MUKHA AD welcomes Batch 33

THE MASIGLANG Ugnayan ng mga Kabataang

Hinuhubog sa Anyo ng Anak ng Diyos (MUKHA AD) apostolic group hosted its first ever face-to-face gathering after nearly three years on September 11, 2022 at Dominican Studentate Mezzanine. The newest members of the said apostolic group, Batch 33, were welcomed for the first time, along with the alumni from earlier batches. The opening ceremony began at 1:30 p.m. and drew participants from all around Metro Manila, with the majority coming from Quezon City.

Prior to the “get-to-know-you” activity, which was part of the MUKHA AD’s annual tradition, all apostolic groups of the Dominican Studentate attended the Eucharistic Celebration at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary La Naval de Manila, which was presided by Rev. Fr. Cecilio Vladimir E. Magboo, OP, Master of Students. Rev. Fr. Lauro de Dios, OP, the Director of Pastoral Formation served as the preacher during the Holy Mass. Fr. De Dios’ message resonated a call to everyone that the primary reason for membership is to practice charity towards oneself and neighbor as children of God.

As the activity progressed, the mood became more energetic, and the members, along with the brothers, played bingo with a twist to get to know one another better. The game is made up of attributes and characters that best describe their chosen person.

He also reiterated everyone’s calling to live a holy life. Fr. De Dios reminded each apostolic group of its mission to bring people closer to God by striving to reach the pinnacle of love and compassion. After the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the event formally began and was hosted by Atty. Raponcel D. Abueg and Br. Michael Angelo D. Dela Rosa, OP, Level one coordinators. The new members joined in prayer led by Br.

Beatrice Lianne Estacio and Ms. Shiela Labor, rendered songs for the intermission number.

Br. Gian Linardo Mari T. Estrella, Overall Coordinator of the Dominican Studentate Pastoral Board (DSPB), gave the closing remarks. In his message, he encouraged the new members to strive to always be present and active in the activities of MUKHA AD in order to strengthen the unity of the group as it continues to fulfill its mission of preaching the truth to all, especially to the youth. The event concluded with a dance to the tune of MUKHA AD theme song performed by all the members.

First session tackles mental health

THE MASIGLANG Ugnayan ng mga Kabataang Hinuhubog sa Anyo ng

Anak ng Diyos (MUKHA AD) marked its first face-to-face session for the Christian Face Program Level One entitled “Man and Mental Health” last October 23,2022 at the mezzanine of the Dominican Studentate. The talk was given live via Zoom by the invited speaker, Ms. Eizaleen B. Fusingan, MA, RPsy, Ram, LPT. Ms. Fusingan focused on the differences of mental distress, which is a short-term sadness and mental disorder which is a long-term mental health problem. She also emphasized the differences of the common mental health problems among Filipinos, such as anxiety, depression, non-suicidal self-injury and suicide by presenting the different symptoms for each illness.

She encouraged the attendees to seek professional help and not to self-diagnose when experiencing symptoms of mental health problems.

Ms. Fusingan also mentioned about the approaches of mental hygiene: preventive, therapeutic and curative. In the preventive approach, environmental factors enable the individual to obtain emotional stability, achieve personal and social adequacy.

The session ended with a group sharing about moving toward goals, specifically on what to stop, continue and start. The first session was attended by the newly recruited Batch 33 together with some alumni.

The month of October was declared by the national government as the Mental Awareness month. MS. YEDDA CHIARINA P. SALVANIA

MS. CRISTINE B. LIANZA

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Napapatanong sa kawalan, Kailan nga ba matatapos ang unos na dinaranas? Parusa ba Niya ito?

O hindi N’ya lang marinig aking pagsamo?

Hindi man lang pinaranas Ang karangyaan ng kabataan. Aking simpleng kahilingan, Hindi man lang N’ya maulinigan. Siya ba ay nagbibingi-bingihan?

O tulad din nila, para sa kanya, Ako’y walang halaga?

Sa pagtila ng ulan, Ako’y hinila palabas Ng ingay at tawanan, Mga taong nagsasayaw

Sa saliw ng maaliwalas na kumpas ng hangin At tumitingala sa kalangitan, Sinisipat ang makulay na bahaghari. At biglang napatanong sa sarili, Ano ba ang pakiramdam maglakbay, Sa misteryosong tahanan na matingkad ang kulay?

Sa pagbukas ng pinto, Tumambad ang tawanan at galak,

Ganito pala dito, kay sarap sa pakiramdam, Dama ang salitang MAHAL KITA, Na tinatangisan bagkus kay tagal ‘di nadama. Tila ba ‘sing tingkad ng kahel Ang TAMIS ng bawat NGITI. Kahit may dala-dalang pighati, Nababanaag ang sikat ng BAGONG PAG-ASA, Sa noong salitang AYOKO NA. Isang berdeng paraiso na may panibagong PAMILYANG BINUO. Mga boses na walang gustong makinig ay Naibulalas nang husto.

Nanghihinang pagkatao Ay nagkaroon ng SANDALAN, Mga pusong naging PAYAPA, Na ang dating hampas ng alon ng karalitaan Sa buhay ay tila naging payapang bughaw na karagatan, Ang berdugong lumalason sa isipan, Hindi na kumawala nang ikulong Sa kaalaman at katotohanan. Kaysarap sa pakiramdam at ayoko na umalis sa kinatatayuan.

Akala ko’y hanggang doon nalang, At di na Niya ako pakikinggan. Ngunit mali ako, May panahon pala ang bawat yugto. Ang landas pala ay patuloy na maglalakbay, Sadyang tatapusin lang ang isang kabanata, Upang simulan ang panibagong istorya Sadyang kailangan mo lang ang kadiliman Upang magpahinga, Upang harapin ang panibagong umaga.

Br. Melendres talks about the youth and the Church

BR. IAN JOEFFREY G. MELENDRES, OP discussed about the relationship between the youth and the Church during one of the sessions of the MUKHA AD Christian Face Program Level One held on November 13, 2022 at the Dominican Studentate Mezzanine. In his sharing, Br. Melendres emphasized the role the youth plays in the building up of the Church.

After his talk, a group sharing was facilitated in order to provide an avenue for the participants to share their learnings, reflections and insights about the said topic which were mainly focused on them.

The session was hosted by Br. Michael Angelo D. Dela Rosa, OP, Level One Coordinator, and was attended by Batch 33 and some of the alumni. A simple salu-salo and kumustuhan concluded the activity.

(PHOTO BY HR TEAM/MUKHA AD) to the talk on mental health.

Asst. Prof. Aboy shares about family life in a Catholic community

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V. Aboy of the Institute of Religion of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) shared about, “Family Life in a Catholic Community”, to the MUKHA AD Batch 33 and alumni last November 6, 2022 at the Dominican Studentate Mezzanine. The session aimed to help the MUKHA AD members nurture their family values as Catholics.

In her talk, Asst. Prof. Aboy emphasized how the Church plays a vital role on the development of the youth of today, vis-a-vis the responsibility of the youth to fulfill their God-given mission to engage and participate in the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel.

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