October

October brings back memories of when I was in France in 2022. It seems a long time ago now. For Catholics worldwide, it is the month of the rosary. and the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, and, notably, Our Lady of the Rosary.

Every day, when I wake up,  I recite that life-saving rosary prayer - a constant protection and guide throughout all my days of pain and trials. I say the French version of the rosary and gaze endearingly at Our Lady's face - so pristine,  beautiful and she projects love for me. She has brought forth much peace and sanity amid turmoil in my life. I can safely say that I have been saved a million times over by reciting the rosary.

The rosary is recited to attain peace in our hearts and minds. Our Lady is the Queen of Peace. We pray for the peace of the world today by reciting the rosary.

At these hours of much strife and war, a rosary a day will work miracles.

Miracles happen when you put your faith above everything else. 

At the age of six, I was blessed by an anointing. As I have written in my part memoir, Raised by God, a book that is immensely close to my heart,  since the day I was touched by Our Lady's light at that tender age, I believe and know now that I have always been in her embrace and have overshadowed my adversities to rise to triumph. It isn't always easy to accept the numerous challenges I have faced, but I found strength in my prayers - the only thing I could rely on to protect myself and the well-being of my family. 

If you face extreme difficulties and challenges, I hope you find your channel of peace and release from pain your special way.

On another note: 

I came across this gorgeous French song titled Aline by Christophe on TikTok. I was captivated by the artistic lyrics of the song. I wonder what inspired the singer to write this song.

It's about a man who draws an image of a girl on the wet sands of the beach. The girl's name is Aline. Then, a storm arises and the girl disappears. He shouts out her name and goes in search of her. 

Here's my rendition of Aline by Christophe.at the link below. I just love the song. The lyrics are written for you. I took long walks on the beach during school holidays when at my mom's house. I used to draw faces on the beach sands and watch the tides wash them away.  Maybe, Aline was somewhere there too:)

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1383499/episodes/15847406

Lyrics to Christophe's Aline.

J'avais dessiné sur le sable

I drew on the sand

Son doux visage

Your sweet face

Qui me souriait

That smiled at me

Puis il a plu

Then it rained

sur cette plage

on the beach

Et dans cette orage

And in that storm

Elle a disparu

She disappeared.

Et j'ai crié, crié, Aline, pour qu'elle revienne

And I shouted, shouted, Aline, for her return

Et j'ai pleuré, pleuré, oh, j'avais trop de peine
And I cried, cried, Oh, I had so much pain

Je me suis assis près de son âme

I sat me down, near her soul

Mais la belle dame, s'était enfuie

But the lovely lady, had gone away

Je l'ai cherchée sans plus y croire

I searched everywhere without believing it

Et sans un espoir, pour me guider

And without a hope, to guide me

Et j'ai crié, crié, Aline, pour qu'elle revienne

And I shouted, shouted, Aline, for her return

Et j'ai pleuré, pleuré, oh, j'avais trop de peine
And I cried, cried, Oh, I had so much pain

Et j'ai crié, crié, Aline, pour qu'elle revienne

And I shouted, shouted, Aline, for her return

Et j'ai pleuré, pleuré, oh, j'avais trop de peine

And I cried, cried, Oh, I had so much pain

Je n'ai gardé, que ce doux visage

I only kept this sweet face

Et comme une épave sur le sable mouillé

And like a wreck on the wet sand

Et j'ai crié, crié, Aline, pour qu'elle revienne
And I shouted, shouted, Aline, for her return
Et j'ai pleuré, pleuré, oh, j'avais trop de peine
And I cried, cried, Oh, I had so much pain

Et j'ai crié, crié, Aline, pour qu'elle revienne
And I shouted, shouted, Aline, for her return
Et j'ai pleuré, pleuré, oh, j'avais trop de peine
And I cried, cried, Oh, I had so much pain
Aline!

Thank you for reading and listening to the song. I'm sure you'd love it too.  

Have a lovely month of October.

-shobana-