As Catholics, we are privileged to see Pope Francis in person and as to my sister, Amie, and her husband, Kuya Norman, being part of the Human Shield for Pope Francis is really a great opportunity and a great blessing.
I was on my way home and took a bus during Pope Francis' mass at the Manila Cathedral which the Eucharist and the readings are about Peter. I was moved by how our Cardinal Louis Antonio Tagle welcomed Pope Francis once more. The message of Manila Cathedral as the first Cathedral in the Philippines, and how a Jesuit priest who is also a historian said that Filipino people are people of Music and Faith which keeps them strong. He also compare His Holiness to an earthquake not that crushed the people but awakens them, a weapon not to hurt them but to protect them... In deed, the faith in every Filipino helped us to overcome the worst and devastating stages of our lives and with music and faith we are lifted, cheered, and standing strong just like how the Cathedrals were built from ground by faith and hardwork of each believers.
Because I need to report to work I was unable to join the human shield but I wanted to share how my sister's reactions were. I don't know how exactly my sister felt during this event but I'm happy to share her posts:
And she saw Pope Francis... Wow! Wickedly Blessed!
And because their baby boy, my nephew, Andrei Pierre is having his 2nd birthday this 17 of January, 2015; they bought him a limited edition Pope Francis Doll...
Photo's by: Norman Villareal
Today Ate Lyra Maleon-Dacio is also celebrating her birthday and she had a good way of keeping track of dates and this is remarkably amazing:
She posted:
In 1991 on this day, marked the beginning of the Gulf War: Operation Desert Storm.
In 2001 on this day, was the start of EDSA Dos.
In 2015 on this day, Pope Francis journeys to Tacloban.
That's how these years are interconnected with historical events attached to them. Again Happy Birthday to my Nephew and Ate Lyra!
Viva Santo Papa Kiko! Bless our country and its people. Bless and pray for Tacloban and the world.
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