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Come and celebrate with us, this 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 31, 2021 with The Holy mass, Worship and Talk in The Feast PICC AM. Stay safe. God bless everyone. Have a great Sunday and the week ahead. https://fb.watch/8ZAL2ok3Dz/

A Blessed Sunday everyone. Join us this Sunday, October 3, 2021 as we celebrate the Holy Mass with Worship and Talk with at The Feast PICC AM. Stay safe. God bless.

Celebrate with us this Sunday thru the Holy Mass, Worship and Talk at the FEAST PICC. Have a great Sunday! Stay safe. God bless everyone. Take care.

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YOU ARE INVITED!
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Good morning everyone. Have a great Sunday. Join us later in the Feast PICC AM to celebrate Holy Mass and be blessed with the worship and talk. Stay safe. God bless.

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Happy Easter, everyone!
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Holy Week Retreat

Hello, Mommies! 72 days na lang before Christmas. May regalo ka na ba sa pamilya mo lalo na sa anak mo ngayong Pasko? Iniisip mo na ba kung ano ang swak sa budget mo para hindi na lalong mabutas ang bulsa mo? Ngayon pa lang ay simulan mo nang ipunin at ipamigay ang mga gifts na ito. Stay safe. God bless.

5 BEST GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

" Every good and perfect gift is from above."
James 1:17

“Whenever I see girls and boys
Selling lanterns on the street
I remember the child in the manger as he sleeps
Whenever there are people
Giving gifts exchanging cards…”

As early as September first of every year, you cannot help but hum or sing this famous Christmas song by Jose Mari Chan every time you hear it being played in the radio or as a background music in the shopping mall or even in the restaurant. The same still holds true today despite the pandemic. You also start to make your own Christmas wish list for your family, relatives, friends as well as for yourself, too. However, during this difficult time, what can you give this Christmas which is shinier than silver, more precious than gold or even more priceless than diamonds?

JOY

What do you see in the mirror when you look at it when you wake up every morning? Maaga pa lang ba ay mahaba na ang mukha mo, kunot ang noo at salubong ang kilay? (Do you wear a long face, have wrinkles on your forehead and your eyebrows brought together?) Or are your eyes crinkled at the corners and your lips curled upward? The best way to greet your spouse and your child every morning is to wear a genuine smile. It lights up your day and it affects the people around you, too. You bring joy to every person in your household rather than a heavy heart. Don't be like an ape that you see on the walls of some government offices with the famous lines below, "BAWAL NAKASIMANGOT."

EMPOWERMENT

You are deeply concerned about the health of your family, including yourself, too. You want to make sure that everyone in your home is protected. You follow the health protocol of washing your hands for 20 seconds using soap and water, wearing a face mask and face shield and observing social distance when you go out to buy the essentials. But nothing beats the dreaded virus like COVID 19 when you take charge of your own health and your family, too. Be happy, healthy and holy through faith in God, food as medicine, regular exercise, enough sleep, love of nature, positive attitude and stress management. You empower yourself to awaken the healer within you. Dahil sa panahon ngayon, 'BAWAL MAGKASAKIT."

SIMPLICITY

Christmas will not be complete without a banquet like a NOCHE BUENA in Christmas Eve. But does your budget permit an extravagant buffet? Simplify your lifestyle and save for the rainy day. Buy only what you need and learn to apply the principle 10-10-10-70 which is to save 10 %, invest 10 %, tithe 10 % and spend 70 % of your income. Find means to augment your finances by looking for a business or endeavor that will bring the additional funds that will sustain the needs of your family. If you earn more than enough, share your blessings. If you want abundance in life, "BAWAL ANG MARAMOT."

UNITY

You just witnessed an unprecedented event in the lower house that speaks of disharmony among the esteemed congressmen. This can also happen within your home if you choose to ignore the signs. You have to listen to the cries of every member of your family and address their concerns as soon as possible so that the problem will not balloon into gargantuan proportion. You become the tie that binds the family together or the bridge that connects those who have been estranged. From Romans 15:5-6, it says “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Everyone must play their part well to create a great symphony like an orchestra because you are united as a family with your values intact. "BAWAL ANG PASAWAY."

