Seven

Challenges for
the Church in
Mindanao

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Pope appoints new bishop of Tandag

Pope Francis has named a Philosophy course at Xavier a professor and director of spiritual
Cagayan de Oro priest as the third University in Cagayan de Oro City, and pastoral formation at St. John
Bishop of Tandag in Surigao de Sur he studied Theology at St. John Vianney Seminary of Theology. From
province. Fr. Raul Dael, who comes Vianney Seminary of Theology in 2003, 2009, he studied spirituality at
from Jasaan in Misamis Oriental, the same city. At 27, he was ordained the Pontifical Gregorian University in
was appointed by the pope as the a priest for the archdiocese in 1993 Rome.
successor of 77-year-old Bishop and began his ministry as Parochial On his return to the Philippines
Nereo Odchimar. Odchimar, who is Vicar of the Metropolitan Cathedral. after his Rome studies, he became
retiring having passed the age limit Two years later, he was reassigned professor of Pastoral Theology at
of 75, has served the diocese for as Parochial Administrator to two the same seminary. Dael’s episcopal
almost 17 years and was a former parishes simultaneously namely; ordination will be on June 7 at St.
president of the Catholic Bishops’ St Peter the Apostle parish in Augustine Cathedral, Cagayan de Oro
Conference of the Philippines. Upon Sugbongcogon and Our Lady of City and installation will be on June
his appointment, the bishop-elect Lourdes parish in Binuangan, 14, at Cathedral of St. Nicholas de
has been serving as the Vicar for the Misamis Oriental. Tolentino in Tandag, Surigao del Sur.
Clergy of the Archdiocese of Cagayan In 2000, he obtained a In the meantime, Bishop Odchimar
de Oro. Licentiate in Theology at the Loyola will continue as head of the diocese
Dael was born on October School of Theology of the Ateneo on an interim capacity. (Roy Lagarde,
Fr. Raul Dael 10, 1966. After completing his de Manila University and served as CBCP News)

Bag-ong Pari nga Columban Giordinahan

Si Rev. Erl Dylan J. Tabaco, Ginoo, walay kahulugan ang sa Dios nga makapalig-on ug Tabaco sa presensya sa tanan
usa ka sakop sa Missionary ordinasyon, walay kahulugan makapadasig sa Kristohanong atol sa iyang ordinasyon ug
Society of St. Columban ang pagpili kaniya sa pagsilbi katilingban. Diha sa pagsaulog kanila nga kabahin sa iyang
(MSSC) giordinahan sa sa simbahan,” matod niya. sa mga sakramento sa panaw isip pari, ngadto sa
pagkapari sa Pebrero 17, Ikaduha, ang pag-atiman Santos nga misa, bunyag, ug iyang ginikanan, pamilya,
2018, ni Arsobispo Antonio sa mga nati nga karnero. pagpakig-uli, nagtimaan kini paryente, sa mga kateskista,
J. Ledesma, SJ, DD. Miduyog Kini ang misyon sa usa ka sa presensya ug pagkuyog mga batan-on, Columban
usab sa maong kasaulogan si pari. Karong tuiga gisaulog sa Ginoo kanatong tanan. family, Fr. Jun Cadenas, mga
Fr. Paul Glynn, MSSC, Regional ang Tuig sa mga Pari ug sa Ang pari mao ang mag- kaparian, ug kang Arsobispo
Director, ug ang ubang mga anaa sa Konsagradong umol, mogiya, maglamdag ug Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ,DD.
kaparian sa Arkidiyosesis sa Kinabuhi. (Year of Clergy magbantay sa panon sa Ginoo. (Bag-ong Lamdag News)
Cagayan de Oro. and Consecrated Persons). Mapasalamaton si Fr. Fr. Erl Daylan Tabaco
Diha sa iyang homiliya, Usa kini ka pahinumdom sa
gipunting sa arsobispo ang katilingban nga ang papel
tulo ka mensahe ni Kristo sa pari mao ang pagsaksi sa
kang Pedro isip pangulo presensya sa Ginoo sa atong
sa mga apostol. Una, ang taliwala.
paghigugma niya sa Ginoo ug Ikatulo, ang pagsunod
ang iyang pagpaambit niini kang Kristo. Mao usab kini
sa kristohanong katilingban. ang mensahe sa tanang
Mao kini ang pinakaunang Kristiano nga mosunod kang
basihanan sa tawag sa Kristo padulong sa iyang
usa ka pari sa pagsilbi sa Amahan sa langit. Ang pari
Kristohanong katilingban. gihatagan og dakong papel
“Kon walay gugma sa diha sa pagpaambit sa Pulong
Abp. Ledesma uban sa mga kaparian

