Healing Schedules of Father Fernando Suarez for the month of May, 2009

For those who are inquring, this is the healing schedule of Father Fernando Suarez for the month of May, 2009.

May 2 Saturday 4:30 PM
Regular Mass: Summer Youth Camp
With Fr. Ronilo Javines, SDB or Fr. Charles Orchard, CC
MonteMaria,Barangay Pagkilatan, Batangas City

May 3 Sunday 10:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
MonteMaria,Barangay Pagkilatan, Batangas City

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Fernando
Radio program with Ms. Remy Dillena
Veritas 846 (AM Radio-846Khz)

May 6 Wednesday 10:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Peter the Apostle Parish
San Juan, Apalit Pampanga
Contact: Baby Pineda #045-302-5594

May 9 Saturday 4:30 PM
Regular Mass With Fr. Ronilo Javines, SDB or Fr. Charles Orchard, CC
MonteMaria,Barangay Pagkilatan, Batangas City


May 10 Sunday 10:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
MonteMaria,Barangay Pagkilatan, Batangas City

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Fernando
Radio program with Ms. Remy Dillena
Radio Station : Veritas 846 (846Khz-AM)

May 11 Monday 8:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Jesus, the Divine Healer Parish
12 Lily St. Tahanan Village, Paranaque City
Contact: Joyce Trinidad #8090978

May 19 Tuesday 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church
5771 Granville Ave.,
Richmond, BC, Canada
Contacts: Celso & Marie Holgado, 604 582 6839 or 778 888 3658, boy@telus.net
Susanna, 604 272 5563

May 20 Wednesday 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Good Counsel
10460 139 St,.
Surrey, BC, Canada
Contacts: Celso & Marie Holgado, 604 582 6839 or 778 888 3658, boy@telus.net
Evelyn, 604 581 4141

May 21 Thursday 12:00 Noon
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Andrew's Cathedral
740 View St.,
Victoria, BC, Canada
Contacts: Celso & Marie Holgado, 604 582 6839 or 778 888 3658, boy@telus.net
Dieza, 250 388 5571

May 22 Friday 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Hungary
1810 7th Avenue East,
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Contacts: Celso & Marie Holgado, 604 582 6839 or 778 888 3658, boy@telus.net
Father Denes, 604 253 2577

May 26 Tuesday 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Maurice Church
4 Perry Street
Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Contact: Mary Sheridan, (613) 225-6212, email@marymotherofthepoor.org

May 28 Thursday

6:15 pm - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
6:15 pm – Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary
6:45 pm – Chaplet of the divine Mercy
7:00 pm - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Margaret Mary Parish
20 Idlewood Ave.,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
NOTE: Registration is required.
Call or email contact for your free admission ticket.
Contact: Linda Sazon, 416-403-0308, healingmassmay28@gmail.com

Father Fernando Suarez Schedule for April, 2009

Here is Father Fernando Suarez' schedule for April 2009.

April 1
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish - NEW JERSEY, USA (6:00PM)

April 29

ANGONO RIZAL - Philippines (2:00PM)

Healing Schedules of Father Fernando Suarez for the month of January, 2009

Sat, Jan 03, 2009: MonteMaria
4:30PM Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
MonteMaria, Batangas

Contact: Aileen Galang
(632)8423772 / 8423794




Fri, Jan 09, 2009:
MonteMaria, Batangas
40 Hour Adoration and Healing Prayer for National Unity and Reconciliation

10:00AM: One Thousand Hail Mary
3:00PM: Eucharistic Celebration
(Bishop Antonio Palang, SDV,DD)
5:00PM: Procession
6:00PM-12:00AM: Group Adoration



Sat, Jan 10, 2009
40 Hour Adoration and Healing Prayer for National Unity and Reconciliation
MonteMaria, Batangas

1:00AM Group Adoration
6:00AM Marian Procession
9:00AM & 4:00 PM: Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
8:00PM- 12:00AM Group Adoration




Sun, Jan 11, 2009
40 Hour Adoration and Healing Prayer for National Unity and Reconciliation
MonteMaria, Batangas

1:00AM Group Adoration
8:00AM Closing Eucharistic Celebration (Archbishop Ramon Arguelles, DD)

Contact: Aileen Galang (632)8423772 / 8423794


Wed, Jan 14, 2009:
Our Lady of Queen of Peace
9:00AM Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Queen of Peace
Queensrow West Molina, Bacoor Cavite

Contact: Engr. Fernando Pizzaro
Cell: 0928-5581558


Sat, Jan 17, 2009:
MonteMaria
4:30PM Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
MonteMaria, Batangas

Contact: Aileen Galang
(632)8423772 / 8423794

Healing Schedules of Father Fernando Suarez for the month of December 2008

This is the schedule of Father Fernando Suarez, healing services for the month of December 2008.
The days without schedules are for private engagements.

