make mention of YOU in my Prayers! ithout ceasing, - Adorno Fathers
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JUNE—OCTOBER 2009<br />
Inside this issue:<br />
CALLE CASA is for You 2<br />
RECTOR’S MESSAGE 3<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> celebrate<br />
the feast <strong>of</strong> the Founder<br />
Sa<strong>in</strong>t<br />
4<br />
Reach<strong>in</strong>g Out the Young 5<br />
Pious Sem<strong>in</strong>arians spent<br />
an overnight adoration<br />
before the Blessed Sacrament<br />
6<br />
ANGELS & DEMONS 7<br />
LITERARY 8-10<br />
DIRECTORY 11<br />
VOCATION ENCOUNTER 12<br />
KNOWING OUR RECTOR 13<br />
THE PAIN THAT HEALS 14<br />
LIVING IN A JOURNEY 15<br />
NOVICE’S CORNER 17<br />
VOCATION POSTER 20<br />
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ADORNO FATHERS FORMATION HOUSE<br />
Brgy. Sto. Dom<strong>in</strong>go, V<strong>in</strong>zons, Camar<strong>in</strong>es Norte, Philipp<strong>in</strong>es 4603<br />
W<br />
I<br />
<strong>ithout</strong> ceas<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
<strong>make</strong> <strong>mention</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>YOU</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>my</strong><br />
<strong>Prayers</strong>!<br />
-Romans 1:9
2<br />
“CALLE CASA<br />
IS MADE FOR <strong>YOU</strong>”<br />
―How‘s your sem<strong>in</strong>ary life?‖ ―How did you f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
the sem<strong>in</strong>ary?‖ ―What did you do <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary?‖<br />
These are the questions that most people <strong>of</strong>ten asked<br />
when they met a sem<strong>in</strong>arian. People are fond <strong>of</strong> ask<strong>in</strong>g<br />
these questions but it is better to ask, ―how‘s your vocation?‖<br />
than ask<strong>in</strong>g ―how‘s your sem<strong>in</strong>ary life?‖<br />
In our present society, people perceive the sem<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
as a place <strong>of</strong> deprivation from the world <strong>of</strong> enterta<strong>in</strong>ment,<br />
<strong>of</strong> games, television etc. For them, it is a place<br />
for contemplation and prayer. As a result <strong>of</strong> this mentality,<br />
they wonder on how a sem<strong>in</strong>arian can survive <strong>in</strong> the<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>ary w<strong>ithout</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g those pleasures.<br />
On the other hand, these perceptions <strong>of</strong> some<br />
people about the sem<strong>in</strong>ary life is <strong>in</strong>complete. We need to<br />
fix it through the help <strong>of</strong> this publication. CALLE CASA<br />
is the name <strong>of</strong> the new newsletter <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong>s. This<br />
paper will feature and report the activities and happen<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary.<br />
CALLE CASA- literally means ―House <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Street or Street House‖ is technically an acronym<br />
where<strong>in</strong> C- means celebrat<strong>in</strong>g, A- stands for ador<strong>in</strong>g, Lliv<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
L- lov<strong>in</strong>g, E- for Eucharist. F<strong>in</strong>ally, ―CASA‖ is a<br />
co<strong>in</strong>ed name which ma<strong>in</strong>ly perta<strong>in</strong>s to the four aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
our sem<strong>in</strong>ary life.<br />
Before the name CALLE CASA was agreed upon<br />
by the staff, several discussions and bra<strong>in</strong> storm<strong>in</strong>g took<br />
place. As a result, two suggested names were voted upon.<br />
First was ―CASA for Christ‖ and the second one was<br />
―CALE CASA‖. CALE CASA was unanimously approved<br />
as the <strong>of</strong>ficial name through vot<strong>in</strong>g. It was Fr. Jason who<br />
suggested to add one more ―L‖ <strong>in</strong> the word ―CALE‖ to <strong>make</strong><br />
it more pr<strong>of</strong>ound and mean<strong>in</strong>gful. F<strong>in</strong>ally it became<br />
―CALLE CASA‖ <strong>in</strong>stead <strong>of</strong> ―CALE CASA.‖<br />
CALLE CASA as what Fr. Jason (the one who <strong>in</strong>itiated<br />
this newsletter) said ―will serve as the means <strong>of</strong> communicat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with our families, friends, relatives and most<br />
especially to our beloved benefactors!,‖ he added, ― that everyone<br />
will be well <strong>in</strong>formed and updated <strong>of</strong> all the activities,<br />
projects and other th<strong>in</strong>gs that we are do<strong>in</strong>g here <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
and for them to know that we are not wast<strong>in</strong>g our time<br />
<strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary but fruitfully us<strong>in</strong>g it for the sake <strong>of</strong> Christ<br />
our Lord!‖<br />
Specifically, this gazette is not only for us sem<strong>in</strong>arians,<br />
but for you <strong>my</strong> dear readers, so that you may be fully<br />
aware about us, about the ADORNO FATHERS <strong>in</strong> the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />
and as a sign <strong>of</strong> our deep gratitude to you because<br />
you‘re also part <strong>of</strong> our life!<br />
CALLE CASA is for all <strong>of</strong> us! acknowledge it!;<br />
cherish it!; and be part <strong>of</strong> it…!<br />
EDITORIAL BOARD<br />
Editor-<strong>in</strong>-Chief: V<strong>in</strong>son Salvaloza<br />
Associate Editor: Ruf<strong>in</strong>o Madridejos<br />
Advisers: Rev. Fr. Jason Caganap, CRM<br />
Rev. Fr. Ted Kalaw, CRM<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Editor & Lay-out Artist:<br />
Jan Christopher Gamit<br />
Cartoonist: Erick Estrella<br />
Photojournalist: Rafael Padron<br />
News and Literary Writers:<br />
Christopher Maigue, Mardy Aguilar,<br />
Kev<strong>in</strong> Daborbor, Anthony Gallego,<br />
Arjay Cecilio, Eugene Aboga,<br />
Pro<strong>of</strong>readers: Ms. Jenny & Bro. Ryan Dela Peña<br />
Contributors: <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Sem<strong>in</strong>arians
June - October 2009<br />
Dear Friends,<br />
The General Assembly which took place <strong>in</strong> Rome this past July<br />
brought many different changes to the personnel <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong><br />
<strong>Fathers</strong> worldwide, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the Filip<strong>in</strong>o-American Delegation.<br />
My appo<strong>in</strong>tment as the Rector/Superior and Novice Master<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Sem<strong>in</strong>ary <strong>in</strong> V<strong>in</strong>zons, Camar<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Norte, Philipp<strong>in</strong>es is a new assignment for me. I arrived at our<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>ary on August 25, 2009 with much enthusiasm. One <strong>of</strong><br />
the many programs that the community <strong>of</strong> V<strong>in</strong>zons start<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
school year is a newsletter for our sem<strong>in</strong>ary. After consult<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with <strong>my</strong> fellow formators, I handpicked the Editorial Board <strong>of</strong><br />
the above-<strong>mention</strong>ed project. The first task <strong>of</strong> the Board was to<br />
come up with a new name for our newsletter. Many different<br />
suggestions and ideas came about and after much thought and<br />
reflection, I am so proud that we have come up with a name<br />
which will surely help you learn more about our life <strong>in</strong> the<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>ary.<br />
I would like to welcome you to the first issue <strong>of</strong> CALLE<br />
CASA, the <strong>of</strong>ficial publication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Formation<br />
House <strong>in</strong> V<strong>in</strong>zons, Camar<strong>in</strong>es Norte Philipp<strong>in</strong>es. This<br />
newsletter will be a means to keep <strong>in</strong> touch with our families,<br />
friends and benefactors. CALLE CASA was conceptualized by<br />
the Editorial Board and it is a perfect def<strong>in</strong>ition <strong>of</strong> the formation<br />
program we have <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary. CALLE is an acronym<br />
for Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g, Ador<strong>in</strong>g, Liv<strong>in</strong>g and Lov<strong>in</strong>g the Eucharist.<br />
CASA is a concept for the four aspects <strong>of</strong> our sem<strong>in</strong>ary formation.<br />
C for Community, A for Academics, S for Spiritual and A<br />
for Apostolate.<br />
I hope that you will take part <strong>in</strong> our journey here <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
as you read the news, articles and literary pieces written<br />
by our own sem<strong>in</strong>arians. I ask you to pray for these young men<br />
who are discern<strong>in</strong>g their vocation to the priesthood and religious<br />
life. Thank you very much for all your support and rest<br />
assured <strong>of</strong> our prayers for you and your family to the Greater<br />
Glory <strong>of</strong> the Risen Christ!<br />
S<strong>in</strong>cerely yours,<br />
Rev. Fr. Jason S. Caganap, C.R.M.<br />
Rector/Superior<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>ary Welcomes<br />
7 New Sem<strong>in</strong>arians<br />
Jan Christopher Gamit<br />
After pass<strong>in</strong>g a set <strong>of</strong> tests and <strong>in</strong>terviews,<br />
seven new sem<strong>in</strong>arians responded to the <strong>in</strong>vitation to<br />
study for the priesthood. With gratitude to the Lord,<br />
the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> welcomed them last May. They<br />
were given a week <strong>of</strong> orientation <strong>of</strong> rules and regulations<br />
<strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary before the arrival <strong>of</strong> the rest <strong>of</strong><br />
the community last June.<br />
The sem<strong>in</strong>ary student body reflects a grow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ethnic diversity. One sem<strong>in</strong>arian was born <strong>in</strong><br />
Mexico City, Mexico, One from Makati City, two<br />
from Glan, Saranggani Prov<strong>in</strong>ce, two from Labo,<br />
Camar<strong>in</strong>es Norte, and one from San Vicente, Camar<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Norte. They take their Philosophical studies at<br />
Holy Tr<strong>in</strong>ity College Sem<strong>in</strong>ary <strong>in</strong> Labo, Camar<strong>in</strong>es<br />
Norte.<br />
The <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Formation House is<br />
blessed <strong>in</strong>deed with young men who want to be future<br />
religious <strong>of</strong> Christ and to be future <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Order<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Clerics Regular M<strong>in</strong>or.<br />
Jaycee S. Mart<strong>in</strong>ez<br />
January 30, 1992<br />
Sto. Dom<strong>in</strong>go, V<strong>in</strong>zons, CN<br />
St. John the Apostle<br />
Teodorico Ronnel Violeta<br />
July 24, 1993<br />
Brgy. San Jose, San Vicente, CN<br />
St. V<strong>in</strong>cent Ferrer Parish<br />
Arjay Santiago<br />
November 16, 1988<br />
Brgy. Malangcao, Labo, CN<br />
Holy Family Parish<br />
Herodion Gapas<br />
November 13, 1988<br />
Glan, Saranggani Prov<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
Sta. Catal<strong>in</strong>a Parish<br />
Roger Lanoy<br />
August 2, 1988<br />
Glan, Saranggani Prov<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
Sta. Catal<strong>in</strong>a Parish<br />
Emiliano Gutierrez Jr.<br />
February 28, 1989<br />
Brgy. Rizal, Makati City, MM<br />
St. John <strong>of</strong> the Cross Parish<br />
Rafael Padron<br />
February 25,1988<br />
Goose Creek, South Carol<strong>in</strong>a , USA<br />
Immaculate Conception<br />
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ADORNO FATHERS CELEBRATE<br />
THE FEAST OF THE FOUNDER SAINT<br />
Ruf<strong>in</strong>o C. Madridejos Jr.<br />
On June 4, 2009, the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong>‘ Community <strong>in</strong><br />
the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es celebrated the feast <strong>of</strong> St. Francis Caracciolo—<br />
the founder <strong>of</strong> the order.<br />
The occasion<br />
started with the celebration<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Holy<br />
Eucharist presided by<br />
Rev. Fr. Nestor Abog<br />
Jr. CRM, the superior<br />
<strong>of</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary <strong>of</strong> that<br />
time, together with the<br />
other formators, Rev.<br />
The ADORNO FATHERS together with the<br />
Clergy <strong>of</strong> the Diocese <strong>of</strong> Daet<br />
SHOUT FOR JOY<br />
Kev<strong>in</strong> A. Daborbor<br />
Fr. Ted Kalaw CRM,<br />
