Embraced by Love July 13, 2008
It’s 4am but I can’t sleep. After witnessing one of the most powerful manifestations of God’s divine presence at the CFC-Youth conference, I am extremely overwhelmed. Actually, that’s an understatement. There is no way I could describe this oozing sensation in my heart that I experienced. I’m afraid that if I try, I won’t be able to give justice to the series of miracles that took place before my eyes.
CFC-Youth National Conference 2008 Website
Highlights after highlights were making me want more. The remarkable thing is I wasn’t even a delegate. I was there to serve my younger brothers and sisters. Yet I found myself bawling soaking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Who wouldn’t? Being part of about 800 people kneeling in front of the Blessed Sacrament with such reverence for a Holy Hour was so incredibly majestic. Gosh, I wish there was a much better word! I know one thing though, I was embraced by love. Thank you God! I just had to share that… I can sleep now. — Bel
(Check out random shots on the sidebar for conference pictures courtesy of Jason.)
I Want to be a Good Catholic July 2, 2008
By Antonio Meloto
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Theology Class Public Lecture
Ateneo de Manila University
July 1, 2008
There is a time to speak and a time to be silent. Tonight is the first time that I will speak publicly about the upheaval that rocked Couples for Christ.
For over a year, I chose to keep quiet out of respect for long cherished friendships and refrained from adding fuel to the fire while emotions were high. What was an internal leadership transition within an organization I felt should not have been made into a public issue and prudence should have been taken not to drag the Catholic Church into the conflict. I must admit that it was tempting at times for me to speak out and defend myself but I listened to the voice within my heart that kept telling me “keep still, I will defend those who defend the poor.”
