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Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2012 - January 2013, Pasig City, M.M., [email protected]

DUAW NASUD SA PASIG. Napakapalad ng Diyosesis ng Pasig dahil dalawang araw lamang mula nang lumapag sa Pilipinas ang eroplanong lulan ang banal na imahe ng San Pedro Calungsod, bumisita na ito agad sa ating diyosesis bilang bahagi ng DUAW NASUD patungong Cebu kung saan dinaos ang Misa Pasasalamat sa okasyon ng kanyang pagiging Santo. LARAWAN NI FR. HOKAN Mensahe ng Obispo Inspirasyon si San Pedro Calungsod - BP. MYLO NEW PRIESTS FOR PASIG BY RANDY ALVEZ responded, “Thanks be to God.” phil Billones, Vice Rector of St. PASIG CITY - “Do you judge The Bishop of Pasig ordained Joseph Major Seminary in Jaro, them to be worthy?” asked His to the priestly office Rev. Fr. Iloilo, clergy and religious, fam- Excellency Most Rev. Mylo Hu- Michael Israel Tañada Ortega, ily and friends of Rev. Michael bert C. Vergara, D.D., Bishop of graduate of San Jose Major Semi- and Rev. Edmon, and the parish- Pasig, upon presentation of the nary, and Rev. Edmond Retorico ioners of the Diocese of Pasig. ordinandi. After confirming their Reynaldo of St. Joseph Regional Bishop Vergara prayed that the worthiness for ordination, the Seminary last December 3, 2012 ordinandi will be vigilant in their Bishop proclaimed, “Relying on at the Immaculate Conception own priestly identity in their own the help of our Lord God and our Cathedral, Pasig City. lives that whatever gift they will Savior Jesus Christ, we choose to Also present were Antipolo receive today, especially the gift ordain our brothers for the order Auxiliary Bishop Francisco De of priesthood, they will care for of Priesthood.” Applauding and Leon, San Jose Seminary Rector it, they will love it and they will praising God, the congregation Fr. Sylvino Borres, and Fr. Midy- Continued on p. 2 SI PEDRITO AT SI BISHOP. Sa larawang ito ang manyikang si “Pedrito”, dala-dala ng mahal na Obispo ng Pasig Mylo Hubert Vergara habang in- aantay ang “pilgrim image” ng San Pedro Calungsod. LARAWAN NI FR. Summary report on the first vicarial assembly HOKAN SAMSON BY PING JAVIER AND FR. LITO JOPSON PASIG CITY - Si San Pedro Calungsod ay inspirasyon ng mga PASIG CITY - A summary report the vicariate of Sto. Tomas de Vil- tributor to formation while 24% kabataan, katekista, at OFWs. on the first vicarial assembly re- lanueva and 32% from ICC. endorses budding BECs through Ito’y ayon sa pagninilay na inilahad ng Obispo ng Pasig leased by the Office of the Vicar The unofficial results reveal block rosaries, home visitations, Mylo Hubert Vergara sa pagbisita ng “pilgrim image” ng General reflected the responses that 33% of the respondents are and street masses. Those who San Pedro Calungsod sa Katedral ng Imaculada Consepcion of the vicariates of Sto. Tomas de self-motivated how they became stick to the usual worship practic- noong ika-26 ng Oktubre 2012. Villanueva and Immaculate Con- active in the church while 31% es like novenas and processions Ayon sa Obispo, si San Pedro’y inspirasyon ng mga kabata- ception Cathedral while a sepa- are invited by others and another are 16%. Each of the ministries ang Pilipino at marahil, mga kabataan sa buong mundo. “17 o rate report was submitted by St. 31% were exposed to church ac- of Family life, SSDM and Youth 18 taon pa lamang ay naglingkod na siya ... katulong ng mga Anne Vicariate in Taguig. tivities and formation seminars. are effective in 6 – 8% of the re- pari, patunay lamang ng kahalagahn ng pananampalataya sa Survey questions are directed to Significantly, only 5% of the re- spondents. kanya … Kaya maaaring si San Pedro Calungsod ay magtu- analyze how Catholics become ac- spondents said they were inspired Any suggestions for the Diocese tive in the Church, what programs by the lives of others who are al- on how to deepen the faith? A big turo sa kabataan ngayon na baliwala lahat ... ang mahalaga are popular in the formation of ready involved in church organi- 42% of the respondents opted for ay pananalig sa Diyos. Panandalian lamang ang ibinibigay na the faith, and what programs the zations. formation through direct cateche- kasarapan o kaligayahang iniaalay ng mundo. Ang pananalig sa parishioners would want to sug- Regarding programs that are sis, recollections, retreats, PREX, Diyos, ang pananampalataya sa Panginoong Hesukristo, ang gest to deepen the faith. helpful in the formation of the and more catechists and speak- magdudulot ng walang hanggang kaligayahan.” The survey results represent faith, 37% indicates that the di- ers while 21% endorse the BECs Itutuloy sa p. 2 some 68% of the participants from rect formation is the greatest con- Continued on p. 6 December 2012 - January 2013 Church News Synod of Bishops reflects on the new evangelization BY FR. LITO JOPSON VATICAN CITY - The concept of liness of life brought about by an the “new evangelization” is borne active listening to the Scriptures. in the Holy Spirit in the recently “We need to rediscover the held Synod of Bishops last Octo- ways in which Jesus approached ber 7 – 27, 2012 held at the Vati- persons and called them and put can. Selected Bishops, among these approaches into practices.” them Manila Archbishop Lius “Reading the Scriptures also Antonio Cardinal Tagle, were helps us to discover opportunities tasked by the Holy Father Pope to encounter Jesus, truly evangel- Benedict XVI to study the condi- ical approaches rooted in the fun- tions affecting the Church today. damental dimensions of human Encounter with Jesus life: the family, work, friendship, The document released after various forms of poverty and the the synod explained that the new trials of life, etc.” evangelization takes off from the Call to conversion story of the Samaritan woman The call to evangelize becomes who went out to get water but a call to conversion, relying total- ended up encountering Jesus ly on Jesus who makes all things (John 4:5-42). “Like Jesus, the new: “We firmly believe that we Church sits beside men and wom- must convert ourselves first to the en so everyone may encounter power of Christ who alone can Jesus; His spirit is the water that make all things new, above all gives us eternal life,” the Bishops our poor existence. With humil- said. ity we must recognize that the The experience of the Samari- poverty and weaknesses of Jesus’ tan woman is an opportunity for disciples, especially of his min- isters, weigh on the credibility the entire community to know the SYNOD OF BISHOPS. Bishops and priests, including recently appointed Manila Archbhishop Luis Antonio Tagle as real Jesus: “We no longer believe of the mission. We are certainly Cardinal (in picture), participated in the Synod of Bishops in Vatican City. Photo courtesy of CBCP news because of your word; for we aware — we Bishops first of all have heard for ourselves, and we — that we could never really be know that this is truly the savior equal to the Lord’s calling and CBCP backs SC option against the RH Law of the world”. (John 4: 5 - 42) mandate to proclaim his Gospel This living encounter calls us to to the nations. We know that we MANILA, Dec. 18, 2012— As tion… against religious freedom,” Asis said. unreservedly proclaim the Good must humbly recognize our vul- far as the Catholic Church is Reyes said. “It would be an initiative of the News to others: “Woe is me if I nerability to the wounds of his- concerned, the Supreme Court is “The Constitution states that the lay people. Many are interested don’t preach the gospel.” (1 Cor. tory and we do not hesitate to rec- an option to continue their fight government should protect the to file a case in the SC,” he said. 9:16) ognize our personal sins. We are, against the reproductive health family and marriage. The RH bill “Now, will the CBCP support In our times today, we are called however, also convinced that the (RH) bill. is against the goodness of family this? Of course!” to live the gospel in a renewed Lord’s Spirit is capable of renew- Officials of the Catholic Bish- and the stability of marriage,” he Both houses of Congress yes- way that eventually becomes a ing his Church and rendering her ops’ Conference of the Philip- said. terday approved on third and communitarian experience of garment resplendent if we let him pines (CBCP) said they will According to Monsignor Joseli- final reading the controversial faith: “See how they love one an- mold us. This is demonstrated by support a plan by anti-RH bill to Asis, CBCP secretary general, measure. other.” (Tertullian, Apology, 39, the lives of the Saints, the remem- lawyers to question the measure many individuals are willing to The House of Representatives 7). brance and narration of which is before the SC. file a case in the SC. voted 133-79 to pass the bill with According to the Bishops, the a privileged means of the new Antipolo Bishop Gabriel Reyes, He said the bishops were after seven abstentions, while the Sen- new evangelization requires a ho- evangelization.” chairman of the CBCP’s Commis- the “total scrapping” of the popu- ate did the same thing with 13-8 sion on Family and Life, revealed lation control measure because of votes. Calungsod, p. 1 Nagbigay din ng hamon ang that a group of Catholic lawyers its “bad provisions” and they will The two chambers are expected Ikalawa, si San Pedro Calung- mahal na Obispong tularan will initiate the filing of the case support moves against it. to iron out the differences in their once the RH bill becomes a law. sod ay inspirasyon para sa mga ang katanging ng isang ling- “We always called for the to- respective versions of the bill in kod ni Kristo tulad ni San “I know that a group of Catho- tal scrapping of the bill. If it be- the bicameral conference commit- katekista. “Sa kanyang batang lic lawyers has a plan to make an edad ay naging tagapagpalaga- Pedro Calungsod, ang handang comes a law, the next step is to tee today so President Aquino can appeal before the Supreme Court appeal this to the right forum,” sign it into a law. (CBCPNews) nap na siya ng Mabuting Balita magsakripisyo at magbata ng because it’s against the Constitu- hirap. Aniya, “Sa mga magu- ng Diyos … mapalad po tayo longs to the world but belongs fering from interior desert and dahil si San Pedro Calungsod lang pong naririto ngayon, ‘di New priests, p. 1 to God. The one consecrated is he called this a ‘desertification’, ay