Comments on: LOVE IS KINDNESS by Katz Festejo, NDE

By: Katz Festejo

Katz Festejo — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:20:26 +0000

Hi gary! I was only able to see this comment now, but thank you. You continue to remind me that the journey and challenges of being a Christian doctor doesn’t end. I know that God will continue to be by your side as you serve your patients. I hope to see more of your successes and maybe I’ll meet you again soon in community .

By: Gary Vigilia (CDD)

Gary Vigilia (CDD) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:33:03 +0000

Hi Katz. How time flies. I’ve been away from community for more than 5 years now, and I was surprised to know that you are already an intern. I wouldn’t be surprised if you would wonder who I am cause we are not really close, but I guess, somehow, you would recognize me as one of the brothers who (used to) frequent Singles’ and CYA gatherings…. or maybe not. Anyway, just let me introduce myself. I’m Gary Gabriel Vigilia, from (FEU-NRMF) CYA, then CDD. I went on an indefinite leave from community since I went into my Medical post-graduate internship on October 2003. I was strucked by your testimonity cause I feel that I already forgot how to be a Christian inside the hospital. Given that the situation you were in happened to me, I think I would have acted the way the other doctors have reacted. Being in an environment full of non-practicing Christians, I became weak and I easily succumbed to the temptations around me. I totally forgot how to give compassion, love and care to my patients. I looked at them like “cases” and not as persons who needed more than medical attention but love and care. I want to thank you Katz, because having read your testimony, I was reminded of my responsibilities as a Christian doctor. I was reminded that God did put me in this position because He wanted me to share His love to my patients. I was reminded of the promises I gave God when I was still in medschool. I was reminded that it’s my obligation as a Christian to pass on the love that God has given me and to conquer the workplace for Him and not the opposite. I may have failed. But that is just the first round. I still have 11 rounds to finish, and just like the “pambansang kamao”, I intend to win this fight. I will stand for Him who strengthens me. I will come out victorious. For I know God is by my side.

By: tony panajon

tony panajon — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:10:47 +0000

Hey Katz, now you are making a difference. That patient saw the face of Jesus in you. How rewarding to watch you and the rest of the once” young kids” grow into fine Christians.

There is indeed hope for our country with the youth like you!

May your tribe increase.

By: sarah panajon

sarah panajon — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:18:14 +0000

Thanks for sharing Katz we can miss the opportunity for compassion even within family relationships. It’s easier to blame, accuse and be righteous and be above the rest! We forget to acknowledge the dignity of each member by showing some kindness. Listening w/ the intent to understand is really an act of kindness! God bless you Katz!

By: conrad virina

conrad virina — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:44:19 +0000

great share! full of heart. much gratitude, katz.

God heals us in many ways, I would think. You and Mr. Reyes, it seems, were both ‘patients’ of God that time. In that wonderful insightful encounter, you were both blessed by Him through each other.

May you never lose the warmness of your faith in the cold realities of human frailties.

God bless you, student doctor!

By: patsy paterno

patsy paterno — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:08:07 +0000

A very good sharing! We all need to be reminded that in our every day work, it may be difficult,but we are called to be the face of Jesus ESPECIALLY to those who are rude, unkind, even proud, because they are the ones who need it most.