The obsession with the promotion of artificial contraceptives among those pushing the so-called RH Bill is partly based on the assumption that we have to prevent unwanted pregnancies among adolescents who find it impossible to avoid premarital sex.
This presupposition is based on the empirical observation that in many countries in the Western world, the majority of teenage girls have had sex before they get married. Those in favor of the RH Bill claim that they are just being “realists.” To them chastity is an impossible ideal. Well, I claim that they are defeatists.
They are assuming that the youth in the Philippines cannot rise above their purely animal instincts. Before they even try, these lawmakers have given up on values and character education of the youth and the spiritual formation that can come from religious faith, whatever the creed.
It was very refreshing for me to read a blog of sports and media celebrity, Chris Tiu. This famous basketball star wrote a commentary on an event he attended at the SMX of Mall of Asia where he joined some 8,000 people, most of them young women and men, to listen to Jason Evert, an American “Chastity” speaker.
Mr. Evert was in the Philippines during the last days of February, 2011, and spoke to various audiences in Metro Manila and Iloilo about the importance of fostering the virtue of chastity among the young people of the Philippines. Let us listen to what Chris Tiu said about the talk of Jason Evert.
“I never could have imagined myself attending a chastity talk although I am a believer of chastity and purity... Honestly, my understanding was that it was going to be a talk about love and relationships, not about chastity... The program started with a Holy Mass, after which I was introduced to Jason by a friend... Jason must have read what was going on in my mind and so he picked me as a volunteer at the beginning of his talk
He wanted to start his talk with the question, ‘How far is too far in a relationship.’ And to illustrate his point he made me put on a ‘Lady Gaga’ wig and acted out as if we were on a date. And in an instant, he lifted me upon his shoulders! One hand supporting me, and the other holding the mic! Deep inside, I was thinking, Wow! This guy is strong! I stand at 5’ 11” and Jason was just about 5’ 7.” He was probably 30 lbs lighter than I. Then he lifted me towards the end of the stage and asked me if he should still go on. Of course, I said NO! And he took me down and thanked me for volunteering!
“So, what’s his point? The point is not to put our loved ones in danger. We said that asking ‘How far can I go with a girl without sinning?’ can be put more positively into ‘How far can I go with a girl in protecting her innocence?’
Think of it this way.
He invited us to think of our future wife who may be dating another guy right now. How far do we want that guy to go with her? It is like Stephen Covey’s ‘thinking with the end in mind,’ the end here being marriage. Then he said, ‘Girls, do not allow a guy to lift the veil of your body before he lifts the veil on your head – in marriage.’
“To illustrate his point further, he cited statistics in the US which show that those who married as virgins had a divorce rate 70% less than those who were not. This was taken from a 700-page book compiling the results of a research that had the largest survey respondents.
What made me think deeper was his analogy of our love for our future wife with the love of Christ for the Church. He quoted St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I couldn’t help but think of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ where he described how Jesus suffered for us, His Church, His Bride.
He said that that’s how much we have to be willing to suffer for our future wife. And part of that sacrifice is to live a chaste life now. We need to free ourselves so that we can love!”
Chris Tiu was especially impressed with the candor with which Jason spoke about his own personal experience. The eloquent speaker from the US was addressing especially the girls in the audience. He wanted to disabuse them of the idea that by giving in to the lustful desire of a boyfriend, they would be loved more. On the contrary, that would be the best way to lose his respect. To demonstrate this point, he told the story of a lady named Cristalina:
“When she allowed her boyfriend to have sex with her, he started mistreating her and calling her names. After a while, the usual excitement of being together was gone. Love had been confused with lust. Until her mom insisted and dragged her to attend a chastity talk.
Finally, she decided to break off with the guy. Instead of engaging in sexual acts, what she did was she started writing love letters for her future husband whom she had not yet met. The letters indicated that ‘I did not give in to temptation tonight, because I am saving myself for you!’
After a few years, on her wedding day, she gave them all to her husband, who happened to be Jason himself! She also gave him a white candle with a fresh wick (as a symbol of preserving her body up to the time of marriage from her conversion).
I am sure there are numerous young women and men reading this article who can think as Chris Tiu does about the importance of chastity before marriage. They can distinguish between love and lust. They can have enough strength of character, reinforced by the grace from prayer and the Sacraments, so that chastity before marriage is not an impossible ideal for them.
They can give the lie to the insulting presupposition of those pushing for artificial contraceptives that chastity before marriage is an impossible ideal. For comments, my email address is bvillegas@uap.edu.ph.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
TRIVIA: Anthonian symbols
conography of St Anthony includes a series of symbols: youth, the habit, a book, the baby Jesus, the lily, a flame, a heart, bread. These express either a characteristic of his personality (memory functions), or the gifts and qualities which popular devotion have attributed to him (symbolic function).
The most widely diffused image is of Anthony as a young religious, with the Christ child in his arms and a lily in his hand.
Youth is connected to the ideal image of him as, pure, good, receptive to everyone.
The Franciscan habit (brown or black) is reminiscent of the Franciscan Order, but with some particular characteristics. Some people think - wrongly - that he created his own order and they have problems connecting him to St. Francis.
The baby Jesus is reminiscent of the vision that Anthony had in Camposampiero.
It also expresses his attachment to the humanity of Christ and his closeness to God.
The Lily represents his purity and his battle against the demon since childhood.
The flame indicates his love for God and his neighbour.
Many votive offerings are heart-shaped, and the reliquary for the voice box (larynx), found intact at the last recognition, has been made in the shape of a flame.
Bread is reminiscent of his charity to the poor. This image is connected with the charity "St. Anthony's bread for the poor", which is still operating.
This is also connected with Saint Anthony's Charities, which spreads the solidarity of St. Anthony all over the world.
In the end, the oldest image and that which is nearest to reality is represented by the book, a symbol of his science, of his doctrine, of his preaching and of his teaching, always inspired by the book par excellence: the Bible.
The most widely diffused image is of Anthony as a young religious, with the Christ child in his arms and a lily in his hand.
Youth is connected to the ideal image of him as, pure, good, receptive to everyone.
The Franciscan habit (brown or black) is reminiscent of the Franciscan Order, but with some particular characteristics. Some people think - wrongly - that he created his own order and they have problems connecting him to St. Francis.
The baby Jesus is reminiscent of the vision that Anthony had in Camposampiero.
It also expresses his attachment to the humanity of Christ and his closeness to God.
The Lily represents his purity and his battle against the demon since childhood.
The flame indicates his love for God and his neighbour.
Many votive offerings are heart-shaped, and the reliquary for the voice box (larynx), found intact at the last recognition, has been made in the shape of a flame.
Bread is reminiscent of his charity to the poor. This image is connected with the charity "St. Anthony's bread for the poor", which is still operating.
This is also connected with Saint Anthony's Charities, which spreads the solidarity of St. Anthony all over the world.
In the end, the oldest image and that which is nearest to reality is represented by the book, a symbol of his science, of his doctrine, of his preaching and of his teaching, always inspired by the book par excellence: the Bible.
PRAYER FOR PRIVATE DEVOTION TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA-
PRAYER TO RECOVER LOST OR STOLEN THINGS
O Blessed St. Anthony, The grace of God has made you a powerful advocate in all necessities and the patron for the restoration of things lost or stolen. To you we return today with child-like love and heartfelt confidence. How many thousands have you miraculously aided in the recovery of lost goods. You are the counselors of sinners, the comforter of the afflicted, the healer of the sick, the raiser of the dead, the deliverer of the captive, the refuge of the afflicted. To you do we hasten O Blessed St. Anthony. Help us in our affliction. We entrust what we have lost to your care, in the secure hope that you will restore it to be the greater glory of God and to the benefit of our soul. Amen..
A STUDENT’S PRAYER
St. Anthony, you distinguished yourself for truly human and Christian wisdom, I entrust my studies to your guidance. You know how important they are for my life and what commitment they require of me: grant me a firm will to apply myself with constancy, the intelligence to penetrate the wonders of science, a memory to remember and use what I have been taught.
May school be for me an arena of life where I may learn together with human knowledge the teachings of the Gospel.
Through your help, may I continue and conclude successfully may studies and thus be useful to others and find my place in life with Christian responsibility. Amen.
O Blessed St. Anthony, The grace of God has made you a powerful advocate in all necessities and the patron for the restoration of things lost or stolen. To you we return today with child-like love and heartfelt confidence. How many thousands have you miraculously aided in the recovery of lost goods. You are the counselors of sinners, the comforter of the afflicted, the healer of the sick, the raiser of the dead, the deliverer of the captive, the refuge of the afflicted. To you do we hasten O Blessed St. Anthony. Help us in our affliction. We entrust what we have lost to your care, in the secure hope that you will restore it to be the greater glory of God and to the benefit of our soul. Amen..
A STUDENT’S PRAYER
St. Anthony, you distinguished yourself for truly human and Christian wisdom, I entrust my studies to your guidance. You know how important they are for my life and what commitment they require of me: grant me a firm will to apply myself with constancy, the intelligence to penetrate the wonders of science, a memory to remember and use what I have been taught.
May school be for me an arena of life where I may learn together with human knowledge the teachings of the Gospel.