huwaran natin at modelo po ba mahirap magsakripisyo make sure that it is not theirs. “It now a property of God, no longer a void within where it seems that upang bawat isa sa atin ay pan- para sa inyong mga anak? Sa is from God and they owe it to the the property of the world …. You there is a forgetfulness of God. ghawakan ang hamon na mag- mga mag-asawang naririto people they serve... the flock they now belong to God but belonging That’s why in his letter, in his ing katekista din at ipalaganap ngayon, ‘di ba mahirap mag- will shepherd to become respon- to God means you have to live by homily, he would over emphasize ang Mabuting Balita ni Kristo,” sakripisyo at maging tapat sa sible and accountable stewards what God wants, what God wills that we have to lead the people of the gift of the priesthood,” wika ng Obispo. inyong kabiyak? Sa mga anak … Your consecration means you out of the desert ... Rev. Michael, na naririto ngayon, ‘di ba ka- stressed the Bishop. will have to let go of many things Rev. Edmond, that will be your Ikatlo, si San Pedro Calung- He also shared his insights in limitan mahirap magsakripisyo so that you can serve well, your task. But that task cannot be pos- sod ay inspirasyon sa ating three (3) catch words: Conse- convenience, your comfort for the sible if you do not lead yourselves kapag may gusto tayong para sa mga Overseas Filipino Work- cration, Proclamation, and Mis- good of the Church.” out of your own interior deserts ers (OFWs). Paliwanag ng ating sarili pero hindi maibi- sion. Regarding the first point, The Bishop discussed his sec- first.” Obispo, “Sa panahon ngayon gay ng ating mga magulang? the bishop said, “Being conse- ond insight, “The second thought “Our prayer is that you will tinatawag nga po silang mga Sa mga naglilingkod sa ating crated to God and by God, Rev. is Proclamation … that is what become effective proclaimers “bagong bayani” para sa atin. mga parokya, sa mga nagliling- Michael, Rev. Edmond, I hope the people of God expects from of the Gospel. But believe me, Pero tawagin po nating katu- kod sa simbahan, kailangang you realize the deep meaning of priest ... to be effective proclaim- you may be proficient, you may lad ni San Pedro Calungsod, magsakripisyo ng ating oras ng consecration. As you were or- ers of the WORD and teachers be excellent in proclaiming and dained a deacon and now in an- mga bayaning Katolikong ating sarili para sa Diyos. Hindi of the faith. And they want to even teaching the faith with your po madali ang maglingkod sa other level ordained a priest, you know deeply the faith through us, words but to become an effective Kristiyano … Sila din po’y are consecrated to God. Pope Diyos, pero sinasabi po sa ating through you. It is a big coinci- proclaimer is to live the WORD nagmimisyon lalo na sa mga Benedict XVI in his 2009 Chrism dence that you are ordained with- yourselves. You have to become ebanghelyo ngayon, kapag bansang nakakalimutan na ang Mass shared the meaning of con- in the Year of Faith. I’m sure the testimonies of the faith. You have Diyos; sila po’y nagpapalaga- nagsakripisyo ka katulad ni San secration ... in reflecting on the reason why Pope Benedict XVI to become living examples of Je- nap ng Mabuting Balita at mga Pedro Calungsod, “Mapalad ka Priesthood, consecrating one to declared this as the Year of Faith sus Christ,” reminded the bishop. bagong misyonero sa panahon dahil mapapasaiyo ang kaharian God means he has to be set apart is because he saw in the west and Finally, expounding on Mission, ngayon.” ng Diyos.” (Fr. L. Jopson) and be offered to God so that the perhaps even in our churches all the bishop said, “‘Simon son of one consecrated no longer be- over the world, people are suf- Continued on p. 6  DALOY Diocese of Pasig Local/parochial news http://dioceseofpasig.org Sto. Tomas holds 2nd vicarial assembly PINAGSAMANG ULAT NINA Ina Poonbato sa FREDDIE RAYMUNDO AT pangangalaga SEM. ANTHONY DY PASIG CITY - Muling nagtipon sa ikalawang pagkakataon ang ng kalikasan mga mananampalataya sa Bikar- yato ng Sto. Tomas de Villanueva BY PURISIMA BARBOSA, M.D. noong Nobyembre 17 sa Parokya ni Sta. Lucia, Manggahan. Na- PASIG CITY - Bahagi ng Apos- kiisa sa talakayan tungkol sa ka- tolado ng Ina Poonbato Devotees halagahan ng “Pagkakaisa” ang (Pasig Chapter) Inc. ay ang pag- mahigit na 400 mananampalataya tulong sa mga gawaing panlipu- buhat sa 6 na parokya ng Bikar- nan. Isa sa pinakamatinding pan- yato: Sto. Tomas de Villanueva, gangailangan ng ating bansa sa Santolan; Sta. Lucia, Mang- mga panahon ng ito ay ang pan- gahan; Sto. Niño, Manggahan; gangalaga sa ating kalikasan at Immaculada Concepcion, Ka- pagsasaayos ng ating kapaligiran. rangalan; Sto. Rosario de Pasig, Dinanas ng napakaraming mama- Ortigas Extension; at San Hudas mayanan ng ating bansa ang Tadeo, Bgy. Sta. Lucia. hagupit ng malalakas na bagyo at Bago simulan ang talakayan ay habagat ng mga panahong nagda- nagkaroon ng pagdiriwang ng Ba- an, kung kaya’t minarapat ng pa- nal na Misa sa pangunguna ni Fr. BAHAGINAN SA BIKARYATO NG STO. TOMAS DE VILLANUEVA. LARAWAN NI FREDDIE RAYMUNDO munuan ng Samahan na gumawa Lino Jose, Kura Paroko ng Sta. simbahan ay pagkawala ng belo, Matapos ang Ikalawang Kon- ng pagtulong sa Inang Kalikasan. Sandoval ng Diocesan Catecheti- Lucia, kasama sina Fr. Pol Mati- pagsuot ng mahabang damit, hin- silyo Batikano, nagkaroon din ng Ika-19 ng Oktubre ng taong cal Ministry ng Diyosesis ng Pa- los, Vicar Foraine ng Bikaryato di na pagsama ng mga kabataan sa pagbabago sa liturhiya at pagla- kasalukuyan, humayo ang mga sig ang kasaysayan ng Lungsod at Kura Paroko ng Immaculada kanilang mga magulang, ang pag- hok ng mga laiko sa pagbibigay miyembro ng Ina Poonbato sa ng Pasig, Lungsod ng Taguig, at Concepcion, Fr. Lito Jopson, kawala ng pagtugtog ng kampana ng komunyon. Hinihimok na rin Pintong Bucae, San Mateo, Rizal Bayan ng Pateros at kung paano Kura Paroko ng Sto. Rosario de twing ika-6 ng umaga at gabi at ng Simbahan ang mga laiko na upang makibahagi sa muling pag- pinag-isa ang mga lugar na ito Pasig, at Fr. Max Abi-Abi, pan- pagdasal ng pamilya ng orasyon. magbasa ng biblia di tulad ng bibigay-buhay sa mga nakalbong upang maging bahagi ng Diyo- auhing Pari ng Sta. Lucia. Sa iba nama’y ang pagbabago dati. bundok ng dulong Sierra Madre. sesis ng Pasig. Muli niyang bi- Sa kanyang homiliya, pinaigting ng misa mula Latin hanggang sa Upang matugunan ang mga Ito ay bahagi ng mahalagang im- nalikan ang mga nakaraang ma- ni Fr. Lino ang sama-samang iba’t ibang wika at ang pagtang- hamon ng makabagong panahon, bakang-tubig o “water shed” ng halagang pagtitipon sa Diyosesis paglilingkod sa simbahan tungo gap ng komunyon na nakaluhod malaking tulong ayon sa mga kapatagan ng National Capital simula sa pagbuo ng Diyosesis ng sa makahulugang pagkakaisa sa ang mga tao. nagbahagi ang mga on-going Region kasama na rito ang Pasig. Pasig hanggang sa pagkakaroon buong Diyosesis ng Pasig. An- Mas kapansin-pansin din ang formation ng mga ministeryo at Humigit kumulang sandaa’t tatlu- ng PAGENPAS at ng First Dioc- iya, “Ang pagkakaisa ang lakas pagbawas ng paggalang ng mga organisasyon para sa mga magu- pung katao ang nakibahagi kasa- esan Assembly. ng simbahan na nagpapatatag sa bata sa kanilang mga nakatatan- lang at kabataan sa iba’t ibang ni- ma ng mga miyembro ng IPDPCI Sumunod na tinalakay ang mga mahalagang pagsulong ng Diyo- da. bel. Malakas din ang naitulong galing sa iba’t-ibang samahan ng pagbabago sa pagdaraos ng Banal sesis.” Ito’y marahil dahil sa pag-un- ng mga BEC at pagsulong ng ICC, mula sa mga parokya ng Di- na Misa, kaibahan ng mga Pari Binigyang halaga ni Rosario lad ng teknolohiya at sa hirap stewardship program tulad ng yosesis ng Pasig at mga paaralan. noon at ngayon at mga nakasana- yang paraan ng paglilingkod sa ng buhay kung kaya’t ang mga KALOOB ng Sto. Rosario de Pa- Isinama rin ang imahe ng Mahal kalakip ang habilin na itala at simbahan at pagsamba. Nagka- magulang ay nakatutok lamang sig upang mas lalong lumago ang ng Birheng Ina Poonbato na pa- bigyan siya ng ulat sa lahat ng roon ng triad o paghahati-hati sa sa paghahanap buhay at hindi pananampalataya ng mga tao sa sakripisyong binuhat ng ilang kaganapan. Kasabay nito, nag- tatlo ng mga dumalo sa pagtitipon nasubaybayan ang paghubog ng pamamagitan ng Integral Evan- kabataan papanhik sa matarik na paunlak naman ang Kgg. Bobby upang palalimin ang talakayan, kanilang mga anak. gelization. bundok at inilagak sa isang lugar Eusebio, punong bayan ng Pasig ganito sila noon, ganito naman na wari bang nakaantabay habang na ipahiram ang dalawang bus ng kami ngayon, at ang mga biya- ang lahat ay nagtatanim. lungsod upang makarating ang yang dulot ng mga pagbabagong Isang buwan ang nakaraan bago mga makikibahagi sa pook-tani- ito resulta ng pagtutulungan at ito, hiningi ng pamunuan ng Sa- man. Ipinahatid sa mga kasapi ng pagkakaisa ng mga naglilingkod mahan ang pagsang-ayon ng mga organisasyon ng Katedral ng sa simbahan . ating Kura Paroko, Rev. Fr. Orly Imaculada Concepcion ang paan- Iba noong araw Cantillon sa pagsasakatuparan ng yayang makibahagi sa gawaing Ayon sa ilang mga nagbahagi, proyekto. Hindi siya nag-atubil- ito. 