People are happy with our ‘yes’ to God - Dael

by Fr. Max V. Ceballos, SSJV Meanwhile, Fr. Dael The final day has led the
recalled how he became silent Mindanao clergy to the Closing
Addressing before the and dumbfounded when the Eucharist in memoriam of the
delegates of the 42nd Diocesan information reached him that 75th birthday and the 50th
Clergy of Mindanao (DCM) on he was appointed by Pope presbyteral anniversary of
March 6-8, 2018, bishop-elect Francis as the next bishop for the late Most. Rev. Juan de
Raul B. Dael of the Archdiocese the Diocese of Tandag. Dios Pueblos of the Diocese
of Cagayan de Oro shared his “Now I understand why of Butuan. Catholic Bishops
insights on the theme of the St. Joseph is so silent. He was Conference of the Philippines
convention at Hotel Oazis, amazed by the wondrous things (CBCP) President, Most.
Butuan City on the second day of God has revealed to him,” he Rev. Romulo G. Valles, DD,
the annual confab. said. Archbishop of Davao presided
“People are happy when we The opening day of the the concluding Mass.
say ‘yes’ to God, but they are hurt three-day convention brought This year’s conference
when we say ‘no’ to them,” said the delegates to the Opening of diocesan clergy, which has
Fr. Dael. Eucharistic Celebration at the gathered 558 participants
Dwelling on the theme, St. Joseph Cathedral of Butuan. including bishops, priests and
“Renewed Servant-Leaders of the Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, deacons in Mindanao, was the
New Evangelization,” the bishop- SJ, DD of the Archdiocese of most participated convention
elect said our obedience to the Cagayan de Oro who is also so far with the Diocese of
will of God can make our people the Apostolic Administrator of Tagum topping the list with
WALK FOR PEACE Some members of the clergy of the Archdiocese of celebrate with joy. He reminded, the host diocese was joined by highest number of attendees
Cagayan de Oro queue themselves to the assembly area for the Procession however, our refusal to truly bishop-elect of the Diocese of (56) after the host diocese with
of Peace around the city after the celebration of the opening Mass at the serve them as it should be can Mati, Msgr. Abel Apigo and Fr. its 90 delegates.
cathedral of St. Joseph, Butuan City. Photo by Fr. Ruel Buhisan turn them sad and unhappy. Dael as main concelebrants.
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Archbishop’s Page
Seven Challenges for the Church in Mindanao
Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ
(Presented at the Mindanao seminary formators’ meeting, Butuan City, March 5, 2018)
During is need for multi-geohazard maps and disaster risk We also learned from national demographic surveys
this Year of reduction programs in localities. Adaptation, mitigation, that the lowest quintile of families want on the average
the Clergy and and anticipation are proactive measures that have to 3.3 children but end up with an actual fertility rate of 5.2,
Consecrated be adopted by local communities, likewise, alternative resulting in 1.9 or two unwanted pregnancies. Likewise
Persons, and energy sources have to be explored, such as hydro, the second lowest quintile want 2.9 children but actually
with the recent geothermal, solar, wind, and wave mechanisms. have 4.2 children, resulting in 1.3 unwanted pregnancies.
issuance of the The unwanted pregnancies may be the major reason for
new Ratio on Citing his model saint, Pope Francis points out, abortions among low-income households.
the ongoing “Like St. Francis of Assisi, all of us, as Christians, are called
formation of to watch over and protect the fragile world in which we Thus, our program which has been shared with
priests and live, and all its peoples” (EG, 216). In Laudato Si’, he adds, several other dioceses has been called an “All-NFP”
seminarians, “Care for nature is part of a lifestyle which includes the Program, with four connotations: (1) we include all
it would be capacity for living together and communion” (no. 228). modern NFP methods; (2) we reach out to all chapel
good for us to communities and households; (3) we promote NFP all
reflect on seven III. RURAL POVERTY AND AGRARIAN REFORM the way, i.e., without back-up contraceptives; and (4) we
challenges for The CBCP convened its first National Rural Congress involve all family-oriented organizations to promote NFP
the Church in in 1967, followed by the second National Congress forty as their right and responsibility. We have also accessed
Mindanao. years later in 2007-08 to highlight the continuing call for government funding for NFP training seminars, since the
Social Justice and Agrarian Reform in the country’s rural law also prescribes government to set aside resources for
Vatican II areas. The second congress took place at various stages: NFP promotion. Indeed, we are told by DOH and PopCom
(1962-65) has 50 diocesan and 13 subregional consultations; five officials themselves that if the budget for NFP is not
brought the universal Church into the post-modern regional conferences; and a national summit in Manila. utilized in their area, it will go for more contraceptives
world with its landmark decrees. The Second Plenary promotion.
Council of the Philippines in 1991 and the National Five basic sectors participated in the consultations:
Pastoral Consultation on Church Renewal in 2001 (1) Small Farmers and Landless Workers -- with their call As we go to the market place of NFP promotion, we
convened by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the for comprehensive and genuine agrarian reform along are reminded of Pope Francis’ preference for a bruised
Philippines adapted the guidelines of Vatican II for our with land tenure improvement and support services; church: “I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and
pastoral situation in the Philippines. It is in this light (2) Fisherfolk -- asking for the implementation of the dirty because it has been out on the street, rather than a
that we can examine seven social issues confronting the Fisheries Code, access to municipal waters, and measures Church which is unhealthy from being confined and from
Church in the Philippines. against the pollution of waters; (3) Indigenous People clinging to its own security” (EG, 49).
-- clamoring for the implementation of the Indigenous
I. GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CORRUPTION People’s Rights Act and the strengthening of the National VI. PEACE-BUILDING AND RECONCILIATION
“Corruption is the greatest shame and problem of Commission on Indigenous People; (4) Rural Women The image of ground zero Marawi in 2017 brings
our country,” stated a CBCP letter in 2009 signed by its -- advocating for women’s rights and welfare as well as to the fore the urgent task of peace-building, especially
President, Archbishop Angel Lagdameo. It went on to basic social services, including family planning, etc.; and among adherents of Christianity and Islam, both religions
say that “our government has not eradicated it, because (5) Rural Youth -- asking for moral, spiritual and values of peace. Christian bishops and Muslim ulama have been
it is involved in corruption itself.” Indeed corruption formation, educational opportunities, and technical- engaged in dialogue meetings since 1996. However, these
has been defined as “the abuse and misuse of public or vocational training. inter-religious dialogues need to go down to the grassroots
private office to unlawfully enrich oneself and those among day-to-day residents. In a Konsult Mindanao
close to him...”. For many observers, corruption in the In the consultations between basic sector project in 2009-10 sponsored by the Bishops-Ulama
country has become endemic, massive,systemic and representatives and bishops with other church leaders, Conference, Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, and Lumad
rampant in our politics. Its latest manifestation is the the Church’s response became clearer: to continue to communities were consulted about their perspectives
spread of political dynasties--e.g., involving 80 percent provide venues for dialogue with basic sectors; to form on peace-building. Six factors were identified, namely:
of our legislators according to a recent study. Basic Ecclesial Communities; to be in solidarity as Church Sincerity, Security, Sensitivity, Solidarity, Spirituality,
of the Poor; and to work for integral evangelization. This Sustainability. In general, the religious leaders were also
For the Church, corruption is not only an economic follows the direction pointed out by Pope Francis: “Today supportive of the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro
or social problem, but more so a moral problem. Pope we also have to say ‘thou shalt not’ to an economy of Basic Law that would create an authentic autonomous
Francis himself has strongly condemned its practice: exclusion and inequality. Such an economy kills” (EG, 53). government in Mindanao.
“Corruption is a process of death more evil than sin,
an evil that, instead of being forgiven, must be cured.” IV. URBAN POVERTY AND HOUSING On another front, church leaders have also been
Lately in January 2018, the bishops issued a pastoral More than half of the country’s population now live advocating for the resumption of peace talks between
letter on Charter Change. Four moral principles were in urban areas. The basic need for housing is stressed the Government of the Philippines and the National
articulated for the guidance and discernment of the in a CBCP statement in 2007: “Adequate and humane Democratic Front of the Philippines. The presence and
faithful: Human Dignity and Human Rights, Integrity dwelling is a basic right. Their inadequacy breeds other activities of the New People’s Army have been felt in
and Truth, Participation and Solidarity, and the problems such as immoralities in the home, the abuse of various parts of Mindanao. Despite the breakdown of
Common Good. children, the lack of education...unhygienic conditions... peace talks, efforts are being undertaken to continue the
joblessness...malnutrition of children, and criminality.” discussions on respect for human rights and international
The government’s war on drugs has called the Specific concerns arise: mass housing for the poor; a stop humanitarian law, and also on socio-economic reforms.
nation’s attention to the widespread trafficking of to “uncaring evictions and demolitions”; and provision of
drugs at all levels of society. Many dioceses have employment and livelihood. Government agencies have From past experience, church leaders can adopt
exerted efforts to provide an alternative to extra- also welcomed the initiatives of privately-sponsored several roles in peace-building: as Convenor for dialogue;
judicial killings by providing rehabilitation programs housing projects. as Mediator in the peace process; as Lead Group for civil
for drug users. In the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro we society concerns such as election watch; as Development
have formed a multi-sectoral Coalition for a Drug Free In Cagayan de Oro, Typhoon Sendong in December Agent, e.g., in social action projects; and as Advocate on
Society. Several parishes have also worked closely with 2011 highlighted the city’s need to respond quickly to moral/social issues. Church leaders also have a prime
local government units as in Claveria to provide rehab the housing needs of internally displaced persons whose role to promote and develop a Culture of Peace that
programs for drug responders. houses were swept away or damaged by the river surge. includes six dimensions: Personal and Family Integrity;
Various types of shelter were tried out -- from temporary Human Rights and Social Justice; Poverty Eradication;
Elections have been crucial tests for either evacuation centers in schools or covered courts to canvas Intercultural Understanding and Solidarity; Disarmament
corruption practices or good governance principles to tents to semi-permanent amakan houses to concrete and Cessation of Hostilities; and Environmental
prevail. In 2010, the CBCP encouraged Catholic voters to housing units with a floor space of 20-22 square meters. Conservation.
form circles of discernment, to support candidates that The fact that many of the houses of the poor were
are qualified and public service minded, and to engage already dangerously situated along the riverside was a Again in pushing for the New Evangelization,
in principled partisan politics. Departing from the graphic picture of their marginalization in society. “Until Pope Francis simply states, “Interreligious dialogue is a
traditional non-partisan stand of the church in previous exclusion and inequality in society and between peoples necessary condition for peace in the world” (EG, 250).
elections, the bishops stressed the distinctive role and is reversed,” observes Pope Francis, “it will be impossible
responsibility of the Catholic laity to be engaged in to eliminate violence” (EG, 59). VII. CHURCH RENEWAL
partisan politics, guided by moral principles. “Politics, The last challenge for the Church in Mindanao
though often denigrated,” remarks Pope Francis, V. POPULATION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH should perhaps have been the first--its own renewal.
“remains a lofty vocation and one of the highest forms Perhaps no other public issue in the past decade PCP II offered a framework for church renewal involving
of charity, inasmuch as it seeks the common good” has mobilized so much advocacy efforts by church the agents of renewal, i.e., clergy and religious, family,
(Evangelii Gaudium, 205). groups as the Reproductive Health Bill in Congress. The and youth. Three dimensions were emphasized,
consolidated bill was passed by both houses of Congress corresponding to the threefold role of Christ as Prophet
II. CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE and became a law in December 2012. But during the (Christian Life, particularly through Catechesis); Priest
CHANGE period of public discussions, the church’s stand was often (Religious Concerns in Worship); and Servant-King
Catholic bishops have issued two pastoral letters vocal and negative: No! To population control; No! to (Social Concerns through the Social Apostolate).
on the environmental issue in the country: “What coercive measures such as mandatory RH education; No!
is Happening of Our Beautiful Land” in 1988, and to inclusion of contraceptives and abortifacients deemed In a ten-year review of the church’s life and
“Upholding the Sanctity of Life” in 2008. In 2015, immoral. The Church’s stand was for Responsible ministries since PCP II, the NPCCR in 2001 identified
the papal encyclical, “Laudato Si’,” has amplified the Parenthood; for the sacredness of human life from the nine priorities: Integral Faith Formation; Participatory
continuing challenge of Climate Change for the world moment of conception; for freedom of conscience; and for Communities; Participation of the Poor; Empowerment
community. Natural Family Planning. of the Laity; Family as Focal Point; Journeying with the
Youth; Renewal of the Clergy and Consecrated Persons;
The Philippines itself has experienced many of In Cagayan de Oro, we took the challenge of NFP Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue; and Mission
these threats to our environment: irresponsible mining, promotion seriously and in a systematic way. Four pastoral Animation. These nine priorities have also been the
illegal logging, unplanned housing, global warming guidelines or core values were identified: (1) We are themes for the nine-year novena proposed by the bishops
and extreme weather conditions such as typhoons and pro-life as our first principle; (2) We are for Responsible in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the coming of
severe flooding. These extreme weather conditions Parenthood as our goal; (3) We are for Natural Family Christianity to the Philippines in 2021.
have caused much human suffering and physical Planning as the means; and (4) We are for helping couples
destruction in places like Ormoc 1991, Infanta 2004, make an informed and morally responsible choice. These Above all, personal renewal remains as a challenge
Southern Leyte 2006, Iloilo 2008, Marikina and Central pastoral guidelines developed from the three felt needs and invitation for each of us as witnesses of the Gospel
Luzon 2009, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan 2011, Southern that our family life workers encountered among couples: and instruments of God’s mercy. “Jesus wants us to touch
Mindanao 2012, Tacloban and the Visayas 2013, (1) They want to plan their families in terms of family human misery, to touch the suffering flesh of others,”
Zamboanga Peninsula 2017, and Surigao 2018. size and spacing of births; (2) They prefer natural family Pope Francis states (EG, 270). On the other hand, Pope
planning, provided they are given adequate information Benedict XVI also reminds us that “the Gospel is the
The full consequences of Climate Change may not on fertility awareness and NFP methods; and (3) They greatest force for change in the world, but it is not utopia,
yet be fully comprehended by many of us, such as the want to choose among NFP methods, to suit their own nor ideology.”
threat of rising sea levels for an archipelago. There circumstances and preference.
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ECFL-CBCP Mindanao Regional Assembly Conducted

