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On Penitential Devotions As the Season of Lent is drawing to a close, we reflect on how to appropriately conclude our journey of repentance and conversion, of turning away from sin. We have customs and practices that we  need to review so that we can do these penitential devotions knowingly and properly. On account of the Covid Restrictions, we can observe them in the safety of our homes assured that we are not alone but praying with the whole Church with families in different parts of the world. Pasion: Also known as “Pabasa” in Bicol, Pasion is the chanting of the history of salvation arranged in verses, from Creation until the Final Judgement. The emphasis is on the Passion and Death of Jesus, thus the title. But it also includes Dogmas of Faith on Mary, the Mother of God and Mother of us all: her Death, Assumption and Coronation as Queen of Heaven and Earth by the Most Holy Trinity. It is best that during the “Pabasa”, the Family is gathered with the “cantoras” before an...

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Ascension Press  and   Ascension Presents   in collaboration with  Inspires give you this riveting magnum opus.‎..  Condensed Reflection  By James Z. Carpio  Life is difficult. That is the very first sentence of the book written by M. Scott Peck, M.D.'s, "The Road Less Traveled". Reality bites though cliche is the Truth. Hence, we have a predisposition to blame ourselveves, others, and even God. Father Mike strongly discourageous us never to engage in the "blame game".  The best thing to do is take full responsibility of our life. We ought to do that because it is the right thing to do. And, it is good. May you be inspired by The Holy Spirit and God Bless!    

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  On Pious Devotions and Acts of Charity Honestly, I cannot remember any Sunday sermon I listened to during my childhood days. What I do remember is that on Sundays, our mother made sure we, her children, were in our Sunday’s best. When our father called “all aboard”, we would pile into our old but reliable red station wagon that he christened “Topol”. With no one left behind, we would go to the Cathedral for our Family Sunday Mass. Also, during offertory our mother would give us ₱1 each to be put into the collection bag. Sometimes after the Mass, especially on an Easter Sunday, and this was what I loved best, either we go to Roca Monte or Kalayukai Beach. In addition, it was Family Rosary time after supper. When dishes were washed, our mother would call all of us. Many times she would find us in the midst of excitement while listening to Zimatar or Gabi ng Lagim on the radio. Many times we bargained “last two minutes”, to no avail. “Uunahin pa yang drama kaysa Rosario,” Mama w...