A Chosen Way of Life Nine years ago I was invited by my parents to join the BCBP.

I thought BCBP is only for older people who are trying to find a diversion in life. But now I realize that our community is more than just an organization for BCBP is a way life. I thank the Lord for making me a part of this community at my young age. I became a full-fledge member through the consistent reminder of my mother to attend the twelve Saturday Christian Life Program (CLP 3). Though I enjoy listening to the talk and get curious of the next topic, I have to admit that I dont understand the whole sense of Christian life program. During the baptism of the Holy Spirit, I diligently follow every instruction. I carefully filled up the forms and asked for all the gifts for we are told to do so. This is for the sake of compliance. During the baptism, I was at a lost of what is going on. I dont understand why my Discussion Group Leader (DGL) was crying the whole time I was being prayed over. In my two years in the BCBP, I compare myself to the seed that fell on the thorny grounds in the parable of the sower. I was the seed who grew to be a healthy plant but eventually choked by my worldly pre-occupations. I struggled to apply as I have this desire of living up to the beautiful teachings, values and wisdom that the community is teaching me. Looking back, I can consider myself as a major mediocre. I was in the middle-of-the-road under attack of much temptation. My being free-spirited and young liberated mind is my greatest enemy. I am a psychologist and I always find reasons for my actions whether it is wrong and bad. I intellectualize and rationalize my wrong doings so I thought I can escape and find excuses to it. I realized then that there is no black and white or gray area, no cold and hot, no good and evil, in following God. Being with God following His will is a decision. And that is to live a life of righteousness. It is a decision to choose good over evil, light instead of darkness and being on fire with the Lord not cold or lukewarm. Together with that tough decision, I also started my beautiful love story with the Lord. Now, I try to be at the right path. If at time I found myself at the crossroad, I pray and . Everyday, the moment I wake up in the morning I decide to live my day under Gods control. Though at times I falter, I immediately get conscious, shortly whisper a prayer and ask Gods forgiveness and guidance. This attitude that Im trying to perfectly practice is the effect of my prayer life which I have also learned in the BCBP. With Gods grace and mercy, I was able to put order into my life. I thank God for using people through our community who inspires me and influences me. Their

inspiration and influence made me to choose a life of goodness by being prayerful that build my personal relationship with God. From being a mediocre, I seriously embrace the way of life the BCBP is teaching each member. And with these, on a daily basis, I discover Gods best in my life. And my Gods best are: First, my daily prayer. I know this is the only way I can build a personal relationship with God. Second, falling in love with the Holy Eucharist. Third, reading the bible and living to the word of God as well as sharing it to others. Fourth, bringing Christ to my workplace. Fifth, My family, friends, community, loved ones, 0workplace, people around me, I learn to find life more meaningful. I see goodness in every person whom I consider before worst and hopeless. Praying for others. The person in need I encounter for they are giving me the opportunity to be generous. 1. Personal conversation with God/Prayer 2. Falling in Love with the Holy Eucharist 3. Bringing Christ in my workplace. 4. Reading the scripture The things that I consider my Gods best may be too practical to others but you see, I realize that what matters in my life are the things that brings me contentment, joy, and peace that only God can give us. It is going to bed at night thanking God for the day. Thanking for the daily experiences and for giving me the opportunity to help, to inspire, to share and to live the life He is expecting us to live. It is praying for another tomorrow to be able to share and experience Gods mercy, goodness and most of all His love.

I dont like sharing for I dont want to be judged. I was thinking that my action and my lifestyle right now is enough manifestation that something good had changed in me. I mayt have a brand new car to boast but I have a new heart. I may not have a visa going abroad but I am happy that I am doing

well in having a passport if not yet visa to heaven. And BCBP community had contributed a lot in the many changes in me especially in my conversion. It is true that doing good, to be of service to God, to follow the right path is a choice and a decision. BCBP was introduced to me by my parents but the decision of making it a my life style is a decision whom I value and forever be proud of. Aside from making the right choice of marrying my husband, being with the BCBP is second thing that I am happy about because I decided to be with this community. Before I party till dawn at mezzanine or anywhere my two feet would bring me but now Friday nights are spent in First Friday mass and teachings. I may be staying up late with the activities of the BCBP and I love the company of the elders because it is where I get insights. Its true that you gain wisdom if you surround yourself with people who is wise. BCBP taught me many things and the best of those is falling in love with the Holy Eucharist. Before I dont understand wnd I find it OA why nanay has to go to mass almost everyday. I just dont get it. And I get irritated everytime nanay would ask me to attend mass in the middle of the week. But in BCBP that I find and discover the amazing encounter I had with the Lord everytime I attended the mass. BCBP taught me to pray and how to pray and also reading the scripture. I got married to Orville ross tenazas who is a convert.