Through your help, may I continue and conclude successfully may studies and thus be useful to others and find my place in life with Christian responsibility. Amen.
Friday, May 6, 2011
PANALANGIN PARA SA ARAW NG MGA INA
Diyos na pinagmumulan ng Buhay
Diyos ng mga babaeng banal tulad nina Sara, Ruth, at Rebecca.
Diyos ni Elisabet na ina ni Juan Bautista
Diyos ng Mahal na Birheng Maria na ina ng iyong Anak na si Hesu-Kristo,
dinggin po ninyo ang aming panalangin, at pagkalooban ng pagbabasbas
ang lahat ng mga ina at lolang natitipon sa lugar na ito.
Basbasan mo po sila ng lakas na nagmumula sa iyong Banal na Espiritu
sapagkat sa pamamagitan nila natutunan ng mga anak at apo
kung paanong tumayo at lumakad,
kung paanong magsalita at maglaro,
at kung paanong makalapit sa Iyong banal na harapan
sa pamamagitan ng tapat na pananalangin.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng biyayang makiisa sa Iyong Banal na Hapag
at matanggap ang Pagkaing nagbibigay buhay
sapagkat sila ang mga nagtaguyod at nagpakain sa amin
at sila din ang nagturo sa amin kung paanong itaguyod ang aming mga sarili
at ang aming mga pamilya.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng kalusugan at kapayapaan,
ng galak at kaligayahan,
at ng pagkakataong kami’y kanilang maipagmalaki bilang mga anak.
Pagkalooban mo din po sila ng mga kaibigang mananatiling tapat
upang kanilang patuloy na madama ang Iyong pagkalinga’t pagmamahal.
Gayundin aming isinasama sa panalangin ang mga babaeng walang nakakaalaala
lalo na ang mga tahimik na itinataguyod ang kanilang pamilya,
naglilingkod ng may kababaang-loob, at nagtitiis ng hirap sa buhay para sa kapakanan ng kanilang asawa’t mga anak.
Kaya ang aming hiling, O Diyos ng kadalisayan,
na ika’y manahan sa aming lahat na naririto,
sa ngalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo. Amen.
Diyos ng mga babaeng banal tulad nina Sara, Ruth, at Rebecca.
Diyos ni Elisabet na ina ni Juan Bautista
Diyos ng Mahal na Birheng Maria na ina ng iyong Anak na si Hesu-Kristo,
dinggin po ninyo ang aming panalangin, at pagkalooban ng pagbabasbas
ang lahat ng mga ina at lolang natitipon sa lugar na ito.
Basbasan mo po sila ng lakas na nagmumula sa iyong Banal na Espiritu
sapagkat sa pamamagitan nila natutunan ng mga anak at apo
kung paanong tumayo at lumakad,
kung paanong magsalita at maglaro,
at kung paanong makalapit sa Iyong banal na harapan
sa pamamagitan ng tapat na pananalangin.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng biyayang makiisa sa Iyong Banal na Hapag
at matanggap ang Pagkaing nagbibigay buhay
sapagkat sila ang mga nagtaguyod at nagpakain sa amin
at sila din ang nagturo sa amin kung paanong itaguyod ang aming mga sarili
at ang aming mga pamilya.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng kalusugan at kapayapaan,
ng galak at kaligayahan,
at ng pagkakataong kami’y kanilang maipagmalaki bilang mga anak.
Pagkalooban mo din po sila ng mga kaibigang mananatiling tapat
upang kanilang patuloy na madama ang Iyong pagkalinga’t pagmamahal.
Gayundin aming isinasama sa panalangin ang mga babaeng walang nakakaalaala
lalo na ang mga tahimik na itinataguyod ang kanilang pamilya,
naglilingkod ng may kababaang-loob, at nagtitiis ng hirap sa buhay para sa kapakanan ng kanilang asawa’t mga anak.
Kaya ang aming hiling, O Diyos ng kadalisayan,
na ika’y manahan sa aming lahat na naririto,
sa ngalan ng Ama, at ng Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo. Amen.
Evangelization is a challenge in digital world, says official
ROME, May 5, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Evangelization in a world of communications technology is the biggest challenge the Vatican is facing today, according to the president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.
Archbishop Claudio Celli said this at a study day organized by Italian Catholic Action, leading up to this weekend's national assembly.
"The new technologies place us before unimaginable possibilities," the archbishop said.
The Vatican is taking steps to rise to the challenge. Last Monday, it hosted a meeting for bloggers, and Archbishop Celli noted another meeting held for Twitter users.
The 69-year-old prelate spoke of it as a phase of learning.
He pointed to a problem that bloggers trying to defend the faith are sometimes "unable to establish a dialogue."
This is a very important point, he stressed, because the "Pope does not invite us to proselytism or to a form of aggressive defense of what we believe."
Not just words
Archbishop Celli said Catholic communicators need to be aware of belonging to a Church "that does not just engage in communication but that is communication -- not of intellectual concepts, as if it were an ideology, but essentially communication of the love of God, of a God who loves man and seeks him with tireless love."
Sadly, "there still exists in the Church an instrumental view of the media," even though John Paul II already understood "that the new technologies were generating a new culture," the prelate claimed.
This new culture is reflected in the example of 400,000 primary school children in Uruguay studying on laptops, the archbishop proposed.
"From first grade," he said, "they learn to relate to and to know one another through the computer. To find out something they go to Wikipedia, and they connect from home with their friends. A child who lives in connection with others, for example, understands better what it means to be in communication." And he will also be able "to understand better what the Mystical Body of Christ is" because he will understand better what it means to be in communication with the Church.
Nevertheless, the Vatican official cautioned, a paradox exists, because "while one is connected, at the same time one is very alone."
Problem
How well is the Church able to communicate and proclaim the Gospel in this digital culture?
That is the basic problem, according to Archbishop Celli.
"We should ask ourselves to what degree we minister in the digital realm, and we have to understand outright that we are still lacking in this regard," he said. "To what degree do we know how to dialogue with the digital culture, with the youthful reality." This is "the greatest challenge we are facing."
To meet it, the Church needs the language of the culture, which implies more than just technology, he suggested.
What is entailed is a "cultural mediation in the context of this digital world," which requires "an anthropological dimension of language," Archbishop Celli said.
"It is necessary to understand the problems of the man of today," otherwise there can be technological initiatives that are beautiful, but ineffective, the prelate warned. There must be "a language that can be well understood, which succeeds in bearing within it the message of the Gospel."
Archbishop Claudio Celli said this at a study day organized by Italian Catholic Action, leading up to this weekend's national assembly.
"The new technologies place us before unimaginable possibilities," the archbishop said.
The Vatican is taking steps to rise to the challenge. Last Monday, it hosted a meeting for bloggers, and Archbishop Celli noted another meeting held for Twitter users.
The 69-year-old prelate spoke of it as a phase of learning.
He pointed to a problem that bloggers trying to defend the faith are sometimes "unable to establish a dialogue."
This is a very important point, he stressed, because the "Pope does not invite us to proselytism or to a form of aggressive defense of what we believe."
Not just words
Archbishop Celli said Catholic communicators need to be aware of belonging to a Church "that does not just engage in communication but that is communication -- not of intellectual concepts, as if it were an ideology, but essentially communication of the love of God, of a God who loves man and seeks him with tireless love."
Sadly, "there still exists in the Church an instrumental view of the media," even though John Paul II already understood "that the new technologies were generating a new culture," the prelate claimed.
This new culture is reflected in the example of 400,000 primary school children in Uruguay studying on laptops, the archbishop proposed.
"From first grade," he said, "they learn to relate to and to know one another through the computer. To find out something they go to Wikipedia, and they connect from home with their friends. A child who lives in connection with others, for example, understands better what it means to be in communication." And he will also be able "to understand better what the Mystical Body of Christ is" because he will understand better what it means to be in communication with the Church.
Nevertheless, the Vatican official cautioned, a paradox exists, because "while one is connected, at the same time one is very alone."
Problem
How well is the Church able to communicate and proclaim the Gospel in this digital culture?
That is the basic problem, according to Archbishop Celli.
"We should ask ourselves to what degree we minister in the digital realm, and we have to understand outright that we are still lacking in this regard," he said. "To what degree do we know how to dialogue with the digital culture, with the youthful reality." This is "the greatest challenge we are facing."
To meet it, the Church needs the language of the culture, which implies more than just technology, he suggested.
What is entailed is a "cultural mediation in the context of this digital world," which requires "an anthropological dimension of language," Archbishop Celli said.
"It is necessary to understand the problems of the man of today," otherwise there can be technological initiatives that are beautiful, but ineffective, the prelate warned. There must be "a language that can be well understood, which succeeds in bearing within it the message of the Gospel."
Church sets prayer rally vs RH bill on May 9
MANILA, Philippines - The Catholic Church has set May 9 as a “National Day of Prayer” to pray for the final rejection of the controversial Reproductive Health Bill in Congress.
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles called on the faithful to devote special time in praying for the lawmakers that they reject the RH bill. He urged Catholics to pray the rosary regularly starting on Monday until the controversial measure is finally junked.