Rev. Fr. Gerry Coquilla<br />
CRM and sixteen<br />
priests from the<br />
Diocese <strong>of</strong> Daet.<br />
Already before the feast, all the sem<strong>in</strong>arians were busy<br />
with their respective duties. Some were assigned to prepare the<br />
grounds; some to decorate the chapel and function hall and others<br />
prepare the menu and program for the celebration.<br />
An audition was held at the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong>‘ Formation<br />
House <strong>in</strong> V<strong>in</strong>zons, Camar<strong>in</strong>es Norte on July 7,<br />
2009 to recruit for the the <strong>Adorno</strong> Children‘s Choir.<br />
More than forty students from Sto. Dom<strong>in</strong>go Elementary<br />
School from grades 3-6 participated <strong>in</strong> the audition.<br />
The <strong>Adorno</strong> Children‘s Choir was organized by Rev.<br />
Fr. Nestor M. Abog, Jr., CRM, the former superior <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong>‘ Formation House <strong>in</strong> V<strong>in</strong>zons. The audition<br />
was facilitated by Bro. Noly Beruega, a fourth year<br />
theologian <strong>in</strong> Ramsey, and some sem<strong>in</strong>arians <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> <strong>in</strong> V<strong>in</strong>zons. This project aims to encourage<br />
the children to participate <strong>in</strong> the Holy Mass and enable<br />
them to enhance their talents <strong>in</strong> s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Twenty-four children were selected to be part <strong>of</strong><br />
the choir. Choir practice is held every Tuesday, Thursday,<br />
Saturday and Sunday at 4:30 – 5:30 pm at the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong><br />
compound. The first <strong>of</strong> which was held on July 21,<br />
2009.<br />
The Children‘s Choir had their first public debut<br />
The Eucharistic celebration started at 10<br />
o‘clock <strong>in</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g. Many people attended the<br />
celebration <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g twelve diocesan clergy, three<br />
priests from the Congregation <strong>of</strong> the Disciples <strong>of</strong><br />
Hope and one from Piarist <strong>Fathers</strong>, some sisters from<br />
different congregations, members <strong>of</strong> the Apostleship<br />
<strong>of</strong> Prayer, sem<strong>in</strong>ary benefactors and friends <strong>of</strong> our<br />
community.<br />
The twenty eight sem<strong>in</strong>arians were divided<br />
<strong>in</strong>to different work areas to serve as ushers, altar servers,<br />
lectors and choir together with Mr. Ronald Dolor<br />
as pianist. Sem. Kev<strong>in</strong> Daborbor read the first read<strong>in</strong>g<br />
while Sem. JC Gamit was the psalmist and Bro. Kimber<br />
Reyes, one <strong>of</strong> the novices, was assigned to read<br />
the second read<strong>in</strong>g. Fr. Ted proclaimed the Gospel<br />
and thereafter preached an <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g homily with some<br />
excerpts from the life and teach<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> St. Francis Caracciolo.<br />
After the Mass, everyone proceeded to the<br />
function hall for the reception and fellowship. The<br />
sumptuous meal was prepared by the sem<strong>in</strong>arians.<br />
This special day served as a fitt<strong>in</strong>g tribute to St. Francis<br />
Caracciolo and to other founders, Ven. August<strong>in</strong>e<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> and Fr. Fabrizio Caracciolo. It is an important<br />
day to remember the life and goal <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong> or<br />
Caracciol<strong>in</strong>i <strong>Fathers</strong> <strong>in</strong> the world.<br />
on July 12, 2009 when they performed an action song after<br />
the Mass. This was <strong>in</strong>tended to build their confidence <strong>in</strong><br />
front <strong>of</strong> the crowd and to <strong>in</strong>troduce them to the faithful.<br />
The children‘s choir as <strong>of</strong> now has been regularly s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />
at Mass along with the sem<strong>in</strong>arians.<br />
The <strong>Adorno</strong> Community <strong>in</strong> V<strong>in</strong>zons is glad to<br />
have a children‘s choir <strong>in</strong> their sem<strong>in</strong>ary. It is evident that<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the children want not only to show their skill <strong>in</strong><br />
s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g but to express their deepest gratitude to the Lord<br />
who gives them such a talent!<br />
The <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Children’s Choir as they s<strong>in</strong>g a communion hymn<br />
entitled “May Bukas Pa”
June - October 2009<br />
The <strong>Adorno</strong> Sem<strong>in</strong>arians aim to follow<br />
the footsteps <strong>of</strong> their founder St. Francis<br />
Caracciolo, <strong>in</strong> the way he showed his love <strong>in</strong><br />
the Holy Eucharist by serv<strong>in</strong>g the poor, feed<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the hungry, cloth<strong>in</strong>g the naked, shelter<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the homeless, and proclaim<strong>in</strong>g the word <strong>of</strong><br />
God to the people.<br />
Mardy and Rafael while teach<strong>in</strong>g the 4th year students<br />
how to pray.<br />
CARACCIOLO BAGS THE<br />
FIRST PLACE<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> Sem<strong>in</strong>arians hav<strong>in</strong>g their practice<br />
game for the Intramurals 2009 at Holy<br />
Tr<strong>in</strong>ity College Sem<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
Reach<strong>in</strong>g Out the Young for Christ<br />
Anthony B. Gallego<br />
The month <strong>of</strong><br />
October is marked red <strong>in</strong><br />
the calendar not only by<br />
the non-Christians but<br />
more so by the private<br />
sectarian schools and<br />
colleges <strong>in</strong> the celebration<br />
<strong>of</strong> the month <strong>of</strong> the<br />
rosary.<br />
Recently, the<br />
Holy Tr<strong>in</strong>ity College<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>ary together with<br />
the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> celebrated<br />
the <strong>in</strong>tramurals<br />
held at the HTCS while different events were launched. This<br />
year, 2009 is dedicated for the year <strong>of</strong> the priests.<br />
The objectives <strong>of</strong> the Intramurals Celebration were<br />
the follow<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
1. to build a harmonious relationship<br />
Mardy Aguilar<br />
The <strong>Adorno</strong> Sem<strong>in</strong>arians proclaim the Good News by giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Catechesis to the students <strong>of</strong> D.Q Liwag High School and Sto. Dom<strong>in</strong>go<br />
Elementary School. They catechize the young people by shar<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
them their Catholic faith. Sem<strong>in</strong>arian Christopher Maigue (one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
catechists) has been teach<strong>in</strong>g the students (elementary and high school)<br />
for four years already. Brother Chris shared his experiences <strong>in</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for four years. He says: ―I am very contented to have this simple apostolate<br />
with the students <strong>of</strong> our community. I do not only learn about them,<br />
but I also learn more about the teach<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Church‖.<br />
When I <strong>in</strong>terviewed Bro. Maigue last September 29, 2009, one <strong>of</strong> his<br />
students (―GG‖) <strong>in</strong> High School said <strong>in</strong> <strong>my</strong> <strong>in</strong>terview; ―I want to feel the<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> God’s love.” Bro. Maigue was surprised when he heard the<br />
student and said; those simple words give me big challenges <strong>in</strong> <strong>my</strong> vocation<br />
as a sem<strong>in</strong>arian because I have to learn how to share the love <strong>of</strong><br />
God through <strong>my</strong> presence and <strong>my</strong> availability to them. Bro. Maigue also<br />
contends that the students do not only learn from the apostolate he is do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
but it also helps his vocation and ga<strong>in</strong> more knowledge about the<br />
catechism <strong>of</strong> the Catholic Church.<br />
The sem<strong>in</strong>arians also plan to visit the Prov<strong>in</strong>cial Hospital and the<br />
Regional Jail as part <strong>of</strong> their apostolate. This shows the eagerness <strong>of</strong> the<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>arians to follow the footsteps <strong>of</strong> their founder to the greater Glory<br />
<strong>of</strong> The Risen Christ.<br />
2. to create a strong Christian community<br />
3. to develop sportsmanship and camaraderie<br />
4. to enhance one‘s talent and skills<br />
5. to live and act <strong>in</strong> accordance with the will <strong>of</strong><br />
God and<br />
6. to enjoy and share the joy <strong>of</strong> a sem<strong>in</strong>arian <strong>in</strong><br />
the truest sense <strong>of</strong> the word.<br />
The activities commenced with a procession<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the quadrangle <strong>of</strong> the Holy Tr<strong>in</strong>ity College Sem<strong>in</strong>ary.<br />
The Intramurals was formally opened with the<br />
open<strong>in</strong>g prayer led by Sem. V<strong>in</strong>son Salvaloza, one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> sem<strong>in</strong>arians. This was followed by an<br />
<strong>in</strong>spirational talk <strong>of</strong> Rev. Fr. Cesar Echano. He expla<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
that the game that starts well ends well.<br />
There were four teams named after the great<br />
priests namely Caracciolo, Vianney, Barl<strong>in</strong> and Cabalqu<strong>in</strong>to.<br />
Each team <strong>in</strong>troduced itself through a j<strong>in</strong>gle.<br />
It was a time for fun and a great break from their hectic<br />
academic schedule. It shows that “all work w<strong>ithout</strong> play<br />
<strong>make</strong>s a sem<strong>in</strong>arian a dull servant <strong>of</strong> Jesus Christ.”.<br />
At the conclusion <strong>of</strong> the four-day <strong>in</strong>tramurals,<br />
the Caracciolo team bags the over-all champion and<br />
br<strong>in</strong>gs home the bacon! It was followed by Barl<strong>in</strong> team,<br />
Vianney and the last but not the least the Cabaqu<strong>in</strong>to<br />
team.<br />
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The Mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>of</strong> CASA<br />
Jan Christopher Gamit<br />
Last August 26, Fr. Jason Caganap,<br />
CRM, started the reorganization <strong>of</strong><br />
the sem<strong>in</strong>ary formation by regroup<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the community <strong>in</strong>to four committees<br />
called CASA which means Community,<br />
PIOUS SEMINARIANS: SPENT AN OVERNIGHT<br />
ADORATION BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT<br />
V<strong>in</strong>son Salvaloza<br />
Every first Friday <strong>of</strong> the month marks the most<br />
unforgettable and memorable experience <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
calendar. It is the day that most <strong>of</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>arians await<br />
as they prepare themselves for a day <strong>of</strong> penance and sacrifice.<br />
The sem<strong>in</strong>ary community started this devotion on<br />
the First Friday <strong>of</strong> September. The twenty four sem<strong>in</strong>arians,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the two novices and three formators headed<br />
by Rev. Fr. Jason Caganap (recently appo<strong>in</strong>ted rector),<br />
were gathered together <strong>in</strong> the chapel <strong>of</strong> the Sanctuary <strong>of</strong><br />
Jesus the Risen Lord, to formally beg<strong>in</strong> the celebration<br />
called ―First Friday Devotion‖.<br />
The said activity started at exactly 6 o‘clock <strong>in</strong> the<br />
even<strong>in</strong>g with the celebration <strong>of</strong> Even<strong>in</strong>g Prayer. The<br />
Blessed Sacrament is transferred from the chapel to the<br />
oratory and each sem<strong>in</strong>arian is assigned to spend at least a<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imum <strong>of</strong> one hour before the Blessed Sacrament. The<br />
overnight vigil started at 7 o‘ clock <strong>in</strong> the even<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
ended at 6:00 o‘clock <strong>in</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g the next day. Part <strong>of</strong><br />
the devotion is the availability <strong>of</strong> a priest for confession<br />
