed in all the wonders of
LOOKING THROUGH LIFE