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More like Jesus every day. Today, I proclaim that I am Gods Bro. Audee asked Bro. Bo to express his birthday wish to his fans. And Bro. Bo, very beloved, much in line with his Tagged series on Relationships, said, I dont think about my fans. Id I am Gods servant, rather have one friend than a thousand fans. I want you to be my friends because fans come I am Gods powerful champion. and go but friends dont. And because I am blessed, I am blessing the world. In Jesus name. Amen.

Bro.AudeeVillaraza(extremeleft),ourworship leader, presents to Bro. Bo a golden spoon May your dreams come true, symbolizingthewayheselflesslyfeedsusthe practicalwaystolivetheteachingsofourLordJesus Christ.AlsogreetingBro.BoareFeastbuilders, JanSilan(instripedshirt)ofFeastMakati,andJohn BO SANCHEZ Cruz of Feast Bulacan, each holding a silver spoon symbolizingourcommitmenttohelpfulfillBro.Bos Today, I receive all of Gods love vision of 1000 Feasts to give spiritual nourishment for me. especially to the unchurched. Today, I open myself to the Aboveright,Sis.Marowe,FeastPICCCouncil unbounded, limitless, overflowing membersDonnaEspana,VitaMonforte,andBeckie abundance of Gods universe. Today, I open myself to Gods Sanchez,andFeastbuildersMarvinTanandRoy blessings, healing, and miracles. Pasimio present birthday cake to Bro. Bo. At right, Today, I open myself to Gods Word prayingoverBro.Bo,fromleft:Bro.RollyEspana,head,FeastPICCCouncil,FeastbuildersAlvinBarcelona So I would become andAdrianPanganiban,andLightofJesusFinanceHeadBro.JillRamiscal.-- Photos by ELS

Happy Birthday, Friend!

Arlene Batislaong

GOD calls you to be a fisher of man. Seriously! You. Not just preachers, priests, pastors but YOU! Thats what Jesus said in Matthew 4:19. God wants YOU to bring people closer to Him. But what kind of fishing did he have in mind? You see, there are two kinds of fishing styles today. First, theres the bearded guy sitting on a wooden chair, with a tackle box by his side, a can of beer in one hand, and a fishing pole in the other. Second, theres a group of rugged men in a boat, casting their net, and later pulling it for a catch. Answer: Jesus was referring to the second picture, because that was what happened around the place where he lived. Burly men working together would hoist a heavy circular net with weights tied around its edgeseither from the shore or from a boat. My point? Impacting others, influencing others, and evangelizing others was a community affair. No Rambo Christians working alone. Why? Jesus said, By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:35) A group of friends that love each other in their imperfect way is the best way to bring people closer to God. Love one another. Its the only thing that will make this world a better place.

HOW do you mount a birthday tribute for a man who has brought us closer to God-- our Feast founder, Bro. Bo Sanchez, who turned 46 last July 11? Simple.Yougivehimhisfavoritefood:PeanutButter!

SweetkissesfromBro.Bosfamily,fromleft:wifeMarowe,andsonsBeneandFrancis;plusabottleof PeanutButter,symbolizingthenourishmenthegivesusinhispowerfultalks.