Dec. 1, Monday, 6 pm - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Anthony Church
710 E Grand Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245

Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria

Contact:
Parish Office: 310-322-4392


Dec. 2, Tues. - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Anthony Church
710 E Grand Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245

@10:00 am - for Handicapped - attendance by ticket only 400 tickets will be available- first come, first serve.

@ 6:00 pm - 400 tickets will be available in the church & 400 tickets for the hall. First come, first serve - attendance by ticket only.

Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria

Contact:
Parish Office: 310-322-4392

Dec.3, - Wed. - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service @ 6:30 pm
St. Mary's Catholic Church
230 W. Galveston St.
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Pastor: Rev. Daniel Mcbride

Contact Person/s:
Pete & Tess Marino -
602-414-0446 /
602-327-3597 /
602-300-6913
petessmarino@hotmail.com


Dec. 4, - Thur. - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service @ 6:30 pm
St Denis Catholic Church
2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. James Loughnane

Contact Person/s:
Gloria Cabebe - 909-861-5940;
ggc5746@aol.com;
Carol Evangelista - 909-969-3316
Chit Tarroza - 626-512-9477

Dec. 6, Sat.- Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service @ 11:30 am
Cardinal Newman High School Gym
50 Ursuline Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Pastor: Rev. Alvin Villaruel

Contact: Rev. Alvin
707-546-6470

Schedule of FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR November 2008

Saturday 1 November, 11:00a.m – 5 p.m
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
62 Eden Grove, Holloway, London, N7 8EN

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908





Sunday 2 November, 2pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St Thomas Aquinas Church
1 Sycamore Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2JE

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908

Monday 3 November, 7pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St Cuthbert’s Church
104 Slateford Road, EDINBURGH, Scotland, EH14 1PT

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908





Tuesday 4 November, 10 am
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service

St Cuthbert’s Church
104 Slateford Road, EDINBURGH, Scotland, EH141PT

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908


Tuesday 4 November, 7:30 pmEucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service

Solemn Crowning of Our Lady & Thanksgiving & Get-together with Fr Fernando
Polish Church of Divine Mercy
48 Pitts Road, Slough, Berks, SL13XH

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908

The rest of the months are for private engagements.

Schedule of FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR OCTOBER 2008

The month of October is fully booked for FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ for private healing except for these dates:

October 1, 2008 Wednesday
3:00PM Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Saint James the Great Parish


Dapitan City
Tel #: (065)2136377 / (065)2136378
Contact: Ms. Rhoda Adraincem October 2, 2008 Thursday
9:00AM Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Fatima
Dipolog City
Tel #: (065)2122832 / (065) 212497
Contact: Bro. Jojo Adraincem
Tel #: (065)-2122737
Contact: Ms. Jojie Mulig

The ROSARY BRACELETS AND THE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM

One of the criticisms of the bishop who banned Fr. Suarez in his parish is that he is selling something to the people who come for healing. The bishop did not say that this is the porduct of the livelihood program that Fr. Suarez put up to raise money for the feeding and education assistance projects of the Mary Mother of
Poor Mission

I have thatRosary bracelet.



In Matthew 13:45-46 Jesus said, "The Father's kingdom is like a merchant who had a supply of merchandise and found a pearl. That merchant was prudent; he sold the merchandise and bought the single pearl for himself. So also with you, seek his
treasure that is unfailing, that is enduring, where no moth comes to eat and no worm destroys."

When was the Rosary Bracelets Livelihood Program conceived? Fr. Fernando Suarez came to the Philippines June of 2006 with a group of missionaries from Canada to start up a livelihood program in Barangay Butong, Taal Batangas, his hometown. The group stayed in Villa Clavel,Nonong Casto, Lemery, Batangas through the hospitality of the owner Clavel Bendaňa.