while others are keep<strong>in</strong>g vigil.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this activity is to <strong>make</strong> penance<br />
and sacrifice for the sanctification <strong>of</strong> every people and for<br />
the salvation <strong>of</strong> all. Fr. Jason <strong>in</strong> his homily <strong>mention</strong>ed<br />
that, ―this activity that we are do<strong>in</strong>g (First Friday Devotion)<br />
will help us grow <strong>in</strong> hol<strong>in</strong>ess by simple prayer, penance<br />
and sacrifice as what Jesus is ask<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> us, so that we<br />
could not only save our souls but also the souls <strong>of</strong> other<br />
people.‖<br />
This devotion is a communal suggestion because<br />
every sem<strong>in</strong>arian feels that it will help them to strengthen<br />
the zeal <strong>of</strong> their vocation and to have an <strong>in</strong>timate relationship<br />
with Jesus, so that they will become more holy like<br />
one <strong>of</strong> their founders St. Francis Caracciolo, who loves<br />
Apostolate, Spiritual and Academic.<br />
These four areas perta<strong>in</strong> to the aspects<br />
<strong>of</strong> formation <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary.<br />
The reorganization aims to rebuild<br />
and empower the spirit <strong>of</strong> community<br />
life as well as to strengthen the<br />
bond between the sem<strong>in</strong>arians and<br />
priests. It also aims to br<strong>in</strong>g quality<br />
human formation for future <strong>Adorno</strong>s.<br />
The four committees are<br />
headed by their servant leaders. Christopher<br />
Maigue the servant leader for<br />
the Community, Mardy Aguilar for<br />
Apostolate, Arjay De Jesus for Spiritual<br />
and Jan Christopher Gamit for<br />
Academic. They, together with the<br />
priests and the entire community, design<br />
activities to help sem<strong>in</strong>arians<br />
respond to the requirements <strong>of</strong> the<br />
formation and to build fraternal life <strong>in</strong><br />
the sem<strong>in</strong>ary.<br />
Jesus <strong>in</strong> the Eucharist very much<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally, this activity certa<strong>in</strong>ly reflects the charism<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong>, which is the Holy Eucharist, as the<br />
center <strong>of</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> every <strong>Adorno</strong> Father. Thus adoration<br />
as what other priests said ― will unite us to the love <strong>of</strong> God<br />
and to Jesus our Lord for the build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the k<strong>in</strong>gdom <strong>of</strong><br />
God here on earth!‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arian Mardy Aguilar while hav<strong>in</strong>g his <strong>in</strong>dividual adoration at two<br />
o’clock <strong>in</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The procession <strong>of</strong> the Blessed Sacrament around the sem<strong>in</strong>ary compound<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g the first Friday devotion and adoration.
June - October 2009<br />
Arjay De Jesus wears his angelic<br />
costume<br />
On September 29,<br />
2009, the sem<strong>in</strong>arians <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Formation<br />
House hosted a celebration<br />
to commemorate the feast<br />
day <strong>of</strong> St. Michael the Archangel,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the patron<br />
sa<strong>in</strong>ts and protectors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Order, as well as the death<br />
anniversary <strong>of</strong> Venerable August<strong>in</strong>e <strong>Adorno</strong>. The celebration<br />
began early <strong>in</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g with the prayer to St. Michael<br />
followed by the Morn<strong>in</strong>g Prayer. At noon, the sem<strong>in</strong>arians,<br />
together with their rector, once aga<strong>in</strong> took time to<br />
pray the same prayer dedicated to the Archangel. After vespers,<br />
the celebration <strong>of</strong> the Eucharist <strong>in</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> the Archangels<br />
took place at the Sanctuary <strong>of</strong> the Risen Lord, with<br />
Fr. Jason S. Caganap, C.R.M. as ma<strong>in</strong> celebrant and Fr.<br />
German Coquilia, C.R.M. and Fr. Teodoro Kalaw, C.R.M.<br />
as concelebrants. At the end <strong>of</strong> the Eucharistic Celebration,<br />
the sem<strong>in</strong>arians together with their formators concluded the<br />
novena <strong>in</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> St. Michael.<br />
The devotion <strong>of</strong> the Order to their patron sa<strong>in</strong>t and<br />
protector was not only shown by means <strong>of</strong> prayer and the<br />
Eucharistic Celebration, but also, by prepar<strong>in</strong>g a costume<br />
party, which took place at 7:30 p.m. at the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong><br />
reception hall. A power po<strong>in</strong>t presentation gave the history<br />
<strong>of</strong> the devotion to the Archangel dur<strong>in</strong>g a delicious d<strong>in</strong>ner.<br />
The sem<strong>in</strong>arians were dressed up with different k<strong>in</strong>ds <strong>of</strong><br />
costumes, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g angels, exorcists, killers, crazy janitors<br />
and even an apostle, but what caught the attention <strong>of</strong> every-<br />
We ask our friends to support the House <strong>of</strong> Formation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> <strong>in</strong> the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es with<br />
their prayers and if possible, even f<strong>in</strong>ancially. Please<br />
consider:<br />
Sponsor<strong>in</strong>g the education <strong>of</strong> a sem<strong>in</strong>arian at Holy Tr<strong>in</strong>ity<br />
College Sem<strong>in</strong>ary ( $ 500 per year)<br />
Pay<strong>in</strong>g for room and board for a sem<strong>in</strong>arian ( $ 550<br />
per year/ $ 1.50 a day)<br />
A donation toward the comprehensive support fund<br />
for all sem<strong>in</strong>arians (any amount)<br />
An <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g to have Masses said by priest at the sem<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
(Specify Mass Intention)<br />
Angels and Demons<br />
Rafael Padron<br />
one was the comb<strong>in</strong>ation <strong>of</strong><br />
two sem<strong>in</strong>arians that were<br />
dressed like the devil and<br />
St. Michael, represent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the famous scene <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Archangel cast<strong>in</strong>g the devil<br />
<strong>in</strong>to hell.<br />
The ma<strong>in</strong> purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> all this costume party<br />
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was not only to have fun <strong>in</strong> the different activities and<br />
games that were prepared by the coord<strong>in</strong>ators <strong>of</strong> this celebration-<br />
Sem. Arjay Luis De Jesus and his spirituality<br />
staff, but also to build community with each other, especially<br />
between the new sem<strong>in</strong>arians and the older sem<strong>in</strong>arians.<br />
The costumes were designed to show the function<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Archangel <strong>in</strong> protect<strong>in</strong>g and keep<strong>in</strong>g, not only the<br />
Order, but the world from the snares <strong>of</strong> the evil one. The<br />
Rector <strong>of</strong> The <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong>‘ Sem<strong>in</strong>ary said; ―Sem<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
is a place where we always see people come and go for<br />
different reasons and sometimes the only th<strong>in</strong>g that‘s left<br />
are the memories <strong>of</strong> the times that were spent together.‖<br />
This celebration was an opportunity to create good memories.<br />
These memories can last a life time and this will help<br />
us to recall the good times we have spent together on that<br />
even<strong>in</strong>g when the feast <strong>of</strong> our patron sa<strong>in</strong>t- St. Michael the<br />
Archangel was celebrated for the greater glory <strong>of</strong> the risen<br />
Christ. It will be a memory which will always rema<strong>in</strong> with<br />
us.<br />
A donation toward the poor <strong>of</strong> Camar<strong>in</strong>es Norte<br />
Support the publication <strong>of</strong> CALLE CASA<br />
Make checks payable to the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong>-CRM and<br />
mail to:<br />
(In the USA) <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />
c/o Rev. Nony Villaluz,CRM<br />
St. Joseph Parish<br />
40 Spr<strong>in</strong>g Street, Lodi, N.J. 07644 USA<br />
(In the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es)<br />
Arjay Santiago wears his demonic<br />
costume<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Formation House, Brgy. Sto. Dom<strong>in</strong>go,<br />
V<strong>in</strong>zons, Camar<strong>in</strong>es Norte, 4603
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Memories <strong>of</strong> Friendship<br />
Herodion Gapas<br />
You are the light <strong>of</strong> <strong>my</strong> life<br />
A light that brightens <strong>my</strong> night<br />
A night that is full <strong>of</strong> <strong>my</strong>stery<br />
Only you <strong>my</strong> friend can comfort me.<br />
I pray to pass the night<br />
To witness the new morn<strong>in</strong>g comes<br />
To be with you aga<strong>in</strong> <strong>my</strong> friend<br />
To share our memories aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
I woke up early <strong>in</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Wait<strong>in</strong>g for the sun to sh<strong>in</strong>e<br />
To witness the lightness <strong>of</strong> a new day<br />
To start our new memory.<br />
We‘ve been together all day long<br />
Sometimes with other friends that we had<br />
Sometimes I thought you forgot me<br />
Because you didn‘t talk to me.<br />
Thank you <strong>my</strong> friend for your understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Thank you for your car<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Thank you for the faith you shared to me<br />
To trust God is the only way.<br />
I know you didn‘t like me<br />
But I‘m sure you love me<br />
As a friend you‘re always there for me<br />
To guide and protect me.<br />
Friend I hope that you will not change<br />
That our friendship will never end<br />
That whatever happens<br />
You and I will still be friends.<br />
Mark Levy Parale<br />
Simula ng mamulat ang ak<strong>in</strong>g kabataan,<br />
Ako’y h<strong>in</strong>ubog na sa mabut<strong>in</strong>g kaisipan.<br />
Upang sa paglaki ay mag<strong>in</strong>g huwaran,<br />
Sa paggawa ng mabuti ako’y matularan.<br />
Utang ko ang buhay ko sa Poong Maykapal,<br />
Ganon d<strong>in</strong> naman sa ak<strong>in</strong>g magulang,<br />
Pagkat sila ang naghubog sa ak<strong>in</strong>g katauhan,<br />
Kaya natutong gumalang at nag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Mapagmahal!<br />
TUNHAY NGA GUGMA SA DIYOS<br />
Roger Lanoy<br />
Sa s<strong>in</strong>ugdan ang kahayag sa Diyos midan-ag kanako.<br />
Kay sa akong paglakaw sa iyang kadalanan ako napukan.<br />
Apan sa akong pagkapukan iya akong gipabangon.<br />
Bisan sa kalisod sa dalan ako nagmalampuson.<br />
Tungod ang Diyos nagagiya sa akong matag tikang.<br />
Kay nasayod ako nga ang Diyos nahigugma kanako.<br />
Ang gugma sa Diyos mao’y akong kusog.<br />
Ilhon ta siyang manunubos sa nga tanan.<br />
Gipakita niya iyang dakong gugma aron maglipay kita.<br />
K<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g tanan nagagikan kaniya, atong puy-an k<strong>in</strong>i sa matarong.<br />
Busa magsiawit kita ug magsadya kay ang Diyos ania.<br />
Lipayon ta sa tumang kasadya ang atong k<strong>in</strong>abuhi.<br />
Kay ang Diyos nagmalipayon usab kanato.<br />
Bisan sa daghang mga pagsulay ilahad ta kaniya.<br />
H<strong>in</strong>ulsolan tang atong mga kasal-anan kay ang Diyos anaa na.<br />
Handumon tang iyang pasaylo aron maangkon ang pagkabulahan.<br />
Maghigugmaay kita kay ang Diyos mobalik na.<br />
(Bakho sa Kalipay)<br />
Herodion Gapas<br />
My tears is <strong>my</strong> happ<strong>in</strong>ess,<br />
It is because, it expresses <strong>my</strong> lonel<strong>in</strong>ess,<br />
Lonel<strong>in</strong>ess that I <strong>of</strong>fer to our God,<br />
For me to be part <strong>of</strong> bear<strong>in</strong>g His cross.<br />
Through <strong>my</strong> tears,<br />
I signify <strong>my</strong> love,<br />
Love to our God that no one can compare,<br />
To the life, He <strong>of</strong>fers.<br />
Jesus hears <strong>my</strong> cry,<br />
Cry that comes from <strong>my</strong> heart,<br />
Heart that is full <strong>of</strong> thorns,<br />
Thorns that <strong>make</strong> me strong.
