Walking with God

Dear Salesian Family,

We have been through so much these past few years; the global pandemic, natural disasters, and our own family challenges. Some of us have even lost a loved one or have had a family move away due to the high inflation rate. 

Working from home was fine for a while, yet little by little we began to lose socializing with coworkers, friends, and extended family. Our lives have been considerably affected due to these recent circumstances. We really cannot take anything for granted. So much can be gone in an instant. 

The one constant in our lives is God! God is always with us through our joys and sorrows. He is the one that takes our prayers to heart and is always near to help us. When we walk with God beside us, life is more secure and we are more at peace. 

'“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” '(Jeremiah 29:11)  

So let us walk with God, as he is our constant, right beside us.

God bless,

Sr. Carmen, FMA

“Footprints in the Sand”



One night I dreamed a dream. I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.

"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."