The Thanksgiving Mass was preceded by a series of activities, first a procession from the Mabanta residence in Barangay San Jose, Bulacan, Bulacan. Neighbors, seminarians and friends joined the procession to the church. The image of the miraculous image of the Sto. Cristo was drawn on an andas and the image of the Lady of the Rosary also joined the procession. The neighbors of the Mabantas danced in the tune of different caracol musics like Sta. Clara pinung-pino.
During the Mass, the church was filled with guest and others who wants to witness this spectacular event in the life of Fr. JP. At the homily, his former Master of Postulant gave the sermon where he stated the vocation journey of Fr. JP, the ups and downs of his search for his vocation. Finally, he is now a priest, an Augustinian priest.
After the Mass, we enjoyed dinner with the other guests especially the friars, sharing one another's thoughts and telling stories. The food was delicious and it is perfect for a moment of bonding with friends and other new found friends. The event is very memorable especially to Fr. JP, a journey to find God's will has ended but it has commenced another chapter in his life, to minister to the people of God. I pray that the number of vocations in our nation and also around the world would flourish so they may aid the Church's ministry.
Congratulations Fr. JP Mabanta, OSA. God Bless
Photos courtesy of San Agustin Center of Studies
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