Alarming

This  is quite alarming.

First novel coronavirus death outside China is from the Philippines.  He was the partner of the first confirmed case of coronavirus here. They were both admitted at San Lazaro Hospital.

What now Department of Health? What now Sec. Duque? Are you happy now that you still allowed those Chinese planes  to land here despite banning them from other nations?

The World Health Organization in the Philippines said this is not a locally-acquired case. So they brought it with them from China.

And we always say, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.

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Candelaria

Candlemas (also spelled Candlemass), is  also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ and the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Christian Holy Day commemorating the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. It is based upon the account of the presentation of Jesus in Luke 2:22–40 which is the gospel today.

We had a short procession after the blessing of candles outside the church.  We had to light at least one candle while going inside the church. It was a lovely celebration with our good friend Fr. Aly officiating.  All my candles at home were previously blessed and we usually use them at the altar during prayers at home.   It is better to light a candle than to stumble in the dark.

Tomorrow is the Feast of St. Blaise. Blaise is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic church. A doctor, he is a patron saint of those sufferers from throat diseases. I told Nissa to hear mass too so her throat would be blessed.

I love these Catholic rituals that we observe throughout the year.  They strengthen my faith and beliefs.

 

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