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Shepherd’s staff His Excellency, Most Rev. Mylo Hubert Vergara, D.D., Bishop of Pasig reetings of love, peace and joy together so that God’s love will truly Gto all the clergy, religious, pasto- be made incarnate in our communities. ral workers and all brothers and sisters After all our task is to complete what in Christ! he started when he first came to earth. The year 2012 has been a grace-filled While we thank our Lord for the bless- year particularly for the Diocese of ings He has showered us, we need to Pasig. We praise the Lord for having pray more for strength and inspiration made possible the goals we have set as we tend towards the fulfilment of for our Diocese and Parishes. Most our vision/ mission for the diocese. I especially let us thank Him for ma- really find the message of the angel to king us see the wisdom of it all as His the shepherds so inspiring, telling them gift to us otherwise we would never not to be afraid to proclaim the good have worked hard towards its realiza- news with great joy, for I am aware tion. Among others, we have already of my unworthiness and the great re- implemented standardization/ centra- sponsibility in shepherding His people. lization; documented policies for the Consequently, such message of loving various ministries and departments; assurance should make all of us happy focused on clergy and lay formation and blessed, grateful for the grace that and started consultation through vicar- keeps us faithful to his invitation: “But iate assemblies. I therefore take this seek first the kingdom and His righ- opportunity to thank you for your sup- teousness, and all these things shall port and cooperation without which be yours as well.” (Matt 6: 33) For as we would have not reached this far. long as we seek and do His will for the As we strive for continuous improve- welfare of the diocese and the people ment in our service to the diocese, we “The essential rite of the sacrament of Holy Orders consists in the bishop’s imposition of we serve, more blessings will come. hands on the head of the ordinand and in the bishop’s specific consecratory prayer ask- look forward to a more fruitful year One great blessing to all of us are the ing God for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and his gifts proper to the ministry to which 2013. newly ordained Frs. Michael Ortega the candidate is being ordained.” (CCC 1573) PHOTO BY FR. HOKAN SAMSON Hopefully the whole season of ad- and Edmond Reynaldo, the first to be vent will provide us with ample time ordained priests in my time as bish- Mediatalk to look and listen so that aware of the op of Pasig. Indeed, they and all our needs and concerns of our people, and priests are God’s gifts to His people in Fr. Joselito Jopson, MA, SICL with Jesus being born in our hearts, our diocese. Pray for them always and we may continue to journey and work love them. RH law, isang imoral na A Blessed Christmas to all! batas? yon sa pinakahuling ulat, naipasa mapunta ito sa sinapupunan ng ina. Christmas message Ana ng “bicameral committee” ang Dalawang bagay na ang binibigyang- RH Bill; ito na ngayo’y pipirmahan diin ng Simbahan ukol sa RH bill, “na ng Presidente Noynoy Aquino upang hindi lamang usaping pang-Katoliko Rev. Fr. Orlando maging batas na kailangang pairalin sa kundi matinding paglapastangan sa Cantillon, bansa. mga tunay na pinahahalagahan ng tao Ngunit para sa Simbahang Katoliko, at ng kulturang Pilipino ukol sa buhay Vicar General hindi maaaring katanggap-tanggap ang ng tao na ating itinatangi noon pa.” mga panukala roon kahit ito pa’y Una, ang buhay ay pinakasagradong inamyendahan ng mga mambabatas. kaloob na pisikal na ibinibigay ng isang n behalf of the Cathedral Parish of ent” (Philippians 2:7-8). A God-Sav- Ang bawat katagang tulad ng “Repro- tao sa Diyos, ang Maylikha ng buhay. the Immaculate Conception, I wish ior, born not in a palatial home, but in I ductive health care”, “safe sex”, at iba “Ang sagabal na artipisyal upang ma- to convey my warmest greetings - A a humble manger in the company of pa ay mga badyang pangpalubagloob hadlangan ang pagbuo at ang pagsilang Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed domestic animals. From the very be- sa mga katotohanang “Population con- ng buhay ay maliwanag na lumalabag New Year 2013! ginning, it is about great humility and trol”, “contraceptives”, at “abortion” sa batayang katotohanan hinggil sa bu- Every Christmas is the same but also great poverty in order to show solida- na laganap na kahulugan sa buong hay ng tao.” different. It is the same because we are rity with humankind. It is about God mundo. Ikalawa, ang mga magulang, kaisa celebrating the one and same mystery, the Son descending to our level so that Nilagay na sa hukay ang hindi malu- ng Diyos, ang siyang magdadala ng the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus. It is together with Him we can ascend to the tas na pinagdebatihan ng mga kongre- mga anak sa mundo. “Sila rin ang may different because we who are celebrat- God the Father. Without the birth event sista tulad ng kung kailan nagsisimula pangunahing at di-maaagaw na karapa- ing the mystery have changed through of Jesus, we have no Year of Faith to ang buhay at ikalawa’y ang sagradong tan at pananagutang kalingain, panga- the days, weeks and months that came celebrate. kapangyarihan ng mga magulang sa lagaan at hubugin ang kanilang mga to pass. And this year is different be- What is our response to this year’s paghubog ng kanilang mga anak, lalo anak upang sila’y umunlad bilang mga cause, this is the Year of Faith as de- celebration of Christmas and Year na sa sexual na paglaki nito. Batay sa tao ayon sa kalooban ng Maylikha.” clared by Pope Benedict XVI and our of Faith? It is a response of gratitude ating Konstitusyon, “Kinikilala ng Es- Ang “Sex education” na isusulong sa celebrations must be aligned to this leading to humility and solidarity. We tado ang kabanalan ng buhay pampa- mga paaralan ay hiwalay sa pangunah- theme. are humbled before the magnanimity milya at ipagtatanggol at palalakasin ing papel ng mga magulang na subay- How can we connect the two events: of God reaching down to us and so we ang pamilya bilang isang batayang in- abayan ang paghubog ng kanilang mga the celebration of Christmas and the are grateful. Before our fellow human stitusyong panlipunan na may karapa- anak. celebration of the Year of Faith? Our being, it is a response of solidarity and tang itaguyod ang sarili. Ipagsasang- Anuman ang susunod na hakbang faith is not just faith in God; rather, compassion especially for the least, galang din nito ang buhay ng ina at ang ng Simbahan, tulad ng pag-angat ng it is faith in God who became man the last and the lost. Just as the Father buhay ng di pa isinisilang mula nang batas at hamunin ang legalidad nito sa in the person of Jesus, a God who brought Jesus to us, so let us bring Je- ito ay ipaglihi.” (Art II, Seksyon 12) Kataas-taasang Hukuman ng Pilipinas, “emptied himself, taking the form of sus and his love to others. Let us be- Ayon sa mga experto, ang mga contra- maaring magpatuloy ang pakikibaka a slave, being born in human likeness. come “Christopher” to one another! ceptives ay hindi lamang panghadlang nito laban sa imoral na batas na kontra- And being found in human form, he Again, a Merry Christmas and a Pros- ng pagkikita ng itlog at esperma kundi buhay, kontra-Pilipino, kontra-mahi- humbled himself and became obedi- perous New Year! pagpapalaglag ng buhay na nabuo bago rap, kontra-bata, at kontra-kababaihan.  DALOY Diocese of Pasig Opinion http://dioceseofpasig.org From the Chancellor CBCP Pastoral letter Fr. Mar Baranda Christmas reflections Contraception is Corruption! eunions, parties, gifts, bonuses gives up on anyone if only we cooper- s we begin the nine-day Misa de Gallo today, our thoughts turn Rand many other Christmas trim- ate with His grace. Faith comes from mings seem to have taken away much to John the Baptist, the one who points to Jesus, the Christ hearing the word of God. It is hearing A of the true and real essence of Christ- him and responding to him who came Child. People came to him to ask, “What then should we do?” be- mas. All these help stir up emotions to communicate the truth and shares cause their hearts were filled with expectation for the Messiah. (Lk. but should not in a way keep our minds his love and his life with us. It is com- 3,15) They needed reason to hope. St. John the Baptist told them to and hearts off Christ who is the very munication and friendship with him. share what they had, to act with justice, and shun extortion. reason for our celebration. Rather than How can we turn down a real friend Today, our question as a people of God, regarding the controver- be so much lured by activities and en- who sticks it out with us through thick grossed in material things, let us cele- and thin? sial RH bill, may be the same. What then should we do? brate Christmas with Christ at the cen- At this time when materialism and On behalf of the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of ter. This is why we have “Kumpisalang commercialism are gaining much the Philippines, I reiterate the collective discernment of the Phil- Bayan” in our parishes; the much ground, we need to go back to the sim- ippine bishops that the RH Bill if passed into law can harm our awaited “Simbang Gabi” and other plicity of Christ’s birth in the manger nation. Contraception corrupts the soul. The RH Bill is being gift religious practices as our way of wel- and allow Him to speak to us as a babe coming Christ into our hearts not just wrapped to look like a gift for maternal health care. It is not so. It exhorting us to be humble. It is with a to celebrate his first coming but being humble heart that we are able to see the will lead to greater crimes against women. ready to meet him when he comes to us true meaning and purpose of life. Un- The poor are being promised a better life through the RH Bill. It at any moment of our lives. fortunately many do not anymore listen will not be so. The poor can rise from their misery through more Christmas always brings joy, hope, to him but would rather distort the truth accessible education, better hospitals and lesser government corrup- and faith in God who we believe never Continued on p. 7 tion. Money for contraceptives can be better used for education and authentic health care. Canonically yours The youth are being made to believe that sex before marriage Rev. Fr. Pedro Enrique L. Rabonza IV, is acceptable provided you know how to avoid pregnancy. Is this JCD moral? Those who corrupt the minds of children will invoke divine wrath on themselves. Where can we get married? The Reproductive Health Bill, if passed into law in its present From the paper presented by Maria A. 1663.) form, will put the moral fibre of our nation at risk. As we your bi- Lopez-Rosario last 18 October 2012 to This is pre- shops have said in the past, a contraceptive mentality is the mother Fr. Vic Uy, third year course on Canon cisely the reason of an abortion mentality. The wide and free accessibility of contra- Law, UST why Catholics should be married in the UESTION: “Must Catholics mar- Catholic Church where the Catholic ceptives, even to the youth, will result in the destruction of family Qry only in a Church?” was baptized, received the Sacraments life and in greater violence against women. ANSWER: In the Sacrament of Mar- of Confirmation as well as the Holy What then should we do? riage, a baptized Christian man ex- Eucharist, and professes his faith. Let We congratulate the one hundred