“I-alay natin ang pagdarasal ng rosary sa mga kongresista, Ssenador at kay Pangulong Aquino na maliwanagan ang kanilang pag-iisip at pahalagahan ang buhay,” Arguelles said in an interview over Radyo Veritas.
In Southern Philippines, Cotabato Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said they are launching a “text brigade” for the success of the National Day of Prayer.
“This will manifest our unity. To show to everybody that all sectors of the society are against the proposed bill,” said Bagaforo.
“This is also an opportunity for us as one nation… one voice in prayer."
In Agusan Del Sur, Butuan Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos said the church will also lead a protest against the passage of the RH bill.
Pueblos said he is set to make a directive to his priests to observe the National Day of Prayer by also wearing blue or white shirts or by wearing white ribbon pins.
He said he will also order the holding of a prayer vigil on Monday.
“I will call my people to do this, let’s storm the heaven with prayers,” Pueblos said.
In Manila, the Church is currently on its 5th day of holding a novena-for-life against RH bill.
The novena will end on May 9, the day Congress will again take up the proposed legislative measure on birth control.
The novena-for-life is scheduled from 6:00 to 9:00 pm daily at the chapel of the Arzobispado in Intramuros, Manila. Report by CBCPNews
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles called on the faithful to devote special time in praying for the lawmakers that they reject the RH bill. He urged Catholics to pray the rosary regularly starting on Monday until the controversial measure is finally junked.
“I-alay natin ang pagdarasal ng rosary sa mga kongresista, Ssenador at kay Pangulong Aquino na maliwanagan ang kanilang pag-iisip at pahalagahan ang buhay,” Arguelles said in an interview over Radyo Veritas.
In Southern Philippines, Cotabato Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said they are launching a “text brigade” for the success of the National Day of Prayer.
“This will manifest our unity. To show to everybody that all sectors of the society are against the proposed bill,” said Bagaforo.
“This is also an opportunity for us as one nation… one voice in prayer."
In Agusan Del Sur, Butuan Bishop Juan de Dios Pueblos said the church will also lead a protest against the passage of the RH bill.
Pueblos said he is set to make a directive to his priests to observe the National Day of Prayer by also wearing blue or white shirts or by wearing white ribbon pins.
He said he will also order the holding of a prayer vigil on Monday.
“I will call my people to do this, let’s storm the heaven with prayers,” Pueblos said.
In Manila, the Church is currently on its 5th day of holding a novena-for-life against RH bill.
The novena will end on May 9, the day Congress will again take up the proposed legislative measure on birth control.
The novena-for-life is scheduled from 6:00 to 9:00 pm daily at the chapel of the Arzobispado in Intramuros, Manila. Report by CBCPNews
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Panalangin sa Panahon ng Trahedyang Dulot ng Lindol at Tsunami sa Bansang Hapon*
Diyos Amang makapangyariahan at mapagmahal,
Dumudulog kami sa ngalan ng Inyong Anak na aming Tagapagligtas, Kristong Hesus. Namimintuho kami para sa aming mga kapatid na labis na nagdurusa dahil sa matinding kalamidad na idinulot ng mga paglindol at tsunami sa bansang Hapon.
O, Panginoon, para sa kanila na binawian ng buhay at sa kanilang naghihinagpis sa pagkawala ng kanilang mga kaibiga’t kaanak, Iyong awa ang aming hiling.
O, Panginoon, para sa kanilang sugatan at naghihintay pa ng tulong, paghilom at pagkalinga ang aming naisin.
O Panginoon, para sa kanilang nagbibigay tulong at tumutugon sa pangangailangan ng lahat ng mga nasalanta pati na rin sila na ang tungkulin ay ang paghahanap sa mga nasawi, patnubay, lakas ng loob at higit pang materyal at espirituwal na biyaya ang aming dalangin.
O Amang mahabagin, alam namin na hindi Mo kami iiwanan at lilisanin. Kapiling ka namin magpakailan man, anumang pighati at trahedyang aming sapitin at harapin.
Ngayong panahon ng Kuwaresma, naway ang kaganapang ito ay magpasidhi pa ng aming pagititiwala at pananampalataya sa Iyo. Naway ang masaklap na pangyayaring ito ay maging paanyaya na kami’y makibahagi sa Iyong naisin na kami ay patuloy na tumugon nang bukas loob at walang pag-aalinlangan sa lahat ng mga nagdurusa at nangangailangan. Nawa’y higit pa kaming maudyok na makapagmahal nang walang kapalit upang sa gayo’y mabanaagan namin sa mga mukha ng aming kapwa ang mukha ng Iyong Anak.
Hinihiling namin ito sa ngalan ni Kristong Hesus na aming Tagapagligtas,
Amen
Dumudulog kami sa ngalan ng Inyong Anak na aming Tagapagligtas, Kristong Hesus. Namimintuho kami para sa aming mga kapatid na labis na nagdurusa dahil sa matinding kalamidad na idinulot ng mga paglindol at tsunami sa bansang Hapon.
O, Panginoon, para sa kanila na binawian ng buhay at sa kanilang naghihinagpis sa pagkawala ng kanilang mga kaibiga’t kaanak, Iyong awa ang aming hiling.
O, Panginoon, para sa kanilang sugatan at naghihintay pa ng tulong, paghilom at pagkalinga ang aming naisin.
O Panginoon, para sa kanilang nagbibigay tulong at tumutugon sa pangangailangan ng lahat ng mga nasalanta pati na rin sila na ang tungkulin ay ang paghahanap sa mga nasawi, patnubay, lakas ng loob at higit pang materyal at espirituwal na biyaya ang aming dalangin.
O Amang mahabagin, alam namin na hindi Mo kami iiwanan at lilisanin. Kapiling ka namin magpakailan man, anumang pighati at trahedyang aming sapitin at harapin.
Ngayong panahon ng Kuwaresma, naway ang kaganapang ito ay magpasidhi pa ng aming pagititiwala at pananampalataya sa Iyo. Naway ang masaklap na pangyayaring ito ay maging paanyaya na kami’y makibahagi sa Iyong naisin na kami ay patuloy na tumugon nang bukas loob at walang pag-aalinlangan sa lahat ng mga nagdurusa at nangangailangan. Nawa’y higit pa kaming maudyok na makapagmahal nang walang kapalit upang sa gayo’y mabanaagan namin sa mga mukha ng aming kapwa ang mukha ng Iyong Anak.
Hinihiling namin ito sa ngalan ni Kristong Hesus na aming Tagapagligtas,
Amen
Thursday, March 24, 2011
PANANAW AT MISYON NG PAROKYA NG SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA BINAN, LAGUNA
PANANAW NG PAROKYA NG SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA BINAN, LAGUNA
Ang Bayan ng Diyos ng Parokya ng San Antonio de Padua, Binan, Laguna nagkakaisang naglalakbay tungo sa kaganapan ng buhay na may pananampalataya, pag-ibig at gawa upang maging isang kapatiran ng mga tunay na alagad ni Kristo at Iglesya ng mga Maralita.
MISYON NG PAROKYA NG SAN ANTONIO DE PADUA BINAN, LAGUNA
Pinasigla ng mga kaloob ng Espiritu Santo at sa patuloy na panalangin ni Maria, Ina ng Diyos, at ni San Antonio de Padua, kami ay nagtatalaga ng aming sarili sa:
Pagpapatatag ng isang buhay, masigla at nagkakaisang pamayanang Kristiyano, sa pamamagitan ng mga gawain ng pangangaral, paglinang at paghubog ng bawat namumuno at kasapi ng parokya;
Paglikha at pagpapatupad ng mga programa na magpapatibay sa kahalagahan ng pamilyang Kristiyano at pagpapalaganap ng Katekesis;
Pagtugon sa kakulangan ng mga taong higit na nangangailangan sa pamamagitan ng aktibong pakikisangkot sa mga isyung panlipunan tungo sa pag-unlad at pag-angat ng Dangal ng Tao.
Sa pamamagitan nito, magiging pamayanan kami ng mga tunay na alagad ni Kristo bilang Iglesya ng mga Maralita na maka-Diyos, makatao, makabayan at maka-Kalikasan.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Ang Pasimhay: Ang Pagbabalik!
Matapos ang ilang taong pananahimik ay muling magbabalik ang isa sa mga katangi-tanging proyekto ng parokya higit sampung taon na ang nakakaraan.
Ang muling paglabas ng Ang Pasimhay Journal, ang opisyal na pahayagang pamparokya na pinangunahan at pinangasiwaan ng Parish Youth Ministry (PYM) noon at ngayon ay muling bibigyang buhay at sigla ng Anthonians@Work, ang New Media Ministry ng Parokya kasama ang ilang miyembro ng Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) na dumaan sa isang selection process at kasalukuyang dumadaan sa ilang news and feature writing workshops and training.
Matapos ang isang taon na paghahanda sa paglabas ng bagong pahayagang pamparokya, ay ilulunsad na nga ito sa darating na April 10, 2011 upang ipakilala ang bagong pangasiwaan nito at upang ipasilip na rin sa publiko ang magiging anyo nito at lalamanin sa paglabas nito sa buwan ng Mayo 2011.