Josephine Marie “Baby” Lizares who happened to be staying with Clavel at the time was asked to look after the missionaries during their stay. It became evident that it was all a part of God’s plan as Fr. Fernando ended up asking Baby, who has five years experience in making costume jewelry, to head up the livelihood program. Let us just say, the rest is history. To date, we have distributed 250,000 rosary bracelets in the Philippines and all over the world.

What was the inspiration for the rosary bracelets? Fr. Fernando and Baby went to Quiapo to buy materials to be used for the livelihood program. There was a Muslim who kept on following Fr. Fernando trying to sell him a strand of pearls. Fr. Fernando got scared as he would not leave him alone. To get rid of the guy, Fr.Fernando ended up buying the strand of pearls.

Then he thought to himself, “What are we going to do with these pearls?” He was then inspired with the idea of using the pearls to make rosary bracelets. That same day, when they got home,Baby ended-up making the first ever MMP rosary bracelet.


The Phenomenon of the Rosary Bracelets! It
did not take long until the rosary bracelets became a hot commodity. Wherever Fr. Fernando and Fr.Jeff went, they were in demand. The most wonderful thing that happened is the testimonies of people being healed when they rub the bracelets in
the parts of their body that are in pain or inflicted.

The Miracle Rosary Credited for Lump Disappearance. In Valencia, California, Cielly
Pagador testified that on October 23, 2006, she was booked at the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for surgery to remove the mass in her breast. However, on October 21, 2006, the Saturday before her scheduled surgery, she attended a General Assembly of their community and Frances Atienza was distributing some of Fr.Fernando’s rosary bracelets for donation. She took one immediately and started to rub the beads on the
affected area of her breast. She did it again and prayerfully retired to prepare for her surgery the following day. The next day she was immediately wheeled into the
operating room. The anesthesiologist was getting ready to mark the place where the incision was going to be made when suddenly, he asked “Where’s the mass?” He searched for a while but could not find where the lump was. Finally, he decided to abort and cancelled the surgery. She went home praising God and thanking Fr.Fernando and could hardly wait to call everyone to share the good news. The following week, she saw
one of her friends who had enlarged thyroids and was also scheduled for surgery. Having just experienced the miraculous power of the rosary bracelet, she wasted no time to deliver one of them to her. Our Lord through the intercession of His
Blessed Mother did not disappoint again as her friend’s thyroid shrunk so small that her surgery was also cancelled.

As in the parable, the merchant who gave up his merchandise for the pearl he had found, people around the world, through the Most Holy Rosary with the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, give up all their concerns to “The Pearl of Great Price”,
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for truly, He is the only answer to our concerns.

Father Fernando Suarez Feeding Program and Education Assistance Program

FEEDING PROGRAM – Batangas City, Phil. On Feb.6, 2008, Fr. Jeff Shannon with
Canadian volunteers participated in the 5th school to launch the MMP Feeding Program in Pagkilatan Elementary School, Batangas City.

Currently, Mary Mother of the Poor’s Feeding program provides for 3,000 malnourished students in 5 schools: Pulot Aplaya (seashore), Pulot Itaas (mountain top), De La Paz Itaas (mountain top as well), Ilihan and recently launched in Pagkilatan.
The cooking is done by volunteers consisting of parents and teachers. Principals of the schools determine which students from very poor families are in dire need of food. The respective schools provide for the utensils and the budget provided by
the Foundation is used solely for food. he schools provide lunch 5 days a week which
includes fish, vegetables and other nutritious food.

All schools fall under Fr. Eugene Peñaloza
IV’s, Parish of St. Michael the Archangel.


EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Phil.Mary Mother of the Poor is currently assisting
116 students in different levels: 40 in high school 60 in elementary school, 16 in college, 4 of which are seminarians: 4 from St. Frances de Sales in Lipa, 1 from St. Paul in Tagaytay, and 1 from SVD
(Society of Divine Word) in Tagaytay as well.
The criteria are that the students are poor and deserving, with good academic standing. The term of the assistance is full term up to graduation.
Ongoing monitoring of academic standing is done through report cards and regular interviews.

