
Gratitude, memory of the heart
Gratitude, memory of the heart
WORD ALIVE

Hidilyn Diaz made history for the Philippines by winning the first gold medal in the last Tokyo Olympics in the weight lifting competition. In order to succeed, she went through rigorous training and sacrifices. For instance, almost every day from 9 to 12 noon, Hidilyn trained again from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. But what’s most inspiring is that all throughout her preparations and competitions, she never forgot to pray.
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When she received the gold medal, she raised it on her left hand for the world to see and also raised on her right hand the miraculous Medal of the Blessed Mother. She wanted to show that her success was not only due to her talent and rigorous sacrifices but also thank the Blessed Mother Mary for her divine assistance.
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Here’s a woman who knew how to be grateful. She exemplifies the grateful Naaman in the first reading of this 28th Sunday Mass who was cured of leprosy (2 Kgs 5, 14)