LAST WEEK

Change Me, Lord

THE titles in the series Tagged are taken from the Facebook language. The word tagged means someone put a picture in his Facebook page and identified you as one of the people in it. Applied to the Feast talk series, tagged means you are identified as one of Gods people. God has called on His people to love one another which means keeping a good relationship with one anotherthe topic of the FR. STEVE TYNAN, MGL, entire series. In the first talk, titled said the Sunday Gospel Friend, Bro. Bo emphasized according to Mark 6:7-13 calls that every human being longs to on us to true discipleship have a friend, and that need is which means that Gods word rooted from a void God put in should not only be preached but every human heart: the need for must be practised in ones daily love, specifically, loving God and life as well. loving one another. Fr. Steve gave as an The title of the second talk, example the story of Amos Like, is also from the Facebook (Amos 7:12-15), a shepherd lingo. When you click Like under who accepts the challenge to something you or a friend posted preach in Bethel, then Israels on Facebook, you let someone know that you enjoy it, agree premier city plagued with with it, or appreciate it. In the corruption. same manner, if you want to keep The situation in Bethel, Fr. Steve pointed out, is like the a good relationship with people Philippine experience. He said around you, you must like them. poverty in the Philippines is not And how do you really do that? Bro. Bo said we find the answer due to lack of money but lack in Matthew 7:24: Therefore of conversion. everyone who hears these words True disciples, Fr. Steve of mine and puts them into pointed out, practise the social practice is like a wise man who dimension of the teaching of built his house on the rock. Jesusthat is, to have a heart Bro. Bo explained that for the poor. everything and everyone in Fr. Steve pointed also this world dies. But, he assured at the strong message in the us, anything built on the words Gospel according to Mark of God will last forever. If we when Jesus instructed his want our relationships to last, disciples, In whatever house then we should build them on you are welcomed, stay there Gods words about old-fashioned until you leave the place. If values such as honesty, humility, any place doesnt receive you and selflessness. and the people refuse to listen To illustrate, Bro. Bo told to you, leave after shaking the the fairy tale of the Three Little dust off your feet. It will be a Pigs who each build a house of testimony against them. their own. Fr. Steve said we have to ask ourselves, What can I do to help others? And more important, Am I willing to do it? Am I willing to change for the sake of the Gospel? Lets pray, Jesus, show me how to change so my life Thefirstpig, so in a hurry will show I am your disciple. to have a Following You as a disciple dwelling place, is what I want to focus on in builds a house my life. out of straw. -- Bella Estrella

Thesecond pig wants a betterhouse, but is also in a hurry to rest already, so he builds a house out ofsticks.

trustworthiness remain strong. 2. Wolves of Trials. Trials can break apart relationships, especially between husband and wife, or parents and children or businessmen and their clients. Bro. Bo also shared three kinds of relationships: 1. Straw House. Relationships based on charisma. These are only based on physical attraction which doesnt last. Why? Because love is always a decision, a commitment to love someone without condition. 2. Stick House. Relationships based on convenience.Youre only with a person because he is useful to you. But when the person is no longer of use to you, your relationship will end.
George D. Paguio

Thelastpiglikes his house strong, so he builds it out of stone.

And, as Bro. Bos story goes, two hungry wolves arrive and try to blow the houses down to be able to get the pigs for their meal. The houses of straw and sticks easily fall apart and thus the wolves get to eat lechon and liempo. But they are still hungry, so they try to blow apart the house of stone, seing the little pig in there as yummy longganisa. But the wolves fail to break the house. So the third pig survives, safe and secure in his house of stone. Bro. Bo said there are two kinds of wolves which can destroy our relationships: 1. Wolves of Temptation. Relationships end because of sin- selfishness, greed, lust, temper or pride. But relationships which are based on eternal values such as integrity, credibility, and

3. Stone House. Relationships based on character. There is love in the relationship because the people involved are loving. And this love comes from Gods lovewhich is not based on charisma, or on convenience. Nothing that you do will decrease Gods love because it is built on His character which is strong like a stone. Kristine Mutuc Photos by Edmundo L. Santiago

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LAST Sunday, to honor Bro. Bo Sanchez on his 46th birthday, the Feast presented Do I Make You Proud?, a song by Taylor Hicks, interpreted through Hand Mime by the Dance Ministry. The song expressed every Feast attendees desire to follow the Lord by applying the teachings of Bro. Bo to love God, our self, and one another. Here are portions of the lyrics and the hand mime...

TODAY

Talk 3: Invite Discipleship Is Relationship

Matthew 4:19 Come follow me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of men. John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another

DO I MAKE YOU PROUD?

Taylor Hicks Ive never been The one to raise my hand That was not me And now thats who I am Because of you I am standing tall I guess Ive learned To question is to grow, That you still Ive learned have faith, to love, Is all I need to know, This is what we dream about

Personal Reflection and Group Discussion: Have you ever invited an unchurched person into your circle of relationships to experience Gods Love? What happened?
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And Ive Myself in spite learned to of me, Walk on the road that I believe.

