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Pope Francis Christmas Message

URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE
OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS

CHRISTMAS 2014
Thursday, 25 December 2014

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Christmas!

Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, is born for us, born in Bethlehem of a Virgin, fulfilling the ancient prophecies. The Virgin’s name is Mary, the wife of Joseph.

Humble people, full of hope in the goodness of God, are those who welcome Jesus and recognize him. And so the Holy Spirit enlightened the shepherds of Bethlehem, who hastened to the grotto and adored the Child. Then the Spirit led the elderly and humble couple Simeon and Anna into the temple of Jerusalem, and they recognized in Jesus the Messiah. “My eyes have seen your salvation”, Simeon exclaimed, “the salvation prepared by God in the sight of all peoples” (Lk 2:30).

Yes, brothers and sisters, Jesus is the salvation for every person and for every people!

Today I ask him, the Saviour of the world, to look upon our brothers and sisters in Iraq and Syria, who for too long now have suffered the effects of ongoing conflict, and who, together with those belonging to other ethnic and religious groups, are suffering a brutal persecution. May Christmas bring them hope, as indeed also to the many displaced persons, exiles and refugees, children, adults and elderly, from this region and from the whole world. May indifference be changed into closeness and rejection into hospitality, so that all who now are suffering may receive the necessary humanitarian help to overcome the rigours of winter, return to their countries and live with dignity. May the Lord open hearts to trust, and may he bestow his peace upon the whole Middle East, beginning with the land blessed by his birth, thereby sustaining the efforts of those committed effectively to dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians.

May Jesus, Saviour of the world, protect all who suffer in Ukraine, and grant that their beloved land may overcome tensions, conquer hatred and violence, and set out on a new journey of fraternity and reconciliation.

May Christ the Saviour give peace to Nigeria, where [even in these hours] more blood is being shed and too many people are unjustly deprived of their possessions, held as hostages or killed. I invoke peace also on the other parts of the African continent, thinking especially of Libya, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and various regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I beseech all who have political responsibility to commit themselves through dialogue to overcoming differences and to building a lasting, fraternal coexistence.

May Jesus save the vast numbers of children who are victims of violence, made objects of trade and trafficking, or forced to become soldiers; children, so many abused children. May he give comfort to the families of the children killed in Pakistan last week. May he be close to all who suffer from illness, especially the victims of the Ebola epidemic, above all in Liberia, in Sierra Leone and in Guinea. As I thank all who are courageously dedicated to assisting the sick and their family members, I once more make an urgent appeal that the necessary assistance and treatment be provided.

The Child Jesus. My thoughts turn to all those children today who are killed and ill-treated, be they infants killed in the womb, deprived of that generous love of their parents and then buried in the egoism of a culture that does not love life; be they children displaced due to war and persecution, abused and taken advantage of before our very eyes and our complicit silence. I think also of those infants massacred in bomb attacks, also those where the Son of God was born. Even today, their impotent silence cries out under the sword of so many Herods. On their blood stands the shadow of contemporary Herods. Truly there are so many tears this Christmas, together with the tears of the Infant Jesus.

Dear brothers and sisters, may the Holy Spirit today enlighten our hearts, that we may recognize in the Infant Jesus, born in Bethlehem of the Virgin Mary, the salvation given by God to each one of us, to each man and woman and to all the peoples of the earth. May the power of Christ, which brings freedom and service, be felt in so many hearts afflicted by war, persecution and slavery. May this divine power, by its meekness, take away the hardness of heart of so many men and women immersed in worldliness and indifference, the globalization of indifference. May his redeeming strength transform arms into ploughshares, destruction into creativity, hatred into love and tenderness. Then we will be able to cry out with joy: “Our eyes have seen your salvation”.

With these thoughts I wish you all a Happy Christmas!

January 15, 16 and 19, 2015, as special (non-working) days in Metro Manila for Papal Visit

Malacañang has declared Jan 15, 16 and 19, 2015 as special non-working days in Metro Manila due to Pope Francis' visit.

The declaration was made through Proclamation No. 936, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. on Monday.


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Our real gift is the gift of His presence

May we never be so focused on getting gifts and presents that we forget to receive the gift of His presence

Dear benefactors and supporters of Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation (MMP)

In gratitude for your spiritual and financial support to MMP Foundation this year and in the past, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated for your intentions and for your loved ones on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th, 2014 and New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1st, 2015.

May the Lord reward you a hundred fold for your kindness and generosity in supporting all our endeavors!

To Jesus through Mary,

Fr. Fernando M. Suarez, MMMP
www.fatherfernando.com

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Healing Mass officiated by Father Fernando Suarez in Cebu

Although the event is private, we are glad that Fr. Fernando is back and we are just waiting for his schedule to be out soon.