June - October 2009<br />
The Art <strong>of</strong> a Sem<strong>in</strong>arian<br />
Bro. C<br />
A sem<strong>in</strong>arian is called to be holy<br />
He is the chosen one.<br />
The Lord called him to be a good servant,<br />
He is a selfless man.<br />
A sem<strong>in</strong>arian sets his trust on the Lord.<br />
He loves the Lord above anyth<strong>in</strong>g else.<br />
He is a channel <strong>of</strong> God’s grace<br />
And he prays for all <strong>of</strong> us.<br />
A sem<strong>in</strong>arian is a Marian devotee<br />
He believes on Mary’s love.<br />
He prays the rosary regularly,<br />
He is a son <strong>of</strong> Mary.<br />
A sem<strong>in</strong>arian’s faith is built upon the rock<br />
He keeps on mov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
He never surrenders<br />
His vocation is deeply founded <strong>in</strong> Christ.<br />
A sem<strong>in</strong>arian is a peace-<strong>make</strong>r<br />
He is a humble servant.<br />
He humbly accepts his brother’s corrections.<br />
He does not get angry when someone hurts<br />
him<br />
Rather he prays for those who persecute him.<br />
A sem<strong>in</strong>arian sees his brother’s needs<br />
He helps his brothers overcome their struggles<br />
He prays and <strong>of</strong>fers his hands for them<br />
He is a good brother for all.<br />
Above all, a sem<strong>in</strong>arian is a lover <strong>of</strong> God<br />
He totally surrenders himself to God, for God<br />
And only <strong>in</strong> God …<br />
The key to f<strong>in</strong>d our vocation is<br />
PRAYER!<br />
Who is He?<br />
Kev<strong>in</strong> Daborbor<br />
He comforts you when you cry.<br />
He <strong>make</strong>s your tears dry.<br />
He helps you to lessen the burden.<br />
He guides you when there is a problem.<br />
He gives shelter when you need rest.<br />
He gives water when you thirst.<br />
He gives food when you are hungry.<br />
Whatever you want He gives it abundantly.<br />
He will search you when you are lost.<br />
His love is w<strong>ithout</strong> a cost.<br />
He is there when you are lonely.<br />
And He will hug you more tightly.<br />
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He gives strength when you are weak.<br />
He defends you from the ene<strong>my</strong> seven days a<br />
week.<br />
He hears you if you are <strong>in</strong> agony.<br />
He comforts you when you are <strong>in</strong> misery.<br />
He prays for you everyday<br />
To assure that you are safe<br />
He leads you away from danger<br />
For you to be secured<br />
He did this just for you.<br />
But you ignored what He does.<br />
You are busy with other friends<br />
And not recogniz<strong>in</strong>g that He is your Best friend.<br />
You did noth<strong>in</strong>g for Him.<br />
Even He let the people crucify Him<br />
HE did this to save you from s<strong>in</strong>.<br />
And he will rise once more to see you aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Who is HE who did this for you?<br />
Who is He who saves you?<br />
Who is He who is very car<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
He is Jesus who loves you from the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g.
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Isang umagang maal<strong>in</strong>sangan ang nagbigay<br />
sa ak<strong>in</strong> ng pagkakataon upang mapagmasdan<br />
ang isang p<strong>in</strong>agpalang nilalang sa di-kalayuan ng<br />
am<strong>in</strong>g b<strong>in</strong>tana. Maliit subalit ang kanyang anyo<br />
ay tila isang magnetong humihila sa ak<strong>in</strong>g bal<strong>in</strong>tataw<br />
upang ito ay pagmasdan.Lipad dito lipad<br />
doon ang kanyang g<strong>in</strong>agawa na para bang walang<br />
<strong>in</strong>aalalang problema.Isang malayang nilalang na<br />
pwedeng gaw<strong>in</strong> ang kanyang bawat nais<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Habang siya ay lumilipad, pumasok sa<br />
isip ko ang pag-aalala sapagkat napans<strong>in</strong> kong<br />
dumidilim na ang langit at nagbabadya ang isang<br />
malakas na ulan. Paano ang ibon na ak<strong>in</strong>g h<strong>in</strong>ahangaan?<br />
Saan siya sisilong at paano niya malalampasan<br />
ang lakas at lamig ng hang<strong>in</strong>? Paano na<br />
ang kanyang mga <strong>in</strong>akay?<br />
Bigla ko na lang naramdaman ang lungkot<br />
at pag-aalala. Ah… kung mai<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>dihan niya<br />
lang sana ako, pakikiusapan ko siyang sumilong<br />
sa ak<strong>in</strong>g tahanan. Tahanang sumasalam<strong>in</strong> ng salat<br />
at walang bahid kasaganaan na makikita sa mga<br />
lumang muwebles at sira-sirang kasangkapan.<br />
Muli kong nar<strong>in</strong>ig ang huni ng ibon. Sa<br />
pagkakataong ito‘y tila ba humih<strong>in</strong>gi ito ng saklolo<br />
at may h<strong>in</strong>ahanap. Naramdaman ko ang ampiyas<br />
na nagmumula sa ak<strong>in</strong>g b<strong>in</strong>tana. Labag<br />
man sa ak<strong>in</strong>g kalooban ay naramdaman ko na<br />
lang ang ak<strong>in</strong>g sarili na unti-unt<strong>in</strong>g ip<strong>in</strong>ip<strong>in</strong>id ang<br />
am<strong>in</strong>g b<strong>in</strong>tana kasabay ang maikl<strong>in</strong>g panalang<strong>in</strong><br />
at pagh<strong>in</strong>gi ng aruga para sa ibong ak<strong>in</strong>g h<strong>in</strong>ahangaan.<br />
Nagawa kong maupo sa isang sulok ng<br />
ak<strong>in</strong>g silid, p<strong>in</strong>agmasdan ang karukhaan ng lugar<br />
na iyon, ig<strong>in</strong>ala ko ang ak<strong>in</strong>g pan<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong> hangang<br />
sa mapadako sa larawan ng ak<strong>in</strong>g ama‘t <strong>in</strong>a na sa<br />
mga oras na ito‘y alam kong nagtitiis ng lamig<br />
habang h<strong>in</strong>ih<strong>in</strong>tay ang pagtila ng ulan sa kamalig.<br />
Silang walang kapaguran at walang ibang n<strong>in</strong>anais<br />
kundi ang mairaos kam<strong>in</strong>g pitong magkakapatid.<br />
Muli kong naalala ang ibon. Paano<br />
kung ito r<strong>in</strong> ay may <strong>in</strong>akay? Paano nito magagawang<br />
protektahan ang kanyang mga <strong>in</strong>akay?<br />
Muli na namang umusbong ang ak<strong>in</strong>g awa sa<br />
nilalang na iyon.<br />
Hanggang sa unti-unti kong nakita si<br />
<strong>in</strong>ay, palapit sa p<strong>in</strong>tuan ng ak<strong>in</strong>g silid, habang<br />
nakahawak sa kanyang tiyan, ang itay naman ay<br />
humahangos sa kus<strong>in</strong>a at isa-isang b<strong>in</strong>uklat ang<br />
mga kalderong sa pagkakaalam ko‘y kan<strong>in</strong>a pang<br />
umaga walang laman. Isang malakas na buntong<br />
Arjay Santiago<br />
h<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>ga ang kanyang p<strong>in</strong>akawalan, kasabay ng pagl<strong>in</strong>gon sa ak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mga kapatid na kan<strong>in</strong>a pa nag-uunahan sa pagbuklat ng sakong daladala<br />
nila mula sa kamalig. Umaasang mayroon man lang na kahit na<br />
anong pwedeng paghati-hatian na makakapawi sa kanilang gutom na<br />
nararamdaman. Subalit kasabay ng pagpalahaw ng am<strong>in</strong>g bunso, ay<br />
ang pag-agos ng luha sa mga mata ni itay, nakita ko ang pagod, pagsuko<br />
at paghih<strong>in</strong>agpis, hanggang ang hikbi niya ay unti-unt<strong>in</strong>g lumalakas<br />
na nanunuot sa ak<strong>in</strong>g diwa at nagdulot ng isang damdam<strong>in</strong>g<br />
bumibigat sa ak<strong>in</strong>g dibdib, nagpapaalon ng ak<strong>in</strong>g h<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>ga na nagtulak<br />
sa isang tanong habang ako ay napat<strong>in</strong>gala ―bakit ganito ang buhay<br />
nam<strong>in</strong>? Bakit h<strong>in</strong>ayaan mo na mag<strong>in</strong>g ganito ang buhay nam<strong>in</strong>?<br />
Nag<strong>in</strong>g mabuti naman kam<strong>in</strong>g tao ah.!. Bakit mo kami p<strong>in</strong>abayaan?<br />
Bakit…??? Paulit-ulit ko itong naisat<strong>in</strong>ig, subalit ang sagot ay h<strong>in</strong>di<br />
isang t<strong>in</strong>ig kundi huni ng isang pamilyar na nilalang.<br />
Napamulagat akong bigla at doon ko napagtanto na ako‘y<br />
nananag<strong>in</strong>ip lang pala. Bigla akong napabalikwas. Naalala ko ang<br />
ibon, wala na ang ulan, wala na r<strong>in</strong> ang sungit ng panahon. Muli<br />
kong napagmasdan ang ibon tila ba tuwang-tuwa ito at nagkaroon ng<br />
panibagong lakas. Nakita ko ang kanyang pugad na tila ba sadyang<br />
h<strong>in</strong>awi ng malakas na hang<strong>in</strong> upang sa gayon ay masilip ko ang maliliit<br />
na nilalang sa loob niyon. Maya-maya pa ay nakita ko nang<br />
kanyang isubo ang isang uod na nakuha niya sa di-kalayuan. Napukaw<br />
ang ak<strong>in</strong>g atensyon ng isang pamilyar na t<strong>in</strong>ig:..<br />
―Anak, iluto mo itong mga kamoteng nahukay nam<strong>in</strong> ng<br />
tatay nyo sa at<strong>in</strong>g bukid at pagkatapos ay simulan mo na r<strong>in</strong>g ilaga<br />
ang manok na it<strong>in</strong>abi ng tatay nyo nang may maka<strong>in</strong> tayo sa<br />
hapunan.‘<br />
Dumat<strong>in</strong>g na pala sila <strong>in</strong>ay at itay mula sa am<strong>in</strong>g bukid.<br />
Simbilis ng sibat na ako‘y tumalima subalit bago ko pa man lisan<strong>in</strong><br />
ang silid na iyon, muli akong lum<strong>in</strong>gon sa labas ng am<strong>in</strong>g b<strong>in</strong>tana, at<br />
tila ba nabasa ko sa maliwanag na ulap ang mga katagang: ―Kung<br />
ang mga IBON nga sa himpapawid ay h<strong>in</strong>di KO p<strong>in</strong>abayaan, kayo<br />
pa kayang TAO na mas higit pa ang katayuan sa lahat ng ak<strong>in</strong>g nilalang.‖<br />
TANDAAN:<br />
Sa at<strong>in</strong>g buhay ay mayroong mga pagsubok na dumarat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
na <strong>in</strong>aakala nat<strong>in</strong>g h<strong>in</strong>di na nat<strong>in</strong><br />
kayang lampasan subalit lagi nat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
tatandaan na mayroong<br />
lag<strong>in</strong>g nagmamasid<br />
sa at<strong>in</strong> sa<br />
bawat oras. Lag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
nandiyan sa lahat ng<br />
at<strong>in</strong>g pangangailangan. Tumawag<br />
lang tayo sa KANYA at<br />
magtiwala na ang lahat ng at<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mga panalang<strong>in</strong> ay kanyang<br />
dir<strong>in</strong>gg<strong>in</strong> at ipagkakaloob sa<br />
tamang panahon.