Lolit T. Bacarrisas January 20 – February 17, 1991
with the Church’s vision to be
The Episcopal
a community of disciples, a
Commission on Family and Life
Church of the poor, committed
(ECFL) of the Catholic Bishops’
to the mission of renewed
Conference of the Philippines
integral evangelization toward
(CBCP) conducted Mindanao
the building up of a new
Regional Assembly on February
civilization of life and love.
9-11, 2018 with the theme:
To realize this vision, Bishop
“Renewed Servant – Leaders
Garcera said that the Church
for the New Evangelization” at
embarked on a nine-year
the Megrande Ocean Resort,
spiritual journey that started
Bago Aplaya, Talomo District,
last 2013 and will culminate
Davao City.
in 2021. This journey then is a
The keynote speaker, Most
journey with the Holy Spirit on
Reverend Gilbert A. Garcera,
the new evangelization to help
Chairman of the Episcopal
prepare Catholics for a great
Commission on Family and
Jubilee.
Life (ECFL) at the same time
He emphasized further
the Archbishop of Lipa, talked
that this 9-year journey
and deepened about the
would serve as the pastoral
theme. He said in order to
priority that could bring Fr. Garry and CFLA representatives
become renewed servants for
clearer understanding of new
the new evangelization, it is Diverse Culture of Mindanao. damage of disasters; existing to live a life in holiness.
evangelization. According to
important to look forward with He said it is very important for laws and Congressional Bills to Dr. Rene Josef Bullecer,
him, evangelization indicated
gratitude and joy to the 500th us to know our cultures and destroy the family etc. MD the Director of Human Life
proclamation, transmission
anniversary of the coming its history. Christianity in the Fr. Orlando Angelia, FLA Philippines talked on the “New
and witnessing of the Gospel.
of Christianity on March 16, Philippines is in a form of a Director-Archdiocese of Davao Danger of Ideology: Rebellion
On the second day,
2021. culture. Spreading Christianity shared on the “Family: Seedbed Against the Order of Creation”
Brother Carlito Gaspar, CSsR
He emphasized that the brought colonization and of Vocation, Called to Holiness.” and Dr. Eleanor de Borja
the Dean of St. Alphonsus
journey of renewing the Church colonization becomes He emphasized four points Palabyab, a Pro-Life Advocate
Theological and Mission
started at the II Plenary Council evangelization. 1) that family is founded on from the Archdiocese of Davao,
Institute (SATMI), talked on
(PCP II) of the Philippines last Bishop Garcera also marriage which is the vocation shared on “The Beauty of
the Topic: Understanding the
shared his insights on “ to love. It is the teaching Natural Family Planning”