four (104) congressmen and changes vows with baptized Christian us consider a situation where a Catho- women who voted NO to the RH Bill. You have voted courageous- woman. Before Almighty God, they lic marries a baptized non-Catholic promise to each other a love that is ly, despite all pressures, to stand up for what is right and true. The and would like to contract marriage in faithful, permanent, exclusive, self sac- the Church of her future baptized non- Church will remember you as the heroes of our nation, those who rificing and life-giving. Through mar- Catholic spouse. The said marriage have said no to corruption and who care for the true welfare of the riage, a couple now enters into a new will be considered valid provided, people, especially the poor. May you continue to be steadfast and public state of life both in the eyes of the couple would complete the regu- not waiver in your stand against moral corruption. the Church and society; therefore, the lar Catholic marriage preparation; the What then should we do? celebration of the marriage rightfully Catholic party would also attest to his ought to be public with the vows ex- intention of not leaving the Catholic We plead with the sixty four (64) congressmen who have not changed before a priest (or other autho- Church; promise to baptized and raise voted, to be enlightened and stand up for the Truth. As St. John the rized witness of the Church), the wit- the children in the Catholic faith. The Baptist directed the people to justice, we call on you also to seek ness (usually the Best Man and Maid non-Catholic party would be informed justice for the Filipino people. The Church teaches us to follow of Honor), and the faithful gathered for of these promises and in turn promise our conscience, the inner sanctuary where we are alone with God the ceremony.” (Cf. Catechism, No. Continued on p. 7 (Gaudium et Spes #16), but such conscience must be formed and informed according to the universal values that are common to all Family and life human persons. The truth is that to be pro-child, pro-mother and Tony and Tita Koska pro-poor, we must resist all threats against them. This is justice. Stand up for it; defend it; do not be swayed by worldly pressures, Pamilya, maging tunay and be the champion of the people who voted for you. God knows and sees what you are doing. ka What then should we do? Tuwing ika- 4 na Linggo ng Disyem- naging tao We admonish the Filipino Catholic faithful to share with those bre, ipinagdiriwang natin ang Kapis- tulad natin. Hindi Niya pinadala si tahan ng Banal na Mag-anak: si Jesus, who have less this Christmas, but also share in praying that our Kristo sa isang ilang na lugar, sa disy- Maria at Jose. May nagtatanong kung erto kaya o sa karagatan, Siya ay ipi- congressmen and women will be faithful to their call to serve the ano ba raw ang pagkakaiba nito sa nanganak at lumaki sa isang pam- true interests of the Filipino people. This means upholding life, sa- Banal na Santatlo. Ang banal na Mag- ilya; namuhay bilang isang nilalang na ying no to contraception which is corruption, and being faithful to anak ay ang pamilya ni Kristo dito sa tulad natin. Nakaramdam din si Jesus the Christ Child who was pro-woman, pro-child and pro-poor. lupa. Si Jesus ang anak, si Maria ang ng tuwa, kalungkutan, galit at pangun- ina at si Jose ang ama. Ang tinutukoy gulila. Ganon tayo kamahal ng Diyos From the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Dagupan City, naman sa Banal na Santatlo ay ang December 15, 2012 upang ipadala Niya ang Kanyang nag- pagkakaisa ng tatlong Persona sa pag- iisang Anak na buong puso namang su- For the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philip- ibig ng Diyos Ama, Diyos Anak, at Di- munod sa kagustuhan ng Ama na mag- pines currently out of the country, yos Espiritu Santo. katawang- tao upang tayo ay iligtas sa Ang Ebanghelyo ngayon ay nauukol kasalanan. +SOCRATES B. VILLEGAS, D.D. sa pamilya. Ipinakikita sa atin kung Sa pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ng gaano kahalaga ang pamilya sa mata Banal na Mag-anak, nararapat lang na Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan & Vice-President, CBCP ng Diyos. Si Jesus ay sinugo Niya at Continued on p. 8 Diocese of Pasig DALOY  December 2012 - January 2013 News Feature 5TH VOCFEST A SUCCESS by Madel Asuncion PASIG CITY - The Diocese of Pasig suc- cessfully hosted the 5th Regional Vocation Festival in St. Paul College Pasig (SPCP), Brgy. Ugong last November 10, 2012. With the initiative of the Directors of Vo- cations in the Philippines – National Capi- tal Region (DVP-NCR), the whole day event which was themed “I Am for Christ” has inspired about 3,000 young delegates from the Ecclesiastical Province of Manila to rediscover their faith and listen closely to His calling. The event primarily aims to encourage vocations to priesthood and consecrated life among the youth in the metropolitan area. The call of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, for Renewed Evangeliza- tion and Integral Faith Formation has also instigated the festival. Flocks of young individuals together with over 400 vocation promoters and animators from 79 religious congregations started convening in the SPCP Complex early Sa- turday morning. The enthused participants were broken into groups and were instruc- I AM FOR JESUS! The youth waved and danced to the theme song of the 5th Regional Vocation Festival “I am for Jesus, I am for ted to pass through 5 breakthrough circles, Christ!” held at the St. Paul’s College Pasig last Nov. 10, 2012. PHOTO BY TIN AQUINO each manifesting an important event in responsibly can be an effective means of the increase of Priestly and Religious Vo- The DVP-NCR’s efforts to bring young Christ’s life. These in particular were the evangelization. cation based from the Third Edition of the Filipinos closer to divinity have truly paid Lord’s nativity, His public ministry, the In the later part of the festival, Bishop Roman Missal”. The closing track, “I Am off. The coordinators who have put their calling of the twelve disciples, His passion Mylo Hubert Vergara, D.D., Bishop of Pa- for Christ” was the festival’s theme song. hard work in the festival are as follows: Fr. and His resurrection, which were creative- sig and Chairman of CBCP’s Commission Most of the songs were performed by Lev- Jhun Sanchez – Pasig, DVP-NCR Regional ly presented through dramatizations, pan- on Seminaries, shared the “Gospel of the itecoro, a chorale hailing from Sta. Martha Coordinator, Fr. Jason Laguerta – Manila, tomimes and interactive segments. In the Five Fingers” as devised by Mother Teresa Parish under the Diocese of Pasig, and Fr. Fr. Alex Amandy – Kalookan, Fr. Jeffrey spirit of the Year of Faith, the organizers of Calcutta. It consisted of five words from Jhun Sanchez. Other singers include Fr. Santos – Antipolo, Fr. Joseph Landero hoped to preserve the young’s devotion to Matthew 25: “You did it to Me.” This re- Lito Jopson, Fr. Ronnie Samaniego, Fr. Or- – Parañaque, Fr. Gilbert Dumlao – Cubao, Christ by revisiting His journey in the said ferred to Jesus’ teaching, “Whatever you lin Ordona and Mr. Manuel Makinano. Fr. Joel Buenviaje – Novaliches, and Fr. activity. Fr. Jhun Sanchez, the regional vo- do to the least of My brothers, you do After a long but certainly fruitful day, the Pablo de Guzman – MOP. cation director of NCR, emphasized this unto Me.” This means that we are called event concluded with the celebration of the The organizers’ sincerest gratitude goes goal in a press conference held that af- to serve our neighbors, because it is also Holy Eucharist presided by Bishop Vergara. to Most Rev. Mylo Hubert Vergara for his ternoon. “The activity wherein they were Jesus whom we glorify by doing such. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the exceeding support, as well as to Sr. Dedi- broken into groups or circles was for our Moreover, Bishop Vergara asked the youth participants were left with the challenge to cacion Rosario SPC, St. Paul College Pasig young people to open the door of faith, and to set St. Pedro Calungsod – who respond- offer themselves to the Lord and ultimately School Directress, for warmly accommo- for them to be able to look at the meaning ed to his calling and proved his enduring declare “I Am for Christ!” dating the event. or to situate themselves on the real mean- love for Christ at the tender age of 17 – as ing of vocation,” Sanchez said as cited by a model of faith. Recruit 10 CBCP News. The festival also saw the launch of the With the challenges presented by the dig- First Vocation Mass Audio-CD which was subscribers and get 1 itally driven world today, the Church has produced by the Diocese of Pasig through been dedicated in forging a righteous path the Commission on Vocation. Distributed year subscription to for young Catholics. In line with this, the by Paulines Audiovisuals, the 19-track organizers believe that technology if used album contained “songs for the Mass for DALOY FREE! New priests, p. 5 of their benefactors, mentors and friends. “... Mga kapatid me kasabihan, ‘In every God do you love me more than these?’ The success of a man, there is a woman behind. point of the question is about being sent by And the woman behind us ni Fr. Michael the one who sends. It’s about mission. It ay nandito ngayon sa inyong harapan, BECAUSE WE SIMPLY is always a struggle for priests to obey their no other than our Blessed Mother Virgin WANT THE FAITH TO bishop, believe me. To be sent where the Mary,” excitedly quipped Fr. Edmond. bishop wants them to go or to follow what- The congregation received the first REACH EVERY HOME. ever the bishop says in the pastoral admin- priestly blessing from the newly ordained AND IT STARTS istration of the diocese, he will always be priest, Fr. Michael Ortega. Bishop Mylo tested in mission. But remember, it is not knelt before the newly ordained priests and WITH YOUR asking you Rev. Michael or Rev. Edmond, kissed their hands. ‘Do you love me, Bishop Mylo, more that FAMILY. these?’ No. Do you love Jesus, the Good Shepherd? Then and only then can you re- alize the task ... to send you to your sheep Vicarial assembly p. 1 through home visits, Bibliarasal, street For subscription and go to where God wants you to go … masses, and endorsing a stewardship pro- requirements, call us at Rev. Michael, Rev. Edmon d, you will be gram like the KALOOB program of Sto. sent on mission not by Bishop Mylo but by 6410728. Rosario de Pasig Parish and San Guillermo the Good Shepherd. Follow him and go Parish. Reception of the sacraments come where you will be sent by the Lord.” in third with 9%. Fr. Edmond Reynaldo was officially as- Vicariate of St. Anne signed as Parochial Vicar of Immaculate The vicariate assembly of St. Anne was Conception Cathedral, Plaza Rizal, Mali- attended by some 74 participants. nao, Pasig City while Fr. Michael Ortega Regarding the reasons for joining the was officially assigned as Parochial Vicar church organization, the self motivation of Sto. Tomas De Villanueva Parish of San- DALOY, A Diocese remains to be the stronger factor; i.e., to tolan Pasig City. informed, formed, strengthen faith, to give thanks to God, to After the rites of ordination and reding of and transformed. spread God’s work, and to have a stronger official assignments, Fr. Edmond Reynaldo relationship with neighbors. Circumstanc- in behalf of Fr. Michael Ortega thanked all Continued on p. 7  DALOY Diocese of Pasig Features http://dioceseofpasig.org Mga gintong aral