To help, please mail your donations
payable to Mary Mother of the Poor to:
Canada: Tel: 613 225-6212
1568 Merivale Rd., Suite 103
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2G 5Y7
USA: Tel: 815 262-1691
5411 East State St. #356
Rockford, IL USA 61108
Philippines: Tel: 632 772-2190
22 Don Ramon Santos St, Phase 6 A, BF Homes
Parañaque City, Philippines

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR AUGUST 2008

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR AUGUST 2008

Aug 1, Friday, 8 pm – 12 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
84 Ridge St., Newark 07104
http://www.cathedralbasilica.org/

Contacts:
Caezar and Vicky Rasalan
(732) 742-3037 or (732) 742-5208
crasalan@optonline.net

Aug 2, Saturday, 11 am Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph Parish
409 Paisley Road
Guelph, ON N1H 2R4
http://www.stjosephguelph.ca

Contact:
Kim Jones, Parish Secretary,
(519) 822-4614
E-mail: stjosephguelph@rogers.com

Aug. 10 (Sun) 2:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Mary Mother of the Church
58 Edgar St. Macquarie Fields,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2564

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 12 (Tue) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Mary Mother of the Church
58 Edgar St. Macquarie Fields
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2564

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Eireen Solano +61 403 162 064

Aug. 13 (Wed) 11:00 am – Eucharistic Celebration ONLY (No Healing Service)
Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park
9 Hanging Rock Rd. Near Berrima
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2577

Contacts:
Fr. Zarek Zan (02) 4878 9192
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral Parish
23 Yardley Ave. Waitara
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2077

Contacts:
Roslyn +61 449 160 710
Cynthia Alipalo +61 416 188 835

Aug. 14 (Thur) 7:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
1 Marist Place, Parramatta
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2150

Contacts:
Nelia Custodia +61 433 801 681
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 15 (Fri) 2:00 pm - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph Catholic Church
21c Frederick St. Oatley
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2223

Contact:
Dr. Gabriel Carreon (02) 9570 1754
Tina Pineda +61 408785626

7:00 pm – Teaching Seminar
All Saints’ Parish HALL
48 George St. Liverpool
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2170

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 16 (Sat) 2:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph’s Parish HALL
13 Parker St. Rockdale
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2216

Contacts:
Helen & Nestor Aldana (02)9588 9659 or +61 433 455 114

Aug. 18 (Mon) 7:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Benedicts Church (Canberra)
Jerrabomberra Ave., Narrabundah.
ACT
Sydney, Australia .

Contacts:
Mattia Wellspring (02) 6295 8532
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

Aug. 19 (Tue) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
All Saints’ Parish Church
48 George St. Liverpool,
NSW
Sydney, Australia

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 20 (Wed) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph’s Parish Church
Corner Victoria Rd. and Gordon St. Rozelle,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2039

Contact:
Sally Worner (02)9810 2499 or +61 411 756 232

Aug. 21 (Thur) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Brigid's Parish Church
92 Marrickville Rd (Corner Livingstone Rd) Marrickville,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2204

Contacts:
Sr. Elena +61 447 637 064
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

Aug. 22 (Fri) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI Church
1 Bruce Road
Warrawong, NSW
Sydney, Australia

Contact:
Marlene Harkness +61401 545 422
Vergie Alamil +61413 249 147

Aug. 23, 2008 @ 5pm : Thanksgiving and Appreciation Dinner for Fr. Fernando and Fr. Jeff
Launching of MMP Australia venue: The Grand Ballroom
Bayview Boulevard Hotel
90 William St. Sydney

Enquiries:
Tina Pineda +61408 785 626

MARY MOTHER OF THE POOR

iN HONOR OF THE HEALING MINISTRY OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ, THE TALLEST MARIAN STRUCTURE IN THE WORLD IS SET TO RISE IN BATANGAS CITY

MANILA, Philippines - What promises to be the tallest Marian structure in the world is set to rise in Batangas City, “overlooking the horizon,” its builders claim in an architectural plan shown to the Inquirer, “like a beacon of light, a proclamation of love and faith, a steadfast companion and guide for the traveler on earth.”

If the words make it appear the structure is a lighthouse, then it may be considered as one. Standing over Montemaria, “the mountain of Mary” near the Batangas coast, the projected Marian shrine is projected to look out over the South China sea and be seen from miles around, especially by ships and vessels off shore.

