![]() -Can you remember a time when someone lent you a hand, gave you a word, or shared a hopeful thought that shifted your situation? You were in a rough patch, and that moment or action turned it around? Love is the most powerful and healing gift humans have been endowed with. In Acts 3:6 we see how Peter experienced, one more time, God's love for His people through him: " I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!” Peter felt so much compassion for this man, lame from birth, that out of a deep flowing love, God's power manifested through miraculous healing! I remember as if it was yesterday how, when Mom passed and created this big hole in my life, a bunch of friends extended a financial offering to help us with the funeral expenses; and how a dear close friend, by taking care of the Memorial program in her hands, lessened my overwhelm. Our family came from everywhere- California, Puerto Rico, and New York- to ease our sorrows and hug us through this time. Any separation, either from your loved ones (through death or disagreements), from your belongings, from your identity, can take a deep toll on anyone; but when the presence and warmth of community kicks in, people can breathe once more. I did. We did. God was with me, with us, through people. The Holy Spirit breathed on us, just like Jesus “breathed on them with the words 'Receive the Holy Spirit'." (Jn 20:22) (Big sigh!) I am also familiar with homelessness for I have closely seen some of mine hopelessly struggle...
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AuthorHi, I am Dr.Maribel, Founder of The Phileo House! Archives
February 2025
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