Since last year, my workouts started with warmups on a stationary recumbent bike. That bike was my dad’s, given by my sister a decade ago. And it is still working and operational. I pray the rosary as I bike. And consistent with my “even wear and tear” mantra, I cycle all my rosaries featured below.
I have also been praying the rosary in Filipino more often as this takes longer. I work up a good sweat. I burn about 100 to 140 calories, depending on speed, effort, etc. But since I don’t workout on Sundays, I join the family (mom, Ate and Bro-in-law) for rosary after Sunday lunch.
Also since lockdown, I have started to pray the Angelus every 6am and 6pm. I don’t remember how I got started. But I do remember sometimes waiting for the church bells (yup, I can hear them from my place) especially in the evening. So it turns out that the Angelus really started out as evening recitation of three Hail Mary’s as the Angel Gabriel’s greeting to Mary. Interesting.
So possibly, I am one of those who have become more ‘prayerful’ during the pandemic. Perhaps it gives me consolation and hope. And I need that during these times.
1 comment:
We find ways to cope with the pandemic, and yours is an inspiring one.
Mugen
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