Mga sipi hango sa Homily Guides for Advent, nitongChristmas 2012, Pasko Diocese of Pasig isyembre 16 namang namutawi sa bibig ni Maria.” Enero 1, D “Hindi dapat tayo matakot tu- – Fr. Hernandez Mendoza, Parish Priest, Dakilang mayo upang magtanong para sa kapak- St. Michael Parish Kapistahan anan ng iba, sa ikabubuti ng kaluluwa at “Patikim lang ang lahat. Sa gayun, asa- ni Maria, Ina sa pagbibigay kagalakan sa pagtuklas sa min natin ang pinakamahalaga na siyang ng Diyos Panginoon.” – Fr. Jeoffrey Brian Catu- dahilan ng Pasko: si Hesus, ang makilala, “Sa pagdiri- iran, Parish Priest, San Guillermo Parish makaugnay, at manatili sa ugnayan kay wang natin “Ang taong may galak sa puso ay may Hesus.” – Fr. Orlindo Ordoña, Parish ngayon ng Pan- pagtitiwala sa Diyos at walang inaasa- Priest, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Par- daigdigang Araw han kundi ang Diyos.” – Erickzon Javier, ish, Lower Bicutan, Taguig City ng Kapayapaan, Director, Center for Christian Formation, “Bilang pasasalamaat sa kagandahang inaanyayahan din Pasig Catholic College loob at pagmamahal ng Diyos sa akin, tayo ng Pangi- Disyembre 17 naitalaga ako na ang aking sarili sa noon na maging “In spite of human frailties and failures patuloy na maglingkod sa Kanya hanggat tagapagdala ng nagnanais na laging kapiling ang kanyang by the people, God remains unrelenting aking makakaya; at ang paglilingkod na kapayapaan sa halip na kaguluhan.” minamahal hanggang wakas.” – Domeng in His love to fulfill the promise of the iyon ay isa ring biyaya na nagdudulot sa – Most Rev. Francisco San Diego, D.D., Rodillas, Diocesan Lay formator, Catholic Messiah, the long-awaited climax, and the akin ng lakas ng katawan, pag-iisip, at Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Pasig Charismatic Renewal Movement natural consequence and progression of kaluluwa.” – Dame Ester Sta. Ana, Papal “Hindi natin alam ang mga mang- Enero 13, Kapistahan ng Bau- His love in history.” – Fr. Arnold Eramiz, Awardee, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, San yayari, subalit nagtitiwala tayo na hawak tismo ng Panginoon Parish Priest, St. Michael Chaplaincy Roque Parish and Diocesan Shrine of Sta. ng Panginoon ang lahat ng maaaring “Bago natin tiklupin ang huling pahina “Kung paanong ang halaman ay na- Martha mangyari sa atin, at iyon ay sapat na.” ng panahon ng Kapaskuhan, dalangin ko Disyembre 23 kaugat sa lupa, ako man pala ay naka- – Fr. Recto Frando, OAD, Parochial Vicar, ay patuloy sanang manatili sa ating puso kapit at nakaugat sa pinagmulang angkan “Ang simbahan ay nauunawaan na ang San Agustin Parish ang tunay na diwa nito: pagmamahalan ng Diyos.” – Dr. Leo Galve, Principal, lahat ng pag-asa nito ay nakasalalay sa Enero 6, Kapistahan ng Pagpa- … pagbibigayan … at pagpapatawaran.” Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parochial ating Panginoong Hesukristo.” – Fr. Mar- pakita ng Panginoon – Fr. Victor Virtudazo, Parish Priest, St. School cel Prudente, Parish Priest, St. Ignatius of “Apat na mahahalangang kaloob para Jude Parish Disyembre 18 Loyola Parish kay Hesus na isinilang muli sa ating mga “Ang tunay na pananampalataya ay “Kapag nahaharap tayo sa isang “Ang taong may pananampalataya ay puso: pasasalamat, pagbabahagi, pag- nakikita sa araw-araw na pamumuhay.” bagay o pangyayari na mahirap unawain hindi nagpapahirap sa kapwa kundi may papatawad, at pagbabago.” – Fr. Daniel – Nenita Reyes, Diocesan lay Coordinator, o arukin, tumigil muna tayo sandali, pusong matulungin at nagpapahayag na Estacio, Parish Priest, St. Joseph Parish Ministry of Migrants, Diocese of Pasig mag-isip, magnilay. Kung ibig natin, kapiling at dala niya ang Diyos sa bawat “Ang isang tunay na pagmamahal ay itulog muna natin. Baka paggising natin taong kanyang makasasalamuha.” – Fr. mas malinaw na ang ating isip.” – Fr. Jomar Veldeveiso, Guest Priest, Maria istries come equal distribution – worship, Reyna ng mga Apostoles Parish Vicarial assembly p. 6 Emmnauel Hipolito, Parish Priest, San es and influence of others come in second. BEC, Youth, Family Life, Social Services, Disyembre 24 Sebastian Parish For the existing programs in the parishes, and the PPC. “Hindi lang si Hesus isilang sa sabsa- “Pinapakita ng Panginoon sa akin ang there seems be most appreciation for the For the suggested activities, there is a ban. Sana isilang din siya sa ating mga kanyang plano sa maraming paraan: sa formation programs or education-related quite equal demand for youth, education, puso bukas sa araw ng Pasko upang hindi banal na kasulatan, sa gabay ng simba- programs like seminars, recollections, pil- and social services in the parish while Fi- masayang ang ating Simbang Gabi.” han, sa mga tulong upang ako’y maligtas, grimages, and preparation for the reception esta, PPC, worship, media, and the BEC – Fr. Reynaldo Reyes, Parish priest, San sa mga sakramento, at sa mga kapwa of the sacraments while the rest of the min- are not far behind. ko na nagangailangan.” – Rhea Lavilla, Vicente Ferrer Quasi Parish Diocesan Youth Coordinator, Diocese of Disyembre 25, Araw ng Pasko ngayon ay kanilang tinataniman ng mga Pasig “Sa pagsasalu-salo ng ating pamilya Tree planting, p. 3 punongkahoy. Dalawang ektariya rito ay Disyembre 19 ngayong gabi, tandaan natin na ang guro at mag-aaral ng Asian Entrepreneurs ibinibigay nila sa mga miyembro ng Ina “Kailangan ang pagpapakasakit sa Pasko ay isang dakilang paalalala na tayo Technological Institute Inc. at TESDA Poonbato upang taniman ng mga binhi ng sarili at pagtatalaga ng kabanalan ng ay dapat magbalik-loob kay Hesukristo na ang kanilang taos-pusong pagtanggap sa punong narra. buhay. Ito ang mga katangian kung bakit isiungo ng Ama upang makasama natin at proyekto. Naging matagumpay ang Tree Plant- si Juan Bautista ay napakadakilang tao.” upang tayo’y tubusin.” – Fr. Roy Rosales, Sa pakikipag-ugnayan ng Samahan sa ing Project at nawa maging isang taunang – Fr. Calixto Fruelda, Chaplain, Rizal Parish Priest and Rector, San Roque Par- Kagawaran ng Kapaligiran at Pangka- gawain ito ng ating Simbahan. Ang pa- Medical Center ish and Diocesan Diocesan Shrine of Sta. likasan (DENR) ng Antipolo, nakausap ng ngangalaga sa Inang Kalikasan ay maging “Kapag tumugon ang Diyos, asahan Marta pamunuan sina PENRO Rey Crisostomo bahagi nawa ng ating pagpapasalamat sa natin na ang Kanyang tugon ay para sa “Ang diwa ng Pasko ay pagdudulot ng at Forester Rey Lugapan. Napag-alamang Maylikha at ang mga punong ating iti- ating kabutihan. Hindi Siya magbibigay malaking kagalakan. Tayo ba ay nagda- sandaanlibong ektaryang tigang na lupang- nanim ay magsisilbing pamana natin sa ng makasasama sa atin.” – Lilian Comsti, dala ng kagalakan sa iba?” – Fr. Orlando bundok na sinira ng mga kaingeros ang sa mga sumusunod na salinlahi. Worship Commission Coordinator, Im- Cantillon, Rector, Immaculate Conception maculate Conception Cathedral Cathedral Fr. Baranda, p. 5 the family and life. Disyembre 20 “God expects us to do our share in the May our Blessed Mother Mary who “Kahit marami tayong mga tanong ay work of salvation.” – Elsa Perlas, Dioc- to get to where they want or whatever treasures everything in her heart be our dapat na manatili tayong nananampala- esan SSDM Coordinator, Diocese of Pasig they wish to achieve. It is fortunate that model so that the truth as revealed by Disyembre 30, Kapistahan ng taya sa Diyos upang makamit natin ang with the grace of God we the clergy God will always be our guide and in all kasagutan sa mga ito tulad ng Mahal Banal na Mag-anak of Pasig and our faithful parishioners humility live according to the demands na Inang Birheng Maria.” – Fr. Renier “Lahat ng uri ng pamilya ay inaasa- have remained steadfast in faith as we of our faith. Merry Christmas and a Llorca, Parish Priest, Sta. Clara de Monte- hang maging kinatawan ng pag-ibig ng continue to oppose whatever destroys falco Parish Diyos na inilalarawan ng pagmamaha- Spirit filled New Year! Disyembre 21 lan ng banal na mag-anak.” – Fr. Errol Canonically yours, p. 5 Church. With the dispensation, said “Huwag gawing sagabal sa pagliling- Mananquil, Parish Priest, Sagrada Familia marriage will be considered valid in Parish kod ang mga kaloob ng Diyos.” – Fr. Apo- not to interfere in their fulfillment. Af- the eyes of the Catholic Church ( Can. lianrio Matilos, Parish Priest, Immaculate “Sa paglalakbay sa landas ng buhay terwards, the priest would petition the nararapat lamang na ang bawat pamilya 1124-25). Absent of such canonical Conception Parish, Karangalan, Pasig bishop on behalf of the couple for a Disyembre 22 ay magsikap na akayin ang isa’t isa tungo dispensation, the marriage will be con- “Dispensation from Canonical Form” “Ang sarap magbahagi sa mga kapus- sa tahanan ng Ama.” – Toni and Tita sidered invalid and the Catholic party palad nating mga kapatid. Ito ang ating Kosca, Couple Coordinators, Diocese of meaning permission for the couple is likewise considered to be in a state paraan ng pasasalamat sa Diyos na siya Pasig Family and Life Ministry to be married outside of the Catholic Continued on p. 8 Diocese of Pasig DALOY  December 2012 - January 2013

