Sunday, August 06, 2006

My son, Paul Denise, went to my brother's home last night to set up his game, Rose Online, on Egay's PC.

Our PLDT myDSL connection had been unstable and my son was preparing since last month for today's pRose Online Clan (Player VS Player) Polaris Server's Lion's Den 4 Match. He's a member of LegendsII Clan.

Unfortunately, my brother's Bayantel DSL went dead after probably 30 mins Paul Denise was online playing the game with me. It was too late for him to go home so he slept there overnight.

Early in the morning, he called me from cyber cafe and I assured him that our internet connection had been stable since he left last night. Well, I lied, just to encourage him to go home. Then, he asked me to connect his pRose account while he's on his way home because the elimination round between clans has started. I told Randy that we have to give way to Denise to use my PC until he finished with the competition then, we closed all our programs. At 10:30 am, all players logged into Polaris - Channel 2 server and meet up at Junon Polis.

When GM Lileth summoned the players at 12 noon, the unreliable PLDT myDSL connection dropped him and he was left behind! All of us were upset. Then I called PLDT 172 and told them how bad their timing was. Paul Denise rushed to his fellow LegendsII clan member's cyber cafe while I logged on his account when myDSL logged me back online then I told his clan to wait for him as he was on his way to cyber cafe to login from there.

I run all my programs again and told Randy how upset my son from the "unlimited service" we're paying but we're actually given a dialup bandwidth speed. GM Lileth announced that summoned for the rest of the players was done and no one else will be able to join Lions Den 4 anymore. With that announcement, we're sad and worried for my son but, Junjun, told me later that Denise was able to get through.

We excitedly followed the GM's announcement and I was grateful my son's clan won the first round against Phoenix, Demonz won in the second round against EvoExecutioner, and final round LegendsII won against Demonz with flying colors. The Polaris Clan Winner, LegendsII, will then have to fight against the Sirius Clan Winner on Wednesday, August 9th!

When Denise came back from cyber cafe, he showed the recorded video of their game. Congratulations to the LegendsII clan!

I gave him few minutes to relax and then I asked all kids to get ready for the afternoon mass. Randy remained online with us until we left home to hear the mass.

Since there's 3-days on-going sale at SM North Edsa, traffic was congested that we arrived late at Our Lady of Parish Church. My kids, along with Pearl's two friends, attended the mass. Tintin stayed home due to influenza. Rev Fr. Rey Usmon said the mass and the gospel was Mark 9:2-10. Today's mass was about the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. The first reading was Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14. The second reading was 2 Peter 1:16-19.

When the mass ended, we're so hungry and feasted on Shakey's Pepperoni and Shakey's Special Pizzas, Chick-n-chips, and Mojos. After eating, Junjun, Pearl, and her friends went home ahead while I accompanied Denise for shopping and he bought some shirts. Kids made an agreement that whatever I spent for Denise, they will get the same shopping allowance. The SM Department Store was crowded and all what Denise bought were 3 pcs of round neck shirts while I bought 4 Sleeveless ones. I failed to use the PLDT Home Rewards Gift Certificate when I was paying at the Cashier Counter so I paid in cash instead. They advised me to exchange them for SM Gift Checks which I did at the Customer Service.

Meanwhile, Randy and I were fortunate enough to recite the rosary in the evening before myDSL went dead again, so was our phone line. Tintin told me it had been like that since we left for the church. I'm just waiting for the right timing to submit a request to PLDT that I'd like to downgrade myDSL to dialup, since I had been getting a dialup speed at the price of myDSL plan. It's about time to give up hoping their service will still improve. Because of the inconveniences they're causing us, my son had to go elsewhere to log online while he has his own PC at home but we have unstable DSL service.

It's kind of annoying Randy and I were unable to voice chat again when he came back from Sunday mass because our DSL connection went dead until I had fallen asleep waiting that our DSL will be restored.

Saturday, July 08, 2006

My Aunt and cousin of my mother, Eufrocina Cuntapay, passed away yesterday due to High Blood. Everything happened so fast that the first attack killed her after few hours.