June - October 2009<br />
Rev. Fr. Teodoro Kalaw, CRM<br />
Prefect <strong>of</strong> Discipl<strong>in</strong>e/<br />
Procurator<br />
Kimber Kaye Reyes<br />
Mardy Aguilar<br />
4th year Philosophy<br />
Jayson Bautista<br />
3rd year Philosophy<br />
Herodion Gapas<br />
1st year Philosophy<br />
Jan Christopher Gamit<br />
2nd year Philosophy<br />
Orlando Mendez<br />
1st Year Philosophy<br />
Rafaael Padron<br />
1st year Philosophy<br />
Arjay Santiago<br />
Pre-collegian<br />
Leonides Clenuar<br />
4th year Philosophy<br />
Kev<strong>in</strong> Daborbor<br />
2nd year Philosophy<br />
Arjay Cecilio<br />
1st Year Philosophy<br />
NOVICES<br />
POSTULANTS<br />
Emiliano<br />
Gutierrez Jr.<br />
1st year Philosophy<br />
ASPIRANTS<br />
Erick Estrella<br />
1st Year Philosophy<br />
Rev. Fr. Jason S. Caganap, CRM<br />
Rector/ Superior<br />
Novice Master<br />
Arjay Louis De Jesus<br />
4th year Philosophy<br />
Ruf<strong>in</strong>o Madridejos<br />
2nd year Philosophy<br />
Roger Lanoy<br />
1st year Philosophy<br />
Teodorico Ronnel Violeta<br />
Pre-collegian<br />
Rev. Fr. German Coquilla, CRM<br />
Vocation Director<br />
Ryan Dela Peña<br />
Ronnie Lorcha<br />
1st Year Philosophy<br />
Christopher Maigue<br />
V<strong>in</strong>son Salvaloza<br />
3rd year Philosophy<br />
Anthony Gallego<br />
2nd year Philosophy<br />
Elmer Salen<br />
1st year Philosophy<br />
Jaycee Mart<strong>in</strong>ez<br />
Pre-collegian<br />
Eugene Aboga<br />
1st Year Philosophy<br />
Mark Levi Parale<br />
1st year Philosophy<br />
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12<br />
Hace cuatro meses ya que el señor me permitió<br />
empezar una vida nueva, un cam<strong>in</strong>o nuevo en el<br />
cual Jesús me <strong>in</strong>vita a encontrarlo plenamente, atraves de la vida de<br />
un sem<strong>in</strong>arista.<br />
Mi vida dio un cambio muy radical, cuando yo pensaba que conocía<br />
al señor y que mi relación con el era pr<strong>of</strong>unda, el señor me <strong>in</strong>vita a<br />
entrar al sem<strong>in</strong>ario, y atraves de sacrificios y dificultades el señor me<br />
muestra que mi relación con el solo era un poquito de lo que tenía<br />
preparado para mí al comenzar esta nueva vida haciéndome crecer<br />
espiritual y personalmente. Cuando partí de América hacia las Filip<strong>in</strong>as<br />
y al ver que mis amistades, mis bienes materiales y especialmente<br />
mis padres y mis hermanos se<br />
quedaban atrás el señor empezaba<br />
a mostrarme las enseñanzas que<br />
tenía preparadas para mi, pues<br />
mientras estaba en el avión y<br />
mientras más me alejaba, reflexionaba<br />
sobre el sacrificio que implicaba<br />
el seguir el cam<strong>in</strong>ar de nuestro<br />
señor, y por f<strong>in</strong> entendía aquella<br />
respuesta de Jesús al Joven<br />
rico, ―Jesús fijo su mirada en él, le<br />
tomo cariño y le dijo: solo te falta<br />
una cosa; vete, vende todo y repártelo<br />
entre los pobres, y tendrás<br />
un tesoro en el cielo, después ven<br />
y sígueme‖ (Mc. 10:21) al llegar<br />
al sem<strong>in</strong>ario y sentir aquel caluros<br />
recibimiento de mis compañeros sem<strong>in</strong>aristas y de los sacerdotes,<br />
empezaba a sentir la presencia del señor entre personas con el mismo<br />
ideal de servir a Dios s<strong>in</strong> esperar nada a cambio, fue muy impresionante<br />
al conocer a personas verdaderamente humildes, sencillas, pobres<br />
materialmente pero ricas en el amor de Dios, y no solo en mis<br />
compañeros sem<strong>in</strong>aristas s<strong>in</strong>o en la gente que vive en los alrededores,<br />
el señor me mostraba atraves de este pueblo que mi fe, cuando yo<br />
creía que era grande apenas empezaba a nacer, pues su fe es tan impresionante<br />
y s<strong>in</strong>cera, la devoción a la santísima madre de Dios a<br />
quien ellos llaman virgen de Pena Francia, el ver que los niños atienden<br />
a misa solos s<strong>in</strong> necesidad de que los padres los lleven, llueva o<br />
truene la gente viene a recibir el cuerpo y la sangre de Cristo presente<br />
en los sacramentos de la comunión, el señor me mostraba la verdadera<br />
fe, y devoción hacia él y a su Santísima Madre atraves de esta gente<br />
tan humilde. No me arrepiento de haber escogido esta vida pues en<br />
este corto tiempo el señor me ha ensenado mucho atraves de cada<br />
actividad que realizamos dentro y fuera del sem<strong>in</strong>ario, me enseno a<br />
ser humilde y servicial, al lavar platos limpiar mesas, lavar ropa, limpiar<br />
el patio, lavar baños, coc<strong>in</strong>ar y servirse uno al otro s<strong>in</strong> esperar<br />
nada a cambio, me enseno también que hay tiempo para todo, pues a<br />
pesar de que nuestro horario esta usualmente apretado, en oración,<br />
Vocation Encounter<br />
Rafael Padron<br />
Rafael while pray<strong>in</strong>g at the chapel together with the sem<strong>in</strong>arians<br />
and parishioners<br />
estudio, trabajo, apostolado, entre otras cosas<br />
siempre hay tiempo para jugar, ver televisión,<br />
salir a pasear y divertirse, y atraves de hacer<br />
todo esto siempre juntos, el señor me ensena a<br />
aprovechar cada momento para crear comunidad,<br />
una comunidad s<strong>in</strong>cera con la mirada fija<br />
hacia el señor. Aparte de todas estas cosas en<br />
las que el señor me hace crecer personalmente<br />
también me ensena a buscarlo, cuando extraño<br />
a mi familia, cuando veo que<br />
mis compañeros se van de visita<br />
a sus casas y yo me quedo,<br />
cuando me siento solo, cuando<br />
no tengo con quien hablar,<br />
cuando me enfermo, cuando<br />
me siento mal en todos estos<br />
momentos el señor me ensena<br />
que solo en él hay compañía,<br />
consolación, amor, salud, fuerza<br />
y aprendí que si tengo a<br />
Jesús lo tengo todo y lo puedo<br />
todo, cada vez que me <strong>in</strong>vita a<br />
buscarlo en el sagrario, en el<br />
santísimo sacramento del altar<br />
para consolarme y darme amor<br />
y compañía aprendo a confiar<br />
en su div<strong>in</strong>a providencia.<br />
La vida de un sem<strong>in</strong>arista es sacrificio y a veces<br />
dolorosa, pero se disfruta si se vive de la<br />
mano de Jesús y el ejemplo de María Santísima,<br />
pues me ha llevado a entender aquel mensaje<br />
que un día alguien me dio. ― ser elegido es<br />
un don <strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ito que también lleva un deber <strong>in</strong>eludible<br />
y doloroso pues es olvidarse de uno<br />
mismo y perderse en las manos de dios‖ y<br />
cuando uno se pierde en las manos de Dios nada<br />
es imposible y todo es gozo y alegría y no<br />
me arrepiento de haberla escogido mas pido a<br />
dios de todo corazón para que <strong>in</strong>spire a mas<br />
jóvenes y a mí me de fuerzas para seguir perseverando<br />
en este cam<strong>in</strong>o que apenas comienza y<br />
que aunque sé que es duro siempre recuerdo<br />
aquellas palabras de San Pablo todo lo puedo<br />
en Cristo Jesús.
