Thank you, San Pedro Calungsod!

The Philippines recently celebrated the canonization of it's second Filipino saint - San Pedro Calungsod!  The canonization was done last October 26th in Rome by no other than Pope Benedict XVI.

With all the excitement going around, I was sure that novenas would definitely be abound and since my sister was on a business trip to San Pedro's hometown of Cebu, I requested her to get me a novena prayer to San Pedro.

I had several prayer requests in mind like guidance for the business venture that my friends and I were looking into and of course, Nina's Otits Media (ear infection) which I discussed about in this post.

As soon as I received it, I began to pray the novena although admittedly, there were some days when I missed out on praying.  Still I knew that our new saint would be kind enough to intercede for us especially since an innocent child was involved.

Today, I was finally able to squeeze in a schedule with the ENT from our HMO network.  Although we waited far longer than the actual consultation, it was well worth it.  The result of his check up?  NO EAR INFECTION, THE EARDRUMS ARE CLEAR!!!  I wanted to hug the good doctor but I dont think he would have appreciated that so I immediately shared the good news with hubs.  Of course, we're still having the hearing tests done and I'm still praying that they come out well.  Not that we've noticed any problems with Nina's hearing but I understand fully well that the doctors want to be sure taking into considering Nina's medical history.

So from the bottom of my heart, thank you San Pedro!  Thank you also because it appears that my wish to have a Pedrito doll is now possible.  Ins't he a darling?

For those of you who are interested in the Novena Prayer,  allow me to share it with you:

Prayer to Blessed Pedro Calungsod

Blessed Pedro Calungsod,

student, catechist, young migrant, missionary, faithful friend, martyr,

you inspire us

by your fidelity in times of adversity;

by your courage in teaching the faith in the midst of hostility;

and by your love in shedding your blood

for the sake of the Gospel .

Make our troubles your own

(here mention your request)

and intercede for us before the throne of Mercy and Grace

so that as we experience the help of heaven,

we may be encouraged to live

and proclaim the Gospel here on earth.

Amen.