Her remain was cremated this afternoon but, I was unable to attend due to tight schedule preparing the house for tomorrow's 2006 Family Reunion. I hope my Auntie Prucing will forgive me for that. When daughter heard that her favorite Nanay Prucing passed away, she wanted us to go but if I will go, nothing will be done for tomorow's family get-together.

Auntie Prucing, may you rest in peace!

Sunday, July 02, 2006

Tomorrow will be Pearl's oral surgery schedule so we decided to relax this Sunday.

Randy went to bed so I can prepare to go to the church but, I had fallen asleep while waiting for the kids to get ready. Daughter woke me up 10 minutes to five and I jumped out of bed. We arrived late again in Our Lady of Hope Parish. We seated in the mezzanine where humidity was higher but, that's where there's available seat for me and the kids.

Rev. Fr. Gilbert Ilagan said the mass. Today was the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The first reading was from Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24. The second reading was from 2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15. And the Gospel was Mark 5:21-43. This is the second week I didn't receive the communion.

After the church, we had a big dinner at Shakey's Pizza. Kids had fun joking about me and we really had a good time. Then we watched the movie, Superman Returns. The movie had been in the middle portion of the story when we entered inside the cinema. The scene was that the plane had been controlled by some kind of a missile attached above the plane. The sound effects were good but, 3D glasses were not available, similar to the ones in Asia Mall. Randy told me that Superman Returns was anti-American based on their local news but, I didn't see any scenes that will support it other than Superman was in the news all over the world, helping people in different places almost at the same time!

When the movie has ended, we decided to go home instead of watching it again from the beginning. Junjun and Tintin left earlier because they received an urgent call from Tintin's brother who was beaten up by some nasty boys.

Hopefully, watching the movie helps daughter forget for a while about her toothache problems. I was worried too about her oral surgery but, she has to do it once and for all.

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Since my internet was restored yesterday afternoon, I was happy to recite the rosary online with Randy this morning. Imagine, for two consecutive days, we recited the rosary using the chat for the mysteries to make sure we're doing the same prayer at the same time.

In the afternoon, the kids, Tintin, and I were late again at 5:00 o'clock mass in Our Lady of Hope Parish. Today is the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and Rev Fr Jun Pascual Jr. said the mass. First Reading was Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Second Reading was Rom 8:14-17; and the Gospel was Mt 28:16-20. Fr. Jun said that there is only one God in Three Divine Persons: God, the Father; God, the Son; and, God, the Holy Spirit. He even set us an example of a mango fruit: the mango skin, the fruit, and the seed are just parts of a mango itself, the way God is as The Most Holy Trinity.

My children were reacting each time the priest mentioned something that hits any one of us that I had to remind them to be quiet as we're inside the church. But, deep in my heart, I was glad my children now enjoyed attending masses in spite of very humid temperature inside the church.

The kids cancelled the bowling when they found out I must do the grocery shopping while they're playing. So, we had buffet dinner instead at Cabalen Restaurant in the second floor of SM North EDSA. While eating, mother informed me through a text message that she's at home waiting for us. On our way to get a cab, strong heavy downpour of rains with strong winds prevented us from leaving the mall. Instead of standing there waiting until the rain will stop, I did some quick grocery shopping. Paul Denise and Pearl went ahead to bring Mama's dinner. When Junjun, Tintin, and I were done shopping, the rain has finally stopped except that broken tree branches scattered on the side streets as if there was a typhoon that hits the city.

At home, I was happy the DSL internet is running. Both Randy and I traded some blogs' shares while watching flickr' shares PE from deflating. Ron joined us later to do some ideas sharing...

OOppssss! Today is my brother's birthday, Happy 41st birthday, Bhoie!

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Doing my morning routines with Randy had been easier and running smoothly since PLDT DSL has been restored. Passing on blogs' shares ownerships with my »-(¯`v* NEAT Strategies *v´¯)-» corporate members had been fun. It's nice to make profits without cheating and harming other's investments.

With Randy around, there's never a dull moment but, he had to go to bed at past 1:00 in the morning (San Diego time) since the kids and I were getting ready for the 5:00 o'clock afternoon mass.

