Modern story inspired by Saint Eusebius
Mark thought he had friends at work. But the day he refused to sign a fake report, everything changed. For the others, it felt like a harmless shortcut. For Mark, it was wrong.
Next lunch break, he walked into the canteen with his tray. The usual table was full—pero this time, nobody looked at him. To them, Mark was now KJ—the guy who wouldn’t play along. He sat in the corner alone. The GC was silent. When you feel alone na, who can you turn to?
At first, ang bigat. But in that quiet moment, he tried talking to God. Every break time, he whispered his worries. After work, he walked in the park and felt a little peace. He realized that the moment people leave, God stays.
Weeks later, the fake report was exposed. People saw he did the right thing. But the best part wasn’t being right—it was finding strength in God when everyone else walked away.
Centuries ago, Saint Eusebius of Vercelli went through something like this. He refused to support what was wrong and ended up exiled, left out, and alone. But like Mark, he found his real strength in God. His memorial is celebrated on August 2, the same day as Saint Peter Julian Eymard, a saint known for his deep love for the Eucharist. Different callings, but both lives remind us that turning to God is never a mistake—even if people walk away.
