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TENTH EDITION

MATER SPEI Mary, OUR MOTHER OF HOPE

Table of contents EDITOR’S NOTE Anong “SANA ALL” statement mo? Nauso satin ngayon ung pagsasabi ng sana all–lalo sa mga kabataan. ............page 2

VOCATION STORY The wheel moves continuously, and the flame flickers as I face the diverse hardships in my life......page 12

LAMP AND LIGHT CORNER

ANIMATOR’S LIFE Naalala ko nung unang pasok ko sa Cainta Catholic College, 1994 , isa lang........page 14

What is HOPE? Naaahhh, you might be thinking of a cigarette now but that’s not what I’m referring to...........page 3

TRAINOR’S WALL Isang malaking karangalan ang maging issang trainor, bakit? dahil sa pagiging trainor maraming kabataan..........page 14

MARIAN CORNER

Alam mo ba na may apat na importanteng aral o dogma tungkol kay Mama Mary na dapat ..........page 5

YMC SR NIGHT WALL If you want to be holy, you have to find the greatest treasure -Jesus.

And when you find Him,..........page 14

GRAND ROSARY RALLY 2024

It was four years ago when the Covid-19 pandemic infected the Philippines. Who would not forget the fear ..........page 9

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Mater Spei 10th Edition | December 2024

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Editor’s Note

nong “SANA ALL” statement mo?

Nauso satin ngayon ung pagsasabi ng sana all–lalo sa mga kabataan. For those who are familiar withAll" it, "Sis a slang phrase often familiar not with it, "Sana used on social media and in casual conversations sa bansa natin.

It translates roughly to "I wish everyone" or "I hope everyone experiences that." It’s usually used when someone sees something good or desirable happening to someone else, and they express a playful or light-hearted longing to experience the same thing.

For example…Kapag mayroong nagpost tungkol sa kanilang dream vacation, others might comment "Sana All," implying they also hope to have that experience.

Or, If someone talks about receiving good news, others might say "Sana All" to express a wish for the same good fortune.

trust, we, too, can say “yes” to hope, even in life’s most difficult moments. We are never alone in our struggles; Mary walks with us, pointing the way to Christ, the source of our ultimate hope.

In this issue of Mater Spei, we explore the many ways Mary has been and continues to be, the Mother of Hope for countless souls. Through her intercession, we can find peace and strength in the midst of our worries. She offers us the hope we all long for—hope that is available for each one of us. Sana all, indeed, can turn to Mary and find in her a light that leads us to the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.

As you read through this issue, may your hearts be filled with that very hope, knowing that with Mary, we can always trust that there is a reason to keep moving forward, no matter the challenges.

In Mary, we find the hope we all need.

With faith and love, -Maron Anthony RodriguezEditor-in-chief of Mater Spei

It’s a way of acknowledging someone else's blessings or achievements while also expressing a friendly, sometimes humorous, desire to experience the same thing.

But behind the lighthearted humor of this phrase is a deeper, almost universal truth: we all hope for something. Hope for better days, hope for healing, hope for answers.

This brings us to the heart of this issue’s theme, "Mary, Our Mother of Hope." As Catholics, we are truly blessed to have Mary as our greatest advocate, a mother who never tires of bringing our hopes and prayers to her Son, Jesus. If there is one person who embodies the true essence of "Sana All," it’s Mary. She is the beacon of hope not just for some, but for all who come to her with open hearts.

When we turn to Mary, we’re reminded that hope is never far away. Just as she said “yes” to God with full

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LIGHT AND LAMP CORNER

Hopeful Heart: Mary’s GIFT TO THE WORLD

BY: MARON ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ

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hat is HOPE? Naaahhh, you might be thinking of a cigarette now but that’s not what I’m referring to.

Years ago, I co-founded a small community named Feast Light Hope. It’s a small online fellowship wherein we just listen to a replay of a talk from a community called The Feast then we share our reflections from the talk afterwards.

Why did I name our community Feast Light HOPE? It’s simply because the word “Hope” is very significant to us. For us, Hope is the flame that keeps the human heart alive when life feels overwhelming. It is the light we cling to when everything else seems lost, a beacon that points us toward something greater than ourselves. But in a world filled with pain, uncertainty, and fear, hope can sometimes feel fragile—like a flickering candle about to be snuffed out by the winds of life’s struggles.

Amazing, right? But how can we deepen our understanding of Hope?

