Highlands' Sunrise: A Heaven's Call

There's a certain tranquility that sunrise brings. In the moments just before it emerges, waking up to the serenity of a peaceful morning, with the natural sounds of chirping songbirds and a fresh morning mist, is a truly calming experience.

To rise as early as 4:30 and be up by 5 A. M. is to feel the pure anticipation of a new day. It's the excitement of a fresh start, a brand new day that brings new hope and the promise of incredible adventures and opportunities.

Each morning in my beloved highland town, I would awaken to a scene of breathtaking beauty. Watching the sky transform with vibrant hues from the terrace was like witnessing a live painting. This natural masterpiece slowly turned into a bright light and ultraviolet rays, inspiring me and brightening my mood for the entire day.

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What makes me fully alive is the healing energy of the sunrise. It nourishes the physical body with the required Vitamin D for the absorption of calcium, providing more muscular and healthier bones and energetic vibes for productivity.

The sunrise is not just a physical event, it's an emotional experience. It fills us with a sense of joy and happiness, warding off any negativity that might try to spoil our day. It's a reminder of life's beauty and the wonders of our planet.

A deep breathing exercise absorbs prana or chi, a life force for healing and longevity. Simple yoga-like and internal stamina exercises loosen up a stiff body and shake the soul.

A cup of coffee, especially a strong black one, compliments the sunrise and completely awakens the senses for daytime alertness.

The sunrise is more than just a daily occurrence, it's a gift from the divine. It's a reminder to start each day with gratitude and energy. It's a call from heaven, a promise of a better day and a brighter tomorrow.

© 2019 Del Cusay

A Beautiful Sunrise

A magnificent dawn
Staring at the garden
Hearing the music
Nature's so fantastic
Is it real, or is it magic

The birds are chirping.
The flowers are blooming.
A gentle wind is blowing.
Thank God I am awake.
I have a beautiful morning.

It's the bird that flies.
It's the cloud in the sky.
It's the sun on the rise.
Giving energy so wise
Truly endearing sacrifice 



© 2019 Del Cusay

The Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Our Love and Devotion

In July 2012, a Catholic Mission Station, the Our Lady of Perpetual Help, was founded in a peaceful Sitio of Lomboy in Barangay Linambasan, Jamindan, Capiz. This was a significant moment for our community, as it was established upon the order of the Archdiocese of Capiz through the efforts of Reverend Father Rowelyn Langurayan, the outgoing Parish Priest of San Sebastian Parish during that time. 

Reverend Father John Denosta was the first Priest assigned to celebrate masses and care for the faithful's spiritual needs.

Father Denosta, who served for 6 years until July 2018, is deeply cherished by the people for his sense of community and Spiritual leadership. His love and respect for the parishioners were evident in his every action, and he built and transformed the Mission Station into a beautiful  Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish on June 27, 2018. Just a few days before his service ended, he celebrated his success with the Parishioners, devotees, and hundreds of Catholic Faithful, further strengthening our unity and belonging.

Today, June 27, 2019, on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, we have the successor of Father Denosta in the name of Reverend Father Jeffrey Estrella. For a year, he has been serving the faith community of Barangay Linambasan and people from different barangays of the town of Jamindan.

On this feast day, our Archbishop of Capiz, Most Reverend Jose Advincula, officiated the mass with our Parish Priest, Father Estrella, and other Parish Priest.

Reverend Father Krys Señeres, the co-parish Priest, commissioned a large-scale iconic portrait of Our Mother of Perpetual Help through the contributions of the faithful. This iconic portrait, placed on the left side of the front wall facing the altar, constantly reminds us of our spiritual connection. It was blessed by Most Reverend Father Advincula on this feast day, uplifting our spirits and strengthening our faith. 

The Redemptorist Fathers made the icon famous worldwide, and it has attracted flocks of devotees due to her known miracles of healing and granted special intentions.

I am a living testimony of Our Lady of Perpetual Help's miracles, and I am grateful for my blessings. Wherever I visit a church in her name, the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Cubao and the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran always grant my petitions.

We give the Mother of God the highest honor in her blessed Title, the Our Lady of Perpetual Help. 

Today and in the years to come, the Parish will continue to accommodate and serve the ever-growing faithful community beyond our generation. 

We will preserve this spiritual sanctuary so that future generations can witness its glory and miraculous powers and live in their hearts forever.

© 2019 Del Cusay

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