din ang konsepto ng Diyos na mabubuo BEC Canonically yours, p. 7 of mortal sin. sa isip at puso ng anak. Sis. Nene Concepcion Many Catholics are ignorant about Ang pinakamakahulugang pagpapa- the importance of celebrating the Sac- dama ng pag-ibig sa anak ay ang pag- Ang BEC at taon ng rament of Marriage in the Church. I, ibig at paggalang niya sa ina nito. Sa therefore, call “pastors, parents, and asawang lalaki - isang pag-ibig na tu- pananampalataya religious educator” of the “need to lad ng pag-ibig ni Kristo sa Kanyang stress the importance of marriage in Simbahan. (The best way to show Noong ika-11 ng Oktubre, 2012, bi- ating lipunan at your children that you love them is to nuksan ng Santo Papa Benedicto XVI tignan ang mga the Church to those entrusted to their care.” love their mothers.) ang “Taon ng Pananampalataya.” Ito ay ito sa liwanang Ang ina: Napakagandang isipin na mahalaga sapagkat nais niyang ipabatid at paninindigan ng ebanghelyo. Family and life, p. 5 ang ina ay itinuturing na tagapagbigay na ang pananampalataya ay buhay da- Dito papasok ang BEC sa punto ng pagnilayan natin ang sinasabi ng mga ng inspirasyon sa kanyang asawa at hil “pakikiniig ito sa isang pangyayari pagsasabuhay ng pananampalataya. Ito tungkulin o responsibilidad ng bawat mga anak. Pinupuri at ipinagmamaga- na nagbibigay ng panibagong pananaw ang bumubuo sa ating pagkatao, ang isang miyembro ng pamilya batay sa ling niya ang mga nagagawang magan- at direksyon. At walang iba ito kundi nagbibigay kahulugan sa ating buhay; Banal na Kasulatan. da ng asawa at anak. At kapag naman ang ating Panginoon at ang Kanyang at nagbibigay lakas sa ating paglalak- Ang ama: Bilang ulo o pinuno ng medyo nalilihis ay matutunan niyang Misteryo Paskuwa.” bay. pamilya ang ama ay may kapangyari- tanggapin at patawarin. Sa ating makabangong panahon, hi- Layunin nito na tularan ang Unang han sa kanyang mga anak – kapang- Ang unang guro ng mga bata ay ang nahamon tayo na tuklasin ang tunay na Pamayanan na naitala sa Aklat ng mga yarihang nagmumula sa pagmamahal kanilang ina. Kapag nasasaktan ito, kahulugan ng ating pananampalataya at Gawa na kung saan sila ay nananatiling at hindi sa pagmamalupit at pagma- kay nanay tatakbo. Kapag natatakot, maging saksi, hindi lamang sa pagpapa- tapat sa tulong ng mga apostol, nakas- malaki. Ang nabubuong konsepto ng hinahanap ang yapos ni nanay. Ang hayag ng mga doktrina o mga pagtuturo entro kay Kristo ang kanilang buhay, mga anak kung ano at sino ang Diyos ina ay puso ng pamilya at ang ulo ay ng Inang Simbahan (orthodoxy), kundi may kapatiran, malasakit, bahaginan, Ama ay nakasalalay sa nakikita nilang ang ama; ang ina ang ilaw ng tahan- higit sa lahat, sa pagpapalapat nito sa panalangin at pagdiriwang ng buhay sa ugali ng kanilang ama. Kung ang ama an; ang ama naman ang haligi. Nung ating pang araw-araw na pamumuhay iba’t-ibang antas o bahagdan ng pagsa- ay nagsusumikap na sustentuhan ang maliit pa si Jesus, malamang na nad- at pakikitungo sa iba (orthopraxis). Ba- sabuhay. Dito makikita ang buhay na kanyang pamilya at mabigyan sila na adapa din Siya at nasasaktan at madal- hagi ng hamon ng ating pananampala- pananampalataya ng BEC. tirahan, makakain, pananamit at pag- ing tumatakbo. Siya sa naghihintay na taya na suriin ang mga nangyayari sa aaral at mapagmahal sa kapwa, ganon yakap ni Maria. Ang anak: Tungkulin ng anak ang paggalang at parangal sa mga magu- lang- hindi gagawa ng bagay na mapa- pahiya ang mga magulang. Ang pagsu- nod sa magulang ay tanda ng pagsunod niya sa kalooban ng Diyos. Ang pagsu- nod at paglingap sa ama’t ina ay kalu- gud-lugod sa Diyos at ito ay nakasulat sa Kanyang mga palad. Hinding- hindi Niya ito nakakalimutan. Ang tahanang inihanda ni Maria at Jose at ang mga katangiang nakita ni Jesus sa Kanyang ama’t ina ang Siyang naghubog sa Kanya upang maging lahat lahat sa atin: kaibigan, kapatid, tagapagligtas at ialay sa atin ang isang pag-ibig na hindi humihingi ng kapalit. Sa paglalakbay sa landas ng buhay nar- arapat lamang na ang bawat pamilya ay magsikap na akayin ang isa’t – isa tungo sa tahanan ng Ama. Kapatid, nakahanda ka bang ayusin ang pamilya mo ayon sa turo ng Diyos na nakasulat sa Banal na Aklat? Na- kahanda ka bang magpakasakit tulad ni Jesus? Magpatawad? Umunawa? Umibig ng walang hihihinging kapalit? Sa pamilya nakasalalay ang pagsasa- ayos ng sangkatauhan kung ang lahat ng pamilya ay magsisikap na tularan ang Banal na Mag-anak. Nakahanda ka ba? Vatican II, p. 9 Refusing to succumb to the temptation of an easy life as a retiree, today the bishop is as busy as ever - helping out in Wesleyan College, conducting weekly bible studies for pastors, teaching at the Wesleyan Di- vinity School in Cabanatuan City and is in the process of writing a book on the rela- tionship between spirituality and secular- ism. Reminiscences of Vatican II About Vatican II, Bishop Nakpil conti- nues to marvel at the moment he learned he was being sent to join two other Me- thodist theologians for the 4th session of the ongoing council in Rome. He would be representing Asian Protestants, while his two confreres represented North America and Latin America. He guessed it must have been his work as theology professor and his openness and fervor in promoting Christian unity in Asia that qualified him for this assignment. Bishop Nakpil remembers being among just over 20 Observers coming from the Continued on p. 10  DALOY Diocese of Pasig Year of faith http://dioceseofpasig.org A Filipino Protestant in Vatican II? Fr. Ramil Marcos Reprinted from Avenues, San Carlos Seminary Theologate, November 26, 2012

fficial Observers in Vatican II O As the Catholic Church around the world celebrates 50 years since the Second Vat- ican Council (Vatican II) opened in 1962 , it is encouraging to find numerous reflections on the milestone documents which served as the Council’s most concrete contribution towards the renewal of the Catholic faith in our contemporary times. In all, sixteen docu- ments have been produced after the four sessions, with varying degrees of importance and different weight of impact in the daily conduct of life among today’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world. Photo downloaded from sspx.org There are also as many writings today on the people behind Vatican II’s success, from the elderly pope who surprised the world by convoking a worldwide assembly of bishops, to the major players among the bishops and theologians who discerned the signs of the Know the Church documents times and the other participants from around the world, some even from outside the Ro- man Catholic Church. Dei Verbum: Ang Diyos ang When we say Vatican II, what comes to our mind are pictures of bishops in full rega- nakikipag-ugnay sa atin lia occupying bleachers on both sides of St. Peter’s Basilica, with the pope in the main NI FR. RAMIL MARCOS altar presiding. What perhaps most people do not know is that the Vatican II was the sa pa sa mga mahahalagang dokumento first council in church history that formally dapat un- ng Simbahan ay ang Dei Verbum (sa- included in its ranks of participants people I awain na What perhaps most people lin sa Ingles: The Word of God; at official who come from other Christian traditions. tila hi- do not know is that the title sa Ingles ay Dogmatic Constitution Non-Catholics took part in the council in walay sa Vatican II was the first on Divine Revelation), na bunga din ng their capacity as Official Observers. Most mga na- Vatican II. Dito ay matatagpuan natin ang of these non-Catholic Observers were cler- council in church history kapaligid na realidad dito. pang-unawa ng mga Katoliko tungkol sa gymen of their own churches, considered as that formally included in Ano ang Tradisyon? Ito naman ang pros- pagbubunyag ng Diyos ng mensahe ng competent theologians who could enhance its ranks of participants eso ng pagsasalin-salin ng aral ng Pangi- kanyang pagliligtas. the open-minded spirit the council wanted people who come from oth- noong Hesukristo mula sa mga apostol Dati rati, kapag sinabing Katoliko, to project to the world. er Christian traditions. hanggang sa ating panahon sa tulong ng ang katumbas ay Tradisyon. At kapag In one of my readings in Theology con- Simbahan. Hindi lahat ng aral ng Pangi- sinabing Protestante, ang katumbas ay nected to my classes in San Carlos Semi- noon ay naisulat. Marami ang isinabuhay Bibliya. Subalit sa Dei Verbum, nilinaw nary, I came across a periodical article that listed the names of the non-Catholic par- at patuloy na isinasabuhay pa ng mga na para sa ating mga Katoliko, ang Diyos ticipants of the council. There were Anglicans, Orthodox and Protestant invitees to the Kristiyano ngayon. Hanggang maraming ay nakikipag-ugnayan sa atin sa kapwa council. To my surprise, I found the name of the only Filipino Protestant pastor who taon pagka-akyat sa langit ng Panginoon, Bibliya at Tradisyon ng SImbahan. Ang according to the writer represented the National Council of the Philippines. His name is wala namang bibliya. Ang namamayani Bibliya ay aklat ng Simbahang Katoliko, Rev. Emerito Nakpil. I began to desire an audience with this man to learn of his experi- ay ang Tradisyon. At sa ilalim ng Tradi- ito ay nagmula at ipinalaganap ng ating ences and impressions of such a huge Catholic event as Vatican II. But soon as I was syon, dito naisulat at nabuo ang BIbliya. mga ninuno sa pananampalataya. swamped by other pastoral and academic concerns, I also abandoned the project. Kaya nga, dalawa ang bukal ng iisang Subalit ang Biblya ay dumating at nabuo Recently I took a glimpse of the research of Fr. James Kroeger, MM about the del- Salita ng Diyos, bibliya at Tradisyon, isang sa ilalim ng Tradisyon ng simbahan hindi egates to Vatican II from the Philippines. There were many bishops and only one lay nasusulat at isang naisasalin sa buhay ng malayo dito, kundi kaugnay nito. Ngay- delegate sent to Rome in the course of four sessions. The bishops are, by this time, all of mga Kristiyano. Tayong mga Katoliko, on, maging mga Protestante ay nag-iisip them deceased. I thought to myself: why not trace the whereabouts of the only Filipino buo ang ating pagtanggap sa paghahayag na tungkol sa Tradisyon dahil nakikita Protestant participant of the council and get his recollections and impressions about this ng Diyos ng kanyang sarili. Sa dalawang nila dapat balikan ang Tradisyon upang great event? bukal na ito, nakakatagpo natin ang Dyos maunaawaan ang kumpletong pagbubun- The Only Filipino Protestant in Vatican II sa ating panahon ngayon. yag ng Diyos. After some efforts made