Here’s something that you might not yet know… In the silence of Nazareth and the sorrow of Calvary, there’s this one woman who teaches us that true hope is unshakable, enduring, and rooted in God. Who is it? It’s no other than our Blessed Mother Mary. In this world that we’re living in, there is a kind of hope that does not falter, even in the face of storms and shadows—a hope that burns like a lamp in the darkest night, steady and sure. This is the kind of hope Mary, our Blessed Mother, carries in her heart. And it is this hopeful heart that she gives to the world as her most precious gift.

Mary, our Blessed Mother, offers us a profound example of what it means to hope, not as the world hopes, but as one whose heart is fully anchored in God’s promises. Her life was not free from trials—she faced questions she could not answer, journeys she could not predict, and pain she could not avoid. Yet, through it all, her heart radiated a hope that inspires the world even today.

When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary in the quiet town of Nazareth, bringing news that would forever change her life, Mary responded with courage and faith. "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word" (Luke 1:38). It was a moment of profound trust and unwavering hope. Mary could have let fear take over. After all, she was a young girl with no certainty about what the future held. But she chose to believe in God’s promises, embracing her role in His divine plan with a heart full of hope.

Her “yes” to God was not without its trials. From the moment she carried Jesus in her womb to the heartbreak she endured at the foot of the Cross, Mary’s life was one of constant surrender and faith. Yet, through it all, her heart remained steadfast. How? Because Mary’s hope was not anchored in circumstances—it was anchored in God. She knew that no matter how difficult the road, God’s love and plan would prevail.

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ary’s hopeful heart is her gift to us too. She shows us that hope is not just wishful thinking; it is a deep trust in God’s promises. It is believing, even when life feels uncertain, that He is working all things for our good (Romans 8:28).

When we feel burdened by life’s challenges, we can look to Mary as our guide. Imagine the quiet strength she must have drawn from her hope when she fled to Egypt with Joseph and baby Jesus to escape Herod’s wrath (Matthew 2:13-15). Picture her walking the dusty roads to visit Elizabeth, bringing with her not just physical presence but also the joy and hope that overflowed from her heart (Luke 1:39-45). And at Calvary, as she stood beneath the Cross, we can only marvel at how her hope in God’s plan held her together during her deepest sorrow.

Mary teaches us that hope is active. It is not simply waiting for things to get better; it is trusting and moving forward, even when we cannot see the whole picture. She invites us to do the same.

When life feels overwhelming, and we find ourselves struggling to hold on, Mary reminds us that we do not hope alone. She is with us, guiding us toward her Son, Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate source of our hope.

"Do whatever He tells you" (John 2:5), she said at the wedding at Cana—a loving reminder that Jesus always knows what we need, even when we do not.

This is Mary’s gift to the world: a hopeful heart that inspires us to trust, surrender, and believe. She calls us to open our hearts to her Son and let Him transform our pain, fears, and doubts into something beautiful.

Through her example, she lights the way for us to live with hope, even in the most trying times.

So, when the weight of the world feels heavy, turn to Mary. Ask her to lend you her hopeful heart. Pray that she may walk with you, as a mother who understands your struggles and knows the path to her Son. Let her remind you that with God, all things are possible (Luke 1:37) and that His plans are always for your good and not for harm (Jeremiah 29:11).

A hopeful heart is not just Mary’s gift to the world—it can be ours, too. All we need to do is trust, as she did, and say “yes” to God’s plans for our lives.

May Mary’s gift of hope bring light to your heart today and always. Let her guide you closer to Christ, who is the reason for our hope and the fulfillment of all our desires.

In her, we find hope. Through her, we find Christ.

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THE MARIAN DOGMAS by: Ate Ghen Genova Soriano

lam mo ba na may apat na mahahalagang aral o dogma tungkol kay Mama Mary na dapat pinaniniwalaan ng mga Katoliko? Ito ay hindi lang basta religious teachings— pwede rin natin silang gawing gabay sa pang-araw-araw na buhay natin. So, here’s a breakdown of these dogmas in a relatable way!

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Immaculate Conception ay nagsasabing si Mama Mary ay ipinaglihi nang walang bahid ng kasalanang orihinal.

In short,Inshe was pure from the start! Paano ‘to related sa short, everyday life? Simple lang—reminder ito na, kahit hindi tayo perfect, pwede nating pagsikapan maging mas mabuti arawaraw. Para kang naglilinis ng bahay—minsan may dumi, pero tuloy lang sa paglilinis para maging fresh at organized ang buhay!