Mahitungod sa Gasa Balik Sa Dios The Philippine

Responding to the Current
Church of St. John Paul II that the
fundamental vocation of every
The assembly
attended by four hundred
was

Rev. Fr. Roy G. Barros Threats and Challenges to the human being is to love. “Love is fifty one (451) FLA delegates
GBSD Coordinator, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro Natural Family Planning.” He therefore the fundamental and coming from the different
emphasized that presently the innate vocation of every human sub-regions of Mindanao;
nga mga grasya gikan kaniya.
Ikaduha, ang mahitungod Filipino Families are facing a being”. 2) The family also is a CABUSTAM, DADITAMA,
sa pagkamapasalamaton. lot of threats and challenges communion of persons based DOPIM, ZAMBASULI and
Daghan baya kita nadawat just like individualism; on love and life. 3) Family as KIDMACO. There were twelve
nga grasya gikan sa uban ug
sa Dios, apan kulang kita sa unwillingness to accept the seedbed of vocation. He (12) delegates who have
pagpasalamat. Sa GBSD ang responsibilities of raising reminded that parents are attended from the Family
pinakanindot nga gasa nga children; hesitancy to welcome stewards of their child. The and Life Apostolate of the
atong ipasalamat sa Dios mao
ang atong presensya, ang atong new life; no time for the family family is the place where God Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
kinabuhi, dili ang kwarta. Maayo and too busy; internet mis-use; continually sows this seed in including two (2) delegates
ug nindot man ang kwarta nga
maoy atong ihatag o ihalad, poverty, migration; broken the heart of every children. from the Natural Family
apan wala kini kahulugan kun marriages; the scope and Every family therefore is called Planning Program.
wala nato mahalad o mahatag
pag-una ang atong kinabuhi
Ang Gasa Balik sa ug presensya. Diha sa atong

