Where is the good Lord?

    The recent typhoon Undoy and Pepeng that struck Metro Manila and Luzon brought great damages to life, property, agriculture, fisheries and infrastructure. Fear and worry was experienced when almost non-stop winds and heavy rains pounded the place. The creeks, rivers and lakes swelled and flooded the lowland areas. The mountains were eroded. Landslides damaged the roads, the bridges and many houses. People in affected areas were scampering for safety while the unlucky ones perished. We asked where is the safe ground? where is my protection? to whom will I run for refuge? Where is the good Lord?

    Yet in the midst of all these calamities, the good Lord is ever present. In the beginning, the good Lord created the earth and everything that is in it. He just spoke and there was the sun to give us warmth during the day. He made the moon and stars to light our paths at night. He created the land, the vegetations, the mountains , the animals, the fishes, and the birds. He divided the dry land from the waters. Lastly, He created man and woman and asked them to take charge and be good stewards of His creation. Everything on this earth was enough for everyone to partake and share. As caretakers, He expects us to conserve its resources, protect and take care of it so that it will benefit the generations after us. But what have we done to mother earth? We abused it, we polluted it with toxic wastes and chemicals, we threw our garbage everywhere, we denuded its forest and cut its trees so we can built houses even at the natural water passageways. We did not even dare to replant the mountains. We did these things to what we call development. Now, with this calamity we asked. where is the good Lord?... At least we know what to answer when our farmers, our fisherfolks and our neighbors will ask us.