Few days before the Covenant Candidates Retreat, I needed to talk to my Pastoral Leader as I was not so certain about accepting the covenant this year. Knowing how serious what I was getting into, I found myself torn between … [Read more...]
DISCOVERING WHAT A LIGAYA BROTHER IS
October 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
This was a sharing by Glenn de Guzman, North A, during the North Sector's assembly, where Glenn shared his realizations during the North Sector's Men's Retreat at Caliraya in August, 2009. When each of us arrived home from Caliraya last … [Read more...]
SURPRISES IN SABBATICAL
October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This is a sharing by Conrad Viriña, North A, about his experience during the North Sector Men's Retreat, Caliraya Recreation Center, 29-30 August 2009. “How about you, what are you praying for in this retreat?” The question came from … [Read more...]
DODY NAGUIAT, 1947-2009
October 2, 2009 By 59 Comments
Our brother, Dody Naguiat (Central C) was called by our Heavenly Father to join Him by His side, today, October 1, 2009, at approximately 8 in the evening. After surviving a heart bypass and a kidney transplant, he finally succumbed to pneumonia. … [Read more...]
MY ANCHORS — Dody Naguiat
October 1, 2009 By 3 Comments
This was written by Dody 39 days after his kidney transplant. I am 61 years old. I have been hypertensive since age 32. I inherited this from Mama. I had a heart attack in 1991. Papa had problems with his heart. I am a compliant patient and … [Read more...]
MY BOAT, MY ANCHOR, and MY SEASHORE
September 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
My name is Bobby Quitain, a lawyer and a member of Central E District. I am married to Jeng Quitain with two daughters Robelle and Mara, and another baby on the way. I joined community in 1993 and received my covenant in 1998. Good afternoon, … [Read more...]
BAND OF BROTHERS — Central Sector Men’s Retreat
September 12, 2009 By 2 Comments
We arrived at the Tagaste Retreat House (run by Augustinian nuns) and looking around, there were some faces I couldn’t put names on. I thought to myself, “I’m sure I’m not the only one who doesn’t know everyone by name.” At the very … [Read more...]
A SHOWER OF GOD’S BLESSINGS — Rina Manuel
September 10, 2009 By 2 Comments
A sharing by Rina Manuel (Central E), wife of Bong Manuel who ran the marathon in the Ironman Triathlon 70.3 with the Team Ligaya relay team. Finally, after the long search, the Lord led us to find our swimmer, Tim Gonzales, a nephew of Reno … [Read more...]
I FINISHED THE RACE — Bong Manuel
September 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I started training for the triathlon relay by middle of June 2009. It was very difficult to find the time to train given the demands at work and home. During weekdays, I have to run either early in the morning, around 4 a.m. or late in the … [Read more...]
REFLECTIONS OF AN ORDINARY EVERYDAY ATHLETE — Tep Misa
September 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
Sharing my personal thoughts on the recent inaugural Ironman70.3 International Competition at Camsur, Aug 23, 2009. … [Read more...]
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