Sr. Pedrosa facilitates Lenten recollection

Dios (GBSD) dalan sa pagsimba matag-adlaw o
pagkamanggihatagon, matag-Domingo ang atong
pagkamapasalamaton ug sa kinabuhi, ug dili ang sobre,
pagkabalaan natong tanan. maoy mahimong buhing halad
Una, ang mahitungod sa
pagkamanggihatagon.
tawo moingon nga wala sila’y
Ang
ikahatag kay wala’y ilaha. Apan
sa atong pagpasalamat ug
pagsimba sa Dios.
Ug ang katapusan, ang
mahitungod sa pagkabalaan. Gilda Pates
with Inmates
sa pagkatinuod , wala’y ilaha Diha sa atong pagpasalamat
kay wala sila nanghatag. Adunay gumikan sa atong Sr. Velly Pedrosa, UMSH
ginaingon, “Only by giving that pagkamanggihaton mamahimo conducted Lenten recollection
we can receive.” Ug tinuod kitang balaan. Daghan ang mga to more than 200 inmates
gayud kini. Kun ang tanang panahon nga lisod puy-an ang
Katoliko o ang tanang mga tawo kinabuhi sa pagkabalahan… at the City jail on February
kabalo gayod maghatag sa mga Ngano? Tungod kay daghan pud 23, 2018. She shared on the
grasya nga nadawat nila gikan ang mga panahon nga dili kita unconditional love of God to
sa Dios,manghinobra pa gayud gapasalamat ug gapanghatag.
ang ilang mga panalangin nga Unsa ba ang anaa kanato nga everyone. As God who cannot
madawat. dili gikan sa Dios? Ang tanan be outdone in generosity, He
Pila man diay ang atong ra ba gayud nga atua gikan ug always forgives a sinner if he
ihatag? Ang balaang kasulatan grasya lamang sa Dios. Sa GBSD,
nagtudlo nga maghatag kita gidapit ang tanan sa kinabuhi sa is sorry for what he has done.
sa ikanapulo nga bahin sa pagkabalaan. Sr. Pedrosa emphasized
atong abot. Apan kadaghanan Mga igsoon, magduolan na that God is a God of “second
kanato dili matinud-anon niini. ug duha katuig diin ang atong
Kasagaran moingon “ Daghan mahal nga obispo, Most. Rev. chance. ” He loves and forgives
man gud akong mga anak Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ.D.D., without limits. She challenged
gipaskwela, dako among gasto.” nagdasig ug nagdapit nga ang them to continue doing good
“Gamay sa akong sweldo/ programa sa GBSD (modified
kita”, “Daghan balayronon nga tithing) maimplementar sa and remain firm in their faith.
utang”. Mga igsoon, kon dili tanang parokya, chaplaincies, They received the sacrament
ta makahatag kay nag-ingon ug sub-parishes, dili lang alang of reconciliation and prepared
kita nga kulang pa gani igasto, sa tumong nga puhon nga
maghatag ta nga kanang bunga mawala na ang arancel (nga themselves for the greatest
sa atong paghigugma, dili ten bayad sa sakramento), apan feast of the Church, the Sr. Pedrosa and the inmates of city jail
percent kondili love percent. sa tinguha nga mapuy-an sa resurrection of the Lord. They
Mao nga ang GBSD nagdasig tanang magtotoo ang kinabuhi The Prison Ministry
kanato sa pagkamanggihatagon sa pagkamanggihatagon, were happy for the occasion VIPS Coordinator in Lumbia
kay sukdanan kini sa atong pagkamapasalamaton, ug sa and reminded once again that through its coordinator, for the Lenten recollection
paghigugma sa Dios ug pagkabalaan. they are beloved children of Gilda Pates was grateful to with the inmates.
pagdawat sa daghan pa gyud Sr. Pedrosa and Gagang Egao,
God.
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An almost “siqui” again yet
secure Siquijor
by Fr. Max V. Ceballos, SSJV our ardent love to conquer the most
coveted place was still broiling deep
It was about four o’ clock in within us. To have the retreat in an
the afternoon on the first day of island feared of having love potions,
January, 2108 when suddenly the sorcery, witchcraft or strange magic
phone of Fr. Macky rang. “Hello, found its way to resurrect in the
Father! Will the retreat push through recent year.
as scheduled?” queried Sr. Elena For several months of planning
Soldevillo of the Carmelite Sisters and preparations, everything was
of Joy. “Nothing has been changed, set in place. The first week of the
Sister. Everything will go on as year of the dog, 2018 was set as
planned,” was the reassuring reply the “recollect-nic” of the teaching
of our school Director, Fr. Max V. and non-teaching staff of St. Joseph
Ceballos to her. Academy. Started with recollection
Sr. Soldevillo’s call revealed or retreat then followed by “picnic”
her concern over the much-awaited or outing, the days of bonding and
retreat of the faculty and staff of St. endearment were scheduled on
Joseph Academy of El Salvador. January 2-7.
Her concern was also the concern But lo and behold! Agaton
of everyone else because TS threatened us. We were supposed
Agaton then was already entering to go to Siquijor on Jan. 2 via
north-eastern part of Mindanao, the the port of Plaridel, Misamis
SCENIC SALAGDOONG
first typhoon to visit the country in
the year.
Why the worry? Well, there
was enough reason to be worried
on the part of Sr. Elena. She has
been asked to facilitate the retreat
cum outing of the teachers. She
must have prepared her materials
for the spiritual journey of the
teachers. Doubly worried were the
retreatants, not only on the threat
of the typhoon, but also on the
possibility that the retreat in Siquijor
might not be realized again.
It can be recalled that the
plan to have the annual retreat of
teachers in the Island of Fire was
first hatched in 2015. The plan
was already underway when less
support, like financial capability,
was already evident. Because of the
botched plan in Siquijor, one of the Photo by Felix Tindogan
former teachers crafted a satirical
One cannot make a complete visit to the Island of Fire, Siquijor if he or she fails to enjoy the sandy beach of Salagdoong in the town of Maria.
moniker. It immediately spread
like wild fire among the circles of Occidental. When we got there, get our chance to take the ferry as it food and place “to lay our heads”.
teachers. To the propagator of the there was calmness and silence of was the time estimated by one PCG With gratitude, we saw in his heart
joke, the Siquijor plan has become the place. The ferry which should staff that the warning signal will be the love and generosity that was
a story of “siki”. have brought o Siquijor just gently lifted up. Yes, at around that time, strongly expressed at its most.
Siki for SIQUI-jor? Well, it danced as she leaned beside the we were told that PAG-ASA has After many attempts to secure
is a street language. It can be port when surging waves swayed cleared every vessel to take the tickets coupled with some help
understood as vernacular slang her to and fro. We were informed inter-island trip. of our friends and contacts in the
for something that has failed to be that the Philippine Coast Guard The light of hope, however, city, we finally boarded an Alesson
materialized. Na-“siki,” napalpak, (PCG) had cancelled all voyages began to flicker and eventually lost Shipping Lines ship at 1:00 early
hindi natuloy, cancelled, aborted, after the Philippine Atmospheric, its assuring brightness on that day. morning on Jan. 4, 2018. We were
called off, scrapped --- these all Geophysical and Astronomical We thought that everything will run heading, not directly to SIquijor, but
describe to that failed plan to go to Services Administration (PAG-ASA) smoothly. On the other hand, we had to pass via Dumaguete City as
SIQUI-jor. Since then, if there was a declared the areas under Signal discovered that the resumption of there was no direct trip to Siquijor
plan to go to Siquior, there seemed No. 1 which was the proximity of the the ships’ several trips would still from Dapitan. Sailing for almost
to be apprehensions already in typhoon’s landfall; the northern and not be enough to carry the many 6 hours, too long and tedious, we
everyone’s heart. It appeared north-western part of Mindanao was passengers who were stranded arrived at the port of Dumaguete,
nobody wanted to recall the desire among the areas that were affected. as a result of the cancellation of the gateway to the sugar lands of
to go to Siquijor because it might be The group then proceeded to previous trips. the Negrenses from the south.
“SIQUI” again. Dapitan City wishing to try their We went back and forth to the Aaahhh finally, after another
But the desire to conquer Isla luck but the real true-to-life retreat convent in a small parish in Polo, an hour of sea travel again from
del Fuego did not simply die nor began. Dapitan City for almost two days Dumaguete to Siquijor, we set
fade away. It did not die in its natural We arrived at the messy and in the entire ordeal of waiting and our feet on the capital town of the
death. Like the powerful lava of fire, over-crowded Dapitan City port hoping. The parish had also become enchanted province of Siquijor, the
the craving to set our feet in Siqujor early afternoon. The PCG personnel our haven and our safe refuge on Island for Fire. Then, we took another
continued to brew in everyone’s there at the port informed us that those days. Fr. Randy Tic-ing, parish almost 60-minute land travel via
hearts. Though our mouths might the warning signal was still imposed. priest of St. Therese of the Child San Juan from Siquijor, Siquijor
have been grumbling outside, but We waited until 2:00 P.M. hoping to Jesus took care of us including our Continue to p.7
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5

Interview with Bishop-elect Raul B. Dael

Appointed bishop of the Diocese of Tandag last February 26, 2018, Fr. Raul Dael will be ordained bishop on June 7, 2018, at St.
Augustine’s Cathedral, CDO. This day is also his 25th anniversary to the presbyterate. He will be formally installed on June 14, 2018
at the Cathedral of St. Nicholas de Tolentino,Tandag, Surigao del Sur. In this issue of Bag-ong Lamdag (BG), Fr. Dael speaks about his
vocation story and how God mysteriously brought him to his new mission as the third bishop of the Diocese of Tandag.