through members of the Focolare Movement, I finally got the Dahil sa Dei Verbum nagkaroon ng Ang ba ang bibliya para sa ating mga cell phone number of an emeritus Methodist bishop named Emerito Nakpil. I sent an bagong sigla ang mga Katoliko na basa- Katoliko? Ang Bibliya ang Salita ng Di- exploratory text communications asking if he indeed was the same person who attended hin, aralin, at isabuhay ang bibliya. Da- yos na nasusulat sa pamamagitan ng salita the council. The reply came days later with a simple “yes”. We negotiated the perfect hil din sa Dei Verbum nabalikan natin ng mga taong kinasihan ng Espiritu Santo. time to meet personally for an interview. ang aral tungkol sa banal na Tradisyon na Ang bibliya ay mula sa Diyos pero gu- On November 26, 2012, I entered the corridors of the Wesleyan College in Leveriza mula pa sa mga apostoles at sa kanilang mamit ang Diyos ng mga ordinaryong tao St., Pasay City where the good bishop was waiting for me. As he opened the door, there mga kahalili, ang mga Obispo sa buong upang ito ay masulat. Hindi ito nagmula emerged a jovial, simple and still healthy kasaysayan ng panahon. sa langit at bumagsak lamang sa lupa tulad bishop who was as enthusiastic as I in dis- Ang Bibliya at Tradisyon – dalawang ng pang-unawa ng ibang relihyon. Hindi it was remarkable cussing Vatican II. I learned Vatican II by bukal ng iisang bugso ng Salitang Buhay rin ito purong Salita ng Diyos lamang, da- reading and listening to my professors. This ng Diyos at dito galing ang ating pagkaka- that Catholic bi- hil dumaan ito sa isip, karanasan at panan- man before me, who just turned 80 this year, kilala sa mensahe ng Panginoon, sa Kan- shops from all over aw ng mga taong ginamit ng Panginoon. was right there when everything was hap- yang pagbubunyag ng sarili sa daigdig at kaya, may konteksto ang bibliya at hindi the world were free- pening! As an aside, the bishop did not look sa bawat isang tao. ly speaking their or move like an 80 year old, but is in great physical and mental shape. mind. Who is Emerito Nakpil? This man was born in Tarlac in 1932 to a father who was a school teacher and a mother who was an active deaconess in their church. Initially he Donate online! pursued his desire of becoming a lawyer but was in his sophomore year when he felt the Lord tapping him to become a pastor. Thus, he shifted his concentration to Theology, entering the Union Theological Seminary (considered the most ecumenical Protestant Seminary in the country), and was later ordained as pastor. The young Rev. Nakpil was later sent by his superiors to the USA for doctoral studies on the Philosophy of Religion and Systematic Theology. Upon his return to the Philippines, he was asked to teach in his theology alma mater, a task he did for many years to come. He became Director of the Association of Theological Schools in Asia and Director of Log on to http://dioceseofpasig.org for your online donations the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology (which he moved from its offices in for the Diocese, for the Church’s pastoral endeavors for the Singapore to Manila). The latter became a center of studies in higher theology for Asian Protestants. poor, and your donations for DALOY. In 1980, Rev. Nakpil was elected bishop of the Methodist Church and retired from this ecclesiastical office 20 years later. He became President of the world-wide council of You may now reach us anywhere, anytime. Methodist bishops for one term. This space is available for ads. Call 641-0728 and look for Rhea. Continued on p. 8 Diocese of Pasig DALOY  December 2012 - January 2013 Youth & entertainment

The long journey “home” by Freddie Raymundo and Fr. Lito Jopson

t was a long journey for Frs. Edmond IRetorico Reynaldo and Michael Israel Ortega. The long winding road was bumpy most of the time, but they were able to en- dure the perilous and painful voyage. Fr. Edmond’s story Fr. Edmond first saw the glimmering light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak, last March 31, 2012 when he was ordained to the deaconate by His Excellency, Most Rev. Mylo Hubert C. Vergara, D.D., Bish- op of the Diocese of Pasig. And finally, on December 3, 2012, 9:00 in the morning, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, he was embraced in full by a bright, shin- ing light when he was ordained Priest by Bishop Mylo in a festive presbyteral ordi- ALL SMILES. The faces of Fr. Edmond Reynaldo (left) and Fr. Michael Ortega (right) reflect a state of serene happiness following nation witnessed by a number of priests in their ordination to the priesthood. At the center is Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara. PHOTO BY FR. HOKAN SAMSON the Diocese, including his mentors as well courses other than Philosophy. But when and Claire Therese. leading me to God, not just my vocation,” as his classmates, and his relatives and Bishop Raul Martires, then the Bishop of A consistent honor student since Grade said Fr. Kell. friends. In his own words, “Salamat sa Di- San Jose, Antique and Head of the Founda- School, he spent academic years in the How did he feel during his ordination to yos, sa wakas Pari na ako!” tion, learned about Fr. Edmond’s dilemma, Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary, the priesthood? “Very happy,” he said, “be- He wants to tell his life story over and immediately the good bishop informed Maryhurst Seminary in Baguio City, and cause what my family, friends, and bene- over again to serve as inspiration to the him to get ready because whatever be the La Salette College Seminary in Silang, factors and I prayed for despite a lot of set- youth who might have been in his shoes result of his examination, he would be sent Cavite. backs and blocks I met along the way was or might have gone the other way because to Sto. Niño Seminary, Numancia, Aklan, Religious life fulfilled by God’s grace; at the same time, of the same experience he had. This is the for his studies in Philosophy. He continued his Postulancy and No- a bit nervous because I am aware, though story of his struggle to priesthood . . . a sto- Fr. Edmond was so gratified and felt that vitiate in the La Salette Community. He prepared, for what challenges lie beyond ry good for MMK: “Don’t Be Afraid!” God took him, in spite of his shortcom- went on regency until he decided to pursue my ordination. Yet by God’s grace, I will A Vagabond at 9 ings, to His protective wings. He took his his vocation in 2006, this time in San Jose be able to take them on.” Fr. Edmond was born on November 5, studies by heart and his formation as the Major Seminary, Ateneo de Manila Uni- “Do you have a personal mission as a 1976 in Banga, Aklan. He is the 7th child cleansing diet to his otherwise forgettable versity where he graduated with a degree priest?” I asked him. (5 girls and 4 boys) of Felipe and Beatriz. childhood. The process of healing was the of Bachelor of Sacred Theology and M.A. “Yes! Maintain a loving relationship with His childhood was not as rosy as the oth- family was completed. in Pastoral Ministry, Cum Laude. my God in my prayers and masses I pre- er children because of a wounded domes- The best advice Instrumental in his vocation side, build communities especially BECs, tic situation. So at a young age, he lived Fr. Edmond admitted that the best advice Regarding the persons who were influ- empower the youth and the poor, and pro- with his relatives, transferring from one he received in his life, particularly that he ential to his priestly vocation, “I would say claim God’s word through formation, cate- place to another like a pilgrim until he was is now a priest, came from Bishop Mylo, it was both my father and Fr. Tranquilino chism, and even education in schools. My summoned by his maternal uncle priest, Fr. who told him and Fr. Michael: “Putik lang de Ocampo Jr., SVD, my baptismal god- theme: Ad majorem Dei gloriam!” (For Carlos Retorico, who was then the Parish kayo, wala kayong silbi! Putik lang kayo, father.” Others also helped mold his voca- the greater glory of God) Priest of Holy Child Parish, Altavas, Ak- wala kayong maipagmamalaki sa harapan tion: Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo, his spiri- Fr. Kell is presently the parochial vicar of lan. Under the care of Fr. Carlos, he slowly ng Diyos. Maoordenahan lang kayo da- tual director, Fr. Roy Rosales, then parish Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish. His ad- regained his self-esteem and developed the hil sa pagmamahal at biyaya ng Diyos . . . priest of Immaculate Conception Cathe- vice to the youth are two: “walang basura love to serve in the Church. Day in, day nothing more, nothing less!” dral, the five Jesuit formators at San Jose, and nilikha ng Diyos dahil lahat ay kaakit- out he assisted his un- For The Greater and two bishops very dear to his heart: akit at mahalaga sa kanyang paningin”; cle priest during mass- Glory of God Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara and “Putik lang kayo, wala secondly, “if you have a dream, then pray es and other chores in “I am now a ‘prop- Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardi- kayong silbi! Putik for it and go for it by believing in yourself the church. Fr. Carlos erty’ of the Church. nal Tagle. “I really thank these people for lang kayo, wala kayong because God lovingly believes in you.” sent him to school un- I will always en- til he obtained his AB maipagmamalaki sa hara- deavour to become Fr. Joseph Ratzinger during the council, (Political Science) de- pan ng Diyos. Maoorde- God’s gift and grace Vatican II, p. 9 they finally met after the Council in Brus- gree from Aklan Col- nahan lang kayo dahil to other people.” Anglicans, Orthodox, the World Council sels at a meeting of the World Council of of Churches and Baptists. In Rome he met lege. sa pagmamahal at biyaya Fr. Edmond Churches Faith and Order Commission. He The Call beckons Rufino Cardinal Santos, then the only Fili- ng Diyos . . . nothing wants to dedicate thought of him as being quite a cool guy, “Initially, I wanted his whole life in pino Cardinal and Archbishop of Manila, but very precise in his theology. to be lawyer but deep more, nothing less!” steering and serv- who struck him as being too conservative, At the sessions of the council, Bishop within my heart, I ing the people for and for which tendency the Cardinal was Nakpil noticed that it was