Excerpt from the news:

...celebration at the Blue Elephant Sky Lounge. It was also the formal blessing of the lounge and at the same time that it celebrated Siam Thai Cuisine's sixth anniversary. Preceding the grand feast was a healing Mass officiated by Father Fernando Suarez ,with Bishops Emilio Bataclan, Antonio Palang and George Remondo as co-celebrants...

God loved us first

We love because he first loved us - 1 John 4:19

God will fully supply whatever you need

My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:19

Live simply

Live Simply, Love Generously , Care Deeply, Speak Kindly

The Poor Widow’s Contribution - Gospel LK 21:1-4

When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people
putting their offerings into the treasury
and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins.
He said, “I tell you truly,
this poor widow put in more than all the rest;
for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.”

The Judgment of the Nations - Gospel MT 25:31-46

Stefan Lochner, Last Judgement, c. 1435. Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne

Jesus said to his disciples:
"When the Son of Man comes in his glory,
and all the angels with him,
he will sit upon his glorious throne,
and all the nations will be assembled before him.
And he will separate them one from another,
as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
Then the king will say to those on his right,
'Come, you who are blessed by my Father.
Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
For I was hungry and you gave me food,
I was thirsty and you gave me drink,
a stranger and you welcomed me,
naked and you clothed me,
ill and you cared for me,
in prison and you visited me.’

Then the righteous will answer him and say,
'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you drink?
When did we see you a stranger and welcome you,
or naked and clothe you?
When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’
And the king will say to them in reply,
'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did
for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’

Then he will say to those on his left,
'Depart from me, you accursed,
into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
For I was hungry and you gave me no food,
I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
a stranger and you gave me no welcome,
naked and you gave me no clothing,
ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’

Then they will answer and say,
'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty
or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison,
and not minister to your needs?’
He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you,
what you did not do for one of these least ones,
you did not do for me.’
And these will go off to eternal punishment,
but the righteous to eternal life."

My house shall be a house of prayer - Gospel LK 19:45-48

Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out
those who were selling things, saying to them,
“It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer,
but you have made it a den of thieves.”
And every day he was teaching in the temple area.
The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile,
were seeking to put him to death,
but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose
because all the people were hanging on his words.

God will provide

Genesis 22:8 God will provide the sheep for the burnt offering

Pope Francis official itinerary in the Philippines

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The official itinerary is as follows:

January 15, 2015 Arrival from Sri Lanka – Villamor Air Base Motorcade to the Apostolic Nunciature – Taft Avenue, Manila

January 16, 2015 Welcome Ceremony – Malacañan Palace, Manila Motorcade to the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) Mass with Bishops, Priests, and Religious – Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) Motorcade to the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay Encounter with Families – Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay

January 17, 2015 Departure for Archdiocese of Palo – Villamor Air Base Arrival at Tacloban Airport Holy Mass – Tacloban Airport Lunch with the Poor and Survivors of Calamities at Gonzagahaus (Residence of the Archbishop of Palo) – Palo, Leyte Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor – Palo, Leyte Meeting with the Priests and Religious at Cathedral of Our Lord’s Transfiguration (Palo Cathedral) – Palo, Leyte Departure for Manila Arrival at Manila – Villamor Air Base

January 18, 2015 Brief Meeting with the Religious Leaders and Encounter with the Youth – Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila Motorcade to Rizal Park, Manila Concluding Mass, Rizal Park, Manila

January 19, 2015 Motorcade from the Apostolic Nunciature Departure for Rome – Villamor Air Base

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Psalm 23 - The Lord is my sheperd

PS 23:1B-3A, 3BC-4, 5, 6

(1) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
Beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
He guides me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
With your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Gospel LK 17:1-6 Temptations to Sin

Gospel LK 17:1-6

Jesus said to his disciples,
“Things that cause sin will inevitably occur,
but woe to the one through whom they occur.
It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neck
and he be thrown into the sea
than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.

Be on your guard!
If your brother sins, rebuke him;
and if he repents, forgive him.
And if he wrongs you seven times in one day
and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’
you should forgive him.”

And the Apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”
The Lord replied, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,
you would say to this mulberry tree,
‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”

Blessed is the man who fears the LORD - Psalm 112

Blessed the man who fears the LORD,
who greatly delights in His commands.

His descendants shall be mighty in the land,
a generation of the upright will be blessed.

Gospel Lk 16:1-8 - The Parable of the Dishonest Steward November 7, 2014

Jesus said to his disciples, “A rich man had a steward
who was reported to him for squandering his property.
He summoned him and said,
‘What is this I hear about you?

Prepare a full account of your stewardship,
because you can no longer be my steward.’
The steward said to himself, ‘What shall I do,
now that my master is taking the position of steward away from me?

