January-February 2011

A Walk to Remember

By Val Amiel Vestil

Third Year – Einstein, Liceo de Cagayan University High School, Cagayan de Oro City

Every time I think about having a tête-à-tête with Jesus, I remember the story called Footsteps in the Sand by Mary Stevenson – I always see myself walking along the shore with Christ, amidst a vast land full of golden-colored waves that crash on the shore, and the magnificent sunset about to rest for the day. But today, a rather special and unique topic is what Jesus and I talked about. I asked him one question – ‘How can I make peace come alive in my world, Jesus?’ He merely smiled and said, ‘What do you think?’

Making the World’s Dream Come True

By Arielle Angelique S. Cruz

Fourth Year – St Helena, St Scholastica’s Academy, Bacolod City

The world has always dreamt of peace. It is the one thing that people miles apart have longed for since the time they could think. The thought of a planet brought together in harmony and understanding is what urges those in power and wisdom to move and put it into solid reality.

My child, my child, stop!

By Krixia Zhienelle A. Subingsubing

Third Year – St Augustine, St Paul College of Makati, Makati City

He ran around wildly, tears streaking down his face relentlessly. Not knowing where to go or what to do, he ran even faster, in hopes of finding someone or something to tell him what to do. As he was about to collapse, a young man dressed in fine silk purple robes cam up to him and said, ‘My child, my child, stop!’