DIVINE MOTHERHOOD i Mama Mary ay Ina ng Diyos—meaning, siya ang nanay ni Jesus. Relate much? Sa bawat nanay o tagapag o kahit kaibigan, lagi tayong nagbibigay ng tagapag-alaga, care and love tulad ni Mama Mary. Parang kapag nag-aalaga ka ng baby o pet, di ba? Pinapakita mo ang malasakit, tiisganda, at walang sawang pagmamahal. Siya ang OG “supermom” at pwede natin siyang gawing role model sa kung paano natin inaalagaan ang iba.

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THE MARIAN DOGMAS PERPETUAL VIRGINITY to naman ay tungkol sa pagiging virgin ni Mama Mary bago at pagkatapos manganak kay Jesus. Now, bago ka ka magulat, magulat, this is more about commitment and faithfulness. Sa pang-araw-araw, ang ibig sabihin nito ay ang pagiging tapat sa mga pangako natin. Whether sa trabaho, sa relationship, o kahit sa pag-abot ng goals mo—stay dedicated, just like how Mama Mary stayed true to her mission. Kung committed ka sa gym goals mo, career, o pag-save ng pera, ito ang dogma para sa’yo!

ASSUMPTION OF MARY ng Assumption ay tungkol sa pag-akyat ni Mama Mary sa langit, katawan at kaluluwa. Para itong ultimate life goal promotion o graduation! Sa buhay natin, this goal—parang reminds us na lahat ng good deeds at sacrifices natin ay may meaning at reward. Hindi man instant, darating din ang “reward day” mo. Kaya kung nagtitiis ka ngayon sa trabaho, traffic, o paghihintay ng sweldo—stay hopeful! There’s always a reward for patience and goodness, tulad ng kung paano si Mama Mary ay binigyan ng gantimpala sa langit.

aano Nga Ba Natin Ma-relate ang Mga Dogma sa Araw-araw? Itong mga dogma ni Mama Mary, hindi lang basta religious teachings, pero practical din for everyday life! Kapag nagpupursige tayo maging mabuti sa kapwa, tapat sa commitments, at hopeful sa future, para na rin nagpupursige tayong sumusunod sa halimbawa ni Mama Mary. Hindi man tayo laging “perfect,” ang mahalaga ay ang effort at faith natin na, eventually, lahat ng ito ay may meaning at reward. Kaya next time na nahihirapan ka o parang nawawalan ng pag-asa, remember: si Mama Mary ang guide mo para sa everyday life—mapagmahal, tapat, at puno ng pag-asa.

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RAND

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MASS RALLY FOR PEACE 2024

Maria , MODELO SA PAGPANGAMUYO,

Our mother of hope Mary,

KAUPOD SA PAGKABALAAN

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RAND

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MASS RALLY FOR PEACE 2024

Maria , MODELO SA PAGPANGAMUYO, KAUPOD SA PAGKABALAAN

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GRAND ROSARY MASS RALLY FOR PEACE FOUND ITS WAY HOME AGAIN

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t was four years ago when the Covid-19 pandemic first affected the Philippines. Who could forget the fear and andanxiety that engulfed us all on the 30th of January, 2020? On that day, the 38-year-old Chinese woman, who was confined at San Lazaro Hospital in Metro Manila, was confirmed to be infected with the virus, marking the first case of Covid-19 in the country. It felt as though everything changed in the blink of an eye. When local transmission of the virus began, the national and local government units immediately imposed lockdowns, enhanced community quarantines (ECQ), social distancing, and mandatory wearing of face masks and face shields.

No one was excused or exempted from these measures.

As a result, all planned activities were halted. Many of us likely found ourselves reflecting on the question, “What will happen next?” Sadly, the answer was nowhere to be found, only fear, anxiety, and uncertainty.

The fear and anxiety of the pandemic remain vivid in my memory. I was still at the Silay seminary before the local transmission of the virus took hold. We were preoccupied with planning and preparing for upcoming events in YMC, such as the February First Friday Vigil, YMC Summer Sportsfest, and Leadership Seminar. Tuloy ang misyon! We were excited and enthusiastic about our future activities. We even began giving protocol letters to the principals with smiles on our faces and had already announced the upcoming events to our YMC members to fuel their excitement.

