This Christmas vacation I was scheduled to attend four weddings. I have already attended two over the weekend: My cousin Bombie Cayco-Rivera’s and Maritess Lopez=Gaissan’s. Two marriages expressed in different ways but nevertheless both legitimate and sacred.
Bombie’s wedding was simple but solemn. The small and charming Mary, the Queen Church was the right church for her wedding. There were only few guests, mostly close relatives and friends. Years back, Bombie would always tell me that she will only invite relatives whom she felt close with.
The reception in the Glass House was perfect. It reminded me of Italian or American tent weddings I see in movies. No fancy rites, just the beautiful audio-visual presentations fit for a celebrity. Bombie and Ryan were like cute statuettes on top of a wedding cake come to life.
The next day, December 21, I went all the way to Caleruega, Batangas together with cherished friends from church to grace the union of Maritess Lopez and Norbert Gaissan (I’m not sure what his nationality is). It was also a small gathering of friends and relatives with a charming exchange of “I do’s” on the lawn overlooking the glorious Batulao Mountains. The rite was solemnized by a dear friend priest who is also my kumpare together with Ate Julie to Ate Tess’ youngest son, Aaron. Father’s words were inspiring and it was such a comfort for me. I realized that I was right all along to believe that you cannot put God in a box. This is what has happened, unfortunately, over the years with different churches. Now I proclaim that God is Love. Whatever the kind of love it is, it is still God’s love if it is in the purest, most sacred form.
Written: December 23, 2008
Tuesday; 9:35 am
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