From Bestwood Park, the Pilgrim Image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was brought to the Mabalot Residence in Arnside Road, Bestwood Estate on October 9. Theirs was the first home in that area to be visited this year. YY Frio handed over the image to Joey Mabalot who also led her family in the Welcome Prayer.
Members once again gathered in that house on October 11 to pray the Rosary which Joey led. During the Reflection and Sharing, participants – especially the male members - offered their thoughts on “How do I pray with the heart?” in line with the theme of the recent Papal Visit to the UK (“Heart Speaks Unto Heart”). “Ina ng Paglaya” was sung to bring to a close the reflection. Copies of the Pope’s Homily during the Beatification Mass for Cardinal Newman were distributed. Right after a hearty meal, the image was moved to the Albanos, whose house is also in Arnside Road. Nidz Albano received the image from Joey.
Another prayer meeting took place on October 13 at the Albanos. Pietro led the Rosary. This was followed by a sharing on “Why do I pray the Rosary”; an appropriate topic since on that date the Church remembers the anniversary of last apparition of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal. During those apparitions, Mary encouraged people to pray the Rosary. The singing of “On this Day O Beautiful Mother” followed. Meal was served later as a thanksgiving since Chiara Albano turned 25 months that day. This was followed by a procession to the Brioneses, the third house in that road to be visited by the image. Digna Briones welcomed the image.
On October 16, the Briones home was jam packed with people for the recitation of the Rosary which Digna led. “How do I become a witness to Christ?” was the topic for sharing that night in honor of St Lorenzo Ruiz, first Filipino saint who was a martyr and a devotee of the Rosary. Pietro sang a song to St Lorenzo. Copies of prayers to this saint were later distributed. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to Digna whose birthday was held the previous day. Participants were in turn treated to dinner before proceeding to the De Leon’s house in Davies Way.
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