But the only question with me now Is...

do I make you proud

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Stronger than Ive ever been now Never been afraid of standing out

Do I make you proud...

Hand Mime directed by ROWZE ORTEZA, KIA ALVAREZ, and LOIE ALBA of the Feast PICC Creatives and Events Group. Photos by ELS and CUS / Layout design by DON FRONDOSO

MINISTRIES

COOL CAMPING, clockwise,fromtopleft:Bene rappelling,gettingtough,gettingmuddy,signing off,presentingaskit.

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By BENE SANCHEZ SUMMER this year, at the start, was really boring. Facebook. Facebook. Facebook. Was there anything else I could do? Well, there was one thing Camp Calye. Camp Calye is a yearly summer camp, held by the Light of Jesus Familys Youth Missions. But, at first, I really refused to go. I told myself, Thats three days! What a waste. I could do other stuff I realized later on that the other stuff was still Facebook. And when I heard most of my friends were going -thus they wont be on Facebook-- I sighed, and decided to join the camp. Clearly, I made the right decision. When I went to pre-camp -- the orientation-- we were shuffled into groups. I got to meet new, bubbly, awesome people! There, we decided on the food to bring --mostly canned goods-- and stuff like that. We all went home, super excited for camp, which was a month away. The day came, and I woke up really, really, really early. When we arrived in Tanay Adventure Camp, the campsite, the coordinators measured our weight using pink weighing scales. Yes, pink. I dont know why. The theme is Knockout, so, as in boxing matches, the coordinators introduced us as competing boxers, shouting: From the right corner... then yelled your weight and your name. Since I was the team leader, I was tasked to create a name because nobody else could think of anything. I thought of Infinity Green (our team color was Dark Green), which later was changed into Green Infinity because a Camp coordinator heard it wrong. Lei, one of my teammates created our flag, which consisted mostly of a green colored flag and an infinity sign. After each team exhibited its flag, we went on to our first activity: MUDSLIDE. Now that was the most adrenaline pumping activity in camp. We rode down a tarpaulin at mindboggling speed, powered by gravity and water. The landing spot?A deep, smelly, stinky mudhole. After you land, youre supposed to crawl through the reeking, mud-filled obstacle course. Our team was actually already nearing the finish line, but unfortunately for us, I realized that I lost my slippers somewhere, so I had to search for them throughout the course. We became one of the last because of that, >.> Anyway, afterwards, we were allowed to rinse only because we still had some down and dirty challenges to take on. A scavenger hunt, in fact, with many obstacles and challenges. To win, you need to collect all the clues, and to collect clues, you must complete challenges. The challenges arent specific, you needed to figure them out by reading the clues. There was one challenge where we had to pretend we were pooping, another one where we had to throw each teammate in the air and catch him, and another one

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where we had to play Skin The Snake, or more popularly known as Caterpillar. We almost made it, we were actually one of the first to reach the area where the final clue was hidden. But unfortunately, we couldnt find our final clue. The other teams found their final clues, and they began hinting that it was sooooo easy to find, but still, we couldnt find it. Finally, one guy said it was in the trees in the middle row. We searched in and out, but we couldnt find it. The guy was also puzzled, because he couldnt find it either. Finally, our facilitator, KuyaAjie, said that probably, another team hid it as usual. So eventually we lost. :( Afterwards, we were allowed to take a bath, so that was a happy moment. :) We cleaned up, cooked dinner, and listened to the first talk of the series, Train and Spar. Then, our group had a brief Caring Group meeting, and then signed off. The next day, we listened to Talk 3, and went and did some challenges, like rappelling and wall climbing, spider webbing, mind puzzles, unity walks, and the like. At night, we had a very serious moment in prayer, counting our blessings, blowing away all our problems, and writing down who we are and what we will become. We then had a campfire, and sang to our camp songs, lit candles, and exchanged our candles with other teams. Afterwards, the coordinators announced that we were going to have E-Night-- as in Entertainment-- where we had to present something in 30-second rounds, competing against all the teams. Another special announcement: No lights out, so we could sleep or party wherever wed like. Our team, Green Infinity, decided to join forces with the Green Lighterns, the Light Green team for the night. We partied on top of the girls bathrooms, and most of us eventually went to sleep. Some people, like Ate Aly Kalaw, stayed awake the whole night, but we couldnt wake her up in the morning. :3) The next day, we had Mass. I have to confess, I slept during the homily. Then we had breakfast. Afterwards, the much awaited awarding rites. Our team bagged the E-night award, along with Inpinkinity (Team Pink) who was tied along. Ate Aly won the Pinoy Big Sister award for being the best Ate for Dark Green. :) Finally, we had one last mission. We were supposed to cook lunch for another team. We cooked for Alpha Blue Gloves (Team Dark Blue) and Green Lighterns (Light Green) cooked for us. Suddenly, it was time to go. Our parents picked us up, and we made our goodbyes, hugs, and beso-besos. Our team promised to see each other at the Feast. It was fantastic, and Ill never forget the first time I joined Camp Calye. I cant wait for Camp Calye 2013! :D

