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Swedish Morality can be at Par with Christian Values
“Refrain from prejudice” was the focus of a priest’s enlightening reflection for the exchange program participants at the middle gathering. The phrase was a profound reminder on how a participant for this exchange program should perceive matters or else, the experience will all be put to vain. Statistics says that the Swedish society has gone…
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Time really flys when you having fun!
Oh my word were do I start…? We have been in Sweden for about 8 weeks now and it has been an exprience of a life time. Adapting to the culture has both been challanging and easy. My head is buzzing with so many thoughts and idea one thing that strucks me about the Church…
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11 Interesting Things for the Second Month
There was a bit of hesitation when I was about to write this blog. In the process of choosing a preferred title, I was about to point out a dozen of interesting things but in the end, I only got 11. Then, I realized that I’m coming up with my eleventh blog which is a…
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THE MOVE
During the move i experienced so many feelings at once. Moving from the first host congregation was a Little sad because when we arrived there they said that I am part of the family not just a visitor. When coming to my host family really felt like their child, it was great being part of the…
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Of Hellos, Getting to Knows and Goodbyes
Hej! A common greeting for people of all ages in Sweden and it reminds me of how I was introduced to my first congregation in Vårby Gård Kyrka of Sankt Mikaels Forsamling in Stockholm Diocese. Greeting Swedes would be normally done with a handshake but apart from the gestures, there is a must do. While…
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Intertwined Web of Experiences (Mid-Gathering Blog)
Upon arrival in Sigtuna folkhögskola, I suddenly felt like I’m home seeing the program coordinators and my companions in this exchange program. The gathering signaled the end of my stay at the first congregation in Stockholm Diocese. Mixed emotions, was the phrase that best described how I felt throughout the day. As expected, the feeling of…
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Holy Week Pilgrimage in Sweden
Pilgrimage is described as “a journey to a holy, special and unusual place.” Some may name places like Jerusalem in Israel, Taize in France, Santiago de Compostela in Spain or Fatima in Portugal where pilgrims normally flock to enrich their faith. My stay here in Sweden is a faith journey and experiencing how the Church…
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THE BEGINNING OF SPRING AND EASTER\ I BÖRJAN AV VÅREN OCH PÅSKEN
It’s becoming more colourful with flowers and trees oh what a beautiful nature. I have never seen people so excited about spring but I guess they should because their winter is long and very cold. They say to know that when spring is here you will see by the blue little flowers. They take pictures…
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Sweden and Philippines Differ in Focus on a Common Christian Celebration
“Glad Påsk!” For a week now, I have heard for a couple of times people greeting each other: ““Glad Påsk!” (“Happy Easter!”) I was a bit surprised with the exchange of greetings when for me it was yet too early because before the Resurrection day, Christ’s death will still be commemorated on Good Friday. In…
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ADJUSTING TO THE SWEDISH CULTURE/ MY EXPERIENCE
Oh my God it’s a month now in Sweden, where do I start? Coming here was a bit scary since it is my first time away from home and the first time I have gone so far. Asking myself so may questions; how will I cope, but hey, guess what? All is perfect from the first day…
År: 2014