Br. Ivan Vinze John Rey Ma. C. Tapayan, MMHC MMHC Pangasinan Mission 9

These were routines we followed every end of the school year, and we were used to it—until March 16, 2020, when the local government units of Negros Occidental announced a region-wide lockdown and the implementation of community quarantines due to local transmission of the virus. As a result, all our scheduled YMC activities were canceled. The cancellation of these activities truly broke our hearts. Our apostolate, which we considered the "outpouring of our community life," "the seedbed of our vocation," and "the manifestation of the charism of our congregation," was compromised by this virus. The joy turned into fear, the excitement into anxiety, and the zeal into uncertainty. What would happen next?

Indeed, what we found were fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, but what fueled us to continue? Faith. Tuloy ang misyon!

Our faith led us to venture into the online world, attempting to bring the YMC to social media. It was a difficult task, as we weren’t familiar with it, but we did our best to answer the call of the times. Looking back at our online activities, I can confidently say that we made it! We survived all the online SR meetings, online recollections, online Mariologies, YMC content online postings, online Christmas Parties and caroling concerts, and even the congregation’s biggest annual activity, the Grand Rosary Rally! It seemed impossible, but we did it! I will never forget the first Online GRR in 2020, held in Silay with the theme, “Mary, Health of the Sick. Lead us to Christ for Unity and Peace.” I was a pastoral-year brother back then.

The second online GRR was held in Marikina in 2021 during my first year of theology, with the theme, “Maria, Sisidlan ng Pag-asa sa Panahon ng Pandemya.” In 2022, during my second year of theology, the last online GRR was held again in Marikina with the theme, “Maria, Ina ng Kabataan at ng Sambayanang Pilipino.” Finally, the first onsite GRR took place in 2023, held in Pangasinan with the theme, “Mary, Mother and Model of the Synodal Church.” This time, I was in my third-year theology formation. Recently, we thanked the Lord and the Blessed Mother because our GRR found its way home again to Negros, and who would have thought that I am now a perpetually professed member of the community? Time really moves so fast and mysteriously.

ONLINE GRAND ROSARY RALLY 2020- SILAY SEMINARY Theme: “Mary, Health of the Sick. Lead us to Christ for Unity and Peace”

ONLINE GRAND ROSARY RALLY 2021- MMHC MARIKINA Theme: ”Maria, Sisidlan ng Pag-asa sa Panahon ng Pandemya.”

ONLINE GRAND ROSARY RALLY 2022- MMHC MARIKINA Theme, “Maria, Ina ng Kabataan at ng Sambayanang Pilipino”

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GRAND ROSARY RALLY 2023 PART 1- MMHC DAGUPAN Theme, “Mary, Mother and Model of the Synodal Church.”

GRAND ROSARY RALLY 2024 PART 2- MMHC DAGUPAN Theme, “Mary, Mother and Model of the Synodal Church.”

Finally, on October 3, 2024, the Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross and the Youth for Mary and Christ, after the onslaught of the pandemic, held the Grand Rosary Mass Rally for Peace at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod City, with the theme, “Maria, Modelo sa Pagpangamuyo, Kaupod sa Pagkabalaan.” It was attended by more than 5,000 participants, including students, educators, members of religious congregations, and YMC members. The program began with a moodsetting led by the MMHC priests. The participants then sang "Immaculate Mother" and waved their flaglets as the Blessed Virgin Mary was brought onto the stage. Rev. Fr. Julius Ma. Dayandante, MMHC, gave the inspirational talk, stressing the importance of following Mary's example of prayer, sacrifice, and service. The praying of the Holy Rosary and the coronation rites followed.

Mother Mary was honored with the imposition of the crown, rosary, leis, and flowers offered to her as gifts from different schools and organizations. To culminate the activity, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. Patricio Buzon, Bishop of Bacolod, together with MMHC priests.

I was there and witnessed this historic event in our congregation. Yes, the question “What will happen next?” during the pandemic now seems absurd because the future was uncertain, but seeing my community once again dancing and singing the classic songs of the GRR 2024, watching the 5,000 young people praying the Holy Rosary, seeing the procession of the Blessed Mother, and appreciating the elegant design of the GRR, I couldn’t help but utter these words: “Thank you, Lord and Mama Mary!” After everything we’ve been through, all I can say is “Thank you.” If we hadn’t kept the faith and believed in prayer, our mission might have vanished too.