CARING GROUPS

HAPPY TOGETHER. FindingcomfortinthepilgrimimageofMary,QueenofPeaceandMercy,top, backrow,fromleft:TessJanoras,JosieChua,CatalinaDizon,RubyApostol,MarilynMarquez,Heidi CallosandIzzaMedrano.Holdingtheimage,fromleft:CGHeadSisLucilleKagahastian,andJanHeidi Abrigo.Committedmembers,above,backrow,fromleft:Tess,Izza,Heidi,Ma.TheresaDavid,Josie, DianneSong,EmilyMostajoandCatalina;frontrow,fromleft:IzzasfriendPaul,RoannCelis,Ruby, Lucille,andMarilyn.

Misty... and Then Happy

By TERESITA JANORAS A WRITER, a photographer, a college teacher, a good cook, a soap and accessories maker, RTW designer, a business entrepreneur, and an events organizer. Yes, our Caring Group is a merry mix of people with various interests. We have single ladies, married women, with ages ranging from 25 up. Led by Sis. Lucille Q. Kagahastian, we meet regularly every Sunday after the first session of Feast PICC. Although coming from various persuasions, we already felt comfortable with each other right on the first day of our meeting. Every meeting, we discuss the talks of Bro. Bo Sanchez and how the teachings apply in each ones life. We share our experiencesdeepest concernsno holds barred. We pour out our feelings, and usually, after a sharing of a burden, we are all misty eyed. Its okay. If we feel like crying, we are free to do so. Yes, we shed tears over trials and then rejoice over each ones blessings. Sis. Lucille, for instance, shared an edifying experience. She met a freak accident last March 17. She slipped and fell on a pavement on Amorsolo street in Makati City, and suffered a big lump on her face and swollen chest. It happened that at the time, the pilgrim image of Mary Queen of Peace and Mercy was in her house and thus she found it a blessing that Mama Mary manifested her presence to her at the time she needed healing. We learn so much in the CG. As one member, Emily Mostajo, says, Through this CG, I have learned a lot-- especially how to handle obstacles or trials that come my way. The CG has helped me grow in faith and in loving others without condition . . . and here in the CG, Ive met fantastic and godly friends. Emily has been deeply touched by the dedication of Sis. Lucille in her calling as CG head. Emily was particularly moved when Lucille supported her when she attended the Jesus Encounter seminar in February 2012. I thank Sis. Lucille for helping us to improve ourselves, for guiding us to be the best, Emily adds. Each member experiences Gods love through ones loving co-members. Roann Celis shares, Through this CG, I feel that God loves and cares for me in many ways. Thank you sisters, thank you Lord for bringing me here. Whats more, we support each other through prayers. We lift to the Lord the concerns of each member not only during the CG meeting but during our personal prayer time which Sis. Lucille encourages us to do regularly. In the CG then, you find a second family. Says Josie Lyn Chua,I am very happy that I joined this Caring Group. I encourage everyone to try it. You will gain not only new friends but an additional set of family as well who will be there to support you and guide you to be closer to God.
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BLESSING L HE came into our Home Economics class asking for volunteers to serve He stood O in Holy Mass.dignified inbefore the us, eloquent, his crisp, light-blue uniform. And, like in me G movies, everything around heartwent slow-mo. My 12-year-old beat. I was infatuated, or S skippedina love, and I told everyone maybe
my parents, my classmates, my friends--about my school teacher. He attended Mass daily so I went to church every day just to see him. One time, he borrowed my blue Pilot pen and when he returned it, I kept the pen forever. I wrote poems expressing my feelings for him. I maximized my connections just to obtain his photos.