Kasama sa nasabing paghahanda ay ang muling pagbubukas ng blogsite ng parokya, ANG PASIMHAY ONLINE, na mahigit isang taon na hindi nagbigay at naglabas ng mga bagong balita tungkol sa parokya at sa mga grupong naglilingkod dito. Simula ngayon ay magkasabay ng maghahatid ng mga impormasyon at inspirasyon sa parokya ang ANG PASIMHAY JOURNAL at ANG PASIMHAY ONLINE.
Sa linggong ito ay ilulunsad na rin ng Anthonians@Work New Media Ministry ang fan page ng Parokya ng San Antonio sa Facebook at Twitter! Ang Pasimhay Facebook & Twitter Page!
See you then!
Ang muling paglabas ng Ang Pasimhay Journal, ang opisyal na pahayagang pamparokya na pinangunahan at pinangasiwaan ng Parish Youth Ministry (PYM) noon at ngayon ay muling bibigyang buhay at sigla ng Anthonians@Work, ang New Media Ministry ng Parokya kasama ang ilang miyembro ng Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC) na dumaan sa isang selection process at kasalukuyang dumadaan sa ilang news and feature writing workshops and training.
Matapos ang isang taon na paghahanda sa paglabas ng bagong pahayagang pamparokya, ay ilulunsad na nga ito sa darating na April 10, 2011 upang ipakilala ang bagong pangasiwaan nito at upang ipasilip na rin sa publiko ang magiging anyo nito at lalamanin sa paglabas nito sa buwan ng Mayo 2011.
Kasama sa nasabing paghahanda ay ang muling pagbubukas ng blogsite ng parokya, ANG PASIMHAY ONLINE, na mahigit isang taon na hindi nagbigay at naglabas ng mga bagong balita tungkol sa parokya at sa mga grupong naglilingkod dito. Simula ngayon ay magkasabay ng maghahatid ng mga impormasyon at inspirasyon sa parokya ang ANG PASIMHAY JOURNAL at ANG PASIMHAY ONLINE.
Sa linggong ito ay ilulunsad na rin ng Anthonians@Work New Media Ministry ang fan page ng Parokya ng San Antonio sa Facebook at Twitter! Ang Pasimhay Facebook & Twitter Page!
See you then!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
“Ang Bayan sa Mata ng Kabataan”: THE PPCRV BINAN YOUTH FORUM 2010
This coming March 11, 2010, Thursday, Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) of Biñan Laguna will be having a Youth Forum entitled “Ang Bayan sa Mata ng Kabataan”. The activity is in line also with the voter’s education activities of PPC-RV Biñan which aims to help the faithful especially the first time voters and our young people to develop an “informed and principled stand” on various issues of the country/society in view of the coming Elections.
For the said forum, the group was able to invite His Excellency, Most Rev. Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez as the Main Guest Speaker. Bishop Iñiguez is the current Bishop of the Diocese of Caloocan and concurrently the Director for Public Affairs of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The forum will be held at the St. Theodore Hall of St. Michael’s College from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the forum we also invited the local COMELEC to present the new election process including the demonstration on the Precinct Count Optical Scan or popularly known as the PCOS Machine for the participants to have a better appreciation of the new process and on the machine itself.
For the said forum, the group was able to invite His Excellency, Most Rev. Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez as the Main Guest Speaker. Bishop Iñiguez is the current Bishop of the Diocese of Caloocan and concurrently the Director for Public Affairs of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The forum will be held at the St. Theodore Hall of St. Michael’s College from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the forum we also invited the local COMELEC to present the new election process including the demonstration on the Precinct Count Optical Scan or popularly known as the PCOS Machine for the participants to have a better appreciation of the new process and on the machine itself.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
BOTO KO DANGAL KO IPAGTATANGGOL KO! ( A Blue Ribbon Campaign)
This coming May 2010 elections, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) of the Vicariate of Binan in cooperation with Anthonians@Work (A New Media Ministry) and Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors of San Antonio de Padua Parish will be having a voters education campaign throughout the parish which aims to help the faithful develop an “informed and principled stand” on various issues of the country/society in view of the coming Elections.
The project shall be simply called as “Blue Ribbon Campaign” which will be symbolized by a blue ribbon pins. The campaign will be launched this coming February 14, 2010 Sunday at the San Antonio De Padua Parish during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The campaign will carry the official motto of PPCRV: Boto Ko, Dangal Ko! Ipagtatanggol ko! as its battle cry. The said statement implies a very strong message of reminder and challenge to every citizen to protect our rights and do something to ensure that it will not be abused by anyone.
PROJECT MECHANICS:
To create a strong awareness on the program among the local electorates the organizers will distribute the following materials:
1. blue ribbon pins
2. blue arm bands
3. tarpaulin materials carrying the Blue Ribbon Icon along with the battle cry of the project.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Various activities will be held like Seminars, Forums, Contests, Film Showing and even Prayer Rallies/Motorcades to ensure its success.
INITIAL LISTS OF SERVICE PARTNERS:
Anthonians@Work-A New Media Ministry of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC) of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Catholic Women's League (CWL)
Parish Youth Council (PYC)
Parish Catechetical Ministry
Michaelian’s Business Management Society (MBMS) of St. Michael’s College of Laguna
Laguna Assistance Group (LAG)
The project shall be simply called as “Blue Ribbon Campaign” which will be symbolized by a blue ribbon pins. The campaign will be launched this coming February 14, 2010 Sunday at the San Antonio De Padua Parish during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The campaign will carry the official motto of PPCRV: Boto Ko, Dangal Ko! Ipagtatanggol ko! as its battle cry. The said statement implies a very strong message of reminder and challenge to every citizen to protect our rights and do something to ensure that it will not be abused by anyone.
PROJECT MECHANICS:
To create a strong awareness on the program among the local electorates the organizers will distribute the following materials:
1. blue ribbon pins
2. blue arm bands
3. tarpaulin materials carrying the Blue Ribbon Icon along with the battle cry of the project.
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Various activities will be held like Seminars, Forums, Contests, Film Showing and even Prayer Rallies/Motorcades to ensure its success.
INITIAL LISTS OF SERVICE PARTNERS:
Anthonians@Work-A New Media Ministry of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC) of San Antonio De Padua Parish
Catholic Women's League (CWL)
Parish Youth Council (PYC)
Parish Catechetical Ministry
Michaelian’s Business Management Society (MBMS) of St. Michael’s College of Laguna
Laguna Assistance Group (LAG)
ONLINE AGAIN!
In the next few days, you will see the various news articles & features that were hold for publish for the last three months due to technical problems. . .
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Church Province of Manila holds Congress of the Clergy
The Ecclesiastical Province of Manila will hold a Congress of the Clergy on November 17, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, MOA, Pasay City. The Congress is a pre-event of the Second National Congress of the Clergy set on January 25-29, 2010, at the World Trade Center, where more than 5,000 priests from all over the Philippines and even some countries in Asia, are expected to attend.
The provincial congress will gather priests from the Archdiocese of Manila and its suffragans of nine dioceses, two Apostolic Vicariates and the Military Ordinariate. The Dioceses are Antipolo, Cubao, Imus, Kalookan, Malolos, Novaliches, Parañaque, Pasig, San Pablo. The Apostolic Vicariates are Puerto Princesa and Taytay in Palawan.
The theme of the congress follows the theme of the Year for Priests (June 2009 to June 2010) as declared by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, “Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests.”
Diocese of Imus Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle will lead in the “Disposition Reflection on the Theme in Preparation for the Second National Congress of the Clergy.”
Manila Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales will preside at the closing Mass of the one-day Congress.
The provincial congress will gather priests from the Archdiocese of Manila and its suffragans of nine dioceses, two Apostolic Vicariates and the Military Ordinariate. The Dioceses are Antipolo, Cubao, Imus, Kalookan, Malolos, Novaliches, Parañaque, Pasig, San Pablo. The Apostolic Vicariates are Puerto Princesa and Taytay in Palawan.
The theme of the congress follows the theme of the Year for Priests (June 2009 to June 2010) as declared by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, “Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests.”
Diocese of Imus Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle will lead in the “Disposition Reflection on the Theme in Preparation for the Second National Congress of the Clergy.”
Manila Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales will preside at the closing Mass of the one-day Congress.
A SPOON OF LOVE A CUP OF SMILE (Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Parish Feeding Program) May 2009-October 2009
Hunger of Body and Spirit
Of the many scourges that mankind faces, one might say that hunger is the most insidious of foes. Slowly, yet with sinister certainty, hunger and malnutrition eat away not just a person's health, but also his sense of self-respect, his dignity, and finally, his faith in the mercy of God.
The Parish, however, has always believed in the virtue of "small things", and that even the smallest advancement can make a considerable difference in a person's life - and thus, even the simplest of meals can still provide sustenance to a hungry child. While it is true that many families must cope with very meager resources, it is the belief of the Parish that - as in the story of the loaves and fish - modest resources coupled with a community spirit and faith in the compassion of a Merciful God, can indeed work miracles.
And so it was that in four (4) of the most populous areas in the Parish- Umboy Riverside, Faraon Subdivision, Garcia Subdivision Slums Area, Municipal Cemetery – the Parish began its humble efforts to give a handful of hungry children a spoon of love thru a hot and nutritious meal in exchange of a cup of smile.
Let the little ones come to Me …
A day at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Feeding Program Site will start in much the same way as an ordinary day would start in homes across the country - with some exceptions. Here, the family is slightly larger, and includes volunteers from the parish as well as the mothers of some of the children who are the young beneficiaries of the program. Amid this domestic flurry, however, the project volunteers work to teach their young guests a number of ordinary habits that have extraordinary effects.
The food at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is simple, yet nutritious; it would not be unusual to see a bowl of steaming misua soup, made even tastier and truly healthful by the addition of vegetables - an excellent alternative to instant noodles. Yet what makes a meal at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table truly a feast for the spirit are the gentle lessons learned by the children who come to share these simple yet nourishing meals. To say "magandang hapon po." To wash up before eating. To sit properly at the dining table. To say a prayer of thanks before a single morsel is eaten. Courtesy. Cleanliness. Self-respect. And yes, gratitude.
In many ways, the food that was offered at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is nourishment not only for the body, but certainly for the soul. The Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Program aims to alleviate extreme hunger among poor children in the parish. Its four major components: supplemental feeding, health education, spiritual formation and livelihood.
Good things lasts . . .
Last October 23, 2009, the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Parish Feeding Program ended after six months of daily servings of nutritious food prepared by volunteers from the different parish organizations. It is with deep pride and joy that all the malnourished sixty (60) children beneficiaries enrolled last May 2009 are already in normal nutritional status. However, in the end of the program only 59 children were able to attend the last day because one of the beneficiaries died two weeks before the end of the program due to vehicular accident.
During the last week of the program, the children were given especially prepared meals like chicken, pasta and pork that were donated by some generous individuals. The said feeding program is now considered as the most successful social action initiatives by the Parish given the outpouring of support from different groups and the outcome of the project itself.
The heroes of the program . . .
Members of Mother Butler Guild (MBG)
Members of Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Members of Lectors and Commentators Ministry (LCM)
Members of El Shaddai Prayer Group
Members of Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Members of Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
Security Force of Barangay San Antonio
Brgy. Capt. Eric Jimenez
Brgy. Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Rowena V. Conde
Office of the Municipal Nutrition Action Office
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
Office of the Mayor of Binan, Laguna
Faculty & Staff of Pedro H. Escueta Memorial School
St. Michael’s College of Laguna
DSWD-Region IV-A
Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation (Funder)
Mead Johnson Philippines
Unilever Philippines
Of the many scourges that mankind faces, one might say that hunger is the most insidious of foes. Slowly, yet with sinister certainty, hunger and malnutrition eat away not just a person's health, but also his sense of self-respect, his dignity, and finally, his faith in the mercy of God.
The Parish, however, has always believed in the virtue of "small things", and that even the smallest advancement can make a considerable difference in a person's life - and thus, even the simplest of meals can still provide sustenance to a hungry child. While it is true that many families must cope with very meager resources, it is the belief of the Parish that - as in the story of the loaves and fish - modest resources coupled with a community spirit and faith in the compassion of a Merciful God, can indeed work miracles.
And so it was that in four (4) of the most populous areas in the Parish- Umboy Riverside, Faraon Subdivision, Garcia Subdivision Slums Area, Municipal Cemetery – the Parish began its humble efforts to give a handful of hungry children a spoon of love thru a hot and nutritious meal in exchange of a cup of smile.
Let the little ones come to Me …
A day at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Feeding Program Site will start in much the same way as an ordinary day would start in homes across the country - with some exceptions. Here, the family is slightly larger, and includes volunteers from the parish as well as the mothers of some of the children who are the young beneficiaries of the program. Amid this domestic flurry, however, the project volunteers work to teach their young guests a number of ordinary habits that have extraordinary effects.
The food at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is simple, yet nutritious; it would not be unusual to see a bowl of steaming misua soup, made even tastier and truly healthful by the addition of vegetables - an excellent alternative to instant noodles. Yet what makes a meal at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table truly a feast for the spirit are the gentle lessons learned by the children who come to share these simple yet nourishing meals. To say "magandang hapon po." To wash up before eating. To sit properly at the dining table. To say a prayer of thanks before a single morsel is eaten. Courtesy. Cleanliness. Self-respect. And yes, gratitude.
In many ways, the food that was offered at the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa table is nourishment not only for the body, but certainly for the soul. The Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-Asa Program aims to alleviate extreme hunger among poor children in the parish. Its four major components: supplemental feeding, health education, spiritual formation and livelihood.
Good things lasts . . .
Last October 23, 2009, the Hapag-mamahal at Hapag-asa Parish Feeding Program ended after six months of daily servings of nutritious food prepared by volunteers from the different parish organizations. It is with deep pride and joy that all the malnourished sixty (60) children beneficiaries enrolled last May 2009 are already in normal nutritional status. However, in the end of the program only 59 children were able to attend the last day because one of the beneficiaries died two weeks before the end of the program due to vehicular accident.
During the last week of the program, the children were given especially prepared meals like chicken, pasta and pork that were donated by some generous individuals. The said feeding program is now considered as the most successful social action initiatives by the Parish given the outpouring of support from different groups and the outcome of the project itself.
The heroes of the program . . .
Members of Mother Butler Guild (MBG)
Members of Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Members of Lectors and Commentators Ministry (LCM)
Members of El Shaddai Prayer Group
Members of Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Members of Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
Security Force of Barangay San Antonio
Brgy. Capt. Eric Jimenez
Brgy. Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Rowena V. Conde
Office of the Municipal Nutrition Action Office
Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office
Office of the Mayor of Binan, Laguna
Faculty & Staff of Pedro H. Escueta Memorial School
St. Michael’s College of Laguna
DSWD-Region IV-A
Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation (Funder)
Mead Johnson Philippines
Unilever Philippines
Friday, September 18, 2009
Parish Newsbitz: Novena to San Lorenzo Ruiz starts today!
In line with the celebration of the Feast Day of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the novena in his honor will start today at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the Holy mass. The novenas will be held until September 27, 2009 Sunday and the Feast Day will be held on the 28th with a Holy Mass at 6:00 in the morning.
San Lorenzo Ruiz along with Blessed Pedro Calungsod is also being honored this month as Patron Saints of the Laity in observance of the National Laity Week that will start on September 27 to October 3, 2009.
San Lorenzo Ruiz along with Blessed Pedro Calungsod is also being honored this month as Patron Saints of the Laity in observance of the National Laity Week that will start on September 27 to October 3, 2009.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Parish Calendar
September 08, 2009
Celebration of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Mass-6:00 p.m.
Procession-7:00 p.m.
September 12, 2009
Orientation & Workshop for the 2009 Parish Survey
7:30 p.m onwards
All members of the different ministries and organizations in the parish are required to attend.
September 26, 2009
-Parish Survey Day
-Kumpilang Bayan 2009
September 30, 2009
Laity Week Celebration of the Parish
6:00 p.m.-Holy Mass
7:00 p.m.-Program
October 3, 2009
Catholic LIfe in the Spirit Seminar (CLSS)
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Celebration of the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Mass-6:00 p.m.
Procession-7:00 p.m.
September 12, 2009
Orientation & Workshop for the 2009 Parish Survey
7:30 p.m onwards
All members of the different ministries and organizations in the parish are required to attend.
September 26, 2009
-Parish Survey Day
-Kumpilang Bayan 2009
September 30, 2009
Laity Week Celebration of the Parish
6:00 p.m.-Holy Mass
7:00 p.m.-Program
October 3, 2009
Catholic LIfe in the Spirit Seminar (CLSS)
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2009 PARISH SURVEY-SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
In view of the scheduled ad limina visit of His Excellency, Most Rev. Bishop Leo Drona D.D., Bishop of San Pablo, on December 2010, the Diocese has mandated all the parishes within its jurisdiction to prepare a Parish Statistical Report for the years 2002-2010 thru a Parish Survey. The said report is very much essential in the said visit of Bishop Drona for him to be able to effectively report to the Holy See the plight or true state of his Diocese.
For our part, our parish created a Parish Survey Committee that will specifically address the needs and requirements of the said undertaking. The committee has lined various activities to be able to ensure that the Parish will deliver its share on time and most importantly to submit a correct, precise and credible information with the end view of using the output for the betterment of the community.
SEPTEMBER 06-SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Parish Survey Campaign-to promote awareness among the target audience of the survey thru constant reminders in the Holy Mass and public address system of the LGU to entice full cooperation.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 / SATURDAY at 7:30 p.m. onwards
Orientation and Workshop for the Enumerators and Volunteers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 / SATURDAY
Parish Survey Day
JUST A TRIVIA. . .
The visit ad limina means, technically, the obligation incumbent on certain members of the hierarchy of visiting, at stated times, the "thresholds of the Apostles", Sts. Peter and Paul, and of presenting themselves before the pope to give an account of the state of their dioceses. The object of the visit is not merely to make a pilgrimage to the tombs of the apostles, but, above all, to show the proper reverence for the Successor of St. Peter, to acknowledge practically his universal jurisdiction by giving an account of the condition of particular churches, to receive his admonitions and counsels, and thus bind more closely the members of the Church to its Divinely appointed head.