At Lady of Hope Parish, we hurriedly took our seats because the mass had started. We're not lucky to sit in one row and I can barely see Rev. Fr. Alfredo A. Pascual Jr., who said the mass. Before our priest start his Homily, he greeted us all a Happy Birthday. He said that today was the Feast of the Pentecost and celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Feast of Holy Pentecost is celebrated each year on the fiftieth day after the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha (Easter) and ten days after the Feast of the Ascension of Christ*. It was conincidence that Junjun and I wore red and so was the priest. The First Reading was Acts 2:1-11 and Second Reading was1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13.

After the mass, the kids, Tintin, and I went straight to SM North Bowling Center. I was planning to play to get rid of my headache but I decided to watch our belongings because there were many people playing as well. This time, Pearl and Tintin teamed up against Junjun and Paul Denise. As usual, Pearl's team won but, I didn't award them any prize for the strikes they made. I got headache that I let them play one round and I told them to follow me at Pancake House.

Pearl didn't like the food in Pancake House but, I insisted that Junjun should try also what Tintin used to order when we're eating out. Kids made their orders but were surprised that I asked for Clubhouse Sandwich, Potato Salad, and Beef Sabrina for myself. While waiting for the food to be served, Pearl noticed that majority of customers eating there were wearing red too. I just smiled and commented that they were probably celebrating their birthdays. And, with that statement, they greeted me a Happy Birthday in advanced. When the food was served, Tintin's Pork Vienna order wasn't included. After ten minutes, it was served but all of us were already full.

Although the kids were not satisfied with the kind of food they served, we all had fun. When we're going out of the building, Pearl asked me why I didn't liked to play Bowling. I told her I forgot to trim my long nails...

Saturday, May 27, 2006

I found out from Ate Neth that her husband, Boyet, and her son, Jojo, are leaving soon to Saudi Arabia to work for Prince Sultan Ibn Abdullah.

She said the EX helped her get a good employer for them.

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Early in the morning, the technician from PLDT arrived and I explained well to him how my agony started and showed him the DSL packet received and sent, he realized that the problem wasn't on my side but from their Data Center. He said they are going to call me once they brought back their regular DSL internet.

When the kids were up, I had an accident when I was preparing breakfast for Mama and the kids. The harsh brown potatoes, hot dog, cheese omelette and ham were almost done when I accidentally burned myself. Due to shock, I threw the ham back to the pan and hot oil scattered around the burner caught fire until it reached to the pan. I calmly turned off the burner and washed my left arm with cold water. It hurts and I told Randy about it as I went back to our chat.

Randy was not happy about what's going on with my internet. Our chat dropped each time someone called my kids. I had to reconnect the PLDT VIBE again and again just to run the programs Randy and I were using. He's upset we couldn't watch our favorite TV shows together and I couldn't buy all the shares from him. He logged out early to give way for me to get ready.

Before the kids and I left for the Sunday mass, I created BLOGSHARES MISSION #871 - SHARES MARKET SABOTEURS. I will give 100 chips per entry for every one player's artefacts' transaction history they will submit and Randy will give ONE (1) BLOGSHARES PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP to the top submitter... click here to join!

Then, we left to Our Lady of Hope Parish, to hear the 5:00 pm mass. The kids and I were fortunate to be seated in the last row near the church's entrance. Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter and the Guest Priest from Malaysia said the mass. The First Reading was Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48, the Second Reading was 1 Jn 4:7-10 and the Gospel, Jn 15:9-17, Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love..."

In my heart, I was happy seeing my children attending Sunday mass with me. And, I wished that Randy's with us praying the Our Father. As the mass ended, we went straight to SM Bowling Center but, the kids decided to eat our dinner at Super Bowl of China where we had Fried Crispy Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Sliced Beef with Broccoli, Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet, Birthday Noodles, and 3 orders of Super Bowl Fried Rice. They served their dishes so yummy that we emptied all plates. We're too full to play Bowling so we cancelled it off our schedule. All we wanted was to go home and rest.

At home, the DSL internet upsets me again. I had to use PLDT VIBE dialup internet to chat with Randy before he left to work. There were some entries submitted in my mission but, I couldn't verify them yet because I had very, very, very poor internet speed.

