San Mateo, Rizal—The church was filled with devotees as Rev. Fr. Lawrence C. Paz presided the mass in line with celebration of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu’s feast last September 9, 2017
The homily focused on the two sins usually committed by humans: pride and disobedience. These sins are because of absence of humility and obedience in our hearts. A concrete example would be Adam and Eve who disobeyed the Lord’s instruction. When every responds to God’s commandment, everything will be alright. Holding an apple, Mary portrays the new image of Eve. Mary gave up his womb as a sign of humility and obedience to God.
It is also said that humans are too boastful where in every success we obtain, we become big-headed. We do not realize that behind those success, God is within us.
No one dies unless God allows a man his death. If you die, then God has better plans for you souls. Everything here in this world is created by God. Hence, we need to follow Him and do not oppose Him.
Before the mass was ended, Fr. Larry and Bro. Arnel Yango awarded the certificate of participation to the participants and certificate of recognition to the winners of live painting contest. In the junior category, Loissiana Isabel Guillema bagged the first place and in advanced category, Patrick Gabriel Jose won the competition respectively.
After the awarding of live painting contest winners, plaque of appreciation was given to the hardworking servers of the parish. They are the Rector’s Awardee; the Outstanding Servant.
The mass was ended with a song of praise to Our Lady of Aranzazu. And after the Mass, a simple reception was prepared to celebrate the feast of OLAR. Viva La Virgen! (Lester de Castro)
Lester de Castro
Writer, Website Team - Media Ministry
To those who know him, no words are required. To those who do not, no words will suffice. Lester R. de Castro is a “scholar ng bayan” at Polytechnic University of the Philippines taking up Accountancy, Business, and Management. Lester belongs to his batches’ "Cream of the Crop" dominating to a remarkable vision of the future. Currently, as a website writer of DSPNSDA’s Media and Public Information Ministry, the talents and skills he received from the Almighty above are being used and shared not only for his own good but for the good of others as well. He believes that in life, God must be the center who guides us towards the right path.