The shrine is being erected in honor of “Mary, Mother of the Poor” by a foundation promoting the ministry of healing priest, Fr. Fernando Suarez.

But what would make the Marian structure the tallest of its kind in the world is not the church, but the statue atop the shrine. The statue is being made by Eduardo Castrillo, the Philippines’ most prolific builder of public monuments.

According to Castrillo, the shrine would stand 110 meters, but 92.9 meters (or 204 feet) of that would consist of the statue of Mary, Mother of the Poor. When finished, it would be taller than the statue of Liberty in New York, said the sculptor.

The height of Liberty from base to torch is only 46.5 meters or 102.3 feet. From foundation of the pedestal to torch however, it rises 92.9 meters, much like Castrillo’s projected statue.

Smaller-scale sculptures of the Apostles of Christ would grace the top of the shrine, like the statues of atop the St. Peter’s Basilica or the Tria Haec (Faith, Hope and Charity) and icons of western civilization by Francesco Monti atop the University of Santo Tomas Main Bldg.

Consumed

All of the sculptures would be built by Castrillo, but for now, the sculptor is consumed with the demands of building the Marian statue. In his two-hectare studio in Molino, Cavite, Castrillo and his workers are building the giant head and the hands of the sculpture.

“Although I have done large sculptures, I haven’t done something as big as this,” Castrillo said. “What a challenge!”

The head, feet and hands are in brass while the body, still to be made, would be be in stainless steel.

Castrillo has made cut-and-welded brass his own medium; it’s perhaps the common denominator among his monuments, and it would again be his medium of choice for the Marian sculpture, particularly in carving the expressiveness of the face.

The stainless steel is relatively more recent in Castrillo’s choice of medium. He has used it before in a San Lorenzo Ruiz sculpture commissioned in Los Angeles, US.

The metal medium is uniquely Castrillo’s. It was his ticket to fame in the early 1970’s when he started building the commissions for which he would be known—the Pietà, the Redemption and the Apostoles at the Loyola Memorial Park in Parañaque and Marikina, the Arsenio Lacson statue in Sta. Cruz, Manila, the Spirit of Pinaglabanan in San Juan, and the abstract Pillar of Growth at the Metrobank Plaza in Makati.

The metal medium would also distinguish the Batangas sculpture from Liberty.

While the New York monument is in soft concrete, Castrillo would like to carve the Madonna’s expressiveness in brass and steel.

Castrillo explained that Liberty took 10 years to make, as the French did at least two models, each one bigger than the preceding one, before the third and final version was made that now dominates New York harbor.

Castrillo said he has to sculpt the Marian statue practically from scratch. “This technique is direct, you actually work on nonexistent models,” he said.

The sculptor said he hopes to finish the Batangas statue in four years. But he’s doing it in tentative stages because of the engineering requirements. He explained he has to consider the wind velocity, the shrine itself and its foundation (designed by Nestor Mangio and Associates), and the landscape.

Montemaria is located in a marine sanctuary, Castrillo said. Wounded sharks take refuge in the corrals, and their sanctuary there improves the ecosystem.

Castrillo said he’s building the statue from the top to ease the problems of perspective. “Engineering process is one of the most difficult parts,” Castrillo explained. “It’s five times more difficult, even me, with my experience, mahirap.”

Honor

Although he has dome some 30 Marian shrines all over the world, Castrillo said he considers it an honor to carve the Mother of the Poor.

“It’s rare for an artist to be given a chance like this,” he said. “After all I have dedicated my life to making religious works like this, and I didn’t ask for a single cent. It follows my advocacy.”

His tallest Marian sculpture—and perhaps his largest work so far—is Our Lady, Mediatrix of All Nations in Donacyno Hill, Poland, the only outdoor Marian shrine in heavily Catholic Poland.

But Mother of the Poor would expectedly dwarf all of his previous monuments.

His other Marian works are common sights in Metro Manila: the Nuestra Señora de Guia at Plaza Ferguson in Ermita, Manila; Nuestra Señora de Remedios in front of the Malate church in Manila; and the Nuestra Señora de Loreto at the Loreto Church in Bustillos, Manila.

Castrillo wouldn’t mind calling his sacred sculptures “devotional.” Although he would hardly call himself a devout Catholic, the milestones of his very accomplished artistic career have always been distinguished by his sacred art works. He has done not only Marian statues, but crucifixes (especially the one in the altar of the Don Bosco Church in Makati), tabernacles, and statues of saints (San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila and Blessed Diego Sanvictores in Guam).

