Saturday, April 3, 2010

Be Lighted On My First Holy Saturday Easter Vigil

Yep. This is my first time i attended The Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass in Melbourne instead of Misa Malam Paskah in Indonesia. :D And sure, it is my first blog which written in English, as an alternative to practice my writing. Haha!

Today, i sat in The Holy Saturday Easter Vigil. It was a pleasant Mass i've ever been. Firstly, i love this church named St. Scholastica's Parish, it is pretty close to my place. I have to walk for about 10 minutes and catch a tram to get in there. Still, it is a lovely church; small, simple but homey, i think everyone here even though the newcomer feels like yes, i am a part of this church and we are all family.

Be lighted. That was the opening of The Holy Saturday Mass. Before the Mass started, all the lamps were off and suddenly a light came from behind. Then, i had my taper on, and everyone did, either. This part was so delightful, especially when one of the soloist sang a song which made me lost for words. The Renewal of Baptism also made me re-think about myself as the priest said "i am one of His child". I wondered. Have i done this? Have i done that? However, God always gives His mercy upon us. His love would never ends.

A few days ago, i was thinking and felt more likely i'm missing my church. But today, i can feel that God is here, indeed, God always be here. No matter where/what your church is, even if we have none. He will always besides us.

Now, here, i've found my new place, and have to live this new life. It will be strange at first and by the time, i can get used to it and live the better life. Definitely it happens only by His grace.

"Walk in the light of The Lord. Walk in the light of The Lord". That was some words of today's Mass closing song. And it does remain on my mind, for now, yet should be until forever. :)

Kacamata gitta has just realized the light of The Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia.