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environment
advocate Father
Edwin Gariguez
has called for
accountability over
the landslide that
claimed dozens
of lives in the
mountains of Itogon
in Benguet province.
Gariguez, Executive
Secretary of Caritas
Philippines, blamed no other
but the mining company that
supposedly left the area in a
poor state.
“We need to make mining
companies accountable.
Justice means reparation for
the damages,” Gariguez said.
As far as he is concerned, the
priest said that the Benguet
Corporation should be held
liable since its operations put
the community vulnerable to
landslides.
The site was among the 23
mining operations ordered
closed by former Department
of Environment and Natural
Resources Secretary Gina
Lopez for non-compliance
with environmental laws in
2017.
Justice / A7 Rescuers look for people who were buried by landslide in Brgy. Ucab in Itogon town, Benguet, caused by typhoon Ompong that barreled through Northern Luzon on September 15, 2018. CIRIACO SANTIAGO, CSSR
Catholic charities vow support for Sr. Fox asks Church’s support as
she faces deportation
Typhoon ‘Ompong’ rehab EMBATTLED Sister Patricia Fox
has asked the Catholic hierarchy
INTERNATIONAL Catholic to stand behind missionaries in
charities have vowed to support the prayers and support as she faces
Philippines as the country mounted deportation.
relief and rehabilitation efforts The Australian nun, whose
following the strong typhoon that missionary visa was no longer
hit several provinces. renewed by the Bureau of
In separate statements, several Immigration (BI), said her case
Caritas organizations have may affect other missionaries.
expressed readiness to provide “I think it is an issue that the
assistance to the country while Church has to look at and it needs
conveying condolences for lives lost to come out with a clear statement
during Typhoon Ompong. because it will affect all foreign
Caritas Internationalis has missionaries in the long term,”
immediately launched a fund- Fox said.
raising appeal to help finance more She said it has been a long
relief operations for the thousands time practice by all foreign
of families affected by the typhoon. missionaries in the Philippines
“Caritas assessment teams say to apply for a 10-year missionary
that people urgently need food. Following Typhoon Ompong, the local Caritas team packs the initial relief goods for distribution to visa, and is subject for renewal
Rehab / A6 families in the evacuation centers in Ilagan, Isabela. CAFOD Deportation / A6 Sr. Patricia Fox
Priest welcomes conviction of Palparan Francis summons world’s bishop presidents to Rome
A CATHOLIC priest has
welcomed the conviction of
for meeting on clergy abuse
a retired military general VATICAN— Pope Francis has of ‘protection of minors,’” of several ultra-right-wing
and two others over the called all of the presidents said García. “The meeting Catholic figures, “speaks for
disappearance of University of the world’s various with the pope will take place itself.”
of the Philippines students conferences of Catholic at the Vatican.” Francis is also set to meet
Karen Empeño and Sherlyn bishops to Rome for a Announcement of the first- Sept. 13 with the president
Cadapan in 2006. February meeting on clergy of-its-kind meeting comes as and vice-president of the U.S.
Fr. Edwin Gariguez, sexual abuse, in the first such Francis is under intense global bishops’ conference in a kind
executive secretary of the global summons by a pontiff. scrutiny for his handling of high-profile encounter
bishops’ National Secretariat Paloma García Ovejero, the of clergy sexual abuse after not seen since April 2002,
for Social Action (Nassa), vice director of the Vatican former Vatican ambassador when eight U.S. cardinals
Fr. Edwin Gariguez, Executive Secretary of the CBCP’s National Secretariat for Social
called the outcome as “justice Action. FILE PHOTO press office, announced the Archbishop Carlo Vigano were summoned to Rome to
served”. decision in a Sept. 12 briefing, released a document Aug. discuss revelations of abuse
“Palparan deserves a guilty The three were also ordered he could attest about the various saying the pontiff decided 26 alleging a systemic cover- with Pope John Paul II.
verdict for his monstrous to pay P100,000 for civil human rights violations and to make the move during up of allegations against Galveston-Houston
crime in killing and torturing indemnity and P200,000 for killings of Mindoro activists a meeting of his advisory now ex-cardinal Theodore Cardinal Daniel DiNardo,
those who are in progressive moral damages for each count. when Palparan was assigned Council of Cardinals and has McCarrick. president, and Los Angeles
movements working to Gariguez claimed that he in the area. already set the dates for the In his only remarks Archbishop Jose Gomez,
defend the rights of the was on “liquidation list” of “I have personally encounter as Feb. 21-24. specifically on the matter to vice-president, will be joined
poor,” Gariguez said. Palparan when the former investigated the spate “The Holy Father, hearing date, the pope said Viganò’s in their meeting by Boston
A regional trial court in military official was the of killings in Mindoro from the Council of Cardinals, document, which contains a Cardinal Sean O’Malley, a
Malolos sentenced Palparan, commander of the Army’s orchestrated by him,” he said. has decided to call a meeting host of unsubstantiated and member of the Council of
Lt. Col. Felipe Anotado and 204th Brigade in Mindoro “And I was also targetted with the presidents of the ideological claims and has Cardinals and the head of
Staff Sgt. Edgardo Osorio to from May 2001 to April 2003. by him for liquidation.” bishops’ conferences of the now been revealed to have Francis’ advisory commission
life imprisonment. The anti-mining priest said (CBCPNews) Catholic Church on the theme been drafted with the help Abuse / A7
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heaven, not to do my own will, but to do If we are not clearly with Christ, spirit before it is shown in words and
the will of him who sent me.” (Jn 6,38) there is no way but to succumb to the deeds.
The secret therefore of love, which is tricks of the devil who is the father of We should not worry about the
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and heart of Christ. That is to say, to be manipulative, using every trick in the have been given the different forms
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THE theme of the Year of the Clergy and you a model to follow so that as I have top position and is served by those
Consecrated Life focuses on “Servant-
Leadership.” This theme is based
done for you, you should also do.” (John
13:14-15)
below him. Thus, leadership is viewed
from a vertical perspective – top to
To be saints in
on Vatican II that emphasis that the
clergy should “exercise leadership
This text sums up what Jesus’ life
signify and what his death on the cross
bottom – like a pyramid. This is not how
Jesus regards authority and leadership. the modern times
and authority in the spirit of service the following day mean. Jesus’ washing Christ the King is Jesus the servant.
POPE Francis, in a new pastoral exhortation called
following the example of Christ who the feet of the disciples must have been He came to serve and not to be served.
“Gaudete et Exsultate” (GE), claims that sainthood is not
came not to be served but to serve and a shocking and confusing act for the The ultimate symbol is the washing
something unattainable. Anybody, in fact, has a chance
lay down his life for his sheep.” (Lumen disciples. It is a demeaning act. Only of the feet. He lowered himself and
to be a saint provided he lives in union with Christ and
Gentium 27) servants do this. Jesus’ washing of the knelt to wash the feet of his disciples.
performs his duties with utmost charity. “We are all called
There are several texts in the Gospels feet is a symbolic act to dramatize his To be a humble servant. This is what
to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing
where Jesus’ teaching on leadership can view of leadership – humble and loving servant-leadership is all about. A leader
witness in everything we do, wherever we find ourselves”,
be found. The first is from the Gospel of service. This should be the underlying should not look at himself as above the
says the document (GE, 14).
Matthew (20:25-28) which has parallels motivation in the exercise of leadership. rest, occupying the dizzy heights and
When declaring saints, the Church, through the processes
in other Gospels: Jesus presents himself as the model and feeling lonely at the top. To occupy a
of beatification and canonization, normally recognize
“But Jesus summoned them and said, asks his disciples to follow his example. leadership role is not to ascend to a
the signs of heroic virtue, the sacrifice of one’s life in
you know that the rulers of the Gentiles St. Paul in the letter to the Philippians high, exalted position but to be humble
martyrdom, and in certain cases when life is constantly
lord it over them, and the great ones also highlights this: and lower oneself. It is a descent, not
offered for others, even until death.
make their authority over them felt. But “If there is encouragement in Christ, an ascent, for a servant is not higher
Calling it the “middle class of holiness”, the Pope
it shall not be so among you. Rather, any solace in love, any participation in than those he serves. Thus, like Jesus
underscores the holiness present in the ordinariness
whoever wishes to be great among you the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, this requires kenosis: self-emptying.
of things. He says, “I like to contemplate the holiness
shall be your servant; whoever wishes to complete my joy by being of the same This requires emptying oneself of
present in the patience of God’s people: in those parents
be first among you shall be your slave. mind, with the same love, united in pride and superiority complex—of
who raise their children with immense love, in those men
Just so, the Son of Man did not come to heart, thinking one thing. Do nothing thinking of oneself as god-like. This
and women who work hard to support their families, in
be served but to serve and to give his life out of selfishness or out of vainglory; also requires emptying oneself of the
the sick, in elderly religious who never lose their smile. In
for the ransom of many.” rather, humbly regard others as more drive to dominate and hold on to the
their daily perseverance I see the holiness of the Church
In this text, Jesus criticizes the usual important than yourselves, each looking trappings of power, pomp and privilege,
militant. Very often it is a holiness found in our next-door
way of exercising leadership which is not for his own interests, but everyone of selfishness and self-centeredness.
neighbors, those who, living in our midst, reflect God’s
the use of authority motivated by the for those of others. Have among you the Humble and loving service—this is what
presence (GE, 7).
drive for power, prestige and privilege. same attitude that is also yours in Christ is required of a servant-leader. This is
Are you called to the consecrated life? Be holy by living
Jesus offers another way of exercising Jesus, who, though he was in the form what is means to be a good shepherd.
out your commitment with joy. Are you married? Be holy by
leadership that he prescribed to his of God, did not regard equality with The emphasis on servant-leadership
loving and caring for your husband or wife, as Christ does
disciples—humble service. He refers God something to be grasped. Rather, does away with the sense of entitlement,
for the Church. Do you work for a living? Be holy by laboring
himself as the model: “the Son of he emptied himself taking the form of a privilege and prestige that is often
with integrity and skill in the service of your brothers
Man did not come to be served but to servant, coming in human likeness and associated with the position of leadership
and sisters. Are you a parent or grandparent? Be holy by
serve.” At the heart of Jesus’ teaching found human appearance, he humbled and authority. The leader should not
patiently teaching the little ones how to follow Jesus. Are
of leadership is servanthood—servant- himself, becoming obedient to death, expect or demand special treatment. The
you in a position of authority? Be holy by working for the
leadership. This is manifested in a even death on the cross.” (Phil 2:1-8) leader must always remember that, like
common good and renouncing personal gain (GE, 14).
symbolic way at the last supper when he Society tends to regard leadership Christ, he is sent to serve and not to be
The document further says that, “Christ wants us to be
washed that feet of his disciples. After as a high position. The leader is placed served. As servant, he is not greater or
saints and not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence
doing this he says: on a pedestal. He looks down on his higher than those he serves. Leadership
(GE, 1).
“If I, therefore, the master and teacher followers who look up to him. He looks is not a position of honor or glory
In proposing the call to holiness in a practical way for our
have washed your feet, you ought to at those below him as his subordinates but of humble service – a position of
own time, with all its risks, challenges and opportunities,
wash one another’s feet. I have given who should obey him. He occupies the The View from the Mountain / A7
the Pope warns about two false forms of holiness that can
lead people astray, namely: Gnosticism and Pelagianism.
Be ready when Gnosticism presumes “a purely subjective faith whose
Duc in Altum only interest is a certain experience or a set of ideas and bits
super typhoon strikes Atty. Aurora A. Santiago
of information which are meant to console and enlighten,
but which ultimately keep one imprisoned in his or her own
thoughts and feelings” (GE, 36).
It is one of the most sinister ideologies because, while
AS of press time, the came from the Atlantic Ocean pointers before, during and 2665; Metropolitan Manila unduly exalting knowledge or a specific experience, it
Philippines is bracing this and previously a Category after the storm on what to Development Authority considers its own vision of reality to be perfect (GE, 40).
year’s onslaught of the 4 hurricane and lowered to prepare considering that it (MMDA) - 136 (hotline), Gnostics think that their explanations can make
world’s strongest typhoon, Category 1 but it continued might take days for help to 882-4154 to 74 (trunk the entirety of the faith and the Gospel perfectly
Super Typhoon Ompong to dump massive amount of arrive. line), 0917-561-8711 (duty comprehensible. They absolutize their own theories and
with international name rain waters that could trigger Before the storm – (1) officer); Philippine National force others to submit to their way of thinking. A healthy
Mangkhut. The World disastrous flooding. monitor the news for updates Red Cross - 912-5668, 527- and humble use of reason in order to reflect on the
Meteorological Organization In times of calamities like on the storm situation; (2) 0000, 527-8481 local 6290 theological and moral teaching of the Gospel is one thing.
forecasted the monster these, people must be ready move to higher ground to and 6292; Philippine Coast It is another to reduce Jesus’ teaching to a cold and harsh
typhoon with winds at with emergency kit which avoid storm surges and flash Guard - 328-1098 527-6136; logic that seeks to dominate everything (GE, 39).
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255kph, equivalent to a of food and bottled water livestock to higher ground, (Smart), 0917-5516211 because we know something, or are able to explain it in
Category 5 hurricane, with (the quantity depends on the move furniture to higher (Globe); Maynilad - 1626. certain terms, we are already saints, perfect and better
900 kilometers radius and number of family members), floors of your home, gutters During the storm – (1) keep than the “ignorant masses”. Saint John Paul II warned of
storm surges at 6 meters. candles and/or flashlight, should be clear of leaves and radios tuned to radio station the temptation on the part of those in the Church who are
Ompong came from Pacific waterproof matches, debris, park your car on higher and follow all instructions more highly educated “to feel somehow superior to other
Ocean and gathered strength batteries, battery-operated ground; (3) stock up on food if need to evacuate; (2) members of the faithful” (GE, 45).
before its landfall in Cagayan radios, whistle, clothes, and water supplies; charge turn off all electricity using Gnosticism gave way to another heresy called Pelagianism,
and Isabela provinces in umbrella, toiletries, large gadgets; (4) prepare your the breaker box (main likewise present in our day. As time passed, many came to
Northern Luzon. garbage bags, first aid kit escape routes and determine power switch), disconnect realize that it is not knowledge that betters us or makes
On the other side of the (contains band-aids, alcohol, the meeting place where you equipment that uses water us saints, but the kind of life we lead. But this subtly led
globe, Hurricane Florence antibiotics, antacids, anti- and family members may (like washing machines); (3) back to the old error of the Gnostics, which was simply
hits the Eastern Coast of the allergy medicines, mosquito gather after the storm; escape never walk or swim through transformed rather than eliminated. The same power that
United States and battered repellent, sunscreen and gears like floating devices, swiftly moving water, nor the Gnostics attributed to the intellect, others now began to
the Carolinas. It is one of other prescription drugs snorkels, swimming gear or wade in floodwater – it may attribute to the human will, to personal effort (GE, 46-47).
the biggest storms to have a that may be needed), swiss inflatable rafts for worst-case contain dangerous debris Even though they speak warmly of God’s grace, “followers
landfall in the U.S. East Coast army knife (all-in-one), scenarios; (5) keep note of (may contact leptospirosis), of this doctrine ultimately trust only in their own powers
and would stay for a few days cash, important documents emergency hotlines in your downed power lines, and feel superior to others because they observe certain
causing water in the rivers placed inside sealed plastic area (Philippine hotlines poisonous snakes. Never rules or remain intransigently faithful to a particular
and lakes to rise and would envelopes. Do not forget your are: National Disaster Risk cross floodwaters that is 2 feet Catholic style” (GE, 49).
cause heavy flooding in North rosary, the best weapon in Reduction and Management deep, it can carry away most In hindsight, the Pope is telling us that the pursuit of
and South Carolina and storms and calamities. Council - 734-2118, 734-2120; cars; find an alternate route, holiness is not found absolutely in theological principles
Viginia. Hurricane Florence Surfing the internet, it gave 911-5061, 911-1406 and 912- Duc in Altum / A7 and discourses but by concretely living the faith in union
with Christ and with complete dependence on God’s grace.
The document also establishes a clear path to this type
Dollar for a tooth of holiness by pointing to the Beatitudes of Matthew (5:3-
Whatever 12). It says, “Being poor of heart: that is holiness (GE, 70).
Reacting with meekness and humility: that is holiness (GE,
Fr. Francis Ongkingco 74). Knowing how to mourn with others: that is holiness
(GE, 76). Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that
is holiness (GE, 79). Seeing and acting with mercy: that is
holiness (GE, 82). Keeping a heart free of all that tarnishes
A CLOSE friend shared a story about her tooth?” they can no longer meet our selfish love: that is holiness (GE, 86). Sowing peace all around
son. When he lost his front tooth, they My friend wrote: ‘We literally expectations, we dispose of them. us: that is holiness” (GE, 89). Accepting daily the path of
told him that he could keep it under his ROLFed!’ Like the boy in the anecdote, even if the Gospel, even though it may cause us problems: that is
pillow. I asked her what it meant and she said: we may be given a dollar in exchange for holiness (GE, 94).
“Why?” Rolling On the Floor Laughing. a tooth, there is nothing that would give In Matthew (25: 31-46), Jesus expands on the Beatitude
“So the tooth fairy can come and get us back a real tooth. Daily, we see this that calls the merciful blessed. If we seek the holiness
it,” they explained. *** trend happening in our lives as flashy pleasing to God’s eyes, this text offers us one clear criterion
“Then what?” This story reminded me about the gadgets, social media, and a “touristic” on which we will be judged. “I was hungry and you gave me
“She will exchange it with a gift!” following sayings: “There are things that outlook on life. This kind of world view food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger
Her son excitedly did everything they money cannot buy!” or “Money, can’t tends to replace or blur the value of life’s and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I
said. He even washed the tooth and kept buy everything!” priceless people and moments. was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you
it inside a little paper pouch and wrote: Sometimes it’s easy to forget that These cannot be captured in a selfie or visited me” (GE, 95).
‘For the tooth fairy!’ there are some priceless things that a video; it cannot be worded out easily Holiness, then, is not about swooning in mystic rapture.
The next day he rushed into the dining pass us only once in life: our families, on a blog nor can it be shared over social As Saint John Paul II said: “If we truly start out anew
room holding a pouch. parents, siblings, friends, etc. Then media. There are some things we cannot from the contemplation of Christ, we must learn to see
“The tooth fairy came! The tooth fairy there are important life ingredients that simply replace or rewind, because him especially in the faces of those with whom he himself
came!” help us live life better: the virtues and they are best treasured and cherished wished to be identified” (GE, 96).
“What did she give you, honey!” His our God-given talents. Finally, there are personally. The Pope, of course, does not discount other forms or
mother winked at her husband. the memories we reminisce every day, It may be good at every day’s end, not means of sanctification already in practice. “I will not pause
“I don’t know, I haven’t opened it yet,” that we treasure forever. only to thank God for our blessings. But to explain the means of sanctification already known to us:
he peered into the pouch. We often miss out on them because to also write down a few of them in some the various methods of prayer, the inestimable sacraments
“So, what’s inside?” of our materialistic and consumerist form of diary. And then as we go over of the Eucharist and Reconciliation, the offering of
“A dollar!!!?” world. Very often, people, things, and them, with God’s light and grace, to ask personal sacrifices, different forms of devotion, spiritual
“Are you happy?” events are valued more by how they ourselves how we have treasured them direction, and many others as well. But, here I will speak
“Yes, but where can I go to buy a new can be quantified or weighed. And when a little more each day. Collection Box / A6
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Pope Francis leads the Synod of Bishops on the family at the Vatican, October 23, 2015. PAUL HARING/CNS
POPE Francis has chosen eight Other participants are Fr. Renato
Filipinos including a young catechist De Guzman of the Office for Pastoral
to attend October’s Synod of Bishops Care of the Don Bosco Educational
on youth together with other Catholic Center, Fr. Emmanuel Enrico Ayo of
leaders from around the world. the Diocese of Parañaque, who will
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of serve as one of the assistants, and
Manila, who was elected to the Nicole Anne Perez, a catechist from the
15-member synod council in 2015, Manila archdiocese and who is among
will lead the Philippine delegation the auditors to the synod.
composed of three other bishops, 2 The pope also picked another
priests and a lay person. Filipino, Bishop Pedro Baquero of
Tagle had served as one of the three Kerema diocese, as official delegate for
presidents delegate to the synod the Papua New Guinea and Solomon
general assemblies on the family in Islands.
October 2015. The three-week meeting will address
The pope has also approved the various issues on sexuality and gender,
members elected by the Catholic the role of women, and the desire for
Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines a Church which knows how to listen.
to represent the CBCP at synod. In March this year, over 300 young
The CBCP delegates are Bishop adult delegates including five Filipinos
Leopoldo Jaucian of Bangued, gathered in Rome, where Pope Francis
chairman of the CBCP Episcopal convened a pre-synod meeting to listen
Commission on Youth (ECY); Bishop directly to the voice of young people
Patricio Buzon of Bacolod, ECY Vice from around the world.
Chairman; and Bishop Joel Baylon of The gathering produced the
Legazpi, former ECY head and current “instrumentum laboris” or the working
member of the Federation of Asian document for the upcoming synod.
Bishops’ Conferences – Office of Laity The synod comes at a critical moment
and Family. in Pope Francis’ papacy as the crisis
The synod will meet at the Vatican on over clergy sex abuse continues to roil
CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles and CBCP Secretary General Fr. Marvin Mejia with other Asian Catholic leaders pose for a photograph at
October 3 to 28 to discuss “young people, the Catholic Church. (Roy Lagarde/ the Gahoedong Catholic Church during a tour of “Seoul’s Pilgrimage Route”, September 13, 2018. The Seoul archdiocese on Sept. 14 celebrated
faith and vocational discernment”. CBCPNews) the Vatican’s recognition of the South Korean capital as an official international pilgrimage site, a first for Asia for its martyrdom shrines. ROY LAGARDE
Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Lifetime awardees are ‘gifts’ to the Church
CALLING them, its “gifts to ‘Culture of love and life’ Guest speaker at this year’s Garden by Bro. Jesus Matias, OFS, Communications Foundation, Inc.,
the Church,” the Asian Catholic Since 2007, ACCI has been awards is Mr. John Nery, associate published by ST. PAULS, for the for Spirituality; Sharing the Filipino
Communicators, Inc. (ACCI), handing out the Cardinal Sin editor and opinion columnist of the Children’s category; Get Ready for Marian Piety by Msgr. Sabino Vengco,
an association of Catholic book Catholic Book Awards (CSCBA) in Philippine Daily Inquirer who will More by Bo Sanchez, published Jr., published by Foundation for
publishers in the Philippines, different categories, the highlight deliver a message inspired by Pope by Shepherd’s Voice Publications, Christ-Love Asia, Inc., for Theology;
is set to recognize two Lifetime of which is a Lifetime Achievement Francis’ call to eradicate fake news Inc., for the Inspirational category; To My Fellow Igorot Youth by Dr.
Achievement awardees on Sept. Award that is given an individual and promote journalism for peace. Morena Graciosa by Michael delos Ryan Camado Guinaran, published
12, 6:00 p.m., at the Manila whose Catholic life and apostolic Reyes, published by Claretian by Diteng Inc./Ryan Guinaran, for
International Book Fair (MIBF) zeal is reflected in his or her writings. Promoting Gospel values Communications Foundation Inc., the Youth category
to be held at the SMX Convention This year’s winners of the Cardinal The ACCI, formerly known as for Liturgy; Family Goals by Michele The Asian Catholic Communicators
Center, Mall of Asia. Sin Catholic Book Awards (CSCBA) the Asian Catholic Publishers, Alignay, MA, RP, RGC, published Inc. comprises Bayard Assumption
Sr. Teresa Joseph Patrick of Jesus and will be announced at the event as well. Inc. (ACPI), was founded by the by Shepherd’s Voice Publications, Media Foundation, Claretian
Mary, OCD, and Fr. Gil Alinsangan, SSP Manila Auxiliary Bishop late Archbishop of Manila Jaime Inc., for Family Life; Jesus Reigns! Communications Foundation, Inc.,
are the ACCI’s Lifetime Achievement Broderick S. Pabillo commended Cardinal Sin. The group aims “to by Most Rev. Ruperto C. Santos, Communication Foundation for Asia,
awardees for 2018. the CSCBA and its supporters recognize authors and publishers DD, STL, published by ST. PAULS, Institute of Spirituality in Asia, Inc.,
“These two consecrated for the inspiration they bring the who promote total human for Homiletics; The Spirituality of Jesuit Communications Inc., Logos
individuals are our ‘gifts’ because faithful. “May this Catholic Book development, Gospel values and Bishop Labayen by Julio Xavier Publications, Paulines, Shepherd’s
we also celebrate the Year of the Awards contribute to this effort of Filipino culture through the effective Labayen, OCD, published by Voice Publications, Inc., ST. PAULS,
Clergy and Consecrated Persons,” giving hope and trust so that we may use of the latest communications Institute of Spirituality in Asia, Inc., Word & Life Publications, Catholic
said ACCI chair Fr. John Klen shape a Filipino culture of love and technology in book publishing.” for Ministry; Ponderings by Nil Book Center, Sinag-tala, and New
Malificiar, SSP. life,” he said. Last year’s winners were: Gabriel’s Guillemette, published by Claretians City Press.(CBCPNews)
CBCP Monitor September 17 - 30, 2018 Vol. 22 No. 19 PASTORAL CONCERNS B1
(This year, World Mission Sunday will be celebrated on October 21, 2018)
Pope Francis leads a meeting with young people in Palermo, Sicily, September 15, 2018. PAUL HARING/CNS
Homily of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle during the PCNE 5
Thanksgiving Mass at the Arzobispado de Manila Chapel, August 28, 2018
MY dear brothers and sisters, we thank God to us. the more important aspects of the law of God” dapat meron namang diyamante, dapat naman
for bringing us together in this Eucharistic cel- Let me start with the readings, in the Gospel instead of parang reinventing God’s law and may ano, ganyan” wala na kasi nahiwalay na
ebration though every Eucharist is a thanks- we hear about one of the most painful labels they make people believe that for God, this doon sa interior commitment.
giving. It is the supreme hearts of attitude and that any human being could get “hypocrite”. is the weightier thing. Parang ganon telling O yung aming cross—Pectoral Cross di ba
thanksgiving at this hour to give thanks. This Wala sigurong taong kapag sinabihan ng people, for God no washing of hands is more pectoral malapit sa puso. Kapag ang Cross
celebration is made more special because of “Hipokrito. Hipokrita” (ay ang isasagot ay) important than being merciful or for God, of Christ malayo na sa puso mo at ang puso
our memory of the 5th edition of PCNE. “Thank you”, isa ito sa pinakamasasakit observing the son of law na, “Do not work” is mo wala nang tatak ng Krus at ang puso mo
So, we thank God for all the people who na masabihan ka. But Jesus uses this word more important than healing a person who indigence na hindi na Krus kundi ano na puro
have made PCNE 5 an experience of Christ, Hypocrite deliberately and unfortunately he has been possessed by evil spirit. convenient, Ano ba ang madali? Ano ba ang
an encounter with the Lord, an encounter with uses this very often to Scribes and Pharisees And so, instead of teaching people about mga ganoon? then, the Pectoral Cross will
the Church and an encounter with the voice he uses it often to religious leaders, kaya God and God’s law, they’re really misleading become again another piece of jewelry rather
that calls us and sends us forth on the mission, minsan nakakalungkot ang mga batikos ni and presenting as God’s will what is really the than a living sign.
ever new mission in the ever-changing world. Hesus kalimitan sa mga religious leaders. human interpretation. And the other thing is, So, a good reminder of the interior of cleans-
And as we thank all of you, we have to es- Baliktad ngayon ang batikos natin sa labas, you are so, so particular the external of rituals, ing and worship that God wants us to render to
pecially, Bishop Ben (San Pablo Bishop Bue- kapag tayo binabatikos defensive, pero si He- of purity, and they forget to clean the heart. Him and this is in a way follow that in the first
naventura Famadico), thank you for coming. sus ang unang binabatikos yung mga leaders But it is not the external purity that really reading when in the time when people were
We thank all the benefactors, especially your of the temple and the experts in the law and pleases God, it is the interior cleansing. confused, Darating na ba si Hesus? Is it already
support to the priest who came in the first 2 there are many many many manifestations Sabi nga dito, “You’ve cleaned the outside the end na? Is it the coming of the Lord. Ang
or 3 days. , we thank the religious communi- of hypocrisy but with the Gospel today, it is a of your cup and dish but inside, full of cor- daming kumakalat na mga bali-balita, hindi
ties and Fr. Angel who represents the whole neglect of what is more important to God and ruption, of plunder and self-indulgence. Why lang ngayon nagsimula ang fake news, noong
Association (looking at Fr. Angel Cortes). substituting for the more important of human don’t you clean the inside first?” So hypocrisy panahon pa ni Saint Paul mayroon nang fake
And the PCNE Office and of Archdiocese of beings consider as important to God. is yun nga, pakitang tao, dito yung mga may- news. Some people pretending to be Saint Paul
Manila, those who were in media, those who Parang the people will pretend to know roong panlabas and then the inside which only even through a letter or through a verbal com-
were hidden, those who were seen, those were God through and through and the people will God sees is not appealing. munication invoking his name and authority.
not mention so lahat po ang Panginoon na ang pretend to defend God but be thank that it is But, this is a good reminder to us, again it Ang sinasabi ni Saint Paul dito, huwag
nagpapasalamat din sa ating lahat. God the true God that the people could face it is not calling for neglect of the external, ma- kayong magpadala sa ganyan, huwag kayong
I think it is not insignificant that we are hold- and prove it, but it is this over the caricature halaga yun especially in a world, in a faith, the magpadala sa mga sabi-sabi, huwag kayong
ing this thanksgiving mass on the Feast of St. of God or his or her creation of God. mission that uses a lot of symbols, of signs, don’t let your minds be shaken. Ang gulo-gulo
Augustine who is one of the great evangelizers; And to the two examples given is the Scribes sacraments. So, external manifestations are na nga sa labas pati sa loob ang gulo. Habang
his Theology came from his homilies, much of and the Pharisees were very particular about important but without the grounding and a magulo ang labas dapat ang loob mo matatag
his Theology were came from his homilies and the law, the kind who make details of the law, pure heart, they lose their significance. Ako kasi kung ang loob mo magulo rin, dumagdag
also in his biography, the confessions, unlike tinitimbang nila yung (inaudible). Napaka-mi- lagi kong sinasabi, ito ano ito yan (pointing ka pa sa gulo sa labas. At iyon ang ayaw na
today Theological words, are very scientific na nor details and for them that is the weightier at his ring) yang singsing ng Obispo is an ayaw nung mga nanggugulo sa labas, kapag
minsan hindi mo talaga maintindihan. Noon thing if I want to be pure before baptize if I external sign but it must be connected to the nakakita sila na mayroong loob na hindi na-
the source of Theology was the exposition of want to be considered as a follower of God. heart. That I am a committed person, I am gugulo pero tuwang tuwa sila kapag lahat ng
the word as food for the daily living, so spiri- But, the Scribes and Pharisees by being too committed to the gospel, I am committed to loob nagugulo rin nila, kakampi ka na nila sa
tuality, Leticia Devina, Theologizing them all meticulous with the law have forgotten the the kingdom of God. panggugulo.
like to the level of St. Augustine. weightier things of the law justice, mercy, If that connection is lost, then this stops So, Saint Paul is saying hold fast to the
And thank you it was instrumental on choos- fidelity. Jesus is not saying that the details of becoming a symbol, magiging jewelry lang truth, hold fast and encourage your hearts,
ing this day for our thanksgiving for the New the law should be directive but He says, “you yan at mamimili ka na (pointing at his ring) strengthen your heart by every good deed. So,
Evangelization, he who was an inspiration should have pay attention to the weightier, “Napaka-simple naman nito para sa Cardinal Manila / B7
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Steward / B3
have to build again. He must have trusted the share your master’s joy.” in Bulacan to stage their own revolt. assigned to my hometown Imus. So I
Lord so much, he must have known that it was That’s our hope for him and we also hope But the revolutionaries 122 years ago first announced there at 6:30 this morning that this
not his gifts and God’s mighty hands at work that we will have inherited this beautiful attacked the Imus Cathedral but the Spanish place, Father Rufino Santos started his priestly
and we are just stewards. legacy from God through the hands of Cardinal priest had already escaped so they were not ministry as an assistant priest, I said my first
But what an enterprising industrious Santos will be as responsible, as loving as he able to harm anyone. But every year on the mass today is here in Imus Cathedral and my
steward he was. And so we hope, we hope, not was. third day of September, the battle of Imus is evening mass will be in the Manila Cathedral
only now but 45 years ago at a young age of On a personal note, I went to Imus early this commemorated and what a coincidence, after to remember Cardinal Rufino Santos.
65 and 8 days when he passed on to face the morning because today is the 122 anniversary his studies in Rome, as a seminarian and his The master has a good story to tell even on
master who has entrusted to him so much, we of the battle of Imus which was the first ordination in Rome, Father Rufino Santos was this day. Let us pause and open our hearts
hope that Rufino –not anymore bearing titles, triumph of the revolutionaries in Cavite. assigned as assistant parish priest of Imus to the master who entrusts to us so many
father, bishop, cardinal but simply the servant Which led to other revolts in the province Cavite. And after a few months, as the parish blessings and we ask for the grace for a deep
Rufino, we hope he heard the sweetest words, of Cavite, some historians even said that the priest in Bulacan. love of the Lord and of the Church so that we
“Well done good and faithful servant, come to battle of Imus encouraged the revolutionaries Freshly ordained priest in Rome, being would not waste any of those gifts.
CBCP Monitor September 17 - 30, 2018 Vol. 22 No. 19 STATEMENTS B5
The need to reverse our value system Jesus, the ideal Servant Leader
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 9:30-37)
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B (Mark 9:30-37) Grandparents’ Day, September 23, 2018
September 23, 2018
By Fr. Sal Putzu, SDB
By Msgr. Lope C. Robredillo, SThD
Buhay Parokya
FIND 3 MISSING THINGS:
1. ST. JOHN PAUL II
2. HOLY EUCHARIST
3. ANGEL GABRIEL
A driver takes us from point for adults who will find this
A to point B. If he’s a Robert second partnership between
McCall (Denzel Washington) Washington and director
of the on-demand transport Antoine Fuqua a notch
service Lyft, he’ll do much above the first Equalizer.
more than that. He’ll Sure it’s the same theme
exterminate the men who and same M.O. We would
raped his female passenger. even say Pedro Pascal’s
He’ll find the long-lost sister character is predictable. But
of an old man who survived the confluence of action,
the Holocaust. He’ll pirouette suspense, and sound set in the
a young man named Miles quaint neighborhoods of New
(Ashton Sanders) from drugs England and the sea suffuses
and gangs to painting and the movie with a good formula
reading. And if in the most for foreboding.
calamitous of all missteps, Without a doubt, Equalizer 2
someone murders his one best in the crime-action genre is
friend Susan (Melissa Leo), impressive. But it treads on
McCall will uncage all his dangerous waters. How do we
vigilante fury until everyone right a wrong? If justice is our
responsible is wiped out. plea, how far would we go to
Susan and McCall had worked exact it? McCall’s vigilantism
in a government intelligence and summary execution are
agency before McCall’s wife outside the law, they’re above
was killed and he disappeared it. And in a civilization that
(he supposedly died), while for thousands of years has
Susan went on to private plowed to establish the rule
practice. She was investigating of law, Equalizer 2 not only
the murder-suicide of another demolishes respect for life,
intelligence agent, and was it also emboldens brutality
close to solving the case when and violence. The movie
she was killed. McCall seeks shows the gratifying results
the help of former colleague of vigilantism: a young girl is
and current associate of abducted by her own father
Susan’s, Dave York (Pedro to get back at the mother,
Pascal) to track down the McCall slays him, daughter
killer. and mother are reunited.
Equalizer 2 makes us forget Glorious! But what about the
we’re watching a movie. slain? They’re unnecessary
We hear a shooter’s heavy and expendable lives, and the
breathing and we flinch when world is a much better place
his dilated pupils stare at us. without them. The very same
Blood soaks the screen and narrative invoked in a certain
we can’t breathe. And when war on drugs. On the big
McCall speaks, we recognize screen as in real life, it takes a
melancholy, affection and mature community of people Mabuting tao pero me pagka- studio para maghanap ng ang hinihingi ng papel na ng Miss Granny at The
rage beneath a calibrated to weigh the repercussions bugnutin ang nagkakaidad paliwanag, pero hindi na niya batang Fely: namimighati Hows of Us — mahilig talaga
monotone that is distinctly and underpinnings of this nang si Fely Malabaño (Nova makikita ang talyer sa lugar na man o mabangis na ang manunood na Pinoy sa
Denzel Washington’s. Not beguiling strain of swift Villa). Hindi lang magustuhan kinatagpuan niya. Kalaunan, hinahambalos ng bangus si romantic comedy. Ayos ang
for young audiences, but yes justice. ang lasa ng sinigang ay magugustuhan na din niya Lorenz (Xian Lim), “carry” mensahe ng Miss Granny — ang
magtataray na sa manugang ang bagong hitsura niya — at niya. Komedyang may laman unahin ang kapakanan ng
Miss Granny (Lotlot). Maoospital ang
manugang dahil sa sobrang
bibigyan niya ng bagong
pangalan ang sarili: Odrey.
ang Miss Granny, pero
nasasapawan ng komedya
pamilya kaysa sa sariling
kasiyahan. Nagsakripisyo si
stress, at ilalagak si Fely ng Magiging magulo’t malungkot ang laman nito, halos hindi na Fely/Odrey para sa ikaliligtas
DIRECTOR: Joyce Bernal kanyang anak na si Ramon ang buhay niya, lalo na’t gusto tuloy mapapansin ang husay ng buhay ng apo, halimbawa.
LEAD CAST: Sarah Geronimo, (Nonie Buencamino) sa isang pa rin niyang nakikita nang ng pagganap ni Buencamino Isang paalala lamang mula sa
James Reid, Xian Lim, Nova ‘nursing home’ o tahanan lihim ang anak at apo niya, pero at Villa, halimbawa, nang CINEMA, kapag nanonood
Villa, Boboy Garovillo ng mga matatanda, bagay masaya din, dahil matutupad kailanganin ang drama sa tayo ng kinahihiligang
SCREENPLAY: Jinky Laurel na ikalulungkot ng ina. na ang childhood dream niyang kuwento. Sana’y tinabas palabas, lalo na’t kung
PRODUCERS: Neil Arce, Isang araw, maaakit siya ng maging isang singer. pa ng konti ang sobrang ang kuwento’y umiikot sa
Vincel del Rosario III, Veronique
del Rosario-Corpus
isang photo studio na may Halaw sa orihinal na mahahabang eksenang elemento ng pantasiya tulad
GENRE: Comedy, Fantasy, display na litrato ng paborito kwentong Koreano ang patawa, para hindi ito lumabas ng Miss Granny, ingat lang,
Musical niyang artistang si Audrey Miss Granny, na tinimpla na “trying hard” at nang lalong at baka umangat ang mga
MUSIC: Len Calvo Hepburn. Magpapakuha ni Bernal para sa panglasa mangibabaw ang hugot ng paa natin at lumutang tayo sa
EDITING: Joyce Bernal, siya ng litrato para ipatong ng Pilipino. Kapanipaniwala mga pangunahing tauhan. alapaap sa pag-aakalang iyon
Chrisel Galeno-Desuasido sa ataol niya pagdating ng ang pelikula sa kabila ng Pero madaling patawarin ang katotohanan ng buhay.
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Rody panahon — papangakuan pagiging pantastiko ng ang kakulangang iyon, kasi Ituro sa kabataan na ang
Lacap COUNTRY: Philippines naman siya ng photographer kuwento nito, salamat sa nakakaaliw panoorin si mga pangarap ay natutupad
PRODUCTION DESIGN: Shari LANGUAGE: Filipino na pababatain nito ang histura tamang set, costumes at lalo Geronimo — para ka nang lamang at nagbibigay ng ganap
Marie Montiaque RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 53 min niya. Totoo ngang babata na mga sinaunang kanta na nanood sa concert niya nang na kasiyahan kung dinadaan
PRODUCTION COMPANY:
si Fely, babalik sa kanyang buong siglang binanatan hindi gumagasta ng libo- sa hard work — kayod kalabaw,
N2 in association with Viva Technical assessment: 3.5 pagkadalaga. Asiwa siya sa ni Geronimo. Makikitang libong piso. ika nga — sabi nga sa Bibliya,
Films Moral assessment: 3 pagbabagong nangyayari, nahihinog na sa pag-arte si Puno ang mga sinehan sa “He who does not work,
DISTRIBUTORS: Viva Films CINEMA rating: PG13 babalikan niya angphoto Geronimo dahil naibigay niya mistulang pakikipagtalbugan neither shall he eat.”
Ugnayan
THE NEWS SUPPLEMENT OF COUPLES FOR CHRIST
CBCP Monitor. Vol. 22 No. 19 September 17 - September 30, 2018 C1
REFLECTIONS FROM THE VATICAN East A Holds Fellowship Night with the Clergy
“AS MARRIED couples, you
Joe Tale also have your charism as priest,
prophet and king, though in a
A New Chapter Begins different form. We clergy have the
same charism as priest, prophet
Editor’s Note: Former CFC Chairman and Trust and take courage. Our God will do and king, but in a different form,
former Board of Elders Moderator Joe Tale great things for us, and holy is His name. that is, we minister to the com-
and his wife Babylou have been assigned mon priesthood, and that is you...
as Vatican Relations Head and CFC Europe September 13, 2018, our first General As- I’d like to thank you, the laity, for
Regional Mission Center Coordinator. They sembly with CFC Rome giving us lot of elbow room for
will be based in Rome for the next two years. Ephphatha! our imperfections, being humans
Beginning this issue, Joe will be writing about This word, meaning "Be opened!", was ut- like you. It is good for us, clergy,
their many experiences in Rome, highlighting tered by Jesus when he healed the deaf and that you remind us…for fraternal
their new assignment. mute man in the district of the Decapolis. correction, of course, in a nice way,
The following are his reflections during the (Mark 7:34). like brothers and sisters… just like
first month of their deployment. Ephphatha was also the word used by Fr. we are also going to correct you
Sonny de Rivera, SVD, Spiritual Adviser paternally, like a father. I thank gether with nine priests from from the Congregation of Jesus
August 17, 2018, one day before leaving of CFC Rome, as he led the community in you for this initiative for inviting the Metro Manila East A sector, and Mary, broke the ice with a ren-
for Italy laying hands over Babylou and me during the clergy to be with you tonight.” graced the event. dition of a famous Tagalog song.
As we prepare for our new assignment in the Mass before the September 9, 2018 Leaders of CFC Metro Manila Aside from the inspirational Fr. Jimmy Padilla from the Sacred
Rome, Babylou and I are of course excited general assembly. East A were humbled by this message from Bishop de Leon, Heart of Jesus Parish, and Fr. Rock
about this new chapter in our CFC service, It was a unique pray over, as only the word inspirational message Bishop who thanked and encouraged Berdos from the St. Joseph the
which is as well a new chapter in our lives. Ephphatha was prayed repeatedly during the Francis de Leon, Bishop of the CFC to continue collaborating Worker Parish, belted out their
At the same time, however, we have some entire session. Fr. Sonny explained that this Diocese of Antipolo. The mes- with the Church, the clergy guests favorite songs with gusto. Not to
apprehensions, as this is in effect relocating prayer is special because the person healed sage, both for clergy guests were honored through the cer- be outdone, Peter dela Cruz, Chito
to a new country, leaving our comfort zone in was not only able to hear and speak, but all his and CFC leaders, was delivered emonious distribution of token Cubacub, and Thonie Miranda
the Philippines, and really not knowing what senses were opened to fully experience Jesus. during the Clergy Appreciation t-shirts by the Sector Governance showcased their talents.
lies ahead, what the Lord has in store for us in Upon further reflection, I realized how Night held on August 23 at the Team and cluster heads. Despite the limited time and
Rome, in the Vatican, in all of Europe. appropriate the prayer was especially for me, Social Hall, Greenland Subdivi- The sumptuous dinner was resources, God ensured that ev-
It is thus comforting to reflect on a quote from as I go about this new assignment in Vatican sion, Cainta, Rizal. CFC orga- capped with a special serenade erything fell into place.
St. John Chrysostom, cited by Pope Francis in and Rome and Europe. I pray for all my senses nized the Clergy Night to honor from CFC entertainers led by The event gave East A leaders
his Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exultate, to be fully open to know and follow the guid- Bishop de Leon and the priests Chito Cubacub‘s “Flat Tire” a great opportunity to further
thus: "God pours unto us the very source of all ance and direction of the Lord. I pray to have of the diocese in celebration of band and Eric Fresnosa. Bishop strengthen collaboration with
his gifts even before we enter into battle.” a sharp mind to understand the breadth and Priest Day and the Year of the Nolly led the “Priests Got Tal- the bishops and priests in fulfill-
depth of the pronouncements of the Pope and Clergy and Consecrated Persons. ent” show, hosted by Nelson ing the evangelistic mission of
September 8, 2018, Nativity of the Blessed the other leaders of our faith in the Vatican, Bishop-elect Nolly Buco, to- Montero. Fr. Noel Corcino, the diocese. (Francis Gonzaga)
Virgin Mary especially as it relates to our vision and mis-
Babylou and I are now about to complete sion in CFC. I pray to have a loving heart and
our third week in Rome. In addition to our competence in serving the brethren in the MM MISSION CORE TEACHING NIGHT SERIES
CFC responsibilities, I have been privileged different countries of Europe, operating from
to be designated by CBCP News as its Vatican the regional mission center we are setting up.
Bureau Chief. Yet another challenge. It will be
an exciting ride as I have to learn and train
I pray to have alert eyes and ears to spot the
developments I should report on to CBCP
Meekness and Righteousness to Holiness
on-the-go in this unfamiliar terrain. Despite News as its Vatican correspondent. BEING meek and doing what’s right, that is er and could have done just about anything, but
my apprehensions, I am comforted by a loving Jesus prayed before healing the deaf and holiness and its one true source is God. He didn’t use this power to subdue the people
God who has directed my life all these years. mute person. Jesus looked up to heaven before This was the premise of the third install- who followed Him. Rather, He empowered His
I praise Him for placing us in this strong uttering Ephphatha. It is also noted that the ment of the Christian Identity Series delivered disciples through His love. He encouraged His
spiritual environment. We will be sharing verses on the healing of the deaf and mute during the monthly Mission Core Teaching followers to embrace meekness.
our reflections along the way with you dear along with the blind in Isaiah 35 and Psalm (MCT) Night of the Metro Manila sectors. The Everyone is called to be meek not because
family, brethren, friends. We are praying for 146 which are to be read together with this MCT was held on September 18 in five venues they are weak, but because they are strong. It
you. And we pray too for what may seem to be Gospel passage from Mark, are not mentioned to serve the large MM CFC population. is submission not to the world, but to God.
pervasive darkness in the national and global in isolation, but in the same breath as the need Session 3: “Meekness and Righteousness
journey we are going through. to care for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, to Holiness” was anchored on Matthew 5: Righteousness
Know though that the darkness may not be and those "whose hearts are frightened”. 5-6 which says, “Blessed are the meek, for Matthew 5:20 says, “I tell you, unless your
because the Lord has distanced Himself away These to me are clear guides that wherever they shall inherit the land. Blessed are they righteousness surpasses that of the scribes
from us. It may be due to the Lord being so the Lord sends us, we move forward in our who hunger and thirst for righteousness for and Pharisees, you will not enter into the
close by that His bright light blinds our weak mission only in prayer, and that they who they will be satisfied.” This is part of what are kingdom of heaven.” As this month’s topic
eyes making us think it is dark when we are we seek to serve, should be inclusive of those known as the Beatitudes. says, righteousness is to desire a relationship
actually in the midst of a powerful brightness "who are poor in the world”. The Beatitudes are guidelines which Jesus with justice. And those who are righteous
we cannot see and appreciate. May we indeed go forth accordingly. taught in order for man to share in the very are those who put faith and effort into their
life of God. It is not just a new lifestyle, but a relationships with the people around them
new life altogether. In the same way that CFC and with God.
AGT SUMMIT FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL LUZON HELD is not a lifestyle, but a love-style as everyone As children of God, everyone is called to
is called to love more. acknowledge that the only way to righteous-
heads, are faithful to their role of In this session, the standards of the world ness is Jesus, embracing Him as the only one
bringing lost souls back to Christ. such as wealth, popularity, freedom, power and who can satisfy their needs.
The AGTs must ensure that the position were presented vis-a-vis the Beatitudes. As CFC continues to strive and embrace
pastoral structure in their areas is holiness through living out the Beatitudes,
well-defended. Meekness the way of Jesus, they are reminded to act in
The participants were also re- The world thinks that being meek and submission to God and love others as Jesus did.
minded that the Family Min- humble is equivalent to weakness and being They are reminded that it is God who will fill
istries must be fully integrated timid. However, being meek is being like them to the brim and it is God who will guide
within the chapters and their Jesus. The meekness of Christ is not weakness them to righteousness. The Teaching Series
activities are in sync with those but keeping strength under control. will be available in the CFC youtube channel
of the whole province. The AGT While he was on earth, Christ had all the pow- soon. (Andrelene Veloso)
must also see to it that the AN-
COP and Social Development
Programs are implemented in
their areas. CFC NegOcc Holds First ANCOP & SOCDEV Summit
The participants were exhorted
to know more about their mem- COUPLES for Christ leaders from Negros Oc- oralgo, and ANCOP Visayas fulltime worker
IT WAS another first for CFC in their respective provinces; bers. They were also challenged to cidental held their first-ever ANCOP and Social Cresty Tomenio.
Luzon. All the members of the thus they are to set the directions go on mission trips to areas outside Development Summit on September 1, 2018 at De Leon presented the various Social Develop-
Area Governance Teams from the and policies needed to fulfill the of their own, in fulfillment of their the Padre Pio Hall, Sacred Heart Shrine Com- ment Programs, namely the Migrants Program,
provinces of Northeastern Luzon, CFC Vision and Mission in their mandate as CFC leaders to pro- pound, Bacolod City. The primary objective of GKare, Project ReForm, OIKOS, Order of St.
Northwestern Luzon, and Central areas. The AGT members are also claim God’s message to all. this activity was to empower the leaders, from Michael, Isaiah 61:1, and STMA, reminding
Luzon, gathered on September 8 required to know everything that The participants expressed ap- the chapter heads up to the Area Governance delegates that serving in the SocDev Programs
and 9, 2018 for the first-ever AGT is happening in the five pillars preciation of the first-ever AGT Team of Negros Occidental, to support ANCOP is an extra mile for the Lord.
Summit. The gathering was held (evangelization and mission, pas- summit and their hope that this and the SocDev programs, and to enlighten them Afterwards, the ANCOP Team presented updates
at the Greenfield Paradise Resort toral formation, family ministries, be a regular event so that they about the new policies and practices that are im- about the Education Sponsorship Program, Alumni
in Malasiqui, Pangasinan. ANCOP/social development, and continue to be rekindled in their portant in implementing the ANCOP programs Relations, Cornerstone, Finance and Liquidation,
Among the speakers were CFC mission support). This is contrary mission and revived in their re- in the province. Community Development and ISO. With these
President Shok Arriola, Luzon to the prevailing perception that lationships with other leaders in The ANCOP Team was headed by CAGFI presentations, all the participants were not only
Island Head Boyet Rafael, Nic because, as AGT, each is assigned the island. President Rudy Gaspillo, together with his enlightened, but also challenged to keep on moving
Escalona, Lawrence Quintero and a pillar, that he is administratively The other regions in Luzon – wife, ANCOP Research and Development forward for the Lord through ANCOP Programs.
ANCOP President Rudy Gaspillo. and solely responsible for that Southern Luzon, Calabarzon and Head Indette Gaspillo, while CFC SocDev Gaspillo, at the end of his presentation, re-
The participants were remind- pillar alone. Mimaropa – will hold their own was represented by Mon de Leon. Other minded the delegates, “Our service in ANCOP is
ed of their roles as AGT. They In the area of evangelization AGT summit on September 29 to representatives were Education Head Efren not optional, it is essential.” He added, “This is a
were told that as AGT members, and mission, the AGT must en- 30 at Shercon Resort & Ecology Tompong, Finance Head Manny Simon, AN- great opportunity to serve the Lord and to fulfill
they are expected to be at the sure that the leaders in their Park, Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas. COP National Social Worker Jannie Bagapuro, the mission of building the church of the home
forefront of the spiritual battle areas, particularly the chapter (Sonny Sta. Ana) ANCOP Liquidation Coordinator Paul May- and the poor.” (Patria Iane Balilla)
OSM Conducts CEM 1 for the Philippine Army CFC OSM Conducts CEM 1 at PMMA Zambales
THE CFC Order of St Michael Zambales Area Governance with wife Alma, to provide
(OSM) Metro Manila Team Team (AGT), was the prima- support to the Metro Manila
led by Program Vice Head ry link of CFC with PMMA service team.
MGen (Ret) Willy Ona and during the conduct of this Speakers, sharers and mod-
Navy Group Head VADM two-day undertaking. erators included VADM Mil-
(Ret) Jess Millan travelled The PMMA, led by VADM lan, Navy Capt Ibarra, Elmer
to the Philippine Merchant Richard Ritual, Superinten- Jacob, Diony Mateo, Ver Ru-
Marine Academy (PMMA) in dent of the academy, and billos, Bryan Balolong, Lito
San Narciso, Zambales for the Engr Charlie Pandungan, Angeles, Command Master
conduct of two (2) sessions of Dean of Marine Engineering Chief Fred Asence, and Celeo
the Character Enhancement Department, provided full Alvarez.
AFTER a successful pilot CEM (Character activity. The participants were all thankful for Module (CEM) 1. support to the activity. These two (2) CEM sessions
Enhancement Module) run, the Order of St. the program because this reminded them of God About 161 first class ca- CFC Zambales formed a were the first for CFC OSM at
Michael (OSM) team of Negros Oriental set out and their responsibilities as soldiers. Two of the dets of the academy at- team, headed by CFC Zambales PMMA. The next session will
on August 4, 2018 to conduct the CEM-1 for participants, Henry Villasis and Ronald Sebala, tended on September 1 OSM Provincial Coordinator, be given to the fourth class
Philippine Army personnel in the province. were able to relate well to the talks that they also while 160 third class cadets Dean Celeo Alvarez, and su- cadets while the third class
Twenty-seven (27) participants attended, 21 of shared their own personal experiences. participated on Septem- pervised by AGT member and cadets will undergo the CEM
whom were men and six women. Twenty-two Villasis, a battle survivor, shared that his ber 2. Navy Captain Jorge ANCOP/Social Development 1 upon their return from
(22) of the participants were Catholics and five near-death experience brought him closer to his Ibarra, a member of the CFC Programs Head Sonny Sta Ana their OJT. (Sonny Sta. Ana)
were non-Catholics. family. The CEM workshop likewise made him
Boboy Teves led the opening prayer while realize that he needs to strive to become a better
Emet Busmeon, OSM-NegOr team leader, gave an person for God and for his fellowmen.
overview of the CEM. This was followed by the Sebala, on the other hand, related how for-
talk sessions: Talk 1: Heroes for God and Country giveness became a key to his success in life.
(Emet Busmeon), Talk 2: Roadblocks to Greatness Abandoned at a very young age by his father for
(Mike Alferez with wife Ranie as sharer), Talk 3: another family, Sebala narrated how he overcame
Defending our Homes, Building our Families difficulties by working hard and by keeping hate
(Ernie Torres with wife Ann as sharer), Talk 4: out of his life.
Forgiveness a Key to Success (Boboy Teves with 2LT Arrianne Bichara, Officer-In-Charge,
wife Neneng as sharer) and Talk 5: All Out Vic- thanked the OSM team, sharing that she is
tory (Noriel Gahinhin) positive that the CEM will help the servicemen
For the plenary sharing, four participants become more honest and disciplined in their
shared their realizations during and after the work. (Mary Ann Torres)
ANCOP TVET PILOT CLASS ONGOING
ON September 17, 2018, CFC ANCOP's
thrust of helping the poor in the peripheries
started with the first batch of 75 parents,
all prospective beneficiaries of SM
Development Company (SMDC)-funded
housing program in Salcedo, Eastern
Samar. The trainees are taking courses MORE HOUSES TURNED-OVER TO HOME PARTNERS IN BOGO ANCOP SITE
in Electrical Installation and Maintenance,
Carpentry and Masonry. Completed houses in CFC ANCOP UAE Bogo Homes in Bogo City, Cebu were finally turned-over to home partners on August 11, 2018. The
The 40-hour dual technology training will latest 18 houses that were turned-over complete the 30 houses donated by partner donors from UAE and Canada. The simple ceremonies
run until September 21 and is facilitated were graced by Cebu ANCOP Head Ric Martinez; ANCOP Shelter Head Ben Tudtud; CFC ANCOP UAE Bogo Homeowner’s Association members,,
by experts from the Don Bosco Technical home partners and local government unit representatives.
Institute. Graduates will be hired as As part of the requirements, all the 30 families had undergone the Christian Life Program of Couples for Christ by the time they were awarded
construction workers and laborers of the the houses. (Patria Iane Balilla)
ANCOP Shelter Program which will also
serve as their on-the-job training (OJT).
The OJT is an enabler in getting National
Certification 11.
Equipment, tools and supplies of the said
courses were brought to Salcedo via the
Mobile Training Center (MTC). (Efren
Tompong)
WMOF, C1
watch the renowned priest-chef, Fr. Leo Patal- tion to families: “We need to learn three words.
inghud, best-selling Fil-Am author and host of They are “sorry”, “please” and “thank you”. When
the EWTN TV series, “Savoring Our Faith”, give you quarrel at home, be sure that before going to
a talk and cooking demonstration at the same bed you apologize and say you are sorry. Before
time. His segment was aptly titled, “Spicing Up the day is done, make peace. Do you want to know
Our Married Life: Satisfying Couples’ Hunger why it is necessary to make peace before ending
for True Love.” the day? Because if you don’t make peace, the
In his packed-to-the-rafters presentation, Fr. next day you have a “cold war” and that is very
Patalinhug used numerous culinary analogies to dangerous! Watch out for cold wars in the family!
help married couples understand what they need Maybe you get mad sometimes and are tempted
to do in order to have a joy-filled marriage. Fr. Leo to sleep in another room, all by yourself. If you
demonstrated how to make a beautiful dessert, feel that way, just knock on the door and say:
because marriage, he said, is sweet. “Please, can I come in?” All it takes is a look, a kiss, Ateneo, CFC ANCOP Initiate Relief Ops for Tarlac ANCOP Site
“But I am also going to add some cayenne pep- a soft word… and everything is back to the way it When typhoon Karding (Yagi) lashed the country in the second week of August and the accompanying southwest monsoon brought
even heavier rainfall, most of Luzon’s low-lying and flood-prone areas were severely affected.
per, because marriage is also spicy,” he shared. In was! I say this because when families do this, they CFC ANCOP Vancouver Community in Brgy. Tablang, Paniqui, Tarlac, did not escape the wrath of the storm, with waist-deep flooding
his cooking demonstration, he exhorted married survive. There is no such thing as a perfect family; in the community. The residents were forced to evacuate to a nearby covered court to ensure their safety.
couples to persevere in their marriage, enjoying without the practice of forgiveness, families can CFC ANCOP Global Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with Ateneo de Manila University students, initiated relief operations for the
the good moments and enduring those times grow sick and gradually collapse.” residents of the said site. The group donated bags of assorted relief goods that were distributed on August 19, 2018.
when it is most difficult. On the final Mass of the World Meeting of After the relief operations, CFC ANCOP announced it will be taking steps to help the residents rebuild their homes.
(CFC ANCOP Communications)
The cooking priest emphasized that marriage Families, prior to the Eucharistic prayers, the
is not a union of two, but a union of three—hus- Pope, in his Penitential Act, sought forgiveness OWWA, C1
band, wife and God. Without this foundation, Fr. from the eight Irish persons that he met who are
Leo explained, a marriage will crumble. Regard- survivors of the abuse of power and sexual abuse programs shall be done with Migrants Program is CFC’s arm moral values impressed upon
ing the current sex scandals in the Church, Fr. in the Catholic Church of Ireland. He said, “We program adjustments as may for providing values formation OFWs and their families
Leo also offered a short comment: “Let’s not kid ask forgiveness for the cases of abuse in Ireland, be needed. programs for the families the through CFC Migrants Pro-
ourselves, we are not fully committed to holiness the abuse of power, the abuse of conscience and OWWA Administrator Hans OFWs leave behind. The Mi- gram’s Moral Values Reori-
and sacrifice”. He said that he personally renews sexual abuse on the part of representatives of the Leo J. Cacdac and CFC Presi- grants Program expressed hope entation Program will make
his priestly vows every morning, and asks God for Church. In a special way, we ask forgiveness for dent Michael Ariola signed the that their collaboration will a positive impact on the lives
the grace to remain obedient to Him, listening all those abuses that took place in different kinds agreement at the Office of the result in much better welfare of the families of OFWs.
