‘Pagsungko Ki Ina’
2015
Fr. Rex Hidalgo’s 3D Homily
This year’s traditional ‘Pagsungko Ki Ina’ caught me
Fr. Rex Hidalgo’s 3D Homily
This year’s traditional ‘Pagsungko Ki Ina’ caught me
by surprise as it was just the first week of August, still
more than a month away from the Penafrancia Fiesta.
I arrived at Plaza Medica and greeted by the image of the
‘Lady of Penafrancia’
in a makeshift altar at the lobby.
It was was brought earlier by devotees on a procession by carrying
her on their shoulders, while praying and singing hymns on the way.
her on their shoulders, while praying and singing hymns on the way.
“Pagsungko ki Ina’
is a yearly pre- fiesta tradition
where the image of the ‘Lady
of Penafrancia’ is
brought to different communities, institutions and
even private households in the Bicol Region.
Year after year, I have been posting about this tradition
but I never focused on the priest that presided the mass-
but this time, Fr.Rex Hidalago’s homily was just
but this time, Fr.Rex Hidalago’s homily was just
too good to ignore as he caught everyone’s attention.
He came literally armed and prepared to make his point
and to get everybody’s eyes and ears to the podium.
and to get everybody’s eyes and ears to the podium.
He sang and danced,
…and pointed out that stars, does
not literally mean- movie stars.
not literally mean- movie stars.
He played the role of the devil incarnate to the hilt,
…he then produced a shining armor (a toy
sword with flickering light) to fight him off,
… winning the fight by earning a halo.
He even turned to me and gave me a smile and a peace
sign and gamely posed when he saw me taking photos.
He then became an angel with a
throbbing heart in between his wings.
…and finally 'levitated' (by standing on
He even turned to me and gave me a smile and a peace
sign and gamely posed when he saw me taking photos.
He then became an angel with a
throbbing heart in between his wings.
…and finally 'levitated' (by standing on
a chair) before he ended his homily.
The good priest appeared like a talented
The good priest appeared like a talented
stand- up comedian with a sacred cause.
He kept his SRO flock entertained during the sermon
and made them laugh their way to holiness without
faulting or giving them a tinge of guilt and rudeness.
Father Hidalgo
makes us realize our wrong
deeds, albeit happily and without repercussions.
deeds, albeit happily and without repercussions.
He makes us laugh out loud to exaltation
and gloriously giggle our way to sanctity.
and gloriously giggle our way to sanctity.
We are blessed on whatever we do and whatever happens
in our lives. Smile, laugh and be happy. I believe that’s what
God meant us to be- and he sent Fr. Hidalgo to do the job.
Read the links below for related posts
Penafrancia Fiesta; All Day Home Cooked Feast
Penafrancia Translacion 2013 @ Caby’s Cabana, Naga City
'Pagsungko ki Ina', 2013 Jardin Real de Naga Clubhouse
Pagsungko ki Ina, 2012; the Clubhouse,Jardin Real de Naga
Naga City’s Flores de Mayo at Penafrancia de Mayo
in our lives. Smile, laugh and be happy. I believe that’s what
God meant us to be- and he sent Fr. Hidalgo to do the job.
Read the links below for related posts
Penafrancia Fiesta; All Day Home Cooked Feast
Penafrancia Translacion 2013 @ Caby’s Cabana, Naga City
'Pagsungko ki Ina', 2013 Jardin Real de Naga Clubhouse
Pagsungko ki Ina, 2012; the Clubhouse,Jardin Real de Naga
Naga City’s Flores de Mayo at Penafrancia de Mayo
Its the most appropriate way to proclaim the Gospel of Joy. Innovative, creative and appealing ..to the spiritual child in us.
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ReplyDeleteA well deserved 'oropakan' indeed. He always encourage his audience to clap their hands after his homily.
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