Sacred, profane

Rare among artists, Castrillo has dominated both sacred and public sacred art. Ten years ago, during the Centennial of Philippine Independence, he practically cornered all of the biggest commissions, private and public, and the results of that very productive era have been all over: the Andres Bonifacio tableaux near the Manila City Hall, the Heritage of Cebu monument, the monuments to People Power on Edsa and at the RCBC Plaza.

His artistic piety may have some poignant element to it in the light of his recent recovery from prostate cancer. The medical condition is said to have somehow slowed him down or if not, made him less visible to the media.

Celebrating his 40th year as a professional artist in 2006, Castrillo did the obligatory retrospective shows, but chose to play it calm, collected and almost muted, a departure from his usual braggadocio, a hangover of his street-smart years in Santa Ana, Manila.

But even if he’s thankful he had recovered from the medical malady, Castrillo said he has always been working.

“Just because I am not featured in the popular media doesn’t mean I’ve been idle,” he said. “Popularity is not substance.”

Indeed, Castrillo has never ceased from producing works that run the gamut from the small (his jewelry or what he calls “body sculptures”) to the grand. And by the looks of his forthcoming work in Batangas, he would never play it middling and modest.
“I have a vision that I will be doing sculptures like this, that I will see a horizon... all these works,” he said, like a man possessed.

Not that Castrillo is perennially dissatisfied, driven by personal demons that compel him to look at his monuments as wretched stalks.

“I feel satisfied in the absence of frills and honors,” Castrillo said. “I came to this world worthless, I didn’t even know what to do with my life. Then all of a sudden I became a contributor to Philippine life and culture. So I can go any time now and they’ll see me with a smile.”

SOURCE: NEWS

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

Father Fernando Suarez Schedule for July 2008

June 30-Jul7, Vienna

Schedule, venue and contact info to follow

July 21 – 26, 2008
Northern Virginia
Schedule, venue and contact info to follow

Proverb of the Day- LIFE

Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:



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Proverb of the Day-Happy Heart

A happy heart makes the face cheerful but heartache crushes the spirit

Proverb 15:13

Proverb of the Day-Friend

A man of many companions may come to ruin but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24

PRAYER FOR FRIENDS

Prayer for Friends

You have created us to live in community,
O God of love; bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.

Proverb of the Day-Righteousness

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed rather than to share plunder with the proud.



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Proverb of the Day- Passing Joy

Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter, the heart may ache and the joy may end in grief.





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PRAYER OF A WIFE

Let us begin by reading this... in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit...



"O Sweet Lady Saint Mary, you taught us how to be a perfect woman and gave a broken world the miracle of Jesus not by grasping for worldly success, but instead, by offering your unconditional "Yes" to Saint Gabriel and trusting in God's plan, even though you did not foresee the suffering this would bring you at the Crucifixion, or understand how it could be. You did not even know that Joseph was being prepared to be your husband. Your fiat changed the world, right up to this very moment, as I sit at my computer screen, or read this prayer on a printed page. Woman to woman, I ask for yourDivine Spouse, the Holy Spirit, to plant the seed of trust in my heart, despite all my fears of being hurt and exposing myself to the cruelties or ignorance of imperfect men. You completely trusted an imperfect man, a husband born to Original Sin, Saint Joseph,and today I ask you to go to Joseph, and ask him to bring my intention, my miracle, before your Son, and to begin granting it on this perfect day. With you, with trembling heart, I echo throughout time and eternity your perfect fiat: Let it be done unto me according to thy word. Amen

PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE HURTING

Lord Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, go back into my memory as I sleep.
Every hurt that has ever been done to me, heal that hurt. Every hurt that I have ever caused another person, heal that hurt. All the relationships that have been damaged in my whole life that I am not aware of, heal those relationships.

But Lord, if there is anything I need to do, if I need to go to a person because he or she is still suffering from my hand, bring to my awareness that person. I choose to forgive, and I ask to be forgiven.

Remove whatever bitterness may be in my heart, Lord and fill the empty spaces with your love. Amen.

PRAYER OF PRAISE

Prayer of Praise


Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be His name.