June - October 2009<br />
KNOWING OUR NEW RECTOR<br />
Bro. C.<br />
Fr. Jason Caganap, CRM while extend<strong>in</strong>g his<br />
gratitude to the sem<strong>in</strong>arians for the welcome<br />
party they prepared for him.<br />
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“You are now safe under your new rector’s hand.”<br />
These were the last words that our former Rector, Rev. Fr.<br />
Nestor ‗Jun‘ Abog said as he left us. These words calmed<br />
the sadness that was <strong>in</strong>stilled <strong>in</strong> our hearts upon Fr. Jun‘s<br />
departure. We learned a lot from him and we will treasure all the good th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
that he has implanted <strong>in</strong> us for the growth <strong>of</strong> our vocation.<br />
“The chosen one.” The Superior General <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> (Clerics Regular<br />
M<strong>in</strong>or), Rev. Fr. Raffaele Mandolesi, C.R.M., appo<strong>in</strong>ted Rev. Fr. Jason S.<br />
Caganap, C.R.M. to be the new Rector <strong>of</strong> our Formation House here <strong>in</strong> the Philipp<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
He is a native <strong>of</strong> Cavite (Caviteño). He was orda<strong>in</strong>ed to the priesthood<br />
on December 07, 2002 with Rev. Fr. German Coquilla C.R.M. <strong>in</strong> the Parish <strong>of</strong><br />
the Immaculate Conception, Goose Creek, South Carol<strong>in</strong>a, USA.<br />
―A Welcom<strong>in</strong>g Party.” ―Nakakatakot!‖(It‘s frighten<strong>in</strong>g!) One <strong>of</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>arians<br />
exclaimed before the rector arrived on August 25, 2009. Everyone was very<br />
excited to see the new rector‘s face. We prepared a welcome party for him. We<br />
cooked pancit-bato, BBQ, bicol express, chopsuey, s<strong>in</strong>antol, and fried chicken.<br />
These were the foods that he had not tasted <strong>in</strong> a long time. ―Hay naku!‖ We all<br />
sighed after we discovered that he was <strong>in</strong>deed a k<strong>in</strong>d person.<br />
―A Jolly Priest.” Fr. Jason is a jolly person. He always smiles. We see <strong>in</strong> his<br />
smile the happ<strong>in</strong>ess that awaits us when we become an <strong>Adorno</strong> priest <strong>in</strong> the future.<br />
He shows us God‘s love by his killer smile. His smile rem<strong>in</strong>ds us that we<br />
too should be happy with our vocation, and that we should also be k<strong>in</strong>d to one<br />
another.<br />
“A Zealous Rector and a BIG BOSS.” Father Rector knows how to unite his<br />
community. He sets duties that will nourish us <strong>in</strong> hol<strong>in</strong>ess. He spares time to<br />
talk with us to help us with our struggles <strong>in</strong> life. Of course, it is Fr. Jason who is responsible for all <strong>of</strong> us. He is our<br />
model as we go along this journey towards the religious life. He is our big boss; everyth<strong>in</strong>g that he asks <strong>of</strong> us should<br />
be followed because we know that God is work<strong>in</strong>g through him.<br />
“MEAT, our Rector…” our Rector‘s favorite is meat. He loves to eat meat rather than fish. He knows meat<br />
very well. Maybe for him, fish should be nurtured because he has recently <strong>in</strong>stalled an aquarium where his fish are<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g nourished.<br />
“A Team Leader.” Fr. Jason knows well about the happ<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>of</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>arians: Sports and recreation. This<br />
is the time that we can play together. We love sports. Fr. Jason is also a sports‘ lover. He can play volleyball and basketball.<br />
Like a good team leader, he knows how to handle us. Hay naku! Ang saya talaga niyang kasama (Oh Man, it‘s<br />
so much fun to be around him) because he rem<strong>in</strong>ds us that we are not alone <strong>in</strong> our journey. Nagsisimula palang ang<br />
lahat…Kasama nam<strong>in</strong> sya tulad ni Kristo sa pagtahak ng landas na ito (Th<strong>in</strong>gs have just started...and like Christ, he‘s<br />
already with us <strong>in</strong> our journey)… ―For the Greater Glory <strong>of</strong> the Ris<strong>in</strong>g Christ!‖<br />
May God cont<strong>in</strong>ue to shower His bless<strong>in</strong>gs to You as we pray for your <strong>in</strong>tentions.<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> Your generosity, You have helped us a lot! Thank you and God Bless you Always!
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MGA SANGKAP<br />
NA NAGBIBIGAY LASA SA<br />
AKIN<br />
Isang Kwentong Komunidad Bilang Kapatiran Sa<br />
Pananampalataya<br />
Eugene S. Aboga<br />
Sa halos dalawang taon ng ak<strong>in</strong>g pananatili sa<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>aryo, marami akong nasaksihan, nalaman at natutunan<br />
kung papaano ang mabuhay sa loob ng isang komunidad<br />
sa tulong r<strong>in</strong> ng am<strong>in</strong>g mga formators. Sa katunayan,<br />
ang mabuhay sa loob ng isang komunidad ay h<strong>in</strong>di madali,<br />
lalo na sa mga taong nasa katulad nam<strong>in</strong>g kalagayan.<br />
Kam<strong>in</strong>g mga sem<strong>in</strong>arista ay namumuhay ng sama sama,<br />
nananalang<strong>in</strong> ng sama sama, gumagawa ng sama sama at<br />
iba pang mga gawa<strong>in</strong> na g<strong>in</strong>agawa nam<strong>in</strong> na magkakasama.<br />
Malak<strong>in</strong>g hamon ang pagkakaiba iba ng mga paguugali,<br />
kultura, mga karanasan, at mga personalidad na<br />
ip<strong>in</strong>akikita ng bawat miyembro sa komunidad na gal<strong>in</strong>g sa<br />
magkakaibang lugar sa bansa. Pero ito ay h<strong>in</strong>di hadlang<br />
upang makabuo o bumuo ng maayos at masiglang komunidad.<br />
Siguro ang ma<strong>in</strong>am na maaar<strong>in</strong>g gaw<strong>in</strong> ng lahat ng<br />
kasapi ng komunidad, ayon sa ak<strong>in</strong>g mga karanasan sa<br />
loob ng sem<strong>in</strong>aryo at pati na r<strong>in</strong> sa komunidad na ak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
k<strong>in</strong>abibilangan, ay ang kooperasyon ng lahat o ng bawat<br />
isa na gumawa ng lahat ng mga bagay na makabubuti para<br />
sa lahat at h<strong>in</strong>di lamang para sa sarili... At ayon nga kay St.<br />
Therese <strong>of</strong> the child Jesus ― I will spend <strong>my</strong> heaven <strong>in</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
good th<strong>in</strong>gs on earth.‖ Ang ak<strong>in</strong>g pananaw tungkol<br />
dito ay ipakita at ipadama ang pagrespeto sa bawat isa,<br />
mag<strong>in</strong>g mapagmahal, mapagbigay at maunawa<strong>in</strong> sa kasamahan,<br />
at ang komunidad na b<strong>in</strong>ubuo ay magkakamit ng<br />
masaya at masiglang pamumuhay na may galak at kapayapaan<br />
ang bawat isa.<br />
Ikaw! Ano ang komunidad na k<strong>in</strong>abibilangan mo<br />
at para sa iyo, ano ito?<br />
Kung ako ang tatanung<strong>in</strong>, ang buhay komunidad<br />
ay maihahantulad sa ―pagluluto,‖ dahil ito ay nangangailangan<br />
ng maram<strong>in</strong>g ―sangkap‖ na kagaya sa komunidad<br />
na ak<strong>in</strong>g k<strong>in</strong>abibilangan na nagtataglay ng napakaram<strong>in</strong>g<br />
―personalidad.‖ Ang mga personalidad na ito ay maihahantulad<br />
sa mga sangkap o <strong>in</strong>gredients sa pagluluto na<br />
kung saan kapag ito ay p<strong>in</strong>ag sama sama ay makakagawa<br />
ng isang masarap at mal<strong>in</strong>amnam na pagka<strong>in</strong>. Kapag ang<br />
iba‘t ibang personalidad ng mga taong bumubuo ng komunidad<br />
ay p<strong>in</strong>ag sama sama, ito ay makakabuo r<strong>in</strong> ng isang<br />
komunidad na nakakapag bigay buhay sa ibang tao.<br />
THE PAIN THAT HEALS<br />
Arjay Cecilio<br />
Our teacher <strong>in</strong> English said that she was the person<br />
who was not a novena lover. For her, prayer was<br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g personal that‘s why she was not pray<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
books or written prayers. Some people believed that<br />
―prayer is someth<strong>in</strong>g personal‖ maybe because they<br />
have not recognized the goodness <strong>of</strong> these prayers.<br />
These k<strong>in</strong>ds <strong>of</strong> prayers benefit the one who is recit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
them at the same time it gives praise and thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
the Lord. It also serves as an act <strong>of</strong> contrition and supplication,<br />
so it means that this k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>of</strong> prayer is perfect.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> these novenas is the First Friday Novena or the<br />
devotion to the Most Sacred Heart <strong>of</strong> Jesus which<br />
started <strong>in</strong> 1674, when the Lord appeared to St. Margaret<br />
Mary and He asked her to prostrate herself to the ground<br />
and share to the agony that He suffered, to console and<br />
to honor his tormented heart. Jesus was weary when His<br />
disciples could not watch even for one hour. See, His<br />
disciples‘ unawareness <strong>of</strong> what He was do<strong>in</strong>g and what<br />
He felt added great suffer<strong>in</strong>g to His agony. So, if we stay<br />
<strong>in</strong> His presence, pray<strong>in</strong>g and meditat<strong>in</strong>g, it will lessen<br />
the pa<strong>in</strong> that He experiences.<br />
In our sem<strong>in</strong>ary, we began our devotion to the<br />
Sacred Heart <strong>of</strong> Jesus but we did it <strong>in</strong> a different way.<br />
We did not use a pr<strong>in</strong>ted prayer but a silent, contemplative<br />
and personal prayer <strong>in</strong>stead. But it is still a good<br />
prayer because we did what Jesus asked, and that was, to<br />
accompany Him even for one hour and to pray to Him.<br />
We believe that it lessens the heav<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>of</strong> Jesus‘ heart.<br />
We also made a little sacrifice while do<strong>in</strong>g that. We<br />
woke up <strong>in</strong> the early hours <strong>of</strong> the morn<strong>in</strong>g despite <strong>of</strong><br />
our sleep<strong>in</strong>ess to be able to pray <strong>in</strong> front <strong>of</strong> the exposed<br />
Blessed Sacrament. Sometimes, some sem<strong>in</strong>arians fell<br />
asleep while pray<strong>in</strong>g, that is why we were not the only<br />
one tak<strong>in</strong>g vigil. We have companions who keep vigil<br />
with us also. We are rem<strong>in</strong>ded by the biblical passage<br />
from St. Matthew 26:40, that says, ―could you not stay<br />
awake with Me for even an hour?‖ This rem<strong>in</strong>ds us that<br />
we have to be awake the whole hour accord<strong>in</strong>g to our<br />
schedule. Of course, we have schedule but that was not<br />
the reason why we were do<strong>in</strong>g those sacrifices. We had<br />
to organize the schedule to keep it <strong>in</strong> order and follow it<br />
religiously. Remember that Jesus brought only three <strong>of</strong><br />
His disciples. We practiced not only those sacrifices but<br />
we also observed fast<strong>in</strong>g and abst<strong>in</strong>ence every first Friday.<br />
Abst<strong>in</strong>ence is a common sacrifice that we undergo.<br />
We fast and absta<strong>in</strong> not because we provide food for<br />
tomorrow or because our priests here are greedy or frugal<br />
but because we want to partake the suffer<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>of</strong><br />
Christ.
