Politics of death
NOTHING of what I say here should take anything away from the essential value of Jesus’ death, that it redeemed humankind from sin and evil. I only mean to help us appreciate the politics behind His death by Roman crucifixion and not by stoning according to Judaism’s Mosaic law. In Jesus’s time, the Temple’s High Priest was also the political boss of the Jews.
He performed his duties with a com- mittee of elders, the Sanhedrin. The Romans found that making Judaism’s respected High Priest the top political official was the most cultural and least
Doctor Katrina journeyed to Nevada to be by her side. Beside her final hour were his sons Miggy and Luigi and his wife, Sol's relatives from U.S.A., Beth, a Pangkat Silayan trouper adn the Mandapats. When Marisol and Dr. Katrina came back home on March 23, they immediately phoned us and shared every bit of information about "Ling May," who departed after a painful yet courageous fight against cancer. Many times,Marisol recalled, she told her how much she loved her mother and I. Marisol added, that it will take about a month or so before the cremeated remains of Maryjane can be brought back home for proper spiritual-religious services. Certainly, this is another agony on our part that we have to undergo. We are hoping and praying that the good Lord and Mama Mary will be with us all the time.
Last Sunday, we celebrated also Palm Sunday Mass at the Shrine of the Brown Madonna. It was very well attended by friends of Maryjane, our relatives and loved ones and Mama Mary devotees of the Shrine of the Brown Madonna led by Wifredo and Brenda Layson and family from Urdaneta City Pangasinan,Raffy Estocapio, Jaime and Glo from Tuba, Benguet, all shrine's project committee officers. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Alejandro, the Shrine's
conflicted way of ensuring Pax Romana (Roman Peace) in Judea. They would intervene only if the High Priest failed to prevent public unrest. Jesus was a religious reformer.
He accused the Jewish religious establishment of being corrupt. Like they were strict with the letter but not with the spirit of the Law of Moses.
and NCCB Spiritual Adviser. Marieta Luspo, the better half of retired Gen. Van Luspo, a PMAYER was there too. She was, during her college days one of the most active and graceful folk and highland Igorot tribal dance trouper. Educator Ambit Leal and youth welfare administrator-leader Mariane de Castro were also with us at the Shrine. Mariane is also an active member of the BARP Foundation Board of Trustees like myself.
May I say with pardonable pride, that the Leyson family are very special benefactors of the Shrine of the Brown Madonna. The truth is, this family all the way from the Urdaneta City are in the front line not only as Mama Mary devotees but very generous in the maintenance of the Shrine along Km.7, Asin Road. Last Sunday, after the Holy Mass, the Leysons also hosted a merienda in honor of Maryjane. We are grateful to the Almighty Lord for giving us such wonderful people who are both "caring and sharing." May the good Lord and Mama Mary bless them everyday, for a happier and longer life.
Finally, here is wishing everyone, a Happy Easter Sunday! Happily our son Fritzgerald, Lea and their family were with us for the Semana Santa Celebration.They are back home in Taguig City. God Bless!