We will see ourselves clearer on a broken mirror.

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZLUa8JUR18)

Sometimes, we look better in front of a broken mirror than a completely clear one: Bruno Mars nailed it with the best lyrics ever!

Mirror by Lil Wayne and Bruno Mars is such a very meaningful song. Indeed, subtle yet compelling messages are shown in the music video, and it really caught my attention (beyond the nice glittery braces of Lil Wayne). You will be surprised with a bunch of catholic symbolisms presented in its video. The message of the song is also inspiring (for me) because it has depicted man's weaknesses which has been caused by pride and sin, as always. The start of the video showed Lil Wayne's eyelids tattooed with "Fear God", and thats says it all.

I just happen to come across this video on Youtube because I was researching on some religious fictions i.e. Accra. Seeing that it’s Lil Wayne feat. Bruno Mars, I did not doubt to give it a try. I was indeed amazed how the entire video was presented to the audience, with a simple theme of guilt, repentance and resilience. I was struck of Lil Wayne gesturing the sign of the cross and a red paint in an attempt to symbolize blood in his hands. Redemption and absolution comes after repentance and acceptance of God’s mercy and unending grace, that is the reason why I immediately loved this music video. All of us had been into our own mistakes and falls in life, but later we realize that we need to fix ourselves, and pick up the broken pieces and live again, righteously.

Indeed, sometimes, we seem to see our reflections clearer in a broken mirror than a new one, its because we only see ourselves (re examine) during the times that we become broken into different pieces, like a broken mirror. By then, we realize the mistakes we have done, and on how our friends, family and faith has guided us back to reality.

Here is the complete lyrics, part written by Bruno Mars, a filipino blood.

With everything happening today
You don't know whether you're coming or going
But you think that you're on your way
Life lined up on the mirror don't blow it

Look at me when I'm talkin' to you
You looking at me but I'm lookin' through you
I see the blood in your eyes
I see the love in disguise
I see the pain hidden in your pride
I see you're not satisfied
And I don't see nobody else
I see myself I'm looking at the

Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again

Uh, I see the truth in your lies
I see nobody by your side
But I'm with you when you re all alone
And you correct me when I'm lookin' wrong
I see that guilt beneath the shame
I see your soul through your window pain
I see the scars that remain
I see you Wayne, I'm lookin' at the

Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again

Lookin' at me now I can see my past
Damn I look just like my fuckin' dad
Light it up, that's smoke at mirrors
I even look good in the broken mirror
I see my momma smile that's a blessin'
I see the change, I see the message
And no message could been any clearer
So I'm starting with the man in the

Mirror on the wall, (MJ taught me that)
Here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend (take them to mars man)
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Uh

Mirror on the wall, here we are again
Through my rise and fall
You've been my only friend
You told me that they can understand the man I am
So why are we here talkin' to each other again
Mirror on the wall
Hey BP, looks like I did take 'em to mars this time

So why are we talkin' to each other again

SONGWRITERS
BRUNO MARS, RAMON OWEN, PHILIP LAWRENCE, DWAYNE CARTER

Bruno Mars really nailed it with this wonderful song and lyrics.

The Miraculous Vito Church: The experience of being stepped upon by a Saint.

I am lucky for having a chance to visit this church twice. My first visit was with my friends way back 2010 or 2011 and the most recent, last June 12, 2015. This church in Vito, Sagay City has gained its popularity because it has been claimed by many catholics that its patron saint, Sn. Vicente Ferrer has interceded in their prayers for healing and recovery. This church is located in the far baranggay of Vito, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. One may commute via Ceres bus, through a via Escalante or via San carlos route which passes at Sagay City. A regular traffic would allow you around 2 and 1/2 hours from Bacolod City (capital) to Vito church since you will have to take another tricycle ride from the Bangga Vito (or Vito-Escalante intersection) up to the church location. Whereas, through a private car, it will only be around 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours from Bacolod to Vito church.

How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord, Mighty God! #Vito #SagayCity

A photo posted by Rotsen (@wotzentiger) on Jun 12, 2015 at 5:03am PDT

It is a typical old church with an admirable facade. Giant statues of saints are surrounding the church from the entrance and many vendors of souvenirs flock the nearby places. Praying inside the church is indeed a solemn one because of its majestic altar and well crafted furnitures and statues of saints. I was also advised that before you go to Vito, the petitioner should first visit his loved ones who have passed away, and light a candle after offering a prayer. It is also encouraged that catholics undergo a 'patapak', which is a service offered by the Church at its office just accross it. Patapak is a native catholic ritual of lifting a marble or wooden statue of a saint (most especially St. Vincent Ferrer) and then placed in contact in the different parts of the devotee, as if the saint is steeping unto you, thus the hiligaynon term 'tapak'. This practice is said to protect the devotee from harm and sickness. A donation is also welcome after the ritual which takes only about 3 minutes or less.

How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord, Mighty God. Thank You for the gift of family. Thank You for the gift of health. Thank You for the gift of life.

A photo posted by Rotsen (@wotzentiger) on Jun 12, 2015 at 5:09am PDT

There is indeed no harm in doing this, because it is for the honor of the Lord Jesus. Praying for good cleanses our soul and heals us from different ailments of the body and soul. Our family has decided to abide by this practice on a regular basis. May God bless us always.