Thursday. September 3, 2026. Saint Gregory the Great was born around 540 in Rome. His father, Gordianus, was a senator and a Prefect of Rome. He also held a position in the Church with the title of Regionarius; his mother, Silvia, was also from a noble family. Silvia’s sister (Gregory’s aunt), Pateria, is also recognized as a saint in the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Gregory’s family was very wealthy and owned estates. Gregory was well educated and excelled in all his studies and became a law expert. He became the Prefect of Rome at 33. His father died, and the family villa was converted into a monastery. As a monk, Gregory was hard and strict. He was asked to serve as an ambassador to the imperial court in Constantinople, and after was proclaimed pope by acclamation. This was not something Gregory wanted, but he accepted the burden. He preferred the monastic life in a series of writings praising it. He also referred to himself as a servant of God. He sent many people out to bring many to Jesus and into the Church. He emphasized the aspect of service to the poor for deacons. Pope Gregory may have also established “cantus planus,” known in English as plainchant. Most today know this style of singing as Gregorian Chant. (It remains a matter of some dispute just how involved Pope Gregory was) Pope Gregory was well known for his alms to the poor, and he gave quite generously of the riches donated to the Church; their duty was to relieve the distress faced by the poor. Assets of the Church were liquidated to provide income for alms. Pope Gregory himself refused to eat until his monks returned from their work of handing out food. He also made certain to dine with a dozen poor people at each meal. He became the most respected –and obeyed force in Rome and across Italy. Pope Gregory suffered from arthritis in his last years. He died in 604 AD. He was immediately proclaimed a saint by means of popular acclaim. His epithet “the Great” reflects his status as a writer as well as a ruler. Gregory was the first exponent of a truly medieval, sacramental spirituality. (Maridol: My Morning Prayer
EWTN Online Mass Presider Fr. MarkMary, MFVA
St. Gregory the Great, you said, “Have confidence in the compassion of our Creator.” It is with this confidence that we now ask you to bring our intentions before the throne of our Lord.
(State Your Intention) Ester and I pray for your blessings to grace our children, and their children’s children, to wholeheartedly support Article II of the Articles of Incorporation of the MONTINOLA-CUMAGUN CARE FOUNDATION, organized exclusively for charitable, educational, health, and social welfare purposes, without intent of profit.
PRIMARY PURPOSES
1. Education (Teachers). To promote and enhance education by providing scholarships, grants, training, professional development, instructional materials, welfare assistance, and other forms of support to teachers and educators, particularly those serving underserved or disadvantaged communities.
2. Health and Welfare ( Elderly). To promote the health, dignity, and well- being of elderly persons, through medical assistance, preventive health programs, wellness initiatives, access to healthcare services, and humanitarian aid.
3. Person with Special Needs. To assist, support, and advocate for children and adults with special needs, including those with physical, intellectual, developmental, sensory, or learning disabilities, through educational assistance, therapy support, inclusive programs, caregiver training, and access to specialized services.
SECONDARY PURPOSES
1. To establish, operate, or support programs, projects, facilities, and partnerships aligned with the foregoing purposes.
2. To solicit, accept, and manage donations, grants, legacies, endowments, and contributions, whether local or foreign, cash or in kind
3. To collaborate with government agencies, local government units, schools, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations.
4. To conduct seminars, research, advocacy, and community outreach consistent with the Foundation’s objectives.
Servant of the Servants of God, St. Gregory, you had a deep love of the monastic life. May the Lord grant me your contemplative spirit, that I may seek out silence and desire to grow deeper in love with God. Amen. Saint Gregory the Great, please pray for us!
Santuario de San Antonio Parish Online Mass Presider Fr. Eli Manlangit, OFM
WORD Today. Luke 5:1-11. While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore. Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.”Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.”When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their nets were tearing. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come help them. They came and filled both boats so that the boats were in danger of sinking. When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.”For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized him and all those with him, and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners of Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men…” (Catholic Daily Readings for September 3, 2026: Wednesday – Lectionary: 433)
Reflection. The words of the Popes. The evangelist shows how the first disciples followed Jesus, trusting him, relying on his Word, while accompanied by miraculous signs. Before this sign, Simon addresses Jesus, calling him “Master”; afterwards he addresses him as “Lord.” This is the pedagogy of God’s call, which does not consider the quality of those who are chosen so much as their faith, like Simon that says: “At your word, I will let down the nets,” The experience of Peter, certainly unique, is nonetheless representative of the call of every apostle of the Gospel, who must never be discouraged in proclaiming Christ to all men, even to the ends of the world. However, today’s text is a reflection on the vocation to the priesthood and the consecrated life. It is the work of God. The human person is not the author of his own vocation but responds to the divine call. Human weakness should not be afraid if God calls. It is necessary to have confidence in his strength and more in the power of his mercy, which transforms and renews. Dear brothers and sisters, may this Word of God revive in us and in our Christian communities courage, confidence and enthusiasm in witnessing to the Gospel. Do not let difficulties lead to discouragement: it is our task to cast our nets in faith — the Lord will do the rest. (Pope Benedict XVI, Angelus, Feb.2013)
Radyo Katipunan Online Mass Presider Fr. Gabriel Gonzales, SJ
Dearest Lord,
Teach us to say, like Simon Peter, “At Your command, I will let down the nets.” Whenever we feel tired and discouraged, remind us to trust You, to put out into the deep, and to try again, even when we cannot see. Fill our hearts with humility; may we always remember that Your plans are greater than ours and that Your blessings come in Your perfect time. Lord, when the weight of my burdens feels too heavy, help me to remember that You are with me. Fill me with hope that transcends my circumstances, knowing that Your grace is sufficient for every need. Guide me through the storms. Lord Jesus, give us the faith to listen to Your voice. Here are our prayers, dear Lord. 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 – “Ester and I pray for your blessings to grace 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 to thy protection was left unaided. . .”
Ester’s morning BP was 110/70. HR 78. O2sat 98%.Temp. 36.4
Last Night’s BP 120 /80. Hr. 71 O2sat 98%. Temp 36. 3
Tony’s morning BP was 110/70. HR 78. O2sat 98%. Temp.36.8
Last Night’s BP 120 /70. HR.70. O2sat 99%. Temp. 36.7
Beata John Paul 1, watch over Cristina C, Justice Jun’s state of health – surgical procedure/operations, and Ester’s health recovery from stomach adhesion, our autistic son John Paul’s (was baptized John Paul a decade before Cardinal Luciano of Milan took the regnal name of John Paul) Mental/emotional limitation, 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