June - October 2009<br />
We want to <strong>of</strong>fer our growl<strong>in</strong>g stomach to Christ for<br />
the souls <strong>in</strong> purgatory, for the s<strong>in</strong>ners and for other <strong>in</strong>tentions.<br />
We fast so that we can experience the feel<strong>in</strong>g if we do not<br />
have someth<strong>in</strong>g to fill our growl<strong>in</strong>g stomach like what other<br />
people feel around our sem<strong>in</strong>ary. Sometimes we are not conscious<br />
<strong>of</strong> eat<strong>in</strong>g. We fill our stomach and not m<strong>in</strong>dful <strong>of</strong> the<br />
left over foods. Sometimes we throw it or give it to the dogs,<br />
pigs, and chicken w<strong>ithout</strong> realiz<strong>in</strong>g that it can be eaten the<br />
next day. If we feel how they felt, we will be conscious. We<br />
will be rem<strong>in</strong>ded that there are many people suffer<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
hunger. Maybe they eat once or twice <strong>in</strong>stead <strong>of</strong> thrice a day,<br />
or maybe they eat only a small portion and it has to be divided<br />
so that all the members <strong>of</strong> the family could eat. Sometimes<br />
we are compla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g if the food that we have on our table<br />
was only few or if it was the left over <strong>of</strong> yesterday‘s meal.<br />
We have to be rem<strong>in</strong>ded by these th<strong>in</strong>gs so that we could be<br />
thankful to God for the food that we receive and enjoy on our<br />
table.<br />
After Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary, He also<br />
privately appeared to Sister Natalia <strong>of</strong> Hungary and because<br />
<strong>of</strong> His <strong>in</strong>f<strong>in</strong>ite goodness and mercy, He made promises to<br />
those who will venerate His Sacred Heart. Some <strong>of</strong> those<br />
promises are: peace, harmony, love will reign <strong>in</strong> their soul<br />
and <strong>in</strong> their families, protection <strong>of</strong> their families from scandals,<br />
disappo<strong>in</strong>tments and <strong>in</strong>justices, the poor will receive<br />
shelter and food, the body will be freed from the temptations<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world and from s<strong>in</strong>. So, if we do what Jesus wants, we<br />
will ga<strong>in</strong> those promises. We will be blessed, and <strong>in</strong> that case,<br />
When I was th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g how to start writ<strong>in</strong>g this article, it<br />
bothered me because I do not know what I was go<strong>in</strong>g to write.<br />
But there is one question that enters <strong>my</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d and I should need<br />
to answer it and impart it to all <strong>of</strong> you, <strong>my</strong> dear readers. The<br />
question is this. How to atta<strong>in</strong> a good relationship <strong>in</strong> the community<br />
and to uplift the vocation <strong>of</strong> all the sem<strong>in</strong>arians?<br />
Life <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary is very challeng<strong>in</strong>g. It is challeng<strong>in</strong>g<br />
because every <strong>in</strong>dividual that lives <strong>in</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary comes<br />
from a different place, culture and tradition around the world.<br />
This is also a challenge even for the priests who try their best to<br />
adjust themselves to the unique characteristic <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> their<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>arian. They always rem<strong>in</strong>d all the sem<strong>in</strong>arians on how to<br />
build a good community that can help strengthen their vocation.<br />
I asked some <strong>of</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>arians about their op<strong>in</strong>ion on<br />
this matter. Brother Kev<strong>in</strong> C. Daborbor, a second year sem<strong>in</strong>ar-<br />
Herodion Gapas<br />
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we are not sacrific<strong>in</strong>g because sacrific<strong>in</strong>g is suffer<strong>in</strong>g or<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g hurt for the benefit <strong>of</strong> others. On the other side, it<br />
is a sacrifice <strong>in</strong> the sense that we get hurt for other‘s<br />
sake. In the sem<strong>in</strong>ary, these are the sacrifices we <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
to God every first Friday <strong>in</strong> honor <strong>of</strong> His Most Sacred<br />
Heart. Though we experience suffer<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> this life, we<br />
can <strong>of</strong>fer these personally to God. Pa<strong>in</strong> br<strong>in</strong>gs you suffer<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
it can hurt you but if your motive is to <strong>of</strong>fer it to<br />
the Lord for His sake, it will br<strong>in</strong>g you comfort. It can<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g you peace <strong>in</strong> your heart. Pa<strong>in</strong> heals itself if we do<br />
it for good.<br />
Friday Devotion:<br />
NO MEAT PLEASE!<br />
ian, contends that ―In order for us to atta<strong>in</strong> a good<br />
relationship <strong>in</strong> our community, we have to accept<br />
one another. There should be unity and understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
because all <strong>of</strong> us came from various places.‖<br />
He cont<strong>in</strong>ues say<strong>in</strong>g that: ―every one <strong>of</strong> us should<br />
obey our formators, because they are the chosen<br />
people <strong>of</strong> God to mold all <strong>of</strong> us.‖ ―Lastly,‖ he<br />
quoted a passage <strong>in</strong> the Bible that says: ―never forget<br />
to pray always, because prayer is the best way<br />
to praise and adore our God. He is our Creator; we<br />
are His creatures. We pray to thank Him for all the<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs He has done for us. We pray to ask pardon<br />
for our s<strong>in</strong>s. We pray to ask the bless<strong>in</strong>g and graces<br />
we need.‖(1 Thes. 5:17-18). Be happy at all the<br />
times; pray constantly; and for all th<strong>in</strong>gs, give<br />
thanks to God, because this is what God expects<br />
you to do <strong>in</strong> Christ Jesus.<br />
Brother Mardy Aguilar, a fourth year
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sem<strong>in</strong>arian said that <strong>in</strong> order to have a good relationship, one<br />
must become a good role model to every one. Other sem<strong>in</strong>arians<br />
said that we also need to be honest and to follow the rules<br />
and regulations <strong>of</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary even though our formators are<br />
not around.<br />
Father Nestor ―Jun‖ Abog Jr. CRM, the former superior<br />
<strong>of</strong> the sem<strong>in</strong>ary showed us his simplicity, generosity, and k<strong>in</strong>dness<br />
that helped us strengthen our vocation.<br />
Our new superior, Father Jason Caganap CRM, on the<br />
other hand, taught us to become more responsible, active and<br />
participative. He helps us to develop our skills, talents and creativity<br />
that can help us build a good relationship with our fellow<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>arians.<br />
Openness is<br />
very important <strong>in</strong><br />
every sem<strong>in</strong>ary sett<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Frankly speak<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
it is difficult to<br />
adapt to all <strong>of</strong> these<br />
because we have<br />
our own struggles,<br />
weaknesses and<br />
challenges <strong>in</strong> life.<br />
Sometimes, these<br />
could br<strong>in</strong>g us down but it could also help us to become<br />
stronger <strong>in</strong> our faith.<br />
My classmate and <strong>my</strong> friend always rem<strong>in</strong>ds me to be<br />
patient, trust<strong>in</strong>g and prayerful. Everyth<strong>in</strong>g that happens <strong>in</strong> our<br />
journey is <strong>in</strong> accordance to God‘s plan. We just have to ask<br />
Him and let His Holy Spirit guide our path towards heaven.<br />
Our priests, <strong>Fathers</strong> Jason, Ted and Gerry who are always<br />
<strong>in</strong> our midst can lead our way to be like them <strong>in</strong> the future.<br />
Through them, I firmly believe and trust God that there‘s<br />
always a possibility that we could overcome and survive all the<br />
trials and challenges that we are go<strong>in</strong>g to encounter <strong>in</strong> the future<br />
because they themselves experienced the same when they<br />
were still sem<strong>in</strong>arians. I also believe that they love us and they<br />
are there to form us <strong>in</strong> the image <strong>of</strong> Jesus, our Risen Lord.<br />
I am ask<strong>in</strong>g your benevolent heart to please help all the<br />
sem<strong>in</strong>arians <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Formation House. Please<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude us <strong>in</strong> your prayers that all <strong>of</strong> us may persevere <strong>in</strong> our<br />
studies and to become a true, honest, and effective priest someday.<br />
“We thank God for all <strong>of</strong> you…<br />
We cont<strong>in</strong>ually remember…<br />
Your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love,<br />
And your endurance <strong>in</strong>spired<br />
By hope <strong>in</strong> our Lord Jesus Christ.”<br />
1 Thessalonians 1; 1-2<br />
Did you know that,<br />
―because <strong>of</strong> the wrong delivery <strong>of</strong> the letter, the<br />
Order <strong>of</strong> the Clerics Regular M<strong>in</strong>or was founded?‖<br />
St. Francis Caracciolo is considered as one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>in</strong>cipal founders <strong>of</strong> the Order. He was not<br />
really part <strong>of</strong> the plan when August<strong>in</strong>e <strong>Adorno</strong> and<br />
Fabrizio Caracciolo tried to found Religious Order.<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> sent Fabrizio a letter which conta<strong>in</strong>ed their<br />
plan, but it was mistakably delivered to Ascanio<br />
Caracciolo (Francis Caracciolo) by a youngster.<br />
Because <strong>of</strong> Francisco‘s zeal to serve the Lord<br />
wholeheartedly, he jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> with the two and the<br />
rest is history.<br />
Source; (Nicholas Capetola, C.R.M., St.<br />
Francis Caracciolo, [USA: 1992], 13.)<br />
Did you know that,<br />
at the early age <strong>of</strong> the foundation <strong>of</strong> the Clerics<br />
Regular M<strong>in</strong>or, the founders and the members <strong>of</strong><br />
the Order, observed the ―around the clock adoration<br />
before the Blessed Sacrament?‖<br />
―The found<strong>in</strong>g members <strong>of</strong> the Order<br />
(August<strong>in</strong>e <strong>Adorno</strong> and Francisco Caracciolo)<br />
were zealous promoters <strong>of</strong> the around the clock<br />
prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. August<strong>in</strong>e<br />
<strong>Adorno</strong> is the promoter <strong>of</strong> the ‗orazione circolare<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ua,‘ which speaks about the mental prayer<br />
which must be organized <strong>in</strong> a manner that would<br />
give all members <strong>of</strong> the Order the opportunity to<br />
pray before the Blessed Sacrament <strong>in</strong> a cont<strong>in</strong>uous<br />
manner dur<strong>in</strong>g the day and if possible dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
night.<br />
―This type <strong>of</strong> adoration was to beg<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> the<br />
morn<strong>in</strong>g right after the second meditation <strong>in</strong> common<br />
and was to last for a period <strong>of</strong> one hour, one<br />
religious follow<strong>in</strong>g another. Absolute silence was<br />
to be observed whenever the religious were pray<strong>in</strong>g‖<br />
Source; Nestor M. Abog Jr., CRM, The<br />
Founders‘ Vision <strong>of</strong> the Formation <strong>in</strong> the Clerics<br />
Regular M<strong>in</strong>or (1588-1632) (New York: 2004),<br />
105-107.