For our part, our parish created a Parish Survey Committee that will specifically address the needs and requirements of the said undertaking. The committee has lined various activities to be able to ensure that the Parish will deliver its share on time and most importantly to submit a correct, precise and credible information with the end view of using the output for the betterment of the community.
SEPTEMBER 06-SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Parish Survey Campaign-to promote awareness among the target audience of the survey thru constant reminders in the Holy Mass and public address system of the LGU to entice full cooperation.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 / SATURDAY at 7:30 p.m. onwards
Orientation and Workshop for the Enumerators and Volunteers
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 / SATURDAY
Parish Survey Day
JUST A TRIVIA. . .
The visit ad limina means, technically, the obligation incumbent on certain members of the hierarchy of visiting, at stated times, the "thresholds of the Apostles", Sts. Peter and Paul, and of presenting themselves before the pope to give an account of the state of their dioceses. The object of the visit is not merely to make a pilgrimage to the tombs of the apostles, but, above all, to show the proper reverence for the Successor of St. Peter, to acknowledge practically his universal jurisdiction by giving an account of the condition of particular churches, to receive his admonitions and counsels, and thus bind more closely the members of the Church to its Divinely appointed head.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Parish Feeding Program Update
The parish feeding program has been officially invited by Mead Johnson Nutrition and Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation to participate in the story writing contest dubbed as Kwento Mula sa Puso wherein feeding program beneficiaries and their parents may send their stories based on their experiences, knowledge and lessons gained or the impact/importance of the Feeding Program during its six months of implementation. The Parish Feeding Program core group in cooperation with the Parish Catechetical Ministry Members will start to gather the stories of the participating Mothers this week to be able to catch up with the Monthly Finals this September 2009.
Parish News Bits
Parish Youth Commission (PYC)
The group started already the recruitment & formation program for new members dubbed as Go Lets Seminar. The seminar series will run for four (4) consecutive weeks from August 22, 2009 to September 19, 2009 to be held at the Parish Multi-Purpose Hall from 7pm onwards.
Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Nagsimula na ang mga paghuhubog para sa mga nagnanais na makatanggap ng Sakramento ng Kumpil sa Parokya. Ito ay sinimulan ngayong araw, August 23, 2009 sa Sta. Catalina College sa pangunguna ng mga kabataang katekista mula parin sa Sta. Catalina College at mga aktibong myembro ng PCM.
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
In view of the intention of the group to have its own installation or induction ceremony this coming September 2009, a formation seminar was held last August 21, 2009 for the first batch of members comprising of the Senior and Junior members in preparation for the said installation. Another session will be held on September 13 for the second batch to be comprised mostly of the newly recruited Greeters and Collectors.
The formation program of the group is now being handled by the newly formed Formation and Spiritual Development Group, tasks to handle the spiritual education requirement of MCGC comprised of its Senior Member Dingdong Baban, Ms. Jojie Alesna of the Parish Catechetical Ministry and Alice Javier of Sta. Catalina College as consultants/advisers.
San Antonio Youth Choir (SAYC)
Noong nakaraang Biyernes, August 21, 2009 ay nagkaroon ng Recollection ang mga kasapi ng San Antonio Youth Choir na pinangunahan ni Bro. Lito Angulo as the main facilitator. Ang nasabing gawain ay isang espesyal na pagkakataon para sa mga miyembro ng nasabing koro na magnilay sa pinaka dahilan at pundasyon ng kanilang panglilingkod sa Inang Simbahan. Ibat-ibang mga panayam ang ibinigay ni Bro. Lito kabilang na ang ilang mga group activities na tunay na nagpalalim at nagbigay inspirasyon sa kanilang pananampalataya at paglilingkod.
The group started already the recruitment & formation program for new members dubbed as Go Lets Seminar. The seminar series will run for four (4) consecutive weeks from August 22, 2009 to September 19, 2009 to be held at the Parish Multi-Purpose Hall from 7pm onwards.
Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)
Nagsimula na ang mga paghuhubog para sa mga nagnanais na makatanggap ng Sakramento ng Kumpil sa Parokya. Ito ay sinimulan ngayong araw, August 23, 2009 sa Sta. Catalina College sa pangunguna ng mga kabataang katekista mula parin sa Sta. Catalina College at mga aktibong myembro ng PCM.
Ministry of Church Greeters & Collectors (MCGC)
In view of the intention of the group to have its own installation or induction ceremony this coming September 2009, a formation seminar was held last August 21, 2009 for the first batch of members comprising of the Senior and Junior members in preparation for the said installation. Another session will be held on September 13 for the second batch to be comprised mostly of the newly recruited Greeters and Collectors.
The formation program of the group is now being handled by the newly formed Formation and Spiritual Development Group, tasks to handle the spiritual education requirement of MCGC comprised of its Senior Member Dingdong Baban, Ms. Jojie Alesna of the Parish Catechetical Ministry and Alice Javier of Sta. Catalina College as consultants/advisers.
San Antonio Youth Choir (SAYC)
Noong nakaraang Biyernes, August 21, 2009 ay nagkaroon ng Recollection ang mga kasapi ng San Antonio Youth Choir na pinangunahan ni Bro. Lito Angulo as the main facilitator. Ang nasabing gawain ay isang espesyal na pagkakataon para sa mga miyembro ng nasabing koro na magnilay sa pinaka dahilan at pundasyon ng kanilang panglilingkod sa Inang Simbahan. Ibat-ibang mga panayam ang ibinigay ni Bro. Lito kabilang na ang ilang mga group activities na tunay na nagpalalim at nagbigay inspirasyon sa kanilang pananampalataya at paglilingkod.
KUMPILAN BAYAN 2009
Ipinaaalam po sa lahat na tayo po ay magkakaroon ng pagdiriwang ng SAKRAMENTO NG KUMPIL.
Ang lahat ng nagnanais tumanggap ay kinakailangan ang mga sumusunod bilang bahagi ng paghahanda:
Magpatala/magpalista sa Opisina ng Parokya hangang Ika-23 ng Agosto 2009
EDAD-12 taong gulang pataas
I-submit ang mga sumususod na dokumento:
-Birth & Baptismal Certificate
(Original & Photocopy/Xerox)
-Marriage Contract ng Magulang o kasulatan ng di pagiging kasal.
Dumalo ang Bata at mga Magulang sa mga takdang araw ng “Formation” o “Seminar”
SCHEDULE:
Aug. 23 & 30, 2009
Sept. 6 & 13, 2009
ORAS:
7:00-8:00 N.U (Banal na Misa sa Parokya)
8:00 N.U.-3:00 N.H. (Seminar-Sta. Catalina)
Ang mga ADULTS na may edad na 20 pataas ay magkakaraon ng hiwalay na paghuhubog o seminar.
Para sa mga karagdagang impormasyon o katanungan, kayo po ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa tanggapan ng ating Parokya:
ARAW: Martes haggang Linggo
ORAS: 9:00 N.U.-12:00 N.T.
2:00 N.H.-5:00 N.H.
Ang lahat ng nagnanais tumanggap ay kinakailangan ang mga sumusunod bilang bahagi ng paghahanda:
Magpatala/magpalista sa Opisina ng Parokya hangang Ika-23 ng Agosto 2009
EDAD-12 taong gulang pataas
I-submit ang mga sumususod na dokumento:
-Birth & Baptismal Certificate
(Original & Photocopy/Xerox)
-Marriage Contract ng Magulang o kasulatan ng di pagiging kasal.
Dumalo ang Bata at mga Magulang sa mga takdang araw ng “Formation” o “Seminar”
SCHEDULE:
Aug. 23 & 30, 2009
Sept. 6 & 13, 2009
ORAS:
7:00-8:00 N.U (Banal na Misa sa Parokya)
8:00 N.U.-3:00 N.H. (Seminar-Sta. Catalina)
Ang mga ADULTS na may edad na 20 pataas ay magkakaraon ng hiwalay na paghuhubog o seminar.
Para sa mga karagdagang impormasyon o katanungan, kayo po ay maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa tanggapan ng ating Parokya:
ARAW: Martes haggang Linggo
ORAS: 9:00 N.U.-12:00 N.T.
2:00 N.H.-5:00 N.H.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Parish Feeding Program Celebrates NUTRITION MONTH
The month of July is considered as the official month of Nutrition Awareness and various campaigns, program and activities are being held in schools and various communities. As part of our share in the said celebration, the Parish Feeding Program Secretariat came up with its own activities to celebrate the same as part of its continuing campaign against malnutrition.
The said activity was held last July 25, 2009 Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Parish Multi-Purpose Hall wherein various activities like cooking demonstration, lecture, games and raffles were held for the program beneficiaries and their parents. The program proper was attended by the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) of Binan, Ms. Doris Alias and Brgy. Captain Eric Jimenez of Brgy. San Antonio. The two officials proudly announced during the program that Barangay San Antonio was cited for being the lone barangay in Binan that developed and created a feeding program and with the church as the lead group. It was also disclosed that the program of the parish is now the model of the feeding program to be launched by the local government in other barangays given the effective formula created by the parish. The sincerest appreciation of the parish to the Barangay Government particularly to Brgy. Chairman Eric Jimenez for the every day assistance of the Barangay Government who provides the service for the beneficiaries and their parents and the volunteers were relayed by one of the Pillars of the Program, Ms. Jojie Alesna in behalf of the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Toochy Ubarco.
