Last Wednesday (1st August), after the lunch with some classmates, I visited the two Catholic churches, St Joseph's Church and Church of St Peter and St Paul. One thing about St Joseph's Church is that all the entrances of the church are shut tightly. I was wondering where the mass was being held over there. Perhaps it was held in the place where I saw the funeral. Or somewhere else perhaps. So I began to head for the Church of St Peter and St Paul, following the map's direction. When I reached there, I entered it without hesitation. Just for visiting and making myself comfortable. Afterwards, when I was about to leave, the two storey shop for the Christian items caught my eyes. I dropped by and was greeted by the beautiful sight. I was delighted to take a look and had been wishing to buy some eye pleasing items. But unfortunately, I was short of cash and some were very expensive. By then, I told myself that I would come again and shop when I have cleared my money debts. Afterwards, I made a quick move towards the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd as the time for the mass was nearer. The joy was stirring up in my heart as it was my first time over there. That church looked slight old. It was the oldest church in Singapore. It was built one hundred and seventy five years ago! Almost before the mass began, a familiar face caught my eye as he was walking to the seat. It was Uncle who was blind! I could not help but a wide smile was on my lips. I did not go and greet him as I could not communicate well due to my hearing impaired and his sight. I first met him during the Charismatic mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. After the mass ended, I took some photos of those churches to kill some time before the three hours break ended.
Last Monday (6th August), I went to the church of St Peter and St Paul for morning mass. It was my very first time attending the mass in that church. Although I could not hear well, I could follow the process of the celebration as I was listening attentively to my hearing devices. After the mass, there was a mass for reading the bible. I think it was the Bible study. I did not know what to do as I did not have the book for that. Fortunately, there was a man who helped me. Afterwards, I began to make a move for the school for the lessons.
During the night training at NUS, my friend helped me to take photo of myself. (^_^) I planned to use for the school project but unfortunately, my classmate told me that it did not meet the project's requirement. He also remarked that it was blurred.
Yesterday (8th August), I attended those three churches, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Church of St Peter and St Paul and Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour for the masses. In the early morning, I went to the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Afterwards, I went to the adoration room for praying since there were much time before the lesson started. I felt peaceful and calm over there. Afterwards, I began to head for the school, feeling that the electrifying energy flowing through me. In the afternoon, we were having the three hour break before the next lesson. I followed three classmates as they departed for City Hall. Over there, we had the lunch. I ordered the Japanese food, Beef Pepper Rice Set with extra rice and cheese. It tasted heavenly delicious. Shortly, I left alone as I headed for the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd whereas my classmates stayed for the chat. Nothing unusual happened in that church. Afterwards, I left as I could not find the adoration room. Before I was about to exit from the church, I met an uncle. We had a pleasant chat. He told me that he had studied in Montfort Secondary School, my former school before. As I was leaving, I was smiling and wondering whether he knew my godfather who was also in Montfort Secondary School. By then I reached the Church of St Peter and St Paul, I entered it again for the adoration room since there was much time for the break to end.
In the night, I went to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour for the Charismatic mass. Again, I saw blind Uncle over there. Nothing unusual had happened during the process except the Indonesian man whom I never saw before. He looked suspicious strange as he looked around as if he was seeing the invisible things. He even glared at me for long time. I thought that something was wrong as Aunty moved and stood some distance behind him. During the worshipping, he blurted out some strange words. I saw some people shaked their heads as if he was talking nonsense. Perhaps he was using his own language. Everything went normal after he left when the worshipping ended. Afterwards, I walked on the way to home.
That's all for blogging today. Happy Birthday to Singapore!
Cheers!~
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