Fr.JL's happy at 50!

I play favorites. I am honest about it. I have 3 favorite priests. They are Fr. Tito Ching(an uncle),Fr. Roger Yambao and Fr.Josel,our current parish leader. He celebrated his 50th natal day last month and the churchgoers showed their love for him thru a dinner-party celebration.

 It is sad my plan of a gift for him did not materialize. No present this year.Hopefully,I could make up for it on Yuletide season.My presence was my present.:)

 Father Josel,I call him Among JL is well-liked my many. He is a cool priest. He makes time to listen to stories of others. He plays tennis,that is why he looks fit.He has a ready smile and warm acceptance for all.

 Among JL is one intelligent man. My cousins who are ex-seminarians describe him as someone very brilliant. He studied in Belgium. His homilies are remarkably short yet powerful and practical.

 I am thankful that Among has more than enough patience to withstand my kookiness and eccentricity. He listens to my stories even if at times they're shallow as 1 centimeter only. He laughs at my jokes.In spite of his busy schedule,he replies to my inquiries and requests.

 Most important, I love the fact he prayed for Mamang when she was critically ill. I will never forget that day Among approached me,asked how my mum was and told me to stay strong,he was praying for her. Oh, I love him from that day on. He makes my mum feel special. Each time she invites him over here at home, he'd at all times would give her Yes as an answer.

 The people of Sta.Ana are very blessed to have a parish priest with untarnished integrity and compassionate heart.Beneath his wit and depth,here is a holy man with a great sense of humor that can challenge Vhong and Bossing. His funny lines and antics will never fail to elicit laughter.

 I wish and pray God will gift this son of Him peace,love,happiness and good health.
Thank you for praying for me.
Thank you for everything.:)