my life. The next day, an inexplicable energy enveloped my being. I felt like God was whispering to me, rebuilding my connections with Him. And before I knew it, I was inside a church, praying. I waited patiently for answers, for guidance, for signs. Getting Up, and Loving Again Three days after my regular visits to the church, I got Gods answer. God made me feel His Presence at the lowest point in my life-- through someone from my past. Would you believe, my teacher, the one I crushed on, appeared in my life again -- through a social networking site. After 12 years, I couldnt believe I was having dinner with the person who disrupted our Home Economics class in grade school. I cant tell now how things happened. But there he was, telling me he didnt pursue priesthood. He said he got married, and they had a son. But his wife died, succumbing to cancer. And as I sat there listening to him, gazing at him, all my childhood feelings

bouquets of flowers, we went on short out-oftown trips, we read books together, discussed politics and history, jogged around UP and Ateneo, we kissed and cuddled. But then one afternoon, I received a message from him saying he wanted to find himself. His decision was firm and he left me without a choice. A breakup was painful but it was harder to accept when it wasnt even a mutual decision. After a few weeks or so, I received an email from him, confessing that he has a fiance. It was unexpected and unimaginable. No amount of words could define my pain, no amount of comfort could ease my soul. I wasnt just hurt and in extreme pain, the beautiful memories of my childhood collapsed and I relentlessly died. At some point, I blamed God. I told Him I didnt deserve the pain because I didnt

Breakup
Then, one day, I learned he was going to pursue Gods calling. I was, to say the least, devastated. But since I knew I was powerless beyond measure, I had no other option but to let go. Moving On, and Getting Lost After grade school graduation, I went to a public high school, then four years later, I got accepted in the University of the Philippines. UP was not a walk-in-thepark, but I survived. I pursued a career -- but it was as clear as mud, with no purpose, no direction. Worse, I couldnt commit to a relationship. Worst, I could not identify my own self, my own desires and my own path. I was lost, shackled with questions racing in my mind. I escaped to Singapore where I found a teaching job. I continued looking for answers, but found none. I felt more depressed, hopeless, and alone. With no one to turn to, I turned to God. I surrendered to Him all my fears, my dreams,

BREAKTHROUGH

Breakdown
for him came rushing back into my heart. No, I never did unlearn those feelingsthey were there, my love for him was still there, permanently carved in my heart. Later that night, I phoned my mom overseas, shrieking, Ma, Im realllllllly in love! And my mother goes, Ang galing mag joke ni God! God is good in making jokes! He stayed in Singapore for a week and then went back to Manila. I then bravely decided to follow where my heart was leading me. I went home to Manila too. We saw each other more often, until finally, he declared his love for me, asking me if I love him. And I replied, Ang tagal na kitang minahal. The following months, we were at the paramount of bliss. He surprised me with

By CZARINA C. LABAYO

AsocialnetworkledCzar(2ndfromright)to tragic love. She moves on with a new social medium, the Feastbook, with loved ones, fromleft:momLudy,sisterPeachy,dadCoroy withfriendsIanandCrisel.

do anything wrong nor hurt anyones feelings. I questioned Godwhy on earth He allowed this guy to come into my life when Id eventually lose him? And as if He was not finished yet, I received another blowI was given warnings

