Filipinos evangelize Hawaii

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But for Salt Lake resident Annabelle Castillo and hundreds of other Roman Catholics who flock to churches before dawn on each of the nine days before Christmas, sacrificing a few hours of sleep to take part in Misa de Gallo is something to look forward to each holiday season.

Translated from Spanish as "Mass of the Rooster," Misa de Gallo was introduced to Catholics in the Philippines by missionaries from Spain, where the tradition is believed to have started. At least 10 Catholic churches in Hawai'i, many of them with large Filipino congregations, celebrate Misa de Gallo Masses, often followed by about an hour of fellowship and breakfast.

They still have fighting roosters in the Philippines. Why are the Philippines shuch a bright spot of Christianity in Asia? Wonderful. Built upon the numberless missionaries' efforts over these hundreds of years I know. But still, why so receptive compared to the sad state of so many neighboring countries? A very good light.