After the program proper, two sessions of cooking demo were held for the parents of the beneficiaries that were led by the members of Catholic Womens League and Mother Butler Guild with Tofu Picadillo and Mock Meat (Kalabasa and Tofu Mixture) Balls as featured menu. The new Kapamilya of the Parish Feeding program, the Colegio San Antonio, also joined the activity that day by facilitating the simple childrens party for the beneficiaries along with the members of the Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)who also provided the values formation session earlier that day.
Another good news that day was provided by the resident Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) volunteer of the program, Mrs. Rowena Villaruz-Conde. According to her, for the last three (3) months of the program, almsot 70% of the children beneficiaries has already normalized in terms of weight, the remaining 30% are actually in the almost near to normal status already and expected to reach the normal level in the next two to three weeks. The program has already reached the half of the required feeding program period and it was disclosed that substantial achievement has already been reached and the remaining months will be allotted to maintain and further improved the beneficiaries' health status.
This coming August 15, 2009, a medical and dental mission solely for the program benefiaries and their parents will be held in cooperation with the Binan Medical and Dental Society, College of Nursing of SMCL and Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC)
The said activity was held last July 25, 2009 Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Parish Multi-Purpose Hall wherein various activities like cooking demonstration, lecture, games and raffles were held for the program beneficiaries and their parents. The program proper was attended by the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) of Binan, Ms. Doris Alias and Brgy. Captain Eric Jimenez of Brgy. San Antonio. The two officials proudly announced during the program that Barangay San Antonio was cited for being the lone barangay in Binan that developed and created a feeding program and with the church as the lead group. It was also disclosed that the program of the parish is now the model of the feeding program to be launched by the local government in other barangays given the effective formula created by the parish. The sincerest appreciation of the parish to the Barangay Government particularly to Brgy. Chairman Eric Jimenez for the every day assistance of the Barangay Government who provides the service for the beneficiaries and their parents and the volunteers were relayed by one of the Pillars of the Program, Ms. Jojie Alesna in behalf of the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Toochy Ubarco.
After the program proper, two sessions of cooking demo were held for the parents of the beneficiaries that were led by the members of Catholic Womens League and Mother Butler Guild with Tofu Picadillo and Mock Meat (Kalabasa and Tofu Mixture) Balls as featured menu. The new Kapamilya of the Parish Feeding program, the Colegio San Antonio, also joined the activity that day by facilitating the simple childrens party for the beneficiaries along with the members of the Parish Catechetical Ministry (PCM)who also provided the values formation session earlier that day.
Another good news that day was provided by the resident Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) volunteer of the program, Mrs. Rowena Villaruz-Conde. According to her, for the last three (3) months of the program, almsot 70% of the children beneficiaries has already normalized in terms of weight, the remaining 30% are actually in the almost near to normal status already and expected to reach the normal level in the next two to three weeks. The program has already reached the half of the required feeding program period and it was disclosed that substantial achievement has already been reached and the remaining months will be allotted to maintain and further improved the beneficiaries' health status.
This coming August 15, 2009, a medical and dental mission solely for the program benefiaries and their parents will be held in cooperation with the Binan Medical and Dental Society, College of Nursing of SMCL and Ministry of Church Greeters and Collectors (MCGC)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Parish Newsbits: "The Parish Visits the Binan Prison Inmates"
Last Saturday, July 25, 2009 the parish was given the opportunity to visit and interact with the prison inmates of the Binan Municipal Jail as part of the Prison Awareness Month. Rev. Fr. Toochy Ubarco led the Eucharistic celebration, the highlight of the activity, along with some of the members of the various ministries and organizations of the parish. After the mass, the group distributed foods and other small items that were prepared by the parish as a simple gesture of care and love to our brothers in the Jail.
The activity is an annual undertaking organized by the Vicariate of Binan that intends to awaken the public on the plight of the prisoners. Various programs were also lined up by the Vicariate thru the parishes that will promote and provide programs and opportunities to meet the unique needs of the prisoners and their families, ex-prisoners and their families, victims and their families, the correctional employees and the volunteers in prison service.
The activity is an annual undertaking organized by the Vicariate of Binan that intends to awaken the public on the plight of the prisoners. Various programs were also lined up by the Vicariate thru the parishes that will promote and provide programs and opportunities to meet the unique needs of the prisoners and their families, ex-prisoners and their families, victims and their families, the correctional employees and the volunteers in prison service.
BREAKING NEWSBITS: Adoracion Nocturna Filipina Turno 1193 Imposes New Members
This afternoon San Antonio De Padua Parish scored another milestone when Rev. Fr. Toochy Ubarco, Parish Priest, imposed a total of 18 new adorers mostly from the Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist(EMHC). The ceremony was also attended by the ANF National President and the Section President of Binan, Br. Ding Ang as witnesses of the imposition.
In his message, Fr.Ubarco reminded the group and the new adorers of their distinct role in the church especially in these trying times that prayers is needed. Also, on his part, the ANF National President stressed the need to encourage the young people to join the adorers group to ensure that the organization will remain alive and active being one of the most oldest organization in the Catholic Church. It took almost a year before the group was formally imposed although mid of last year, the group revived the monthly Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish every third saturday of the month.
Sambahin ang Panginoon-Magpakailanman!
In his message, Fr.Ubarco reminded the group and the new adorers of their distinct role in the church especially in these trying times that prayers is needed. Also, on his part, the ANF National President stressed the need to encourage the young people to join the adorers group to ensure that the organization will remain alive and active being one of the most oldest organization in the Catholic Church. It took almost a year before the group was formally imposed although mid of last year, the group revived the monthly Eucharistic Adoration in the Parish every third saturday of the month.
Sambahin ang Panginoon-Magpakailanman!
GRAND PARENTS DAY-JUNE 26, 2009 (Feast of Sts. Joachim and Ann)
In the Scriptures, Matthew and Luke furnish a legal family history of Jesus, tracing ancestry to show that Jesus is the culmination of great promises. Not only is his mother’s family neglected, we also know nothing factual about them except that they existed. Even the names Joachim and Ann come from a legendary source written more than a century after Jesus died.
The heroism and holiness of these people, however, is inferred from the whole family atmosphere around Mary in the Scriptures. Whether we rely on the legends about Mary’s childhood or make guesses from the information in the Bible, we see in her a fulfillment of many generations of prayerful persons, herself steeped in the religious traditions of her people.
The strong character of Mary in making decisions, her continuous practice of prayer, her devotion to the laws of her faith, her steadiness at moments of crisis, and her devotion to her relatives—all indicate a close-knit, loving family that looked forward to the next generation even while retaining the best of the past.
Joachim and Ann—whether these are their real names or not—represent that entire quiet series of generations who faithfully perform their duties, practice their faith and establish an atmosphere for the coming of the Messiah, but remain obscure.
Comment:
This is the “feast of grandparents.” It reminds grandparents of their responsibility to establish a tone for generations to come: They must make the traditions live and offer them as a promise to little children. But the feast has a message for the younger generation as well. It reminds the young that older people’s greater perspective, depth of experience and appreciation of life’s profound rhythms are all part of a wisdom not to be taken lightly or ignored.
Quote:
“...[T]he family is the foundation of society. In it the various generations come together and help one another to grow wise and to harmonize personal rights with the other requirements of social life” (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, 52).
The heroism and holiness of these people, however, is inferred from the whole family atmosphere around Mary in the Scriptures. Whether we rely on the legends about Mary’s childhood or make guesses from the information in the Bible, we see in her a fulfillment of many generations of prayerful persons, herself steeped in the religious traditions of her people.
The strong character of Mary in making decisions, her continuous practice of prayer, her devotion to the laws of her faith, her steadiness at moments of crisis, and her devotion to her relatives—all indicate a close-knit, loving family that looked forward to the next generation even while retaining the best of the past.
Joachim and Ann—whether these are their real names or not—represent that entire quiet series of generations who faithfully perform their duties, practice their faith and establish an atmosphere for the coming of the Messiah, but remain obscure.
Comment:
This is the “feast of grandparents.” It reminds grandparents of their responsibility to establish a tone for generations to come: They must make the traditions live and offer them as a promise to little children. But the feast has a message for the younger generation as well. It reminds the young that older people’s greater perspective, depth of experience and appreciation of life’s profound rhythms are all part of a wisdom not to be taken lightly or ignored.
Quote:
“...[T]he family is the foundation of society. In it the various generations come together and help one another to grow wise and to harmonize personal rights with the other requirements of social life” (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, 52).
Friday, July 3, 2009
GOSPEL & REFLECTION TODAY: JULY 04, 2009
Gospel: Mt 9:14–17
The disciples of John came to him with the question, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast on many occasions, but not your disciples?”
Jesus answered them, “How can you expect wedding guests to mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? Time will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, then they will fast.
“No one patches an old coat with a piece of unshrunken cloth, for the patch will shrink and tear an even bigger hole in the coat. Besides you don’t put new wine in old wineskins. If you do, the wineskins will burst and the wine be spilt. No, you put new wine in fresh skins; then both are preserved.”
