Feast Bay Area Morning Bulletin for Oct 13, 2019

OCTOBER 13, 2019 SUNDAY // Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City
WAYS OF THE SAINTS
How to Be God’s Representative on Planet Earth
TALK 3: KENOSIS
HOW DO YOU
KNOW IF GOD
IS HERE?
The process to canonize Saints is long and elaborate.
Aside from proving their heroic virtue, the process
requires one or two miracles to prove Sainthood.
In our minds, Saints and Miracles go together. For
example, St. Francis, my hero, had the stigmata. Sorry, I don’t
want to have the stigmata. I don’t like wounds. I don’t like
losing blood. I cry when I have a paper cut.
We believe miracles are a sign of God’s Presence.
But today, I believe that there’s a more essential
miracle that proves God’s Presence is here. It’s called
Kenosis.
What is that? Learn more about this amazing thing at the Feast today.
May your dreams come true,
Bo Sanchez
YOU’RE FULL OF IT
VERSES
“…though he was in the form of God, did
not count equality with God a thing to be
grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the
form of a servant, being born in the likeness
of men.”
(Philippians 2:6-7 ESV,
emphasis provided)
“We love because he first loved us.”
(1 John 4:19 ESV)
“…emptied himself, by taking the form of
a servant…”
(Philippians 2:7 ESV,
emphasis provided)
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher,
have washed your feet, you also should
wash one another’s feet. I have set you an
example that you should do as I have done
for you.”
(John 13:14-15 NIV,
emphasis provided)
Oftentimes, we find ourselves
worrying about how people
will see us.
These days, we find
ourselves in accumulation
mode. “I need that,” “I want
that” and “I’ve got to have
that” comes to mind when we
see something that tickles our
fancy.
We work hard just to
get the next-prized possession.
We are insatiable as if we are
always running on empty even
if we are already full of it.
God wants to pour out so much into our lives. But sometimes He can’t give out a new
blessing because our cups are already full.
Have you ever tried dropping something heavy into a cup that’s filled with water? It
creates a mess.
If you want to receive some fresh blessings, you must be willing to empty your cup.
Make room for God’s new blessings.
You will be blessed today.
In Him,
Audee Villaraza

BLESSING BLOG
I HAVE THE BEST FATHER
Enrico Koorn, a 32-year-old nurse from Parañaque shares his
experience of God’s love as Mae Sayo writes.
Laki sa lolo at lola. That’s me.
My mother, Charito, worked abroad while my biological father left us when I was still a baby. She
later married Peter Harry Meinke who became my German foster father. Based in Germany, they could
only visit me and my brother, Eric Benedict, once or twice a year while we were growing up.
I love my mom so much and I thank her for her sacrifices to work abroad so she can send us to
school. She taught us to be prayerful. At a very young age, I considered God as someone I was closely
related to, not a distant being. I called Him, Pa.
Good Company
In 2012, I came to the Feast with my colleagues from St. Luke’s Medical Center QC. I didn’t have
any idea what event we were going to. ‘Yung napasabit lang kasi pumunta ‘yung tropa.
I couldn’t describe how I felt at that time. But the heart has its own language. I’d say, the overall
experience was a touch of heaven. An experience that made me go back for more.
Heart knowledge told me I found peace. I found God at the Feast and I wanted more of Him. I
wanted to hear more of what He has to say to me. That’s how I found my spiritual home.
A Change of Heart
Working in the medical profession is really stressful. Buhay ng tao ang
nakasalalay sa trabaho namin. No room for mistakes. Back when I was a senior
charge nurse, I was extremely strict and arrogant. ‘Yung tipong nanduduro,
naninigaw, namamahiya at nagpapaiyak ng subordinate ko. Military style —
kapag under kita, patay ka sa akin.
I was trained this way and I thought this was the right way to correct
people — to be hard on them. The Feast changed me. My fellow nurses
noticed, bumait ako. Kinakausap ko na sila nang mahinahon. I became more
patient and understanding,
A Test of Faith
I became a nurse because I fell in love with science. When mom and I
would talk about my profession, she would tell me, “Anak, kung magkakasakit
man ako, ayoko ng cancer. Ayokong mawala ang buhok ko.” I always prayed for
her health.
In 2015, my mom was diagnosed with the disease she dreaded. I felt
devastated. What made it more painful was that I care for sick people and yet,
as she was away, I couldn’t even take care of her.
I was helpless but not hopeless. I have Pa. I prayed for her healing and
bargained with Him. “Pa, take me instead and let her live longer. I’d do anything
for that.”
The Lord heard our prayers. My generous Pa let my mother live. She’s
now cancer-free. Good thing He didn’t take me up on my offer.
Witnessing to Others
I met Jaymie at St. Joseph Parish Choir of Parañaque. She’s an excellent
soprano while I try to sing tenor. Beguiled, I courted her and we became a
couple. I fondly call her Boss since then.
Soon after my mother became well, her mom suffered a hemorrhagic
stroke and fell into a coma. Her mother’s condition was already septic —
meaning she might die anytime. It was painful for Jaymie and her family.
Because of my experience with my mom, I knew how to handle the
situation. I witnessed to Jaymie how the Lord works and how faithful He is to
His promises.
Repaying His Generosity
Overwhelmed with gratitude, I asked, “Pa, how can I thank you?”
while carrying a tag I took off our KCon Reserved VIP seats as a souvenir.
Unknowingly, God’s answer lay before me. Holding the souvenir with
both hands while in prayer, my left thumb covering the letters — Re and my
right covering d, I read His answer: Serve. My heart knew what He meant —
Serve the VIP.
I did as told. I strived to keep my Sundays free, jumping from one job
to another so I could serve God through the different ministries —Medical,
Liturgical and Intercessory — of the Feast PICC.
I may have not have experienced the physical presence of my dad.
But that’s okay, I have the best Father, my Pa—omnipresent, omnipotent and
One whose generosity cannot be outdone.
No tickets to the Kerygma Conference 2019 yet?
Hurry off to the lobby today. You may also visit www.
kerygmaconference.com.
WAYS OF THE SAINTS
How to Be God’s Representative on Earth
Talk 3: Kenosis
Personal Reflection and Group Discussion:
Is there anything in your life that you’re still holding back and have not yet
fully surrendered to God?
A Miracle at KCon
On the last day of one Kerygma Conference Jaymie and I attended,
God performed yet another marvel in our lives. Bro. Bo Sanchez just finished
giving the talk onstage and as the confetti fell from the ceiling, Jaymie received
a text message from her brother. It read: Okay na si Mama, may malay na siya.
Tinanggal na ‘yung breathing tube niya. Nakakagalaw na rin siya.” We jumped
for joy as we praised Pa during the final worship.
The annual KCon now serves as a commemoration of that beautiful
miracle — of God’s love and faithfulness.