Thanks be to God, for we have survived the pandemic.

Indeed, everything is grace! The historic homecoming of the GRR in Negros is truly a manifestation of “Tuloy ang Misyon!” Let the theme of the GRR 2024 echo in our hearts: “Maria, Modelo sa Pagpangamuyo, Kaupod sa Pagkabalaan.” Together with Mary, let our prayers be our source of strength and unity as we continue the mission towards holiness!

GRAND ROSARY RALLY 2024- BACOLOD Theme, “Maria, Modelo sa Pagpangamuyo, Kaupod sa Pagkabalaan.”

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Vocation

Story

Br. Ignatius Jayson Ma. Fajardo, MMHC MMHC Dumaguete Mission

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he wheel moves continuously, and the flame flickers as I face the diverse hardships in my life. It is a chaotic existence filled withwith financial instability and uncertainty. How can I tell others that God has changed my life and that He loves me when my own family remains closed off, like a shell deep in the sea—one I cannot courageously open? How can I break the stigma of diverse beliefs in faith within my family when we are not united in seeking and encountering the true meaning of faith? How can I serve God if I do not serve my own family? Am I truly a genuine servant of God? These questions often linger in my mind, forming the core dilemma of living as a consecrated person .

I wonder why such struggles persist even as I serve God. Does my life truly change as I serve Him? At times, I feel as though I underestimate God's plan for me. Yet, I remind myself that every situation has meaning and purpose. These hardships occur, in part, due to my own imperfect actions. I must learn to trust Him in all aspects because He knows everything, and His power far surpasses mine.

When my tears of hardship fall, I close my eyes and imagine God speaking to me, embracing me. This thought relieves the heaviness within. In these moments, I find solace in silence, reading the words of St. Francis de Sales: "Lord, I am Yours, and I must belong to no one but You. My soul is Yours and must live only by You. My will is Yours and must love

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only for You. I must love You as my first cause since I am from You. I must love You as my end and rest since I am for You. I must love You more than my own being since my being subsists by You. I must love You more than myself since I am all Yours and all in You."

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After such prayers, the pain within subsides. I often end by saying, "Lord, I am ready to be with You," reminding myself to live each day as though it were my last. This mindset inspires me to make every moment meaningful and fruitful.

As I meditate on death daily, it strengthens my resolve to live life to the fullest. To die for the Church, to die for the people, and to die for the world—these thoughts illuminate my purpose. St. Ignatius of Loyola once defined death as a companion to life that, rather than shrouding it in anguish, illuminates it with the joyous light of grace.

A meaningful death allows us to see life as a gift, a loving grace from God. This realization fills me with joy for living because lucidity triumphs over absurdity.

Reopening my vacation testament, I am reminded that acceptance and values are the keys to embracing the Cross, the Joy in the Cross.

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MY YMC JOURNEY:

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Intended MISSION

aalala ko nung unang pasok ko sa Cainta Catholic College, 1994 , isa lang akong simpleng guro na lamangnais na magturo. lamang Akademya ang aking linya.

Aktibo naman ako sa KAMAG-ARAL campus Ministry noong ako ay nag aaral sa isang Catholic School noong College. Akala ko hanggang doon lamang ang aking paglilingkod sa Kabataan.

Maaaring itinadhana na ma-encounter ko ang mga YMC sa Cainta Catholic College. Sa dami ng Catholic schools na inaplayan ko, dito ako unang tinawagan. Kahit tinawagan din ako ng malalaking paaralan, mas pinili kong manatili rito.

Sina Fr. Alexis Libao (dating Alfredo Libao) at Fr. Joshua Santos (dating Emilio Santos) ang una kong naencounter noon. Aktibo silang nagko-conduct ng roomto-room recruitment upang maka recruit ng mga bagong miyembro ng YMC. Out of curiosity, natanong ko kung ano ang ginagawa sa YMC. Sinabi nila, “Marami po,” at inisa-isa nila ang mga ginagawa ng grupo. Nabanggit ko rin na may similar organization ako noong kolehiyo, ang “KAMAG-ARAL.” Noong panahong iyon, naghahanap din pala sila ng bagong animators dahil ang YMC animator ng CCC ay isa ring guidance counselor at hindi gaanong nasasamahan ang mga YMC sa mga activities sa labas ng school.