I am not strong enough to dig and I am ashamed to beg.
I know what I shall do so that,
when I am removed from the stewardship,
they may welcome me into their homes.’
He called in his master’s debtors one by one.

To the first he said, ‘How much do you owe my master?’
He replied, ‘One hundred measures of olive oil.’
He said to him, ‘Here is your promissory note.
Sit down and quickly write one for fifty.’
Then to another he said, ‘And you, how much do you owe?’

He replied, ‘One hundred measures of wheat.’
He said to him, ‘Here is your promissory note;
write one for eighty.’
And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently.
For the children of this world
are more prudent in dealing with their own generation
than the children of light.”

Gospel LK 14:12-14 - Help without expecting repayment

On a sabbath Jesus went to dine
at the home of one of the leading Pharisees.
He said to the host who invited him,

“When you hold a lunch or a dinner,
do not invite your friends or your brothers or sisters
or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors,
in case they may invite you back and you have repayment.
Rather, when you hold a banquet,
invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;

blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.
For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

Greatest gift

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An Island in Ilin, Mindoro - Fr. Fernando Suarez, community outreach (video)

The video is produced by Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation whose outreach includes the villages in Ilin island in town of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro. Father Fernando Suarez led the group of missionaries to this beautiful island and built a church, the Santisima Trinidad Chapel.

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Gospel JN 6:37-40 - Everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life November 2, 2014

Jesus said to the crowds:
“Everything that the Father gives me will come to me,
and I will not reject anyone who comes to me,
because I came down from heaven not to do my own will
but the will of the one who sent me.

And this is the will of the one who sent me,
that I should not lose anything of what he gave me,
but that I should raise it on the last day.
For this is the will of my Father,
that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him
may have eternal life,
and I shall raise him on the last day.”

Gospel MT 5:1-12A The Sermon on the Mount

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven.”

Gospel Lk 14:1-6 Healing of the Man with Dropsy on the Sabbath

On a sabbath Jesus went to dine
at the home of one of the leading Pharisees,
and the people there were observing him carefully.

In front of him there was a man suffering from dropsy.
Jesus spoke to the scholars of the law and Pharisees in reply, asking,
“Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath or not?”

But they kept silent; so he took the man and,
after he had healed him, dismissed him.
Then he said to them

“Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern,
would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?”
But they were unable to answer his question.

Love God and your neighbors - Gospel Mt 22:34-40

Gospel MT 22:34-40 This is the greatest and the first commandment
Jesus said,
"You shall love the Lord, your God,
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
and with all your mind.
.
The second is ,
You shall love your neighbor as yourself". 

Gospel MT 22:34-40
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees,
they gathered together, and one of them,
a scholar of the law tested him by asking,
"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"
He said to him,
"You shall love the Lord, your God,
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
and with all your mind.
This is the greatest and the first commandment.
The second is like it:
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."

Prayer for the Dead

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
I pray in hope for my family,
relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.

In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.

Humility gets Wisdom

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. - Proverbs 11:2

A wise man is in peace

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control - Proverbs 29:11

Let be done in love

Let all that you do be done in Love 1Cor 16:14

God will give you strength

Don.t give up God will give you strength you need to hold on.

Walk in God's divine wisdom

As you walk in God's divine wisdom, you will surely begin to see a greater measure of victory and good success in your life

Prayer For Healing

Lord, look upon me with eyes of mercy. May Your healing Spirit rest upon me. It is through Your power that I was created. Since You created me from nothing, You can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of Your spirit. May Your life-giving powers flow into every cell of my body and into the depths of my soul. Mend what is broken. Cast out anything that should not be within me. Rebuild my brokenness.

Restore my strength for service in Your Kingdom. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example. Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. Amen.

To Jesus, through Mary,
Fr. Fernando Suarez, CC
I am only an instrument of the Lord, it is He who heals!

 

The Parable of the Tenants - Gospel MT 21:33-43

Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people:
"Hear another parable.
There was a landowner who planted a vineyard,
put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower.
Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey.

When vintage time drew near,
he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce.

But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat,
another they killed, and a third they stoned.

Again he sent other servants, more numerous than the first ones,
but they treated them in the same way.

Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking,
'They will respect my son.'

But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another,
'This is the heir.
Come, let us kill him and acquire his inheritance.’

They seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him.

What will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?"
They answered him,

"He will put those wretched men to a wretched death
and lease his vineyard to other tenants
who will give him the produce at the proper times."

Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures:

The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
by the Lord has this been done,
and it is wonderful in our eyes?

Therefore, I say to you,
the kingdom of God will be taken away from you
and given to a people that will produce its fruit."

I can do all things with Christ

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13

Be known for your kindness

Be the person that makes others special. Be known for your kindness and grace.