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Although I received couple of greetings from my sibling and started the morning by reciting the rosary with Randy, I still had a bad morning.

I found out from Nasser that the EX let him read the document the EX's lawyer will submit on the 27th of July. My temper rises when I found out the respondent's lawyer will also push for annulment on our meeting, the Trial Conference. I'm afraid the case I filed in court will be dismissed in case EX made stupid things like favoring for the nullity of the falsified marriage. If they are not contesting, why they kept responding to court invitations? I yelled at my brother to stop talking about me and the case. I just wish my brother will not sell me on this one...

Anyway, after Randy and I logged out at 3 pm, we got ready for the church. The kids, Mama, Tintin, and I sitted on the fifth row seat. We do not have afternoon mass in the nearby chapel so we went to Our Lady of Hope Parish, near SM North Edsa. Fr. Emmanuel Bollari said the mass. The homily was about God, being the vine, and the faithful as the branches. There were times we have to trim off the bad branches and prune the good ones so it will bear better fruit. I was delighted seeing my children attending mass with me.

After the mass, we had dinner at Pizza Hut. We had fun even though Mama's sandal had broken strap, similar to what happened with mine last week. She got a new pair of sandals before we left the mall.

Anyway, siblings, close friends, and high school mates exchanged Mother's Day greetings with me while Mama got an eCard from Randy. Vera, my best friend, greeted me being the strongest mother in this world!

Sunday, April 02, 2006

Mother had been waking me up for couple of times but, I was too sleepy to get up. Kids had been coming in and out of my room, using my PC, while I was sleeping. Sad to say, I missed hearing today's mass (Fifth Sunday of Lent). Randy promised to blog about it so that I will have an idea about this Sunday's homily.

I'd wished to attend the afternoon mass but, Randy and I watched a comedy movie, 8 Heads In A Duffel Bag (Starring: Kristy Swanson, David Spade, Joe Pesci, George Hamilton, Andy Comeau, Dyan Cannon), until 5 p.m. when my PLDT-DSL connection was restored. In spite of 7,401 miles distance, both Randy and I often watch our favorite TV shows using Yahoo webcam connections. Have you ever tried that yourself?

Anyway, mother left to Ate Neth's house early today. She used to spend the weekend with us. Since I cannot attend the mass alone, I asked Pearl to accompany me instead but, the quick shower and preparations made her available at past 6 pm.

We're late then to hear the evening mass...

Sunday, March 26, 2006

I had a wonderful sleep, woke up on time and attended Sunday mass with mother. We're slow going down the stairs due to my knee injury. Everyone's ready for the mass when we arrived but, I lighted three candles first before taking my seat.

Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent and FR. Rocco Viviano said the mass again in Tagalog using Sambuhay's missalette: Tagumpay Niya mula sa Krus. Gladly, I received my first communion (this year) after I had my confession last Sunday.

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD (pasensya na at wala akong english copy):

• First Reading 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23: Dahil sa kanilang mga pagkakasala, itinaboy sa Babilonia ang sambayanan ng katimugang bahagi ng kaharian ng Juda. Nang maluklok si Haring Ciro, ginamit siyang Diyos upang hayaan nang bumalik ang mga Israelita sa kanilang bayan.
• Second Reading Eph 2:4-10: Sinasabi ni Pablo na hindi nagmumula sa ating sariling kakayahan ang kaligtasan at pag-asa. Ang mga ito ay mula sa biyaya at awa ng Diyos. Sa kabila ng ating mga kasalanan, pinatawad tayo ng Diyos at kangyang siinugo si Jesus upang ihatid ang liwanag at kaligtasan para sa lahat.

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Even though I woke up at 6 a.m. this morning, mother and I were late for Sunday mass. The chapel was already full and we had our seat near the entrance.

Today is the 3rd Sunday of Lent amd FR. Rocco Viviano said the mass again in Tagalog using Sambuhay's missalette: Tanda ng Kapangyarihan ng Diyos. Fr. Viviano said that this Lenten season, we should reflect on God's existence by honoring and accepting God's words. God provided us all what we need yet, we never feel contented and in fact, have taken all things for granted.

I had a confession right after the mass. My last confession was in 2003!

