Wednesday. August 19, 2026. Saint Ezekiel Moreno was born in Spain on a household that is full of faith. Ezekiel is an obedient son, a loving brother, and a diligent student. He entered the recollect congregation of the Augustinian Order. After his seminary studies he and 17 other young friars set sail for the Philippine Islands. On 1871, he was ordained a recollect priest and embarked an enthusiastic ministry among the island people which lasted for over 15 years. His first parochial assignment was in Calapan, Mindoro. There he learned and perfected his Tagalog. He was appointed chief missionary, penal colony and military chaplain at Puerto Princesa in Palawan. Malaria almost put an end to his life while in a missionary so he was brought to Manila. Thence, Ezekiel traveled to Talisay in Negros Occidental to undergo hydrotherapeutic treatment of his anemia and returned to the colonial capital to accept his new assignment as parish priest of Calapan. Despite his young age of 28 he was appointed as vicar of vast Mindoro Island. Then he left for Las Piñas. Here his pastoral zeal glowed all the more. Four calamities wreaked havoc on the townspeople during the triennium: The townsfolk closely observed his paternal love and charity. From Manila came the disheartening news of his imminent transfer to Santo Tomas, Batangas. The town leaders lost no time in redacting a petition addressed to higher authorities. Forty-one signed the manifesto: “We are all saddened by the news that our curate who has been very conscientious of his obligations and forbearing with the poor is going to be relieved.”They implored the provincial not to remove their saintly curate, some 250 parishioners trekked to Intramuros and personally delivered the letter to the provincial. It was perhaps the first people power ever seen in the walled city. Given the delicate political situation following the execution of Gom-Bur-Za, the whole episode provided a moral boost to the Augustinian Recollect apostolate. It was indeed a sincere manifestation of affection for a hardworking and exemplary friar by a grateful people. Ezekiel, obeyed the superiors’ wishes and travelled to his new ministry at Santo Tomás in Batangas, then was called back to Manila for the post of general preacher of the Order. The Batangas townsfolk wrote a letter to Manila requesting the suspension of his transfer. But all effort was futile. He was sent to Santa Cruz Manila as curate.” He was a perfect parish priest,” recalled by his parishioners. During the horrifying cholera plague, he took charge of the barrios in Bacoor where 3,200 perished in the bacterial epidemic. Of this figure, only three people died without receiving the last sacraments. He was then recalled to serve a larger community in 1885, paved the way for his return to the land of his birth. He had to restore the Augustinian Recollect order in the place, the sleeping faith of the people were awakened by his zeal. To the great satisfaction of the religious and civic authorities who, together with the people, held him in great esteem. There he defended his flock against the doctrinal errors of the time and zealously promoted the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He was a great defender of the Church and a voice of strength and clarity for his people. He fell ill of cancer in 1906 and was advised to return to Spain for medication, contrary to his own desire. On August 19, 1906, the holy man have surrendered his soul to his Creator at the convent of Monteagudo, Spain.(Maridol: My Morning Prayer)
EWTN Online Mass Presider Father Matthew Mary, MFVA
Loving God, in St. Ezekiel Moreno you have given us a model of courage in times of suffering. I turn to you at this moment of my life for strength. Grant, through the intercession of St. Ezekiel, that I may receive your healing comfort and be restored to health of mind and body, should it be your holy will. I also offer this prayer for those who are suffering from cancer and other life-threatening diseases, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Santuario de San Antonio Online Mass Presider Fr. Robert Manansala, OFM
WORD Today. Matthew 20:1-16. Jesus told his disciples this parable: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o’clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o’clock, he found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.’ When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’ When those who had started about five o’clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day’s burden and the heat.’ He said to one of them in reply, ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
Reflection. The words of the Popes. It is a parable that gives hope, because it tells us that this landowner goes out several times to go and look for those who are waiting to give meaning to their lives. (…) The labourers who had remained in the marketplace had probably given up all hope. That day had come to nothing. Nevertheless, someone still believed in them. (…) And the originality of this landowner is also seen at the end of the day, at pay time. (…) For the owner of the vineyard, that is, for God, it is just that each person has what he needs to live. He called the labourers personally, he knows their dignity, and on the basis of this, he wants to pay them, and he gives all of them one denarius. The story says that the labourers from the first hour are disappointed: they cannot see the beauty of the gesture of the landowner, who was not unjust, but simply generous; who looked not only at merit, but also at need. God wants to give his Kingdom, that is, full, eternal and happy life, to everyone. And this is what Jesus does with us: he does not establish rankings, he gives all of himself to those who open their hearts to him. (Pope Leo XIV, General Audience, 4 June 2025)
Radyo Katipunan Online Mass Presider Fr. Robbie Sian, SJ
Almighty Father, Give us humble and grateful hearts, rejoicing always for blessings You pour upon us and others. Help us to remember that everything we have is a gift of Your grace. Thank You for Your love and generosity. Teach us not to compare ourselves with others but to trust in Your perfect wisdom and goodness. Lord, free us from envy, and entitlement. You know what is best for each of us and that Your timing and generosity are perfect. In Jesus name we pray, Amen
“The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones.“ (Shakespeare). Business Enterprises are not Legacy: the wake you leave, WHO you leave it to, WHAT you leave, and WHY? Let the Montinola Cumagun Care Foundation’s Good Work speak, not our name.