June - October 2009<br />
Kimber Kaye Reyes<br />
Kapistahan ng mga Arkanghel<br />
Ang buong simbahang Katolika ay nagdiriwang ng<br />
iba‘t-ibang Kapistahan ng mga santo o mga patron. Isa sa<br />
Kapistahang ito ay ang Kapistahan ng mga Arkanghel na p<strong>in</strong>agdiriwang<br />
tuw<strong>in</strong>g ika-29 ng Setyembre bawat taon. Ang<br />
pangalang San Miguel ay nangangahulugang, ―Who is like<br />
unto God?‖ Si San Miguel ay t<strong>in</strong>anghal bilang isa sa mga patron<br />
ng Clerics Regular M<strong>in</strong>or. Siya ay t<strong>in</strong>utur<strong>in</strong>g na tagabantay<br />
at tagapagtanggol ng Orden sa kanyang mga gawa<strong>in</strong> sa<br />
simbahan. Kaya ang mga tagapagtatag ng <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> na<br />
s<strong>in</strong>a Fabrizio, August<strong>in</strong> at Francisco ay nagdebosyon sa Arkanghel.<br />
Noong nakaraang Setyembre taong kasalukuyan ay<br />
ip<strong>in</strong>agdiwang sa <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> Formation House, Philipp<strong>in</strong>es<br />
ang kapistahan ni San Miguel na Arkanghel. Inumpisahan ito<br />
sa pamamagitan ng nobenaryo na puno ng mga panalang<strong>in</strong> at<br />
paghahanda. Kasabay na pagdiriwang ng Kapiyestahan ay ang<br />
Inagurasyon ng Novitiate House. P<strong>in</strong>amunuan ito ni Padre Jason<br />
Caganap, CRM (ang Rector ng Bahay Pormasyon) kasama<br />
s<strong>in</strong>a Padre Teodoro Kalaw, CRM, Padre German Coquilla<br />
CRM, at ang lahat ng mga sem<strong>in</strong>arista ng <strong>Adorno</strong> <strong>Fathers</strong> ang<br />
pagbabasbas at pagbubukas ng mga silid para sa mga novices.<br />
Ang bahay nobisyado ay may mga larawan at imahen<br />
na magsisilb<strong>in</strong>g paalala sa am<strong>in</strong>g buhay dito sa loob ng pormasyon.<br />
Ang larawan ni San Miguel na Arkanghel ay nagpapaalala<br />
sa am<strong>in</strong> na siya ay isa sa mga patron ng Orden at tagapagtanggol<br />
nam<strong>in</strong> sa anumang uri ng kapahamakan. Meron d<strong>in</strong><br />
kam<strong>in</strong>g replica ng larawan ng Santisima Tr<strong>in</strong>idad na p<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>ta ni<br />
San Andrei Rublev para sa isang monasteryo sa Moscow. Ang<br />
larawan ay nagpapakita ng pagkakaugnay ng Santisima Tr<strong>in</strong>idad<br />
sa isa‘t-isa. Ang kapilya naman ay naglalaman ng larawan<br />
n<strong>in</strong>a San Francisco Caracciolo, ang larawan ni Maria na Ina ng<br />
lag<strong>in</strong>g saklolo, ang nakapakong Kristo sa Krus, at ang p<strong>in</strong>akamahalaga<br />
sa lahat ay ang Tabernakulo na siyang buhay na presensya<br />
ni Kristo sa Eukaristiya, upang sambah<strong>in</strong> at pagkunan<br />
ng lakas pang-espiritwal. Ang katagang nalimbag sa puso ni<br />
San Francisco Caracciolo na ―Ang pagmamahal ko sa banal<br />
mong templo, Mat<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g-mat<strong>in</strong>di sa kalooban ko (Awit<br />
69:10),” ang siyang dahilan kung bakit ang bahay Nobisyado<br />
ay mayroong kapilya na maar<strong>in</strong>g puntahan anumang oras na<br />
k<strong>in</strong>akailangan.<br />
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Ang am<strong>in</strong>g buhay bilang isang Nobisyado ay<br />
puno ng mga magagandang bagay, pagsubok at paghahanda<br />
ng am<strong>in</strong>g sarili sa buhay relihiyoso. Maram<strong>in</strong>g<br />
panahon sa pananalang<strong>in</strong> at pagpapalalim ng<br />
am<strong>in</strong>g spiritualidad ang am<strong>in</strong>g g<strong>in</strong>ugugol sa pormasyon<br />
ng nobisyado. H<strong>in</strong>di ito madali sapagkat maram<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mga bagay na kung m<strong>in</strong>san ay bumabagabag sa<br />
am<strong>in</strong>g sarili. Sa bawat pagsikat ng araw ay maram<strong>in</strong>g<br />
tanong na kung m<strong>in</strong>san ay h<strong>in</strong>di na nangangailangan<br />
ng kasagutan, sapagkat ang presensya ni Kristo ang<br />
nakakapagbalik ng am<strong>in</strong>g pokus sa am<strong>in</strong>g buhay na<br />
p<strong>in</strong>aghahandaan.<br />
Ang h<strong>in</strong>di nawawala sa ganitong uri ng buhay<br />
ay ang pagkakaroon ng katahimikan. Katahimikan na<br />
nagdadala sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Diyos. Ito ay nakakatulong<br />
sa am<strong>in</strong> upang lumago at mag<strong>in</strong>g handa sa<br />
anumang pagsubok na maari nam<strong>in</strong>g harap<strong>in</strong> pagdat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ng panahon.<br />
Fr. Jason <strong>of</strong>ficiates the bless<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> the oratory and the<br />
new room <strong>of</strong> the Novices.<br />
A tribute prayer made for our former superior Fr. Jun Abog on the day <strong>of</strong><br />
his departure<br />
In the name <strong>of</strong> the Father and <strong>of</strong> the Son and <strong>of</strong> the Holy Spirit<br />
Lord Jesus, You were once the shepherd <strong>of</strong> the apostles<br />
And You had to leave them,<br />
You left them Your Holy Spirit to guide them<br />
to put <strong>in</strong>to practice what You taught them.<br />
With the help <strong>of</strong> the Virg<strong>in</strong> Mary,<br />
they built Your Church as good soldiers could do.<br />
Now the time has come for our superior to leave us<br />
You have given him a new mission<br />
We ask You Jesus Christ, as he journey,<br />
To keep him <strong>in</strong> Your grace.<br />
We ask you Mama Mary, to keep him under your mantle.<br />
Help us, O lord to put <strong>in</strong>to actions<br />
What he taught us <strong>in</strong> the name <strong>of</strong> your Son<br />
To become good soldiers <strong>of</strong> Christ<br />
Just as he is with humility and love. Amen
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1. Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 1: ―brother, masama bang ma-<strong>in</strong>love?‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 2: ―h<strong>in</strong>di huh! Okey lang yun ‗no!<br />
maganda nga yun may experience ka!<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 1: ―…ay ‗di on na tayo!?<br />
Hehe isa naman jan oohh!‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 2: ―kurot, gusto mo!? Tsee!!!‖<br />
2. Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 1: ―brothers, ano ang motto<br />
nyo sa buhay?‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 2: …Ako? ―Oh Friday, please<br />
‗wag ka nang dumat<strong>in</strong>g!.‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 3: …sa ‗k<strong>in</strong>, ―Mawala na ang lahat<br />
‗wag lang ang snacks!.‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 4: …sa ‗k<strong>in</strong>, ―Mas masarap mag-siesta<br />
kaysa mag-aral!‖ Ikaw bro.?<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 1: ―…hehe, ano nga ulit ang ibig sabih<strong>in</strong><br />
ng motto!?‖<br />
3. ―…aahhh h<strong>in</strong>di ako bungal!‖- (si Jaja, nananag<strong>in</strong>ip).<br />
4. Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 1: ―Bro., may GF ka na ba!?‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 2: ―OO, naman! Bakit!?‖<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>arista 1: ―Lagot ka kay father,<br />
isusumbong kita!‖<br />
5. Bro. Jaja: ―Bro. C., kailan ang favorite mong araw?‖<br />
Bro. C.: ―L<strong>in</strong>ggo, kasi meron doong TBA!‖ ikaw?<br />
Bro. Jaja: ―ako, t‘w<strong>in</strong>g katapusan ng<br />
buwan kasi may HV doon!<br />
6. (Si Bro. RJ Pagkatapos ng Sunday Mass):<br />
―Ang samahan po ng Spiritual Committee ay<br />
nangangailan ng kaunt<strong>in</strong>g donasyon para po sa<br />
proyekto nito. Anuman pong tulong na ipagkakaloob<br />
n<strong>in</strong>yo sa am<strong>in</strong> ay malugod nam<strong>in</strong>g tatanggap<strong>in</strong> at pasasalamatan.‖<br />
Parishioner 1: (lumapit at nagbigay ng mga gulay<strong>in</strong>)<br />
Parishioner 2: (nagbigay ng mga pambangot)<br />
Parishioner 3: (Nagbigay ng mga prutas)<br />
Bro. RJ: ―Pwede pong sa susunod, cash na lang po?!<br />
Kahit pang snack nalang po!<br />
7. MEDITATION:<br />
Bro. Nyay: kailangan pag nagmemediteyt,<br />
pikit ang mga mata para ma-feel nat<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Bro. Raf.: … kailangan d<strong>in</strong>g tumahimik.<br />
Bro. Hero: …at mag-relax.<br />
Bro. Lance: Zzzz…zzzz…zzzz…zzzz…
June - October 2009<br />
Pope Benedict XVI has declared a ―Year for Priests‖ beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g with the<br />
Solemnity <strong>of</strong> the Sacred Heart <strong>of</strong> Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will<br />
conclude <strong>in</strong> Rome with an <strong>in</strong>ternational gather<strong>in</strong>g <strong>of</strong> priests with the Holy<br />
Father on June 19, 2010.<br />
With the announcement <strong>of</strong> this Year for Priests, the Pope has declared St.<br />
John Marie Vianney the Universal Patron <strong>of</strong> Priests on the occasion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
150th anniversary <strong>of</strong> the death <strong>of</strong> the Curé d‘Ars.<br />
Please pray for our priests that<br />
they will always be faithful to their sacred call<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Fra. C. Alberto Basciani<br />
P. Aimable Mutsiirwa<br />
P. Amedeo di Carlo<br />
P. Americo Salvi<br />
P. Aneesh Koovalloor<br />
P. Anastacio Villaluz<br />
Fra. Apoll<strong>in</strong>aire Sebisusa<br />
P. Aub<strong>in</strong> Tembo Bahati<br />
Fra. Basile Mulimbwa<br />
P. Benny Madathiparampil<br />
P. Biju Thattamparampil<br />
P. B<strong>in</strong>il Attappattu<br />
P. Boban Madathiparampil<br />
P. Carlos De Angelis<br />
Fra. Carm<strong>in</strong>e Pellegr<strong>in</strong>o<br />
P. Cleophas Paluku Masudi<br />
P. Donatus Kasereka<br />
P. Edgardo Enverga<br />
P. Emmanuel Kakule Maibu<br />
P. Ermete Aceto<br />
P. Ettore di Nardo<br />
P. Faust<strong>in</strong> Kambale<br />
P. Felix Sarumende<br />
P. Fernando Olivieri<br />
P. Franco Card<strong>in</strong>ali<br />
P. Franco Filosi<br />
P. Franco Palmieri<br />
P. Gabriele Pomponio<br />
P. German Coquilla Jr.<br />
P. Giampaolo Gaspar<strong>in</strong>i<br />
P. Gilbert Gato<br />
P. Giulio Capetola<br />
P. Giuseppe La Rosa<br />
P. Giuseppe Lucarelli<br />
P. Jacques Nzitonda<br />
P. Jaison Thadavanal<br />
P. Janvier Mastaki<br />
P. Jason Caganap<br />
P. Jean Blaise B. Bisimwa<br />
P. Jean Claude Musubaho<br />
P. Jean Marie Kalere<br />
P. Jean Ntawiyahura<br />
P. Joby Kuttikkattukunnel<br />
P. Jonas Masimengo<br />
P. Kambale K<strong>in</strong>da Etienne<br />
P. Liam Reza Panganiban<br />
P. Luigi Affoni<br />
P. Lwanzo Bunende<br />
P. Mario Aceto<br />
P. Mario Salon<br />
P. Melv<strong>in</strong> Avilla<br />
P. Michael Marotta<br />
P. Nello Morrea<br />
P. Nestor M. Abog Jr.<br />
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P. Nicolas Capetola<br />
P. Norbert Marayo<br />
P. Paolo Di Nardo<br />
P. Pierpaolo Ottone<br />
P. Qu<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>o Spadacc<strong>in</strong>i<br />
P. Rafaelle Mandolesi<br />
P. Rob<strong>in</strong> Mampallithadathil<br />
Fra. C. Seraf<strong>in</strong>o Rossi<br />
P. Sh<strong>in</strong>o Naduthadathil<br />
P. Sh<strong>in</strong>to Kanjirappallil<br />
P. Siby Arayath<strong>in</strong>al<br />
P. Teodoro Kalaw<br />
P. Tommaso Barbona<br />
P. V<strong>in</strong>cent Buhendwa