A Candle...Presence to others...

A Candle is an overly used symbol that symbolizes many things, events and many others. A candle that is known to give light, that can be the source of light during darkness. But for me, it is also candle that can penetrate the absence of light. When it is lighted, it begins to glow and gives light and warms the nearest thing. Same also with presence, it is being here, penetrating the darkness of a space. Being present in a space is becoming part of that space in a certain time. This is what attracts me every time I go for apostolate, presence. It is an act of being with them, journeying with them not only that I become a candle to them but them as a candle for me, too. It is not only a two way giving of light but also giving warm to our relationship with others.

Immersing the light of a candle into the lives of each person is a constant engagement by being aware of the differences. Candle gives light, an involvement in times of darkness, thus extending a presence through different activities, serving the purpose of a candle.

In reality, this is not easy. There will be vulnerability and possibility of being extinguished, of being set aside when not in use. As what the Constitution says we withdraw as soon as our presence is no longer needed. Yet the fact is that being present during the times of need, the purpose is served. ###