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Sto. Niño

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Mother and I woke up as early as 6 a.m. and we attended the 7 a.m. mass in a nearby church.

Today is the second Sunday in ordinary time and today's homily is about Sto. Niño. The mass was in Tagalog but Sambuhay (mass guide) has English version also.

The Filipinos' veneration of the Child Jesus, the Sto. Niño, may be seen from the joyous celebration of Sinulog, Dinagyang, Ati-atihan, and other colorful festivals* in the Philippines.

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD:

  • First Reading (Is 9:1-6) (Sit): Isaiah prophesies that through the child who shall be called Prince of Peace, God will grant peace and rejoicing to his people.
  • Second Reading (Eph 1:3-6, 15-18): God loves us and has made us his adopted children in Christ. Paul reminds us to live up to our dignity by leading a holy and blameless life.

I lighted 3 candles today: One is for faster recovery of Randy's friend, Emilio Valdez and his child; second was for the welfare of my family and third, for my sister, Beh, who is in a big financial crisis right now.


Posted on January 15, 2006 01:42 PM TrackBack


butterfly Let me know you were here, your thoughts are welcome!

Thank you so much for all the prayers, support and understanding.... and for all the things that you and the others are doing for me and for my family.... I really appreciate it very much, you just don't know how I feel... deep inside I am very thankful that I have a family like you guys.


Posted by: Rose on January 19, 2006 10:11 PM

Sis,

Thanks a lot for the sincere prayers, it helps a lot!!! God Bless...


Posted by: Rose on January 19, 2006 12:24 AM

While we did not do much on the Santo Nino there was a write up in our weekly program that talked about it and gave a history. Two people recieved their confirmation today. Our mass was centered toward volunteerism and that sometimes when God is calling and we don't always listen. They are going to establish several faith sharing groups to hold discussions through the season of Lent and are encouraging people to join. The second part of ours was how are body is the temple of God and we should treat it as such. I will be going back in a little while to light candles for the Valdez Family, Laila's Sister Beh, and my family.


Posted by: RWO on January 16, 2006 04:30 AM

Hey! I should thank you for the sincere prayers you often offered for us.

Please check out the links provided. That's exactly the same missalette (mass leaflet) given to us during the mass.


Posted by: Laila* on January 15, 2006 02:02 PM

Thank you for the candle for my friend. Since our sermon tomorrow should be the same I am wondering what the minor differences are between the masses in the Philippones and the masses here. I will tell you tomorrow when I get home from church. God bless you for the wonderful person you are.


Posted by: RWO on January 15, 2006 01:50 PM

Please write responsibly. Thank you!









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