Nabanggit nina Alexis Libao (ngayo’y Fr. Alexis Libao) at Emilio Santos (ngayo’y Fr. Joshua Santos) na kung maaari, samahan namin sila upang makasali sila sa mga activities ng YMC sa labas ng school. Hindi sila pinapayagang lumabas ng school at sumali sa activities nang walang kasamang teacher o animator.

Tita Cenecia Pergis Moreno Former YMC Animator of Cainta Catholic College Current YMC Animator of Cainta Senior High School 14

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oon nagsimula ang pagsama ko sa kanila sa YMC. Sa lahat ng activities—vigil, sportsfest, contest, rosary rally—kasama rosary rally—kasama na nila ako, pati na rin ang isa pang animator .

Hindi madali ang maging YMC animator. Kung wala ang puso mo rito, hindi mo kakayanin ang misyon ng isang YMC. Naibigay ko yata ang 3 T’s ko dito—Time, Talent, and Treasure. Minsan gusto ko nang magpahinga, pero nakikita ko ang sigasig ng mga batang YMC—talo pa nila ako! Narealize ko na siguro nga, dapat akong manatiling kasama nila, lalo na’t nakikita ko ang sigla ng bokasyon sa aming mga batang YMC. Mula sa dalawang kandidato na pumasok sa seminaryo upang maging pari, nadagdagan pa ang bilang. Hindi man taon-taon may candidate, marami ang nagpatuloy. Nakakainspire, ‘di ba?

Pinagkakatiwala ng Diyos sa akin ang mga batang ito upang samahan sila. Para sa akin, wala naman akong naging malaking kontribusyon sa kanilang bokasyon. Maliit na bahagi lamang ang aking nagawa—ang samahan sila sa lahat ng YMC activities. Pero dito ko nakita ang tatag ng kanilang bokasyon. Kahit ang mga recruit na pasaway noong una, natuto ring magtiis sa vigil at kusa nang nagdarasal ng rosaryo.

Ako ang higit na nabago ng YMC bilang animator.

Napakarami kong natutunan—ang maging mas malapit sa Diyos at kay Mother Mary, ang pagsasakripisyo nang bukal sa loob, at ang gawing lakas ang dasal at pananampalataya.

Walang puwang ang pagsuko.

Ngayon, naiintindihan ko na kung bakit ako naging animator. Dapat “buhay” ako upang manatiling buhay ang mga batang YMC. Hindi aksidente na naging animator ako. Marahil ito talaga ang itinadhana para sa akin.

Ngayon, hindi ko na tinatanong kung bukod sa pagiging guro, ano pa ang misyon ko. Ang sagot ay malinaw: patuloy sa misyon, patuloy sa pagdarasal. Ang pagsasakripisyo ay bahagi ng misyon ng isang YMC animator. Tiwala lang—laging nandiyan ang Diyos at ang Mahal na Ina.

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TRAINOR’S WALL RE RO MA CE NZ IE GU ER R

YMC TRAINO GSAYSAY HIGH SCHOOL A M N O M A R

“A LEADER IS ONE WHO KNOWS THE WAY, GOES THE WAY, AND SHOWS THE WAY.”

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JOHN C. MAXWELL

sang malaking karangalan ang maging issang

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insan

nakakalungkot

dahil

may

mga

trainor, bakit? dahil sa pagiging trainor Bakit?maraming Dahil sa kabataan pagiging trainor, maraming kabataan

pagkakataon na sinusubok na tayo ng PanginoonPanginoon kung hanggang saan ang ating leadership. na

ang namumulat na may Diyos na totoo at totoong

May mga pagkakataon na walang nakikinig sa mga

nagmamahal sa atin. Dumaan ako sa isang 3-day

turo, walang pumupunta sa mga activity, at kakaunti

seminar kung saan hinubog ang aking kakayahan sa

na lang ang mga trainor na umaattend. Noong

leadership. Sa pagpasok ko sa seminar na iyon,

naging Trainors President ako sa Luzon Chapter,

nakaramdam ako ng kaba at takot. Ganun din ang

naging hamon ito at nakakalungkot minsan dahil

naramdaman ko sa paglabas ng seminar dahil akala

kakaunti na lang ang sumasali sa mga activities.

ko iyon na ang huli naming pagkikita ng aking mga

Umaabot pa sa puntong mina-message ko ang aking

kasama. Pero nagsisimula pa lang ang buhay namin

mga batchmates para magkita-kita sa mga activity.

bilang mga trainor. Hanggang sa muli kaming

Sa kabutihang palad, may mga sumasali at nakikilahok

nagkita-kita sa First Friday Vigil, at doon ko

pa rin. Hindi pa ako nakuntento, kaya gumawa ako

narealize na marami pa ring kabataang nagmamahal

ng paraan upang mas marami ang makadalo sa mga

sa Diyos at kay Maria. Simula noong araw na iyon,

aktibidad, at ako'y natuwa dahil naging epektibo ang

ang aking kaba at takot ay napalitan ng saya.

aming mga hakbang.

