it's traditional for Filipinos of the Catholic faith to celebrate the Christmas season with a 5 day Night Mass (that is held 3 or 4 o' clock in the morning...which is technically MORNING) that ends in a early morning mass called MISA DE GALLO or ROOSTER'S MASS! I am not catholic but I do enjoy hearing Christmas bells or recorded tagalog carols in the cold mornings of December...It's kinda nostalgic at times!
Our house is in front of a huge Parish Church that my Grandfather helped build...so every morning, starting on the 16th of December, I would look out of our balcony and witness a large multitude of people overflowing the church building. But as I observe the people who attend this mass, I can't help but wonder if the truth of God's word would ever reach them in this kind of setting. I would ponder on the endless possibilities of souls being saved if only we Believers would take hold of this tradition to our advantage. I remember the verse that says we have to REDEEM THE TIME for the days are evil...how can we as believers redeem this season for God?
On the 24th of December, many people will be attending the misa de gallo seeking for hope...trying to find answers to life's difficult questions...questions that has an eternal value...overwhelming questions that are ignored most of the time. I hope and pray that the Jesus that is celebrated on this momentous occasion would make a difference in the lives of these people.
Merry Christmas to everyone!
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