STEWARDSHIP

Be a good steward who will take care of your family and your community. Wherever you may be, you can practice this virtue so that the earth can be a better place to live in because you have learned to safeguard your environment, too. Reduce trash, recycle old stuff and reuse eco-friendly bags among other things. You set good examples that young people can emulate so that they will end up as good citizens of the country because they chose to serve others with their time, talent and treasure. From 1 Peter 4:10, “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gifts each of you has received.” If you want to preserve the environment for the future generation to enjoy, "BAWAL MAGKALAT."

The best gift this Christmas is J.E.S.U.S. (Joy, Empowerment, Simplicity, Unity and Stewardship). Be Jesus to every person that you meet so others may see the face of Christ in you. Be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Be the beacon where people go to just like Jesus, when they are lost, lonely or heavily-laden.

P.S. P**i-share sa kapuso, kapatid at kapamilya & SANA ALL para everyone happy.

MEMORIAL OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS

"For God commands the angels to guard you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11 (NAB)

Hello, Mommies. Who is your guardian angel? Today is the Feast Day of the Guardian Angels. Lahat po tayo ay may guardian angel. Yes, Mommy, kahit ikaw at ang baby mo ay binabantayan nila. Kilala mo ba ang guardian angel mo? Pray to your guardian angel and on behalf of your child, too. Better yet, teach your child how to pray to his or her guardian angel. Say this prayer when you wake up in the morning, before you sleep at night or anytime of the day:

Angel of God
My guardian dear
To whom his love
Commits me here
Ever this day
Be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide.
AMEN.

P.S. Write or post in the comment below the name of your guardian angel. My guardian angel is St. Sealtiel.

"For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go." Psalm 91:11

Doc Joy and her younger sister, Sade in Paris, France

Hello, Mommies. Naniniwala ka ba sa guardian angels? Nahulog na ba ang baby mo sa k**a dahil iniwan mo siyang natutulog ng mahimbing para pumunta lang saglit sa banyo? Nakita mo ba siyang dumausos sa hagdan sakay ng walker dahil naiwan mong nakabukas ang pintuan ng kuwarto sa itaas? Naranasan mo na bang manlumo, manghina at matakot dahil mataas ang lagnat ng baby mo? Pero, nalampasan niya ang lahat ng iyon ng walang bukol, walang pasa at walang palatandaan ng kahit anong sakit dahil may nagbabantay sa kanya.
P.S. Write on the comment below if you have the same experience or another experience quite like it. Stay safe. God bless.
I want to share my own story of how I felt God's embrace in the angels He sent my way during the trip to Paris, France and Rome, Italy with my younger sister, Sade.

God’s Angels at Work*

“Do not neglect hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels.” (Hebrews 13: 2)

Do you believe in guardian angels?

As a child, we were taught to pray to our guardian angel to protect us from harm and the prayer goes like this:
Angel of God
My guardian dear
To whom his love
Commits me here
Ever this day
Be at my side
To light and guard
To rule and guide.
AMEN.

I thought as an adult, I’ve outgrown my belief about guardian angels.
Until I experienced for myself that they do exist when I found myself in a series of unfortunate circumstances during the 2007 Holy Week that I spent with my youngest sister, Sade, in Europe.
It was April 2, 2007, and my sister and her husband dropped me off at around 6 am at the busy Heathrow International Airport Terminal 3 to catch a 9 am flight to Toulouse, France.
“Ate, please call me or text me once you arrive in Toulouse, France. I will wait for you in Paris tonight. You have my number,” my sister said.
“Don’t worry about me. I’ll be okay,” I told her. (I may be older but since it is my first trip to Europe and with my petite frame, my sister could not help but treat me like a child.)
I thought I had enough time because I arrived three hours before departure. When I entered the gate and saw the long queue towards the check in counter, I had my misgivings. But I still stood in line to get my boarding pass lugging two hand carry bags, a blue Nike shoulder bag and a gray Nike backpack.
Suddenly, I heard the announcement: “Last call for passengers bound for Toulouse, France, your boarding gate has been changed.” That was my flight. The girl in front of me with Indian features, looked at me with her big brown eyes and long eyelashes and said: “We have to hurry up because our gate is closing in 15 minutes and we’ve got a long way to go. Follow me and make a run for it.” I did not say anything but just followed her lead because she seemed to know the way and I didn’t. Our gate closed behind us as we entered the gate and boarded the plane. We were the last passengers to board. We almost missed our flight.

