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From Nazareth to Calvary

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  June 30, 2026 Aleteia   Fine Art America Hello! How is each and every one? This week had so many things going.   Last Friday, June 26, we celebrated with the Church the Feastday of St. Josemaria, The Saint of the Ordinary.   I listened to the homily of the His Excellency, The Most Reverend Dennis C. Villarojo, Bishop of Malolos during the Mass he officiated in Manila Cathedral at 6:00 p.m.   He said he did not meet the saint himself but he did encounter members of Opus Dei in Cebu where he attended activities and joined excursions.   Later on during his years in the seminary his professors were members of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross. He mentioned his impressions during those years.   He appreciates the legacy of the Saint Josemaria on work and holiness. I personally had a chance, an opportunity to pay my respects to the family of a member priest of the Prelature.   A window for visiting days and hours was opened and I had a car...
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Holiness

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June 23, 2026 Editions Verbum Bible Hello!   How is each and every one? We have just laid to rest Nora last Friday, the 19 th .   She finally accepted God’s hand and she did it in such a peaceful silent last breath at around 10:46 in the morning of the 15 th .   She was blessed to have received all the sacraments before she breathed her last. After which she was also blessed. The following days were as beautiful and peaceful but festive?   She looked radiant; no changes in the way she was prepared and made up to rest.   I am simply impressed at how well she looked during last four days until the morning of the funeral. The Lord takes good care of the ones who also know how to take good care of the Lord in their lives.  “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you” (Mt 6:33).  I personally have witnessed this in her life.  I have heard or read that all brides are beautiful and I am su...
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Good and Faithful Servant

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  June 16, 2026 Catholic Cemeteries of St. Louis Hello!   How is each and every one?   Yesterday, at around 10:00 we were in the company of a member of the family in her last minutes.   Peacefully she surrendered herself in the arms of her Father God.   Since her last birthday in April 14, we were already preparing for her departure from this earth.   Most of her siblings and family members came over to celebrate her birthday.   It was a celebration indeed!   She was very happy. From then on we were all aware she will be leaving any time God wills and she accepts.   When I was leaving for my retreat and I bade her goodbye, I asked her for prayers, she answered back and said:   “Pray for a miracle”.   “Yes I replied I will pray for God’s will.” Last Thursday, June 11, after dinner, I had the inspiration to whisper in her ears a message I was convinced can only come from the Holy Spirit.   I was able to do that at 7:10 when t...
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