to His mission. of institutions directed by men and women reli- DOLE Secretary in Intramuros, service to OFWs and their fami- Program Head Ferrer like-
gious and other members of the Church. We also Manila. Acting as witnesses lies. Under the MOA, the CFC wise expressed his belief that
Last day treats ask forgiveness for cases in which many minors to the MOA were Department Migrants Program is enabled the MOA will open up a trea-
The World Meeting of Families concluded were exploited for their labour.” of Labor and Employment to provide support to OWWA sure chest of opportunities for
with a World Festival of Families at the Croke Reflecting on the events of those blessed days Secretary Silvestre H. Bello in its various welfare programs. the CFC Migrants Program
Park Stadium which the Pope himself attended. in Ireland, one can say that the world is becom- III, OWWA Trustee Antonio Administrator Cacdac, after to keep the families of OFWs
More than 80,000 individuals came to the ing more and more hostile to the idea of a truly Partoza Jr., Social Develop- the signing, expressed opti- united amidst migration and
concert-like event which featured a dazzling Catholic life. But reminiscing on the grace-filled ment Programs Head Ramon mism for the MOA, and said the challenges migration brings
exhibition of lights, images and sounds, with moments in the World Meeting of Families, it de Leon, and Jess Ferrer, CFC he would like to see activities upon them.
performers from around the world serenading is clear that God is sending the world a message Migrants Program Head. CFC and programs that would also Present also during the sign-
the audience. and He is speaking in a loud voice; “The words I International Council Mem- be suited for the children of ing ceremony were OWWA
After listening to testimonies from families have spoken to you are spirit and life” (John 6:63). ber and ANCOP Director Jose OFWs. Ariola expressed appre- Director Allan Ignacio, Atty.
on their experiences while facing challenges of The family, being God’s own design will always Tayag was also in attendance. ciation that the CFC program Edz Claustro of OWWA, CFC
everyday life, Pope Francis reiterated his exhorta- remain the recipient of His most tender love. OWWA is the government will now be able to reach out to Migrants Program Core Mem-
agency tasked to provide wel- more migrant families through bers Mercy Ferrer, Frankie
AGW 2018, C1 fare assistance to overseas this linkage with OWWA. Naranjilla, Nestor and Cora
Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zam- Countries like Japan, Indo- In 2011, the annual fundraiser Filipino workers (OFWs) and For his part, Tayag ex- Simbulan, and Manuel and
boanga del Norte, Zamboanga nesia, regions in the U.S and was elevated into a global their families while the CFC pressed the hope that the Villa Lector. (Manny A. Lector)
City, Agusan del Sur, Agusan del the United Kingdom also held event of Couples for Christ and
Norte, Sultan Kudarat, Misamis
Occidental, Misamis Oriental,
their Walk on September 16.
The ANCOP Global Walk is an
ANCOP in order to allow many
people, including children and Mindanao YFC Couple Coordinators Empowered!
Cagayan De Oro, Davao City, annual event that aims to raise the elderly, to participate since AROUND 300 YFC Couple Coordinators from the realities of young people have been evolving
Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, awareness about CFC’s mission walking is an activity that ev- the different provinces of Mindanao gathered on rapidly, couple coordinators also need to know
Davao Oriental, Bukidnon, to the poor, particularly the eryone can do. August 25 to 26, 2018 in Tangub City, Misamis how to lovingly respond to such realities.
Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Education Program. It is also one For Metro Manila and the Occidental for the Mindanao Couple Coordina- In another plenary session, Ira Juntereal dis-
Surigao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, of the ways that ANCOP raises provinces in Luzon, the AN- tors Conference (MCCC). With the theme “Missio cussed the YFC programs.
Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, Compostela funds for more than 2,000 schol- COP Global Walk will take Dei,” this year’s MCCC focused on reminding YFC International Coorinator Jeremy Quim-
Valley, Davao Oriental, Magu- ars funded by the Walk alone. place on Sunday, November 4, the coordinators why they have been chosen pang presented the common pitfalls of the couple
indanao, Sargen, and South Co- The AGW piloted in Canada 2018, while Metro Cebu is on and called as YFC Couple Coordinators. They coordinators and why they must continually love
tabato in Mindanao held their in 2003. After two years, AN- October 28, 2018. (CFC Global were also encouraged to always be driven by despite the circumstances.
respective Walks as scheduled. COP USA adopted the AGW. Comm) love, and to remember that in their seemingly During the fellowship night, the couple coor-
mission impossible role in the ministry of YFC, dinators dressed up as agents from Mission Im-
the Holy Spirit will equip and empower them possible and James bond movies. One highlight
Ugnayan
THE NEWS SUPPLEMENT OF COUPLES FOR CHRIST
through and through.
Bernard Garcia, CFC Youth for Christ Philip-
pine Missions Coordinator, gave the Culture of
of the evening was the message of City Mayor
Philip T. Tan, who is also an active CFC leader.
The Sinanduloy Dance Troupe, Sinanduloy
the Spirit plenary workshop for the first part of Quartet and All-star band, all the members of
Michael C. Ariola the conference. which are scholars of the city of Tangub, also
IC Oversight The first session by Ray Docto, a member of the performed for the delegates.
Zenaida A. Gimenez Alma M. Alvarez Andrelene D. Veloso YFC International Core, presented the realities Mel Serrano, also of the YFC International
Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Editorial Assistant of being a YFC Couple Coordinator. Despite the Core, delivered the last session, where he clearly
challenges, Docto reminded the CCs that as coordi- explained how the mission of being couple co-
Deomar P. Oliveria Evangeline C. Mecedilla nators, they have touched so many young people. ordinators is made possible by the Holy Spirit.
Layout Artist Circulation Staff The session was followed by a series of work- With empowered hearts, the YFC Couple
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sex attraction, handling young people in the next year’s CFC YFC International Conference
digital age, social media basics and catechism. As in Davao City. (Lee Asuro)
C4 September 17 - September 30, 2018 Vol. 22 No. 19 CBCP Monitor
ANCOP USA Tele-Edukasyon Program in Full Swing First Netherlands iTours—Another Creative
proceed to the various subject
areas where they need help and Fundraising for Scholars
receive on-line modular/topical brought guests to the Dolfinarium Harderwijk,
lessons with accompanying vid- better known as the Dolfinarium, a marine mam-
eos. The students can also post mal park in Harderwijk, the Netherlands. It is the
their questions relative to their largest marine mammal park in Europe.
assignments and be given help Majority of those who joined the tour were
by the teacher/tutor volunteer families who wanted to spend quality time with
assigned to that subject area. each other while enjoying the features of the
The ANCOP USA Tele-Edu- marine park. Among the attractions of the Dol-
kasyon tutoring program is han- finarium were the sea lions, the huge walruses
dled by volunteer teachers/educa- and the intelligent dolphins.
tors from CFC Maryland who are The tour began at 9:00 in the morning and lasted
certified experts in their respective till 4:30 in the afternoon. Needless to say, the tour
subject areas. Initially the subject “GIVE and gifts will be given to you; a good participants went home with smiles on their faces.
areas/contents are Math, English, measure, packed together, shaken down, and And why not? The children had fun with their
ROGER Santos, ANCOP USA way to help ANCOP USA Child Science and History. parents and the families were given a chance to
Executive Director, announced Sponsorship Program scholars overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the
ANCOP USA and PAYATAS measure with which you measure will in return contribute to the scholarship funds of ANCOP.
that Phase 1 of their pilot pro- who are in the elementary and Orione Foundation aim to The first ever iTour at the Dolfinarium was
gram called ANCOP USA Tele- secondary levels. This program be measured out to you.” ~Luke 6:38 (NABRE)
strengthen education through This verse has been the guiding verse of CFC made possible through the efforts of the team
Edukasyon is in full swing in provides academic support tutoring via tele-video tutorials composed of Kim Russel Bugarin, Mhean Ven-
Dalahican, Quezon with CFC through tutoring/coaching and The Netherlands as they continue to initiate cre-
using Google Class. ative events in order to create opportunities for tura Bugarin (CFC), Susan Banares (HOLD), Wen-
Maryland teachers (Ronnie reinforcing concepts and sub- This program has a Phase dell Rulloda and Erick Arellano (SOLD), under
Chavez, Reman Abadejos, Pat ject matter learned in schools people to help raise funds for ANCOP. Every year,
2 which will be piloted in many Filipinos in The Netherlands look forward the supervision of ANCOP leaders Eugene and
Malazarte/ Mimoyand Allan/ by ANCOP USA scholars. Camarines Sur next year to Elena Varon.
Percy Depairine) and advisers The students are able to access to the fun and creative fundraising activities
service ANCOP scholars in of Couples for Christ for ANCOP, because they Aside from the iTour, the team has been re-
(Rod Bustos and Roger Santos) on-line tutorials using Google that area. It will become part sponsible for other creative fundraising activities
providing online tutoring via class technology that would desire to share their blessings with the ANCOP
of the Office of the Vice Presi- scholar in the Philippines. for ANCOP such as the iBowl (Bowling tourna-
Google Class. link them to the ANCOP USA dent’s program called Angat ment), iBBQ (barbecue-selling at the park during
The ANCOP USA Tele-Edu- Tele-Edukasyon online class. Recently, CFC The Netherlands organized
Buhay Program. (ANCOP the iTour as a fundraiser for ANCOP Education. summer season), and the ANCOP Global Walk,
kasyon tutoring program is a From there, the students can USA Communication) among others. (Erick Arellano)
The iTour was held on September 15, 2018, and
CFC Calgary Donates to Retired Priests ANCOP USA Northeast Region turned over hospital and medical equipment worth $10,000 to Vice President Leni Robredo’s Angat