I texted Fr. Lovell early this morning to greet him on his 9th priestly anniversary ordination. Wow, we haven’t seen each other since I attended his first Thanksgiving mass after his ordination. That was nine years ago too. He is just too busy juggling between his masteral studies, office work and his priestly ministry. Yeah, he said that we haven’t seen each other for a long time. Every time he presides over special masses, I always get a text that he is offering his mass for the family too. So glad to have a prayer warrior.
It is hard to be a priest. They are humans like us. There is that big responsibility they carry on their shoulders. Much as we need prayers, they need them more.
I found this picture of us together during his ordination nine years ago.

That’s a lovely photo and a long time to be separated. God bless him!
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Thanks Anne. Iloilo where he is assigned is in the Visayas region. You have to travel by plane or a ship
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That is daunting. There is no easy way to visit!
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Unless he goes on leave. At least our cellphones are always at the ready.
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God bless cell phones!
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Congratulations to Fr Lovell. That is such a happy photo of you two together. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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It was a happy occasion, the ordination I mean. We talk once in a while at Messenger. Thanks Pete.
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Time doth fly…
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Yes it does…so fast.
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You have a grandson if I recall? Or am I getting mixed up? (I remember you have a daughter who was ill, but hopefully is in recovery right?
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She has recovered Brian. My grandson will be turning 9 next month, the only grandkid I have.
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I was right then. 9 years old? OMG… Next thing you know he’ll be 15! re-OMG.
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Haha, time flies….so really fast.
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You both look joyful in the picture. You are blessed to have someone who always pray for you and your family. ❤️
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Yes, anak-anakan ko siya. He told me before I am his spiritual mother…hehe
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I was about to ask if he is your son. 😊❤️
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Yes, I consider him my oldest son. Adopted into the family.
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