At Church for Penance Service

We rise early today to attend a Penance Service at our church along Merritt Island. The church scheduled a Penance Service, one in the morning and another, in the evening. My husband always prefers the earliest time so; we attended the 10 AM service. It was my first time to attend a service where the priest did a "mass penance" for everyone and that, "to make a good deed for the week". We did say/think our sins in silence; said the ACT of CONTRITION then; the priest gives the absolution for everyone who are in true sorrow. It was a nice service which started with reading of the bible and ended with priest pray-over and blessed the people. Check out the photo below:

Anyway, do you still remember the ACT OF CONTRITION? Here it is: O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins, because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

Have a Blessed Holy Week everyone.

Fashion Jewelry

I just got a pair of these nice earrings but, this is not for me. I ordered this item for my mother. I seldom wear jewelries but my mom, oh dear ... she likes fashion earrings so; everytime I shop for jewelry, it's all for her.

I also bought a jewelry set. When mom and I chat via Skype, I showed these jewelries to her and she was so excited to have it.

I plan to buy more. I bet she will be more surprise.

Miraculous Medal Necklace: Perfect Valentines Gift for Moms

My mom is a devoted Catholic and very religious too in fact, she is active in her religious affiliations. As far as I remember, she would wakes up at 3 AM and prays the rosary. It takes determination and a strong-willed person to continue such devotion for so many years right?

My mother is a single-mom and for all these years, she never falters in her faith. My brother and I grew up going to church every Sunday, joined the church choir and became an altar server, and with mom’s continued guidance, we embraced the Catholic religion as well. I thank God every day for my wonderful, loving and kind mother.  She takes good care for us in a holistic approach and she will always be my inspiration. On Valentine's day, my mom would surely love to wear this necklace from joyjewelers for miraculous medals. Her weakness is gold jewelry either pure gold or plated, it doesn't matter. When I found this item, I know this is a perfect gift for her on Valentine's. Happy Valentines Day Mom! We love you so much.