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that I might lose my job. Yup, I had messed up big-time. Breakthrough Today, however, I can say God found several ways to speak to meone step at a time. First, to get my mind off my ordeal, I surfed the Internet. This was when I chanced upon an article of Bo Sanchez online. He talked about how to fix your life after a failure. He presented as an example a broken electric fan that cannot be fixed by repairmen, so it must be returned to the maker. I felt I was that broken electric fan. I was beyond repair, so I needed to be returned to the Expert who created me. I prayed so hard and wished to be taken back by God. Second, my Maker didnt waste time. He immediately took a strong grasp of me, using my family and friends to help me. My best friend led me to the St. Pio of Pietrelcinas Chapel in Barangay Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City. The first time I went inside the cozy chapel, I noticed the passage from the responsorial box was: God heals the broken hearted. Tears came streaming down my face. It was one of those moments when I felt the strongest loving presence of God. His assurance to heal my broken heart was enough for me. Third, just last May, my sister attended a financial seminar conducted by Bo Sanchez. It was there where she heard about the Feast. So we got to attend the Feast at the PICC. It was a defining moment! On my first day at the Feast, the talk happened to be the beginning of the Savor Life series where Bro. Bos first significant point was to relax in Gods love, citing as his basis Matthew 11: 28:30 where Jesus said: Come unto Me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. I was reduced to tears as I realized with that passage, God made Himself clear and present to me. Now Im turning a new leaf and becoming my normal bubbly self again. Although I have no significant someone just yet, I am slowly opening my heart to love again. Even my career path is becoming rosy. Recently, an opportunity opened for me to work in a foreign embassy. I am also pursuing my masters degree while going on some entrepreneurial stint on the side. My breakup was a huge blow and my breakdown was inevitable. But now I see that my teacher-crush turned exboyfriend was my biggest blessing. If not for him, I wouldnt have my breakthrough with my Maker. I firmly believe that God used him to teach me valuable lifelessons such as acceptance, humility, kindness, commitment, forgiveness, and self-dignity.

On the Rock ESTRELLA Feast Called By BELLA

ON SOLID GROUND. JunandBabieDePedrowithson,Ruffy,attheFeastPICC.

ST. PETER, the Rock on whom our Church was founded, may be smiling on his namesake, the De Pedros, who found the rock of their faith in the Feast. My neighbours, Jun and Babie, heard Sunday Mass only once a month, sometimes not even. They normally busied themselves inside the house doing household chores on Sundays. They were not inclined to go to Mass regularly. The heat inside the parish church and the noise of jeepneys outside the church doors were a distraction to them. Then, a major change, Babies youngest sister Joan who lives in the Visayas, visited the De Pedros in 2011 for a vacation. I offered to treat Joan to an exciting event: the Feast. Joan accepted the invitation and the De Pedros, including their 13-year-old son Ruffy, tagged along. To my delight, they all liked the Feast, and they attended a few sessions. But after a couple of months, Joan had to go back to the province. The De Pedros stopped attending the Feast, especially as they faced financial setbacks.

different. I learn a lot from the teachings of Bro. Bo. He is a great instrument. Even when I feel like losing hope when I have problems, I find myself not giving up because Bro. Bos talks give me direction. After listening to him, I would know what to do. Babie began to serve in the Feast Warmth Cluster. I am now one of the new ushers, she beams Following Feast teachings on good parenting, Jun and Babie have begun to be more loving parents. As a result, Ruffy has become a more responsible child. He also prays the Novena to Gods Love. He is striving for better grades now in his second year in high school.

