Whenever there is a birthday in the family, I am really mad to know that a number of recipes should be on the table for the family, friends or guests.
There is nothing wrong with that but the first thing a celebrant has to do is to go to Mass and thank the Lord for all the blessings. Not bad if he also gives thanks for the trials and the cross he carries. They make him stronger if not a blessing in disguise as a way for him to be closer to God amid the daily challenges of life.
I discourage the family holding any kind of party especially birthdays. How good is the food on the table when after all the years of good life and bad, the celebrant does not go to Mass, receive the sacraments and be intimate with God? How appealing are the new attire and accessories no matter how expensive when the Giver is “forgotten”?
I’m not a party spoiler but I made it a point never to attend any kind of party at home or upon invitation. For the wedding of my daughter if she intends to exchange I do’s with her groom in the future, I will be in the church to witness the sacrament of matrimony but I cannot promise to grace the reception.
That should not be interpreted otherwise. Nothing personal but I don’t enjoy parties.
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