My 21st day of social distancing. It is not easy. I wake up and get going at 10am. But, with daily livestreamed mass, I come upon God’s grace through the homilies. Today’s homilist is Fr. Joachim Ablanida who described:
It must be, as much as we will have to correct, as truly as we must face unpleasant realities all of our days, let us recognize and praise the thousands of beauties of life around us; the many wonderful examples of virtuous living; the strengths and the courage of so many souls; the exceptional talents and achievements of our family members, neighbors, and associates; the countless blessings that we have been given. As has been quoted by so many, but seems to fit well here, ‘Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one the stars.
Frederick Langbridge
He is essentially stripping the blinders off of our eyes – do you see God as the light of hope in these dark moments?” I offered my mass intentions for moms about to deliver, two that I know, and I pray God’s shroud embrace and protect them.
To me, reports of rainbow sightings give me so much hope, as noticing new blooms in the praying plant given by my handsome favorite son, as the glass artwork done by my beautiful favorite daughter in high school. Corina is good with her hands, look at these challah loaves she gave us. I paired it with daing na bangus, fresh tomatoes and guinataang kalabasa with shrimps from Tita’s of Manila.
I am grateful for my cds that I am listening to and jokes from my hubby who vacuumed the entire house while I did laundry and bathrooms.
Thank you Holy Family Catholic Church, Artesia for today’s mass.