The 57th Coronation of the Blessed Virgin was solemnized yesterday at Villa Del Sol in San Fernando. All roads led to the place as people from different parishes of the Archdiocese of Pampanga graced the annual religious affair. It was heartwarming to see handkerchiefs being waved and hear Marian Kapampangan songs as the images of Sto Cristo Del Perdon and Virgen Delos Remedios were paraded during the procession.
Archbishop Paciano Aniceto together with Bishop Pablo David were the main celebrants of the mass. Their flock of priests also joined them onstage. I was proudhearted the UA President's Choir led the singing of hymns and songs.
Apung Ceto shared a truly sincere and well-timed homily. This holy man's passion and brilliance is superb, notwithstanding his frail health and age. Two special intentions for the celebration were cited."First, to pray for peace in Syria. A day of fasting and prayer is encouraged by Pope Francis who is a Pope of hope and solidarity. Syria is a biblical place. " The second is "to pray for justice in the pork barrel scam in our own land."The archbishop's disappointment was very palpable as he's aghast with the oppression of the poor and the cruel exercise of power of some elected officials. Cardinal Tagle describes the Filipinos' sentiment nowadays as a "JUST ANGER"."These are the taxpayers' money, even the janitors pay taxes.Give what is due to them."
The end part of his homily I wish I could share here but I won't coz his reminder was, "Ikayu ng bahala pag medyaryu ku." I tell you this Catholic leader of ours has the COURAGE!
On a personal note, I offered my thanksgiving for God's love and protection and Mama Mary's intercession. I am not a super religious girl, I am not even a very kind one that is why I simply asked I could be a better person today that I was yesterday. I prayed for the special people around me, for the safety and health of my fambam, for a flat tummy( even if I eat all the time I am awake), and for a new crush.:)
God and Mama Mary, thank you po!:)
Praise.Live.Pray.
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