The First Phone Call from Heaven

Hi chipmunks!

So I'm reading this book of the same title from Mitch Albom. It tells a story of a small town receiving phone calls from dead people from heaven.

It got me thinking -- if we are able to talk to Lolo Romy, or your great-Lolo Mac and great-Lola Eñang, what would they say? Are they happy with how our family has turned out? Are they proud of us?

Well I know that whatever it is you're doing, as long as you're happy and it is within God's commandments, I know I will be proud of you. I would definitely tell you that I miss you. And that I love you.

What else should I tell you when I'm gone? What would you want to hear?

Homily Jan 19, 2014

Many people believe that children should not be allowed in churches because they keep on playing, they are noisy, etc. In doing naughty things, we think of them as evil because they disrupt the solemnity of mass. But, bear in mind that children are teachers: God also became a little child and Jesus always used children in His teachings about God's Kingdom. Things to remember: 1. Children are gifts. - what is the meaning of life in one word? GIFT. - life is not junk, not garbage, but a gift that we need to take care of and value - just as you remember the giver everytime you enjoy a gift, everytime you enjoy life, it makes you smile and think of God who gave that life to you 2. Children are faith-full - "unless you become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven" - children have the fullness of faith We must always demonstrate LIVED FAITH. Faith is never something just to be talked about; it must be demonstrated in the way we live everyday.

What Dreams May Come

Watched the movie What Dreams May Come this morning. Now, I couldn't help but look forward to being in heaven with you, Kuya Aki. I'm excited to see you seeing and all grown up with Iya and Lumpy. Love you all!