Always be prepared

There's a story about a happy and close-knit family. One of their recreations is trying their luck in the lotto. The father would buy some tickets and give them to his children as well as their 85-year-old lolo (grandfather).

- FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD

One day the father bought some tickets again. When the winning numbers were published, lo and behold, one of their tickets won the jackpot price of P20 million! And the ticket was in the hand of their lolo.

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They were afraid to divulge the news to him, fearing of his weak heart. They invited a priest-friend, instructing him to gently break the news to the lolo.

The young priest readily accepted the invitation. When he reached the house, he received the instruction then proceeded to the lolo's room. They exchanged greetings and pleasantries, and when the priest was about to leave, he said casually, "By the way, lolo, supposing you won the lotto and the jackpot of P20 million, what will you do with it?"

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"What, P20 million, Father? That's a big amount." The grandpa paused for a moment then said, "Father, here's what I'll do. I'll give P15 million to my children and grandchildren...and P5 million to you and your church!"