Held at Immigration

Upon arrival at Toulouse, France, I was held at immigration. The Immigration officer behind the window motioned me to follow him to their office. “Wait here. I will call someone who speaks better English” he said in halted English.
I sat in a chair across the desk and after 30 minutes another Immigration officer came in. He was holding my Philippine passport and said: “What is your business in Toulouse, France?”
I replied: “I’m on my way to Lourdes, France.” He again asked: “Do you have a return ticket from here to London?” “I only booked a one-way ticket to Toulouse, France,” I answered.
He asked anew: “Why don’t you have a return ticket to London?” I told him: “I’m going to Paris from Toulouse to meet my sister and stay there for three days then go to Rome, Italy. Our return flight to London will be from Rome.”
“Do you have a hotel reservation in Paris?” he asked. “Yes,” I replied and handed him a copy of the voucher of the hotel booking. He picked up the phone and dialled a number. He spoke in French so I didn’t understand what he was saying.
After a while, he put the phone down, turned to me, returned my passport and hotel voucher and said: “Sorry to keep you waiting, Ma’am. But we have to check to make sure that you will not be an illegal immigrant in our country.”
I told him: “I understand. What is the fastest way to Toulouse Train Station because I have a train to catch by noon?” He replied: “You better take the cab because the bus makes several stops.”
“Thanks. Is there a foreign exchange nearby?” I asked. He replied: “There is one near the exit. Have a good stay in France.”
“Merci,” I said and gave him a big smile. He smiled back.

Train Ride Companions

I took a cab to Toulouse Train Station and arrived just in time to board a train to Lourdes. En route to walking towards the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, I bought 5 plastic containers with Mama Mary’s figure. I filled up the bottles with the holy water that flowed through the faucet from the spring and said a prayer at the Underground Basilica, the Basilica of St. Pius X. After my eyes feasted at the sanctuary before me, I walked back to the train station to board another train bound for Paris.
However, I found out that the arrival of the train will be delayed for 2 hours which means I will reach Paris at midnight. I called up my sister and told her that I will be delayed and not to worry. Then I saw two young men with clerical collar and Filipino features walking towards me. They approached me and asked if the train bound for Paris has arrived. They were seminarians on a brief visit and thought that they missed the train.
They became my companions during the train ride. I was thankful for their company because I was alone in a foreign country and did not speak the language except for “Merci.” Although they would alight two stops before Paris, I was not frightened and slept peacefully because it was about seven to eight hours train ride.
When I arrived in Paris, I asked the man at the ticket counter for directions to our hotel. It turned out that he has Filipino friends and we got talking about his favourite Filipino dish, adobo. He told me to ask the concierge at the hotel across Paris Train Station for a printout of the map of the hotel. I followed his advice and came back to show him the map. He told me to board a bus number 56 and get off at the 6th stop at Republique and walk towards the Hotel Absolute.

Angels all the Way

I finally reached the hotel at 1 a.m. and knocked on room number 46. My sister opened the door and hugged me tight. She thought I had gotten lost since she has not heard from me after I left Lourdes because I ran out of load.
Throughout the ordeal I was not afraid. I felt that God was watching over me and that He has been sending angels along the way to help me and keep me safe.
My first angel was the young lady at the check-in counter whom I followed around the maze in the airport. My next angel was the friendly Immigration officer who was helpful in giving me directions. Then came a pair of angels in the person of the seminarians who kept me company during the long train ride to Paris. It did not stop there. I met my next angel in the old man behind the window of the ticket counter at the Paris Train Station, as well as the very accommodating concierge at the hotel beside the train station.
I thought I left all my angels in Paris but they still followed us in the Vatican City in Rome, Italy.
On Easter Sunday, my sister and I decided to attend the Easter Sunday Mass to be officiated by Pope Benedict XVI. We left our camp early to get a good seat. We were next in line to a Filipino couple, who we learned were physicians at Makati Medical Center on their European vacation trip. They asked if we have tickets. We told them that we’re not aware that tickets are needed to enter the St. Peter’s Square. They just told us not to worry and if someone asked where our tickets are, we would just say that we are with them. Fortunately, after the usual frisk and check at the entrance and our bags passed through the xray machine, we found our seats.
Through the years, I found out that God’s angels are at work. They come when we least expect them and when we need them the most. And in the journey of life, during my biggest trials, they comforted me and showed me the way to answer God’s calling.

* Written by Dr. Joy Holgado and published in the book, "Hey, Is That Really, Really, Really You, Lord? (Encounters with God in Unexpected Places, in Unexpected Time)" by Rey Ortega