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD (pasensya na at wala akong english copy):

• First Reading [Exodus 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17] (Sit): Ipinagkaloob ng Diyos and Sampung Utos kay Moises upang makilala ng sambayanan na ang tunay na pagsamba ay nagmumula sa dalisay na pananalig sa kanya at sa pagmamahal sa kapwa.
• Second Reading (1 Cor 1:22-25): Ipinapahayag ni Pablo na higit nating natututunan ang karunungan ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng krus ni Jesus. Sa kanyang di matutumbasang pagmamahal at karunungan, isinugo ng Diyos ang kaisa-isa niyang Anak upang tubusin tayo sa pamamagitan ng kanyang pagpapakasakit.

ACT OF CONTRITION:

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of heaven, and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life.

Amen.

ACT OF PENANCE:

Fr. Viviano asked me to recite one (1) Our Father and to offer 10 mins. of silence everyday while listening to God's message. Since I recite the rosary first thing in the morning (everyday), I had thought I will do it right after my morning prayer.

I was wondering whether you are ready to reflect on God's existence? Please try to accept God's love by opening your heart, too! Guess what, next Sunday, I am ready for communion.

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Mother took about 30 mins. waking me up before I finally get up. Although I didn't sleep enough, I had deep and wonderful sleep because my children are all staying with me again. As we hurriedly went downstairs to a nearby chapel, I was surprised the place was a bit crowded this morning and some people occupied already the fourth row of seat where we used to take our seat for the past couple of weeks now. I lighted three candles and whispered some prayers...

Today is the 2nd Sunday of Lent. FR. Rocco Viviano, an Italian Xaverian priest, who seemed to be our regular priest for the past three weeks. He said the mass again in Tagalog using Sambuhay's missalette: Ito ang Minamahal Kong Anak. Fr. Viviano mentioned about transfiguration, the purpose of our journey in this world, and the importance of the Lenten season in our Christian lives.

Speaking of Sambuhay missalette, I was upset that St. Pauls website (Philippine-Macau Province) with a heading description of "Our Commitment is Integral Evangelization" restricted Sambuhay's English and Tagalog versions with login name and passwords before anyone can access their online Sambuhay missalette guide. Is the life really hard these days that we have to pay to access the words of God? In that case, why put commitment in integral evangelization on their front page if only those who can pay can access the missalette?

While Randy provided me some links to support the reference links of the Liturgy of the Word last Sunday, I still believe that I should use the Sambuhay's missalette guide links since those were the ones being used by our local churches here. Even if I will subscribe to their yearly subscriptions, the regular readers of my blog won't be able to open the links either... The one I have is in Tagalog.

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD:

• First Reading [Genesis (22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18)] (Sit): Sinusubukan ng Diyos si Abraham nang hilingin niyang ialay ang nag-iisang anak nito. Biniyayaan ng Diyos ang pagtalima ni Abraham sa pamamagitan ng pagliligtas sa buhay ni Isaac at ng pagbibigay sa kanya ng marangyan buhay.
• Second Reading (Rom 8:31b-34): Iniligtas ng Diyos ang buhay ni Isaac nguni't hindi ang buhay ng sarili niyang Anak na si Jesus na siyang nagbuwis ng buhay upang ihango tayo mula sa kasalanan. Ang pagpapakasakit ni Jesus ay tanda ng dakilang pag-ibig sa atin ng Diyos.

Sunday, March 05, 2006

In spite of going to bed late last night, I woke up at five and took a shower. We arrived in the Sto. Niño Chapel just on time and I lighted three candles just before the mass started.

Today is the 1st Sunday of Lent. FR. Rocco Viviano, an Italian Xaverian priest, said the mass again in Tagalog using Sambuhay's missalette: Kaayusan at Biyaya sa Gitna ng Kalituhan at Kaguluhan.