remarkable that wanted something else . . . I could hear the the greater glory of God! already known in church circles. Catholic bishops from all over the world voice calling me to priesthood!” Fr. Michael “Kell” Ortega’s story The bishop remembers the late Cardinal were freely speaking their mind. The Fr. Edmond decided to take Political Sci- “Father Kell”; what a nice name to hear, Bea, who was in charge of relations with council was really the forum for these bish- ence in preparation for a law degree. He not only it is unique, but more so, there’s a non-Catholic Christians. Bea seemed to ops to speak and be heard by the authorities was happy but not contented during his “Father” attached to it. him to be a “very, very holy person,” who in Rome. Somebody explained to him that college life because deep inside him was This is how Fr. Michael Israel Ortega, the was often quiet but “radiated wisdom from this was a rare privilege that the bishops the longing for something else. So, un- latest addition to the clergy of the Diocese his lips” whenever he spoke. Another fig- could not have done apart from the council der the guidance of Fr. Carlos, he decided of Pasig, wants to be called. ure he met was John Courtney Murray, the itself. Though the speeches and debates to take entrance examinations in various Ordained last December 3, 2012 on the theologian who worked on the document were made in Latin, at the end of the day, seminaries. He passed them all but all memorial of St. Francis Xavier, he wants on religious liberty. Other experts of theol- summaries were distributed to the Observ- of them rejected him for lack of financial to be remembered simply as a friendly or ogy during the Council that he encountered ers and to the media in English and other means to support his studies in the semi- cordial person. were the Dominican priest, later Cardinal, modern languages. nary. As his last resort, Fr. Edmond de- Warm and caring Yves Congar, the already progressive Hans From their participation on the council cided to take examination for scholarship “I came from a family of warm and car- Kung, and Oscar Cullman (who was a floor, the bishops were more readily clas- given by Martires Scholarship Foundation ing people.” Fr. Kell, son of Reylindo Protestant Old Testament scholar invited sified as either progressive or conserva- in Aklan. The Foundation supports college Ortega and Myrna Tañada, hailed from Ti- as and expert). tive. The open-minded bishops came education of deserving students for college pas, Taguig, with siblings, Francis Oliver Though Bishop Nakpil did not meet then Continued on p. 11 10 DALOY Diocese of Pasig Persons, places, events http://dioceseofpasig.org

gan to reflect on the Catholic motion / Awareness in coordina- Events JAN. 20 – Feast of Sto. Niño; dogmas on the Virgin Mary. release of BEC guides; Birthday, tion with PMS; Love language JANUARY 2013 seminar Traditionally, Protestants and Fr. Roy Rosales; Fiesta, San Catholics proposed divergent JAN. 1 – Solemnity of Mary, Sebastian Parish Feb. 10 – Fiesta, San Guillermo Mother of God JAN. 22 – Birthday, Fr. Vic Vir- Parish; Pistang Bayan, Taguig views of the Mother of Jesus. JAN. 3 – Birthday, Fr. Antero tudazo and Pateros But at the council, Bishop Natividad JAN. 26 – Bible distribution for Feb. 11 – Our Lady of Lourdes Nakpil discovered the reason JAN. 6 – Epiphany of the Lord poor families Feb. 13 – Ash Wednesday behind the Catholic piety sur- JAN. 12 – Symposium on Feb. 14 – Catechetical Ministry: rounding the cult of Mary. Ecumenism; Meeting: Head FEBRUARY 2013 Principals’ recollection Today he says, we are hearing Catechists for World Day of Mis- Feb. 2 – Presentation of the Lord; Feb. 15 – Birthday, Fr. Darwin feminist voices exalting wom- sionary Children Print Ministry updating; Ordina- Calderon JAN. 13 – Fiesta, Ina ng mga tion anniversary, Fr. Peter Pak Feb. 16 – Caritas Pasig General anhood, motherhood, etc. But Dukha Parish (In Ho) Assembly, 3rd Vicarial Assembly; come to think of it, weren’t JAN. 14 – Birthdays, Fr. Ale- Feb. 3 – Charismatic movement Diocesan Youth and Family Dia- these things already present in jandro Pelayo and Fr. Selvarsu general assembly logue; Birthday, Fr. Hernandez the Catholic Church’s devo- Antonysamy; Ordination anniver- Feb. 4 – Ordination anniversary, Mendoza tion to the Virgin Mary. How BISHOP EMERITO NAKPIL. Photo down- sary, Fr. Ferdie Jauod, OSJ Fr. Romeo Barcelona Feb. 22 – Diocesan BEC Team loaded from http://wcmhtml.blogspot. Feb. 7 – Birthdays, Fr. Reynaldo do we recapture the symbol of JAN. 16 – Birthdays, Fr. Manuel overnight recollection; birthday, maternal love within the context dinal Sin of Manila in several en- Ysmael, Fr. Ferdie Jauod, OSJ Reyes and Fr. Von Jose Vargas Fr. Angelito Hipolito counters between Catholics and Feb. 8 – PaDSS Sharing Love of the Godhead? JAN. 17 – Fiesta, San Antonio Feb. 23 – PPCRV Seminar and Protestants. Outreach program; mass for curia Finally, the bishop explains that Abad Parish updating; Orientation seminar This retired Methodist bishop JAN. 18 – Holy Family Fiesta, personnel while the articles of faith are sol- for prison volunteers; Diocesan hopes that with the celebration Rizal Medical Center Feb. 9 – Liturgical Conference Youth and Family Dialogue; Birth- idly established, there should be of the golden jubilee of Vatican JAN. 19 – Love Language for Lent, Holy Week and Easter; day, Fr. Jomar Valdevieso guidelines for belief. Our faith Seminar launching of the Health Care Feb. 27 – Ordination anniversary, cannot just rest on any personal II, Catholics will discover again Ministry Programs, Mission Pro- Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, DD interpretation of Christianity. the spirit that moved the council, the vision pursued by the council pope that he was present at Vati- dance in the council. He immedi- Here, the bishop discovered the Vatican II, p. 10 importance of Tradition. Before so that the church can once again from France, Germany and some can II. Paul VI told him, “You are ately thought of three things. Vatican II, Tradition was identi- engage the world in new and cre- mission lands. But the Italians, very young to be a bishop.” First, he said, he discovered fied with Catholics while Scrip- ative ways. There are some ten- Bishop Nakpil notes, specially The Role of the Observers that differences among Chris- tures were linked mainly with dencies among Catholics today, those working for the Vatican In Vatican II, deliberations were tians were cut down to the very Protestants. People thought that he said, that somehow betray a seemed to be more reserved and done only by the bishops. Though few crucial ones. In Vatican II Scriptures and Tradition were op- tendency to push themselves back controlled in their opinions. they had theological advisers and and the period after it, Protestants posed. But the bishop soon re- to the mentality before the coun- When Bishop Nakpil came to experts, the bishops alone could and Catholics realized how much alized that Scriptures also came cil. But the church cannot and Rome, Pope John XXIII was al- speak and debate on the coun- more united they are to each other from Tradition. must not retreat from dialogue ready dead, but Nakpil still con- cil floor. There were religious in faith. There were still divisive On the whole, after his graced with the world. It is the role of siders him as the positive force women and laity present, but they issues but these became second- presence in Vatican II, Bishop the laity specially to bring the that enlivened the council. It could not address the assembled ary. Nakpil considers the experience council vision to fruition, and the was the good Pope John XXIII body. Likewise, the Observers Of the remaining differences, as crucial to his growing openness role of the priests to animate the who opened the windows of the were not invited to engage in in- Bishop Nakpil confesses that he of spirit, his widening stream of communities assigned to them. church for the Spirit to enter, and terventions. imbibed an appreciation for the theological and pastoral insights So there we have it from one what mighty gush of wind truly Vatican II commentators be- office and role of the pope for the and his broadening ecumenical of the few living witnesses of the invaded the church at that time. lieved though that the real influ- universal church. The church and context. When he returned from Second Vatican Council. He may Pope Paul VI, the successor of ence of Observers happened dur- the world need a figure like the the council, he came in contact not be your official Council Fa- Pope John XXIII, radiated a dif- ing the coffee breaks, evening pope, who is a symbol of unity. with the Jesuits, the late ecumen- ther, but as an Official Observer, ferent aura. He saw the council seminars and updating sessions Being such a figure, the pope can ist Fr. Pedro de Achutegui and he certainly has love for the coun- to its glorious end. He was ac- for participants and other infor- call people’s attention to pressing retired world-class theologian- cil and concern for the church tive and sincere in pushing for mal gatherings. It was here that concerns in the church and in so- professor Fr. Catalino Arevalo. like any other who had been there Christian unity. But it seemed, the Observers were approached ciety. He also joined the late Jaime Car- when it was unfolding. Bishop Nakpil says, that some- by the bishops for suggestions or Second, the bishop also be- thing was forcing Pope Paul VI to comments or queries of some sort hesitantly propel the church to the related to theological themes be- fullness of its vision. He seemed ing discussed by the council. Ob- Let the Good News to be afraid that so much change, servers became friends with and so many influences were already therefore cast a certain influence coming in. on the thinking of some Catholic flow in every home! Pope Paul VI met with the Ob- bishops and theologians. Non- servers, Nakpil among them, one Catholic participants were far day during the council and the from just being ceremonial ap- pope moved with stately, regal pendages to Vatican II. bearing. He would meet the pope Lessons from the Council To keep DALOY again in the first papal visit to the I asked Bishop Nakpil what he streaming in every thought he derived from his atten- Philippines. 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