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FILIPINO LIVE MASS TODAY *4TH DAY SIMBANG GABI* DECEMBER 19, 2025 II FR. JOWEL JOMARSUS GATUS

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Filipino Catholic Mass on the 4th Day of Simbang Gabi

Led by Fr. Jowel Jomarsus Gatus — December 19, 2025

This live Mass combines scripture readings, prayers, reflections, and teachings centered on faith, patience, and trust in God’s timing.

Key Lifestyle and Spiritual Tips

Faith and Prayer

  • God answers all prayers, but not always with a “yes.” Sometimes the answer is “no” or “wait,” which serve to protect us and prepare us for something better.
  • Waiting strengthens faith and character; rushing can lead to harm or failure.
  • Even when prayers seem unanswered, God is working behind the scenes to prepare greater blessings.
  • While waiting for God’s blessings, continue to serve, love, and be a blessing to others.
  • Use times of hardship or illness to pray for others and be a source of grace.

Wealth and Success

To become truly wealthy and maintain it, one must:

  • Get rid of vices
  • Practice discipline
  • Work hard
  • Serve God and others

Quick success often leads to quick failure; slow, steady progress is better.

Health and Diet

  • Avoid crash diets and extreme measures for quick weight loss, as these can cause health problems.
  • Emphasize slow, consistent, and healthy approaches to life and health.

Patience and Trust

  • Stories like Zechariah and Elizabeth illustrate the importance of patience and trust in God’s timing.
  • God’s silence or delay is not abandonment but preparation for a greater plan.
  • Do not harbor resentment toward God during waiting periods.

Community and Service

  • Continue attending Mass and participating in church activities even during trials.
  • Be a source of prayer and support for others, especially those who are sick or suffering.

Travel and Cultural Highlights

  • France prefers slow cooking over fast food, highlighting the value of taking time for quality and health in meals.
  • Personal experience with French cuisine includes well-prepared snails, contrasting with less satisfying fast food options.

Announcements and Practical Notes

  • Healing services will resume on December 27; there will be no healing service this coming Saturday.
  • Blessed oil is given freely and should not be sold; beware of scammers selling holy oil.
  • Plans are underway to increase the venue size and the amount of blessed oil for future healing services.

Notable Locations, Products, and Speakers

  • Speaker: Fr. Jowel Jomarsus Gatus
  • Locations: Robinson’s (venue for oil distribution), upcoming larger convention center for healing services
  • Products: Blessed oil (free distribution, no sale permitted)
  • Scripture References: Stories of Samson, Zechariah and Elizabeth, and teachings from the Gospel of Luke

This Mass emphasizes enduring faith, patience in prayer, and living a disciplined, service-oriented life while trusting in God’s perfect timing and plans.

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