Appreciation of the Holy Mass At the Feast, the De Pedros find meaning in the Holy Mass. They are able to focus and listen well to the homilies because of the high tech sound system used in the Feast. Ruffy says, I enjoy the Mass in the Feast, as well as the music. I can understand the homilies, and I laugh hard at the jokes of some priests. Even if I sleep late at night, say 11 p.m., I neve feel sleepy at the Feast. When Prayers and Miracles Bro. Bo comes on stage, I get excited, and I am Babie is undaunted by the trials besetting so moved by his teachings--which are so easy her family. By this time, she already had a to understand coz they are demonstrated with copy of the Novena to Gods Love, that small skits. I now want to serve in a Feast ministry. but powerful prayer book created by Bro. Bo Babie says, If the Feast, my problems Sanchez, given to first time attendees. Babie seems to disappear. There are no distraction wrote her dreams on the booklet and started such as honking of vehicles passing by. Masses praying for them. are the same anywhere, but the difference is on To Babies amazement, good things focus. I could listen well at the Feast. But just began to happen to her family. Jun got in case I fail to come to the Feast, I will still promoted as warehouse supervisor in the hear Mass in our parish. food chain where he works, thus erasing their Jun adds, Its different at the Feast. financial worries. Every Sunday, Im excited to hear the But Jun had to work on Sundays, so still, preaching. The Word read from the Bible they did not go to Mass regularly. leaves a mark in my mind. It sometimes hits Nevertheless, the blessings continued hard, and you feel like crying as your mind is to pour on the family. One, Babie was able to opened to many realizations. What they say is kick a long-time smoking habit. Two, Juns true. The Feast is the happiest place on earth. day-off was transferred to Sunday. So they Very much like the Church Jesus now could attend the Feast. envisioned, and which Peter, The Rock, was Three, and most important, Jun, Babie, called to lead. and their son Ruffy began to change--deep in Editors Note: Have you a similar story their heart. on how you found God through the Feast? A Baptist, Jun began to appreciate Share! and let the world know miracles still the Holy Mass. He says, It is not a matter do happen today to give hope especially to of religion. My family is Baptist, but I was the lost. For details, email feasteditor@ not baptized. In the past, I attended Catholic gmail.com, or call 09399044065. Masses, but not always. I find the Feast
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By RHODA OSALVO Photos by ROSALYN ALBERTO Launched on the celebration of DID it ever occur to you that when you call on God, He will drop everything just to listen his 46th birthday at the Feast PICC last Sunday, the book presents a God who to you? Do you honestly believe Hed do loves and forgives unconditionally, and that for you? Do you think that you are that special to Him? Bro. Bo Sanchez , renowned who is sweet and faithful. A skeptic would ask, really? Hes all preacher, says yes. We all know God, as first and foremost, that? Do we deserve this God? Isnt He a our Father in Heaven. And our image of Him punisher, a tyrant, and a killjoy? as our Father is based on our relationship and This paperback will not just open your experiences with our own fathers, says Bro. eyes to a big and wonderful God but will Bo Sanchez. also present His many other roles as our Unfortunately, not all of us have a Leader, Healer, Provider and Protector. Yes, good bond with our biological fathers, He is all those and more. thus, besmirching our image of God, as our Whatever needs you have, only God Abba or Daddy. will be able to truly satisfy them. So, why not Who is God and what kind of a Father let Him? is He to us, His children? This is but a part To do that, follow the Five-Week of the topic of Bro. Bos latest title, God Is Personal Retreat Manual on the Five Bigger Than Your Biggest Problems. Roles of God in Your Life which Bro. Bo included in the book. Thus the book is designed not just for reading pleasure but also for affirmative action. Light of Jesus Familys leader Bro. Bo writes that he wants to help us deepen our trust in the Lord. For the more we trust in Him, the more we become open and experience an abundant lifeas He promised in John 10:10: I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly. Bro. Bos latest title, along with his string of 29 best-sellers, is available at the PICC Plenary Hall lobby, bookstores, and Shepherds Voice Publication office. For details, call 7259999 or log on to www.shepherdsvoice.com.ph. Bro.Bosignsbooksofearlyattendees.

UPDATE By MIA FRANZ CATAN FEAST ALABANG What : 3rd Year Anniversary Feast Alabang Where: Feast Alabang Center, Festival Mall When: July 22, 2012 Sunday FEAST LAGUNA What : F.L.Y. Feast Laguna Youth Gathering Where: The Feast Laguna Center, 3rd Flr., Central Mall Binan, Laguna When: Saturdays 3:30 pm FEAST VALENZUELA What : 2nd Year Anniversary Feast Valenzuela Where: Cinema 1, SM Valenzuela When: July 29, 2012 1:00-4:30 pm
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8 THE FEAST July 22, 2012

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