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asaya dahil nakikita mo ang pagmamahal na

ibibinigay mo sa Panginoon habang aglilingkod bilang trainor. Noong naging trainor ako, naglilingkod doon ko nalaman ang tunay na kahulugan ng J.O.Y.: JESUS—you spend more time with Him, and He will never disappoint you as you help teach the youth; OTHERS—your time teaching the youth is never a waste because the time you give them is something that pleases the Lord; YOURSELF—kung hindi ako tumugon sa tawag Niya na maging trainor, hindi ko marerealize ang totoong kahulugan ng J.O.Y. Kaya’t isang napakasayang karanasan ang maging isang

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t panghuli, pamilya. Hindi lang saya, lungkot, at

kaba ang naramdaman ko bilang trainor; naranasan ko rin ang pagmamahal ng isang pamilya. naranasa Araw-araw ang kamustahan sa group chats, hindi nagkakalimutan kahit abala sa mga school works.

Naglalaan pa rin ng oras para magkamustahan, kaya’t naging masaya at parang isang tunay na pamilya ang aming samahan.

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sang napakasaya at pinagpalang karanasan ang maging isang trainor.

trainor.

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B U H A Y A N G N A G P A P A T U N A Y !

C O M E A N D J O I N U S !

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"If you want to be holy, you have to find the greatest treasure -Jesus. And when you find Him, be like Him and take that path holiness" - Br. Justin Maria Youth in Mission Episode | "Behold the Treasure"

"Kapag walang Hesus ang krus, pasakit lang lamang ito..pero kung andito si Hesus nagiging meaningful ito sa atin..The beauty of the cross lies on its direct relationship to Jesus" - Br. Gregory Maria Youth in Mission Episode | "The Cross and it's Triumph"

"The Grand Rosary Rally 2024 if full of grace, it rekindled our flame for the apostolate and restored our hope for our mission" - Br. Clement Maria Youth in Mission Episode | "GRR 2024 - Grace • Rekindled • Restored"

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"We are shepherds as we do our apostolate and mission, pero tayo din ay mga sheeps na patuloy na natututo sa pagpapastol ng ating shepherd, si God .. at hindi dapat nawawala ang ating pagiging sheep so that we may continue to learn something from being a sheep.."

- Fr. Ralph Maria Tuloy ang Misyon Episode | "Basics of Sheep Care"

"Ang mga celebrations ngayong buwan ng September gaya ng Kapanganakan ng ating Mahal na Ina at Pagtatanghal ng Banal na Krus ay nagbibigay ng meaning sa buwan na ito..nagpapaalala sa atin na espesyal ang buwan ng September - kaya ito monthsary.."

- Fr. Romuald Maria Tuloy ang Misyon Episode | "Monthsary"

"To practice humble service as one of our core values, is to first recognize that you are blessed

by God with talents, be able to share it with others thru service and honor God that it came from Him (your talents)" - Fr. Felix Maria Tuloy ang Misyon Episode | "The Core Values of MMHC-YMC

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Mary, OUR MOTHER OF HOPE

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EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS:

Jay Tobias

Maron Anthony Rodriguez

Deputy Editor in Chief

John Quilaquil

Daniel John San Pedro

Genevie Soriano

Content Editor & Coordinator

Content Editor & Coordinator

Glenda Etquibal

Fr. Ralph Ma., MMHC

Br. Ivan Ma., MMHC

Jessa Ynalvez

Editor-in-Chief

Content Editor & Coordinator

Lay-out Artist

Content Editor & Coordinator

Content Editor & Coordinator

Lay-out Artist

SPECIAL THANKS TO OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Br. Ignatius Jayson Ma. Fajardo, MMHC

Tita Cen Moreno

Macenzie Guerrero

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