It’s a wet and cold morning and it’s been raining on and off since the start of the weekend. Hanging habagat (southwest monsoon) is definitely here. It was a busy weekend though. It’s a good thing we were able to finish some gardening chores early.
When you are forced to stay at home because of the weather, you either keep busy or you relax to your heart’s content. I did both…haha! Aside from gardening, I was able to find time to read two books over the weekend and to watch two movies on YouTube. Yes, you heard it right. For the first time in so many years, I caught myself finding some inspirational movies that would lift the soul and strengthen faith. The Song of Bernadette did just that. I could not remember the last time I watched this movie. I found a version in Blu-Ray. The Song of Bernadette is a 1943 drama film that tells the story of Bernadette Soubirous, a young visionary of Lourdes who later became a saint. From February to July 1858 in Lourdes, France, she reported eighteen visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This film is based on the true story of Bernadette Soubirous, and adapted from the book written by Franz Werfel. What a lovely, lovely way to spend two hours straight infront of my computer and see this film.
Lately, I was lucky enough to find more books on faith and redemption and how beautiful life could be despite the treacherous journey and the unfaithfulness of mankind. Alicia Ruggieri is new on my list of authors and I like her writing style. She writes grace-filled and Christ-centered fiction. If you have time, try to read her A Time of Grace trilogy. The first book made me really cry and think of life, it’s beauty and its angst. The Fragrance of Geraniums is such a beautiful book. I am in the middle of reading the second one entitled All Our Empty Places which picks up the story where it left off in the first one. I wonder if I’ll be able to find the third and the concluding book in the trilogy. I am not really into trilogies but this one is worth it. There are those stories that make you feel they’re real and you get into them like you would a story of a friend or yours, you feel the sadness, the triumphs and the pain. You feel that hope is not a dead thing but a journey that makes you look forward to another day.
A friend suggested another writer and poet. The blog is truly inspiring. I searched the link. You may visit it here.
It’s raining still and I am caught with these words, we are all special in God’s eyes. God’s grace overflows.
Wow I remember watching the Song of Bernadette on TV in the 1970s. Rainy days are good for movies.
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How did you find it Laura? Yes definitely, and rainy days make you fee lazy 🙂
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You mean on the TV? There used to be a channel that showed old movies. Do you mean did I like the movie? Yes
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I am glad to know you did too. I was inspired watching it. I really don’t watch regular TV programs nowadays but when Mom is here, I watch with her. Thanks Laura, blessings to you!
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Sounds like you enjoyed a very relaxing and peaceful weekend Arlene. Good for you. Reading and watching inspiring movies is good for the soul! 🙂
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Thank you so much Miriam. Yes, the weekend activities were simply great and inspiring. When you find something that lifts you up, it’s grace too. Have a nice week ahead!
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I haven’t seen that film in so long, you reminded me of it, Arlene.
A great way to while away the monsoon days indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, the rain has stopped now but it is still dark outside. Preparing dinner early so I could read 🙂
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What a lovely time you have – nurturing the soul. 🙂
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Thanks Imelda. It is not always that I get to watch inspirational movies. How are you?
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I am good, though I have a hard time having moments like yours. I did have those though when I was single and unencumbered. 🙂 Oh, I can recommend to you Marcelino Pan e Vino (that’s an old production), The Staircase (about the mysterious steps in a chapel in Sta. Fe, New Mexico. There was this nice movie about St. Joseph Cupertino, and another one about St. Anthony. During Christmas time, some Catholic movies get in the Christmas list and we get some for Christmas and watch them. I will recommend more if I can see my DVD collection here. 🙂
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Maraming salamat sa lahat ng recommendations. I would surely love to catch all of those one of these days. I am looking for a short film on St. Clare, it’s her feast day today. Praying I am lucky enough to find them all. God bless Imelda!
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I found a full movie on The Staircase 🙂 🙂
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