Our Lady of the Impossible, grace those late in life but had more in life who tried to be their brothers’ keepers for those who have less in life – Grace for our children, and their children’s children to wholeheartedly support the MONTINOLA-CUMAGUN CARE FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: (1.) Special Children SPED, a child’s mind is the most precious thing to waste. (The motto of the American Negro College), and the Handicapped Senior Citizens – Physical Therapy. (2.) Financial Support for Diocesan priests and Grade School Teachers for the rural areas. (3.) Computer Start-up Education Tools for selected public schools and (4.) Selected Start-up Management and Financial Support for Small Businesses. “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Luke 12:48. “The sin of the rich man was not that he did wrong things, but that he did nothing. (William Barclay, in Antonio G. Cumagun Autobiography Song of Myself Memoirs, Looking Back at Serendipity, 2002) Our Lady of the Impossible – “Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled was left unaided. . .”
Ester and my state of health – vital stats are recorded by Ester’s everyday, 2 PDNs/24 hrs.
This morning, Ester’s BP was 120 /70 . Hr. 74 O2sat 98%. Temp 36. 3
Last Night’s BP 110/70. HR 76. O2sat 96%. Temp 36.3
Tony’s morning BP was 110 /80. HR.69 O2sat 98% Temp. 36.4
Last Night’s BP 110/70. HR 68. O2sat 99%. Temp 36.5
Beata John Paul 1, watch over Cristina C, Justice Jun’s state of health, and Ester’s health recovery of more than 5 years of stomah adhesion recovery, our autistic son John Paul’s (was baptized John Paul a decade before Cardinal Luciano of Milan took the regnal name of John Paul) emotional and physical disability, 57 years old, and my weakening 89-year-old body.
FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED AND SOULS IN PURGATORY
In Memory of all those who left us. We remember you in the morning and at night. You are always with us. We pray for the souls in Purgatory.
Blessed Mother Mary, I bring to you for your intercession the souls of Amb. Manuel R. and Dolores G. Cumagun, Juana Cumagun, Annette Cumagun, Lina Beltran, Judge and Mrs. Dolores Cumagun, Gov. Primo & Magdalena H. Gaffud, Dr. Trino, Sr. & Angeles Montinola, Betty, Luie, Trino, Jr. Montinola, Bernardino, and Isabel Jalandoni. Dr. Terry Lirio-Montinola, Dr. & Mrs. Tomacruz, Akira Tsusaka, Boy Eugenio, Jesus Ibañez, Sen. Nene Pimentel, Santiago Ranada 111, Boysie Villavicensio, Patria Manuel, Dr. Mariano Laurel, Rene Datu, (Ateneo ’54 – Jimmy Ongpin, Atty. Ato Gonzales, Buddy Joaquin, Fr. Unson, Msgr. Tantoco, Atty. Art Alafriz, Robert Arevalo Ylagan, Maximo Abesamis, Jr., Jesse Paredes), Atty. C. Platon, Araceli Rivera, Rey Castañeda, Col. Tanseco, Dr. E Fores, Dr. J. Caedo, Christine Syjuco, Leni Panganiban, Raul Boncan, Atty. Spanky and Dolly Perez, Amb. Albert del Rosario, Nellie Valdez, Toti Herbosa, Tec Syjuco, AL, Umberto (Beck) Gonzales, and Rufo Colayco. Pray 7 Our Father and The Credo.
Wednesday Physical Therapy
Post Physical therapy vital sign BP 120/80, Hr. 80,O2 97%.