SCENES FROM LAST SUNDAY
“WE BRING GOD
WHEREVER WE GO.”
-Bro. JC Libiran, Feast OPM builder
“The Lord’s
gift remains
with the godly,
and his favor
will always
bring success.”
- Sirach 11:17
“God can only
heal what you are
willing to reveal.”
- Bro. Audee Villaraza
Bro. Audee Villaraza leads pray over
for the October celebrants.
RECAP
HOMILY
The Gospel According Luke 17:5-10 //
On Faith
“Use your cross
to make a difference
in other people’s
lives.”
- Fr. Bob McConaghy
“Faith is the
courage to believe
that you are loved
by God.”
-Fr. Titus Mananzan
TALK
Ways of the Saints
How to Be God’s Representative on Earth
Talk 2: Tselem
Big Message: You’re already a saint.
Tselem. We are created to be God’s tselem, a Hebrew term that means image.
We become the Lord’s representative to the people around us, those whom He
entrusted to us. We can represent Him to our family, friends and neighbors when we spend
quality time with them.
Poor Image. Sometimes, what becomes of us is a poor image of God, especially when we
put on a mask different from what the Lord intends for us.
The Japanese say we have three faces:
1. The face you show to the world —to people you’re not that close to
2. The face you show to your family and close friends
3. The face that God sees — your true reflection
Remove your Mask. God cannot bless those who pretend to be someone else. He invites us
to peel away our masks to reveal our good and truest self.
Blessings received while pretending to be someone else becomes a curse. Like Jacob
who disguised himself as Esau, his brother, to steal the latter’s blessings was haunted by
constant fear and the need to hide and defend himself.
Come Out, Stop Hiding. Enter God’s presence as you are and receive healing and
forgiveness. He cannot heal what you continue to conceal. When Jacob came out of hiding,
God healed and forgave him.
Free and Forgiven. When tempted to sin, God reminds us, “That’s not who you are. You are
better than that.”
We are free. We are forgiven. We are worthy. Return to your true tselem —the image
God intended you to be.

ENChANCE YOUR FEAST PICC AM ExPERIENCE
ENHANCE YOUR FEAST PICC AM EXPERIENCE
The Feast Bay Area Leaders
Builders: Bo Sanchez, Alvin Barcelona, Audee Villaraza
Council Heads: Loie Alaba, Tine Duran, Jhay and
Lhei Jatap, Edwin and Rezza Soriano
The Feast Bulletin Staff
Media Head: Anne Sanchez Editor in Chief: Rhoda Osalvo
Managing Editors: Zelle Flora, Meg Gonzales Editorial Assistant: Jerica Severino
Writers: Imy Eulin, MK Mañozo, Mae Sayo
Chief Photographer: Jayr Purisima
Assistant Chief Photographer: Cherrie Bansale
Photographers: Dahlia Bagatsing, Trey Bagatsing, Ranelyn Budlong, Ice Castor, Nicole Chavez,
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