PARISH LENTEN RECOLLECTION- SUCCESSFUL!
By; Bro. Gilbert Gutierrez
March 13, 2013
The recently concluded Lenten Recollection of the Sto. Nino Parish Shrine today March 13, 2013 was a very successful one. The Church hall was filled to the brim as audiences came unexpectedly to hear the inspiring talk of Bishop Ted Bacani the Recollection Master of the day.
Bishop Ted Bacani came on time at 7:30 pm and was received by Father Aloy and Parishioners with great excitement. The Bishop was treated straight to a simple dinner upon his arrival by Father Aloy before proceeding to the talk.
After some few pleasantries and finishing the sumptuous meal, Bishop Ted prepared and walk to the hall to give his talk. An opening prayer was said by our Liturgical Head Bro. Ruel Capanzana and Father Aloy introduced and welcome the Speaker, Bishop Ted.
The whole talk of Bishop Ted focuses on our "Catholic Faith and the New Evangelization" today, which is found in his new published book he brought with for promotion and selling. It was a worthy deepening of our faith from the basic point of understanding the Eucharist to the challenges of a Christian Life. He urged the faithful to stay aligned with Christ, with the faith and do more in practice to live the Word. God is love, and we must not doubt on his words, for whatever Jesus had taught us, there sure we'll have what's best for us in this life and for eternity.
The current state of our faith is declining to most of us, and to think, this is a challenge for everyone that this condition is a given reality to change now, to do what it needs to do as Catholics.
The message of Bishop Ted is a fact and a challenge not to leave the faith, the church, the Parish Priest till the end, just like Jesus promised it to his church.
The talk ended at 9:30 pm with the closing prayer and blessing of Bishop Ted. Father Aloy gave thanks and appreciation to the guest speaker's sharing his valuable time to visit our home.
The program ended with the singing of "Power of Love" tune by all of the parishioners and the choir , and led by the Ececom/PPC.
Bishop Ted signed souvenir autographs for his new book.
It's Bishop Ted on the mic, hovering his audience during rendition of his Recollection talk. Only amazement and affirmation in the eyes of souls in the pews. A once in lifetime experience with this great Bishop.