Hello again

So it's been awhile since my last blog. I guess things have just been so hectic that I rarely have time to just sit down and contemplate over everything that's been going on. Idk what I'm going to be writing about exactly in this one, but I know where to start.

So last Wednesday, we had our catholic mass at school. I was especially interested in this one because David, a fellow Christian at my school, had told that he was going to be giving the scriptural reflection. He told me that even though he's not catholic, he was simply giving the reflection because, similarly to myself, he was tired of students who know nothing of scripture giving the scriptural reflection. I mean, how is it that atheists have given the reflections in the past? Sure, they've had positive things to say with good moral implications, but the true biblical message just isn't there.

So seeing David up there was definitely a breath of fresh air. I loved everything that he had to say, and how he didn't sugarcoat it. He was straight forward when talking about the real issues like drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc. All those things that give us temporary happiness. And I loved how he emphasized and reiterated the relationship with God, the true friendship. The only source of permanent happiness. Christianity. Everything that he said was just spot on, and I couldn't have agreed more with.

It's just a shame, of course... Some of the reactions and feedback that I heard. Like when he mentioned pornography, the whole gym filled with one of those STUPID applauses that Serra guys always give at the worst times. I absolutely hated their cheering... but what can I do. I just sat there, shook my head in disgust, and kept my focus on David's message. And afterwards, some of my friends and I talked about his reflection during lunch, and it seems like the message was just completely lost to them. Instead of actually listening and being inspired by his words, they spent too much time judging him. Saying things like, "What the hell was he talking about" and saying he was just rambling too much, which of course I disagreed with. But I tried reinforcing his message and further explaining what he was trying to say. Yet, it seems like they just don't have the heart to actually take it seriously... It's such ashame, knowing that David's great message, the best one I've heard thus far at Serra, received so much criticism and judgments.... Still, I stood by him and gave him all of my support.

Seeing him up there, though, definitely inspired me. And for once, I'm actually considering volunteering to give the scriptural reflection at one of the masses sometime. I just want to keep the right message going to the students, maybe it could be enough to start a change...

Thank you David. Praise God for Christianity finally making itself present at Serra.