"What we do during this Lenten season, essential to Lent is our resolve to begin anew to realize that we are people of the New and Everlasting Covenant in Christ's Blood."*

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD:

• First Reading [Genesis (9:8-15)] (Sit): Nangangako ang Diyos na kahit kailanma'y hindi na niya lilipulin ang gawa ng kanyang mga kamay sa pamamagitan ng baha. Ang bahaghari ay nagpapaalala sa atin ng tipan ng Diyos sa kangyang mga nilikha.
• Second Reading (1 Pt 3:18-22): Isinusulat ni Pedro na tulad ng pagkakasagip kay Noe at ng kanyang pamilya sa daong, ang mga Kristiyano naman ay sinasagip sa pamamagitan ng binyag na kung saan nakikibahagi sila sa kamatayan at muling pagkabuhay ni Jesus.

ON FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Catholics age 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent. Also on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics from age 18-59 fast by limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals on those days.*

Saturday, February 25, 2006

As landslides rescuers stopped their retrieval operations in Southern Leyte... with my deepest and sincerest prayers to the victims of landslides, may their souls rest in peace. My condolence and sympathy to the survivors of this tragic incident.

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For question regarding the situations of your families in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, please contact Philippine National Red Cross, Social Services and Tracing: 63 (02) 5270867; 5270000 local 126 / 127

May God bless us all and save the Philippines!

Sunday, February 19, 2006

Mother and I arrived again early this morning to hear the only Sunday mass in the chapel near where we live. I lighted 3 candles and offered sincere prayers for the souls of all victims from the recent Sourthern Leyte landslides and also, for the faster recovery of all survivors. I had two personal intentions which I rather keep between God and myself.

Today is the seventh Sunday in ordinary time and today's homily is about A Little Help From Our Friends. An Italian Xaverian priest, FR. Rocco Viviano, said again the mass using Tagalog missalette: Kaunting Tulong Mula Sa Mga Kaibigan. He explained three important ideas today: God, Community, and our Duties & Responsibilities as followers of God. He said God can heal us but we need community's assistance to bring us closer to God and once we are healed and stronger to help others, we should encourage those weak to have faith in God and also be healed.

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD:

• First Reading [Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25] (Sit): Because of their sins, the people of Israel suffer the pain and humiliation of exile. But the Lord is forgiving and brings healing to his people. He will bring them back to their own land.
• Second Reading (2 Cor 1:18-22): Jesus Christ was never anything but "yes." He gave himself totally to the Father and us. We, too, should strive to be faithful to the Lord and to one another.*

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Mother and I arrived 10 minutes earlier in Sto. Niño Chapel and I was able to light 3 candles and prayed.

Today is the sixth Sunday in ordinary time and today's homily is about God, who is forgiving and compassionate. FR. Rocco Viviano, an Italian Xaverian priest, said the mass in Tagalog using Sambuhay's missalette: Mapagpatawad at Maawain Ang Diyos (God is forgiving and compassionate).

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD:

• First Reading [Lv 13:1-2, 44-46] (Sit): The passage from Leviticus describes how the Israelites dealt with a person stricken with leprosy. Their fear and abhorrence of this disease serve as the background for the Gospel story of Jesus' encounter with a leper.
• Second Reading (1 Cor 10:31-11:1): Paul reminds us Christians to be always mindful of God in our lives. Whatever we do must be done for God's glory.

When we arrived home, I recited the rosary before doing other tasks. I have many things to thank God for, and one of them is my potential soulmate's existence in our lives. He's very ideal and perfect based on my standard.

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Mother and I arrived early this morning to hear the mass.. I lighted 3 candles: 2 candles to thank God and one candle to strengthen me in handling the three cases at the same time.

Today is the fifth Sunday in ordinary time and today's homily is about Resting In The Father. Another Italian Xaverian priest said the mass in Tagalog using Sambuhay's missalette: Kapanatagan sa Piling ng Ama (Resting In The Father).

Today's LITURGY OF THE WORD:

• First Reading (Jb 7:1-4, 6-7) (Sit): In his suffering, Job gives voice to the evils and pains that beset us. In our brokenness, we cry out to God for an explanation or answer. The responsorial psalm invites us to trust God who is gracious and heals the brokenhearted.
• Second Reading (1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23): In preaching the Gospel, Paul has made himself all things to all. In particular, he has become weak for those who are weak. As Christians, we are invited to be compassionate: to rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep.

I was in a hurry to go online today and I forgot to recite the rosary...