Eucharist – TYPiNG ouT oF THe BLue

Magtulungan sa Pagharap sa mga Pagsubok

Dapat tayong maghanda sa pakikibahagi sa ating mga pagdiriwang ng Eukaristiya sa pamamagitan ng paglabas mula sa ating pagiging makasarili at pagkakahiwalay, sa pamamagitan ng pagbubukas ng ating sarili sa iba, ng mas mabuting pagkakakilala sa isa’t isa at ng pagbabahagi ng ating mga pangangailangan, paghihirap at mga alalahanin. Higit sa lahat, dapat nating subukan na tulungan ang isa’t isa na isabuhay ang mga salita ni Jesus, lalo na ang bagong utos ng kapwa pagmamahalan, upang tayo’y makaranas ng kahanga-hangang epekto ng Kanyang presensya sa ating kalagitnaan.

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Let’s Help Each Other to Face Difficulties

We should prepare to participate in our Eucharistic celebrations by moving outside of our individualism and isolation, by opening up to others, by getting to know one another better and by sharing with each other our needs, sufferings and concerns. Above all, we should try to help each other live the words of Jesus, in particular the new commandment of mutual love, so that we can merit the wonderful effects of His presence in our midst.

Chiara Lubich
Word of Life • September 1992

Pope Saint Pius X is remembered as the “Pope of the Eucharist,” the one who opened the doors for children to receive First Communion early and brought the whole Church closer to Jesus. But behind the serious mission, there were moments that showed his simple, human, and yes—funny side.

Mistaken for an Ordinary Priest

He often wore just a plain black cassock instead of the full papal robes. One day, visitors walked in and asked, “Where’s the Pope?” With a gentle smile, he said, “Oh, he’s inside—but don’t worry, he’s very kind.”

They didn’t realize they were already speaking to the Pope himself. The look on their faces afterward? Priceless.

Not a Fan of Formalities

Tradition said: kiss the Pope’s ring. But Pius X didn’t like it. Whenever someone leaned down, he pulled his hand away and said, “Please, don’t. I’m not a prince—I’m a priest.”

What followed was usually an awkward pause. The visitor froze, not knowing whether to bow or shake hands. Vatican staff nervous in the background. And Pius X? Completely calm, as if nothing unusual had happened.

Forever Beppi

Back in his hometown, everyone knew him as “Beppi.” One day an old woman came to see him in the Vatican. While the world called him “Holy Father,” she cheerfully shouted, “Ciao, Beppi!”

The guards were horrified. But Pius X laughed and said, “She’s right. I am still Beppi.”

Why It Matters

The funny side of Pius X isn’t about cracking jokes—it’s about breaking down barriers. He was the Pope, but he never stopped being Beppi, the parish priest who stayed close to ordinary people.

That’s why every August 21, the Church doesn’t just honor a saintly Pope. We remember a man who showed that holiness can be simple, human, and even a little bit funny.

𝚃𝚢𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙱𝚕𝚞𝚎
𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎𝚛.𝚌𝚘𝚖

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The Funny Moments of Pope Saint Pius X