escape my mother’s notice. She first got I did not put much thought to it or avoidant Fr. Dael: When I take seriously the
the idea I was interested in the priesthood of it. Word of God, live the gospel and do God’s
when I wrote “religious vocation” in my BL:How did you receive the news will without compromise – this can create
NCEE application form under what course of your appointment as Bishop of discomfort and division in some people
to take. This was further affirmed when I Tandag? even by your own priests; witnessing to the
opted to enter San Jose de Mindanao Fr. Dael: I got this dreaded call from truth can mean threat to life and security;
Seminary even though I passed the the Nunciature on Feb. 12, during the final or when God makes you see something
scholarship for CIT at Xavier University. integration day of our one-month renewal others (including your own priests)
Though I missed my family terribly when program at the Galilee Center in Tagaytay. cannot see, are not yet ready to see or
I was in SFY, I could say I was very happy The Papal Nuncio asked me to see him simply refuse to see. These are some
there. Not having been allowed to leave two days after. That was Ash Wednesday of my fears. On the other hand I have
the premises of the SFY building for one on a Valentine’s Day. All I can say is that it the capacity to listen and to empathize,
semester was a good testing ground for was moving and tearful encounter. to be firm yet gentle, and to engage in
a young seminarian’s capacity to own his BL: What was your immediate dialogue. I can empower people who work
decision and to be formed accordingly. In reaction to the appointment? with me and I am also flexible enough to
Fr. Raul B. Dael SFY there was a radical reorientation in Fr. Dael: I was trembling in fear. It work with different kinds of people and
my consciousness that I was entering into was as if the mystery entered through my personalities. I can be very close with the
BL: On the beginnings of your a different kind of life, different from that flesh and penetrated my whole being that poor and have preferential love for them
priestly vocation: When did you start of my peers. I was convinced this was for I could feel my innermost flesh tremble. without antagonizing the rich and powerful.
thinking about the priesthood? How did me. Like the life of a fisherman in the sea, I couldn’t imagine myself being trusted All these I attribute to God’s gift of a
this come about? When did it become I also went through storms and waves of with such a very sublime mission. I felt discerning heart that refuses to succumb
clear that you are for the priesthood? difficulties, doubts and disillusionment. But unworthy. I know my own inadequacies. to the temptation of making an important
Fr. Dael: Like many other priests, by the grace of God and the contemplative But at the same time I also felt the Lord decision without first consulting the Lord.
the gift of my priestly vocation had its discipline I have developed over the years, was pleased with my efforts despite my And of course, my sense of humor, where
beginnings in my family. I guess my I came to the insight that “ang bokasyon weaknesses. My “Yes” to God through will I be without it? The balance between
prayerful and gentle disposition comes nga dili tay-ogon dili lig-on ug ang tawag the Papal Nuncio was facilitated by this seriousness and joyfulness is so essential
from my mother and grandmother who nga dili moagi ug makalabang sa pagsulay enduring intimacy with the Lord through to ministry. As priests, it is edifying to work
were both very religious. They trained me dili molahutay”. prayer. It is an intimacy that can be best sincerely, tirelessly and joyfully in the Spirit
to pray the rosary, the novena to the Our BL: How would you describe your described by the image of two chairs, the of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Lady of Perpetual Help and other such priestly ministry and life prior to your Lord’s chair and mine, close together side BL: What have you chosen as your
devotions which as a child I simply had to appointment as Bishop of Tandag? by side looking towards the same direction. motto?
comply with. Together with my sister Reina Fr. Dael: My ministry and life as a That experience gave me the courage and Fr. Dael: As a man from the sea,
(now a Carmelite nun in Carmel CDO), priest can only be described in one word, assurance to embrace once again the son of a fisherman, disciple of the Lord
we would go up the mountain of Aplaya, blessed. I have been happy as a priest, mystery of the Lord’s presence in my life like Peter, I chose “Duc in Altum,” Put out
Jasaan where our “guyang” (grandma) full of life and energy, fulfilled and grateful. and this call to the episcopacy. into the deep, (Luke 4:5) as my episcopal
used to live. This happened on weekends From the time I was ordained until now I BL: You are an alumnus of St. motto. I chose this not just to remind me
and during the summer. Staying with her have not lost my passion for my priestly John Vianney Theological Seminary of my humble beginnings as the son of
meant not only manual work but also ministry wherever I was assigned. My first and the second diocesan priest from a fisherman but to highlight the centrality
prayer on bended knees every night. This years as parochial vicar at the St. Augustine the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro of my intimate friendship with the Lord
religious atmosphere was reinforced by my cathedral with Msgr. Rodulfo Roa, VG as appointed bishop, how do you feel in whom my entire ministry and life
having gone to the then Mary Immaculate rector gave me an opportunity to minister about this? depend. This sense of belonging to Jesus
Academy (MIA) of Jasa-an in high school. to different kinds of people in society. I was Fr. Dael: It seems to me that we Christ and obedience to his word fill me
In MIA I got exposed to the Mass as reader also blessed to have worked with a very are doing right as a seminary and as a with courage to enter into the depths of
during the first Friday Masses and as holy priest, the late Columban missionary, diocese. It is an affirmation of the kind of our faith and the challenges of the new
one of the prayer leaders during the daily Fr. Francis Chapman who led me to love formation we offer which tries to be faithful evangelization as missionary disciple in
Morning Offering before classes would the sacrament of reconciliation, serve to the call of Pastores Dabo Vobis, “I will communion. As the fisherman is to the sea,
begin. As a fourth year student I also had the inmates at the city jail and minister to give you Shepherds after my own heart.” the priest is to the Lord whose word he
the chance to teach catechism to the pupils the poor of Isla de Oro and Consolacion I am grateful to belong to an Archdiocese must obey, not only to be fruitful in ministry
of Jasaan Central School. In high school I chapels, etc. Later my assignment in which has given me opportunities to use but to be a faithful bearer of mystery.
was helped in developing my leadership Sugbongcogon and Binuangan tested my and develop my gifts for the ministry which BL: What would you like to tell the
and communication skills. My interest in capacity to take on various responsibilities included further studies and assignments Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro?
the priesthood developed from the simple as administrator, pastor and evangelizer. that honed my charism. My bishop and Fr. Dael: I want to express my gratitude
attraction to the priest’s vestments and My assignment in the seminary deepened brother priests have been very supportive to my family, the clergy and faithful of the
homilies to imitating his actions at Mass by my sense of vocation and mission as I and encouraging. I am grateful for the archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro for having
having a secret “misa-misa” at home. I may engaged in the work of formation. I am also bishop’s trust and for the many formative been part of who I have become today.
have had a sense of mystery about being blessed with a good relationship with my challenges and opportunities he had given You all have contributed to forming and
a priest and what he represented which bishop and fellow clergy and those I work me so that I may be ready for this new molding me so that I become ready for this
felt right and good to me even then. My and minister with and people in general. mission. big responsibility that the Lord has given
reflective, quiet and serious side I got from BL: Did you have any sense at all BL: What for you is the role of a me. Thank you for having taught me how to
my fisherman father who instilled in us the that you were being considered for the Bishop in the Diocese of Tandag? minister rightly and for having helped me in
value of hardwork, honesty and discipline. episcopacy? Fr. Dael: At the moment I would not ways beyond calculation. I also would like
The times spent with him out in the sea Fr. Dael: I got some inkling two years yet go into heavy stuff. I simply would to ask forgiveness for my weaknesses and
taught me how to be patient, to learn to ago when Archbishop Ledesma told me like to listen and observe, appreciate the inadequacies that may have caused hurt
wait in silence for a catch and to trust in to update my profile with the chancery many good things that are already there, or disappointment to some of you. God
God when the sea was rough. Perhaps office with the guise that it is a periodic establish relationships and friendships, knows I still need to grow in many areas
without my realizing it, God was already requirement for priests. It was quite a know and be known, and have a sense in my life. I hope that you continue to do
communicating with me during those times tedious process that I had to ask some of of the issues and concerns affecting the the good works we have started to do in
when I would sit by the shore in silence my brother priests if they had completed people and the rest of creation. I will the archdiocese for the greater glory of
and solitude. In a way, my “spirituality” was theirs. Then I realized I was the only one not rush into things. There is time for God. Finally, I ask for your prayers. Pray
developed between the mountain and the asked to do it so I began to wonder what everything. that I will not stop praying. And pray that
sea. The sea helped me develop depth it was for. It was also around this time BL: What would you consider as I may have the strength to carry out this
as a person drawn to mystery and the that the “kantyaws” about this bishop thing your greatest fears and your greatest new mission and that I may continue to
mountain gave me the capacity for breadth began. I always had a way of handling the strengths with regard to being a new “act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly
in being able to see things in a wider teasings. I did feel or sense something but Bishop? with God.”
perspective. This reflectiveness did not
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sa simbahan. Luoy ang inyong mga anak nga grabi ra ba nimo sila kapinalangga NGANONG DI MOKOMPISAL ANG USA KA KRISTIANO
kay matud pa nimo mga gasa sila gikan sa Dios. Sayang! Mao nang ayaw gyud
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matulog ka. Piyunga imong mga mata aron ang makakita sa imo makaingon gyud ang nangagi ato nang kalimtan.
nga lawom na kaayo ang imong pag-ampo.Pero basing gahagok ka kon matulog
ka busa ayaw na lang katulog kay makadisturbo ka pa sa manimbahay ug GINOONG JESUS PASAYLOA NGA IKAW AKONG GIBUDHIAN
aron dili ka katulog hunahunaa ang imong kabit ug pagplano sa sunod nimong ANG MGA GRASYANG NADAWAT GIKALIMTAN
pagpangawat. Dakodakoa pod ang imong limos bahini pod ang simbahan ug KON WALA PA IKAW WALA NA AKO SA KALIBUTAN
ilabina ang pari sa imong kinawat. NgekNgekNgek! ArangArang! Aron dili pod
makaingon ang uban nga bulaos ug hakog ka. Hatag lang pero mas daghan gyud
HAKOG AKO SA GUGMA MO DI NA ANGAYAN.
ang para sa imo. Sus oy! Ikaw pa! Ayaw lang gyud kalimot kon unsay para sa imo kining pagsaulog sa pagkabanhaw sa Ginoo
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gyud siya ug ihatag kaniya ang tanan niyang gusto. Maong pangawat gyud og
sa Diosnong panalangin pagapun-on
daghan! Dayon kon murag makontrol na nimo ang imong asawa ayha pa tug-ani ug sa daghang kasumaran pa maka-angkon.
sa tanan ug dili na na siya mupiyait. Hunahunaa bya nga dili gyud maayo nga KON MOABOT GANI ANG MAONG KASAULOGAN
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ang imong asawa nan uban na dayon mo sa pagpangawat ug matakdan na man
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ug maayo nagsagol na sa atong kinabuhi. Nga abi na lang nato nga mga maayo Fr. Fermin Tan, Jr. Fr. Max V. Ceballos, SSJV
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Gisaulog ang ika-32nd Ledesma blesses Eucaristico’s