REFLECTION
We all operate on two levels of consciousness: the first consciousness, or the Esau personality, propels our physical life and focuses on the self. Its actions and desires are motivated by the quest for self-preservation and self-gratification. The second consciousness, or the Jacob personality, is drawn to its divine source, striving to become one with the all-pervading truth of God. When we have two distinct personalities living within the same body, it is hard to expect our inner workings to be an inviolable whole. Why are even the most spiritually refined people vulnerable to earthly, animalistic cravings? And why is it so much more difficult to talk to God than to gossip?
Through prayer, reflection and meditation, an intense, divine energy can overcome our animal personality. The animal personality desperately needs the continuous guidance and discipline of its divine counterpart for cultivation and refinement. But, in this process, the animal personality grants the spiritual personality a boundless creativity and passion that it could never attain on its own. It is only through union that our twin personalities can reach their ultimate potential; and it is in our collaboration with God that we fulfill the objective for which we were created!
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/daily-gospel/07/03/09/gospel-july-04-2009-saturday
The disciples of John came to him with the question, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast on many occasions, but not your disciples?”
Jesus answered them, “How can you expect wedding guests to mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? Time will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, then they will fast.
“No one patches an old coat with a piece of unshrunken cloth, for the patch will shrink and tear an even bigger hole in the coat. Besides you don’t put new wine in old wineskins. If you do, the wineskins will burst and the wine be spilt. No, you put new wine in fresh skins; then both are preserved.”
REFLECTION
We all operate on two levels of consciousness: the first consciousness, or the Esau personality, propels our physical life and focuses on the self. Its actions and desires are motivated by the quest for self-preservation and self-gratification. The second consciousness, or the Jacob personality, is drawn to its divine source, striving to become one with the all-pervading truth of God. When we have two distinct personalities living within the same body, it is hard to expect our inner workings to be an inviolable whole. Why are even the most spiritually refined people vulnerable to earthly, animalistic cravings? And why is it so much more difficult to talk to God than to gossip?
Through prayer, reflection and meditation, an intense, divine energy can overcome our animal personality. The animal personality desperately needs the continuous guidance and discipline of its divine counterpart for cultivation and refinement. But, in this process, the animal personality grants the spiritual personality a boundless creativity and passion that it could never attain on its own. It is only through union that our twin personalities can reach their ultimate potential; and it is in our collaboration with God that we fulfill the objective for which we were created!
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/daily-gospel/07/03/09/gospel-july-04-2009-saturday
Friday, June 19, 2009
FEATURE ARTICLE: Prayer for Children's Spiritual Well-Being
How important is it to you that your children have good grades in school, have lots of friends and succeed in sports and other activities? How much time do you spend helping your children with their homework, driving them to band practice or watching them play basketball? Now compare that with how much time you spend supporting your children in their spiritual journeys.
Your children’s sports statistics and school grades are not indicative of their spiritual health. While these can be legitimate concerns, success in athletics and academics will not necessarily help them love their neighbor better or grow in their relationship with God. You must show your children the way to heaven—by your words and example. And you must pray for them.
Father, you have given me beautiful children. I want them to love you here on Earth and live forever with you in heaven.
Fill them with your grace. Send down your Spirit upon them. Grant them faith, hope and love. Protect them from evil, and show them the way to you.
Your children’s sports statistics and school grades are not indicative of their spiritual health. While these can be legitimate concerns, success in athletics and academics will not necessarily help them love their neighbor better or grow in their relationship with God. You must show your children the way to heaven—by your words and example. And you must pray for them.
Father, you have given me beautiful children. I want them to love you here on Earth and live forever with you in heaven.
Fill them with your grace. Send down your Spirit upon them. Grant them faith, hope and love. Protect them from evil, and show them the way to you.
FEATURE ARTICLE: Prayer for Patience with Children
While your children bring you pride and joy, they also cause you great consternation. Don’t they understand that you are telling them the truth? Don’t they understand that you know best?
First, you must change your attitude. You are not always right. And even when you are right, you must understand that your children are autonomous individuals, walking their own paths. You made mistakes, and they will make mistakes. They cannot always see things the way you do, because they are not you.
If you wish to teach your children, you must do so with love. Then you must pray and wait. Lack of patience will only lead to further misunderstanding and resistance. To grow in patience you must grow in love and faith: love for your Lord and love for your children, faith in your Lord and faith in your children.
Lord Jesus, you know my great pain: My children do not understand my direction ,and I have run out of patience.
This hurts because I love my children very much.
I cannot raise them well on my own. I need your help. These children are more yours than mine.
Help me trust that, in your love for them, you will protect them.
I ask for the grace of patience. Even if my children do not understand my opinion, may they know that I love them.
Saint Joseph, father of my Lord, intercede for me, that I may be a good father.
First, you must change your attitude. You are not always right. And even when you are right, you must understand that your children are autonomous individuals, walking their own paths. You made mistakes, and they will make mistakes. They cannot always see things the way you do, because they are not you.
If you wish to teach your children, you must do so with love. Then you must pray and wait. Lack of patience will only lead to further misunderstanding and resistance. To grow in patience you must grow in love and faith: love for your Lord and love for your children, faith in your Lord and faith in your children.
Lord Jesus, you know my great pain: My children do not understand my direction ,and I have run out of patience.
This hurts because I love my children very much.
I cannot raise them well on my own. I need your help. These children are more yours than mine.
Help me trust that, in your love for them, you will protect them.
I ask for the grace of patience. Even if my children do not understand my opinion, may they know that I love them.
Saint Joseph, father of my Lord, intercede for me, that I may be a good father.
PANALANGIN SA ARAW NG MGA AMA
Ama naming Makapangyarihan, Maylikha ng langit at lupa.
Noong iyong ipinagkaloob sa amin ang Iyong Bugtong na Anak na si Hesukristo upang maging aming Manunubos, niloob mong ipagkatiwala Siya sa ilalim ng pangangalaga ni San Jose bilang kanyang ama dito sa lupa.
Hinihiling naming Inyo pong basbasan ang lahat ng mga ama at lolong natitipon sa pagdiriwang na ito ng Banal na Eukaristiya.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng lakas buhat sa iyong Banal na Espiritu; upang kanilang mahalin nang may katapatan at pagmamahal ang kanilang asawa;
Upang kanilang maitaguyod ng may pagtitiyaga ang kanilang mga pamilya;at upang sila ay maging huwaran ng mabuting pamumuhay bilang mga Kristiyano.
Amin ding inaala-la ang lahat ng mga amang naghahanap-buhay sa labas ng bansa upang kanilang matustusan
Ang mga pang araw-araw na pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya.
Manatili nawa silang tapat sa Iyong mga kautusan, manatili nawa silang tapat sa kanilang mga sinumpaang pananagutan sa sakramento ng kasal;
At iadya mo po sila sa ano mang uri ng sakuna at karamdaman sa pangangatawan.
Ito’y aming hinihiling sa pamamagitan ni Hesukristo kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan.
Amen.
Noong iyong ipinagkaloob sa amin ang Iyong Bugtong na Anak na si Hesukristo upang maging aming Manunubos, niloob mong ipagkatiwala Siya sa ilalim ng pangangalaga ni San Jose bilang kanyang ama dito sa lupa.
Hinihiling naming Inyo pong basbasan ang lahat ng mga ama at lolong natitipon sa pagdiriwang na ito ng Banal na Eukaristiya.
Pagkalooban mo po sila ng lakas buhat sa iyong Banal na Espiritu; upang kanilang mahalin nang may katapatan at pagmamahal ang kanilang asawa;
Upang kanilang maitaguyod ng may pagtitiyaga ang kanilang mga pamilya;at upang sila ay maging huwaran ng mabuting pamumuhay bilang mga Kristiyano.
Amin ding inaala-la ang lahat ng mga amang naghahanap-buhay sa labas ng bansa upang kanilang matustusan
Ang mga pang araw-araw na pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya.
Manatili nawa silang tapat sa Iyong mga kautusan, manatili nawa silang tapat sa kanilang mga sinumpaang pananagutan sa sakramento ng kasal;
At iadya mo po sila sa ano mang uri ng sakuna at karamdaman sa pangangatawan.
Ito’y aming hinihiling sa pamamagitan ni Hesukristo kasama ng Espiritu Santo magpasawalang hanggan.
Amen.
CHURCH NEWS BITS: June 2009 to June 2010 as Year for Priests & Year of the Two Hearts for Peace-Building and Lay Participation in Social Change
The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 2009 to June 2010 as Year for Priests. In conjunction with this the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines also declared the same period as Year of the Two Hearts for Peace-Building and Lay Participation in Social Change. The celebrations for both open on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart last June 19, 2009.
Let this period dedicated by the Church for the Sanctification of Priests inflame in us and in all the faithful under our care a deeper love for Jesus and His most Sacred Heart, full of trust on Mary, His Mother, and our Mother, too, that she will constantly and lovingly guide us to Her Son.
Let this period dedicated by the Church for the Sanctification of Priests inflame in us and in all the faithful under our care a deeper love for Jesus and His most Sacred Heart, full of trust on Mary, His Mother, and our Mother, too, that she will constantly and lovingly guide us to Her Son.
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