National Migrants Sunday Renovated Formation Center
Malipayong gisaulog ang ika- makadawat og maayong kaugmaon.
32nd National Migrants Sunday ug Ang kasakit kabahin sa kinabuhi.
Information Caravan diha sa santos nga Gihagit ang tanan nga batonan ang
Misa nga gipangunahan ni Msgr. Tex lig-on nga pagtoo aron molahutay
Legitimas, SSJV, Director sa Migrants sa pagsulay nga mohadla sa pamilya.
Ministry sa Capitol grounds, Cagayan Ang mga ginikanan nga nagtrabaho
de Oro City niadtong Pebrero 25, 2018 sa gawas sa nasud nag-antos sa
ubos sa tema, “Welcoming, Protecting, kamingaw sa pamilya. Busa giawhag
Promoting and Integrating Migrants ang mga pamilya nga magpadayon sa
and Refugees.” pagsalig sa Dios, sa iyang presensya
Diha sa iyang homiliya, nga naghatag og kadasig ug kalipay
gipunting ni Msgr. Legitimas ang sa nagsubo.
kamahinungdanon sa pagpamati sa Human sa Misa, adunay
Dios. Diha sa pagbasa mahitungod sa programa diin nagpasundayag sa
transfiguration, nadungog ang tingog sayaw ug awit ang mga representante
sa Dios Amahan nga nagmando sa sa parokya sa Bugo, Binuangan,
pagpamati kang Jesus. Importante Tagoloan, Opol, Tagoloan ug Libertad.
ang pagpamati sa Pulong sa Dios aron Aduna usab gipahigayon nga mga
makaadto sa gingharian sa langit. Ang dula ug raffle draw. Gitambongan kini
mga anak nga mamati sa ginikanan sa 310 nga representante sa parokya
makabaton og maayong kinabuhi. Ang ug 260 ka migrant families. (Bag-ong
estudyante nga mamati sa magtutudlo Lamdag News)
Abp. Ledesma with Blessed Sacrament Fathers
Geared with the Eucharistic Immaculate as concelebrants.
mission to provide better formation For many years, Santuario
program not only for the parish, but Eucaristico formation center has been
for the whole Archdiocese, Santuario used for parish and archdiocesan
Eucaristico had its formation center activities and programs. Last August
renovated. On February 17 2018, the 2017, the renovation started and
newly renovated formation center was after six months, the project was
blessed and a Eucharistic celebration completed through the support of the
was presided by Most Rev. Archbishop parishioners and benefactors.
Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD, with SSS Fr. Briones, the parish priest
Provincial Superior Fr. Joseph Matitu, and rector thanked all parishioners,
SSS, the shrine rector and parish benefactors and sponsors for the
priest Fr. Froilan Renato A. Briones, continued love and support to the
SSS, Fr. Muriel A. Uy, SSS, Fr. Clifford formation programs. (Santuario
Barrios, SSS and Fr. Maximilian Mary Eucaristico News)
Msgr. Legitimas uban sa mga lumilihok sa migrants ministry
Ciar of the Franciscan Friars of the

An almost “siqui” again yet secure Siquijor........from p.4

to Upper Cabangcalan, recollection. Other places we visited silent and stress-free not nothing but reminisce
Lazi, Siquijor where we The 5th of January include the century-old municipality of Enrique our beautiful and wonderful
would have to finish or brought us to start enchanted Balete Tree Villanueva. Then, the experiences we had craved
“complete” our scheduled conquering the entire where many of the teachers final destiny of the in the Island of Fire.
retreat. At almost lunch island. Historical and scenic had their “foot spa” by island tour which served Our ordeal brought us to
time, we finally settled spots were among the the cleaning power of the also as our place for realize that if we only have
ourselves at Quietus places we went to. Our fine teeth from the variety overnight stay was one fire in each of our hearts,
Relaxationis Domus local tour guide Aldrin Dag- of the fish in the spring- of the famous beaches coupled with the heavenly
where Sr. Elena, together uman, led us to embrace pool. We proceeded to in Maria, Siquijor and approval of our plans,
with the retreat house the grandeur and century- other nice places like the even the entire island everything is conquerable.
staff, warmly welcomed us old beauty of San Isidro Capilay Spring which was --- Salagdoong Beach Despite the threats of having
as evidenced revealed by Labrador Parish church in across the Municipal Hall Resort. our dream to set our feet
the traces of joy painted Lazi. Just across the 134 of San Juan. We took our The following in Siquijor be possibly be
on their faces. year-old edifice is another lunch at a restaurant in Bell morning, before aborted, our will to go on
Sr. Elena made use equally beautiful yet silent View, Siquijor and allow the proceeding to Larena surfaced and overcome all
of the remaining time by convent of Lazi believed to food to be digested while Port for our departure, we odds that tend to hinder us.
sharing to us her thought- be the oldest and largest spending quality time with took advantage to plunge It was almost a botched
proving insights. Her in Asia. Inside the convent, nature at Larena Triad in into the clear, sparkling plan again. Our Siquijor
reflections on seeing there’s a museum which Larena town overlooking waters of the resort. escapade was almost “siki”
the difficulties and contains very old religious the picturesque view of the Soaking our bodies in for the second time. But
weaknesses around us artifacts and antiques like town and the neighboring the gentle waves of the thanks to the favors we
as Jesus sees would help an old friar’s diary, wood- Siquijor towards the west. embracing sea made us received from on High. It
us to remove our own carved saints and other 19th The rest of the feel massaged. After all, was materialized. And our
blindness as well as that century items. But taking afternoon we spent buying sea water is universally stay in the Island made us
of others. “Is your school pictures are not allowed. pasalubong like torta, pan proven as therapeutic reflect that indeed, one feels
as workplace a crowd The 42m by 32 m. convent de bisaya, oval-shaped and relaxing. secure in Siquijor despite
or a community,” asked of the Recollects was built “otap” and other delicacies When we finally the unhealthy comments that
retreat facilitator which in 1887 three years after of the island which were boarded the ferry which many people tag the place.
she also gave as our point the church construction bought in other towns of brought us to Dumaguete
of reflection to end the commenced. the island including the City from Larena, we did
Obedience in priestly and religious life Fr. Quirico Pedregosa, Jr., OP, the New Rector of the Thus, there is the urgent need to see the positive
UST Central Seminary (Manila) gave a talk on the vow of contributions of obedience to human life and to priestly
obedience to the clergy and religious men and women and religious life; namely: obedience as an act of faith,
of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro on February 1, obedience as perfect freedom.
2018, the day before the World Day of Consecrated Life Fr. Pedregosa said faith, love and freedom go
at Nuestra Candelaria Parish Pastoral Center, Tagoloan, together in the practice of obedience. Obedience that
Misamis Oriental. arises from one’s sharing in and witness to Christ’s
He said obedience lies at the heart of one’s vocation freedom to love is nothing less but perfect freedom. He
stories as Christians more so as priest and religious. wished everyone to walk happily the road of obedience,
He said obedience as an act of faith lies at the heart of the take it as food in the journey to the loving vision and
vocational dialogue of our calling. This is shown in the union with God.
vocation story of Abraham and the Blessed Virgin Mary. After the talk, the clergy and the religious shared
However, he admitted that our cultural context their experiences on obedience which was followed by
does not favor the practice of obedience instead, it sumptuous meal.
gives emphasis on individual autonomy and individual Fr. Pedregosa will give a talk on poverty and
freedom. Much more, technology offered a deceptive chastity in the near future. (Sr. Teresita C. Espina, FSP)
Fr. Quirico Pedregosa, Jr., OP sense that one can do all things without divine help.

Walk for Life

February 24, 2018
Ash February
Wednesday14, 2018
Metropolitan Cathedral, Cagayan de Oro City
Gaston Park, Cagayan de Oro City

Kasalan ng Bayan
February 13, 2018
Mt. Carmel Parish, Carmen Cagayan de Oro City

March Birthday Celebrants Sacerdotal Anniversaries

March 1 Fr. Ruel Buhisan March 14 Emeritus Abp. Jesus Tuquib

March 2 Fr. Joseph Montemayor Fr. Ismael Scott Escanilla

March 3 Fr. Marlo Acenas Fr. Ruel Buhisan

March 5 Fr. Ramer Colanse Fr. Ronaldo Gabutera

March 26 Fr. Julito Cabactulan Fr. Doroteo Rabuyo Jr.

March 28 Abp. Antonio Ledesma, S.J., D.D. Fr. Neil Limbaco

Fr. Jojo Joel Oga Fr. Raul Ricacho

March 31 Msgr. Florencio Salvador, Jr. Fr. Bernard Elvin Simene

March 19 Fr. Jose Isagani Villamil
March 29 Fr. Daniel Coronel