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God made beautiful days

Today is beautiful day simply because God made it.

Don't forget to say thank you

Sometimes I forget to thanks the people who make my life happy in so many ways. Sometimes I forget to tell them how much I really do appreciate them for being an important part of my life. So thank you all of you, Just being here for me. - wisdomtoinspirethesoul.com

God is stronger than my problems

I'm smiling not because I'm stronger than my problems. I'm smiling because my God is stronger than my problems.- wisdomtoinspirethesoul.com

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The Parable of the Two Sons - Gospel MT 21:28-32

Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people:
"What is your opinion?

A man had two sons.
He came to the first and said,
'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.'
He said in reply, 'I will not, '
but afterwards changed his mind and went.

The man came to the other son and gave the same order.
He said in reply, 'Yes, sir, ‘but did not go.

Which of the two did his father's will?"
They answered, "The first."
Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you,
tax collectors and prostitutes
are entering the kingdom of God before you.

When John came to you in the way of righteousness,
you did not believe him;
but tax collectors and prostitutes did.
Yet even when you saw that,
you did not later change your minds and believe him."

Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation Needs Your Help! (video)

Mary Mother of the Poor Foundation Needs Your Help to continue its programs to help the poorest of the poor in the Philippines. To help support the Ministry to the Poor, please visit our websites: marymotherofthepoor.org and fatherfernando.com. Thank you for your generous support!

Woman, behold, your son

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Gospel John 19:25-27
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother
and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,
and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved
he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”
Then he said to the disciple,
“Behold, your mother.”
And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.

God speaks of the heart

God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of the prayer.

Remember to love

Remember, no one can hate you, if you are determined to love.

Religions are called to be vehicles of peace and never of hatred

Pope Francis called on soccer matches in Rome to raise funds for “Scholas Occurrentes,” an educational institution that promotes social integration and to “P.U.P.I,” a non-profit long-distance adoption charity which helps disadvantaged young people.

“Religions,” are called to be vehicles of peace and never of hatred.” “Religion and sport,” he concluded, “can collaborate and offer to all of society eloquent signs of this new era in which people ‘will never again raise the sword one against another.”

I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever

Psalm 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Our God Is Alive (2014-06-28) El Segundo California (video)

On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (Vigil Mass), Father Fernando Suarez gives a homily about God's surprises and challenges. Recorded at Saint Anthony Church in El Segundo, California on June 28, 2014.

Forgive yourself

People can be forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

Forgiveness is peace in self

Inner peace can only be reached when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is the letting go of the past and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions

Embrace your relationship with God everyday

A relationship with God is the most important relationship you can have. Embrace it everyday.

-MWW

Dear God I'm grateful

Dear God, Today I woke up. I'm healthy, I'm alive, I'm blessed. I apologize for all my complaining. I'm truly grateful.

Fr Fernando Suarez on Sabbatical Leave - Please pray for Fr. Fernando for a much needed rest

After consultation with his Bishop and Spiritual Director, Bishop ANTONIO P. PALANG, Fr. Fernando was asked to take some much needed rest. He has been ministering to the sick and to the poor, and has been traveling much without any vacation or rest. While he takes this sabbatical leave, we ask that you continue to pray for him, his ministry, and his community, Missionaries of Mary Mother of the Poor. - Bishop ANTONIO P. PALANG, Vicar of San Jose Oriental Mindoro

Aired on ABS-CBN TV Mass "Healing Eucharist" July 20, 2014 announcing the sabbatical leave of Fr. Fernando Suarez.

Pope Francis' 10 tips for happiness

The Pope's 10 tips for happiness

1. Live and let live.
2. Give yourself to others.
3 Move quietly in the world.
4. Enjoy leisure.
5. Sunday is for families.
6. Find jobs for young people.
7. Respect nature.
8. Let go of negative things quickly.
9. Don't preach your religion too forcefully.
10. Work for peace.

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True peace, joy and contentment in Christ

Kung hindi ka pa rin liligaya nang dahil kay Kristo,
ewan ko na lang talaga”
(If you will still not find happiness because of Christ,
I really do not know why)
because true peace, joy and contentment
can be found only in Jesus Christ.
- Fr. Fernando Suarez

August 2014 Schedule of Fr. Fernando will be out soon..

We'll keep in touch...

Say I love you

If you love someone tell them because hearts are often broken by words left unspoken.

The skull cap Pope Francis gave to Fr. Fernando

The MMMP community pays respect to the skull cap given by Pope Francis

The skull cap Pope Francis gave to Fr. Fernando

During the conversation he offered his skull cap saying, “This is for your seminary, the Missionaries of Mary Mother of the Poor. Then he told me in Italian, as interpreted by Fr. Ricky, “Go forth for the Kingdom of God.”

His hug is so affirming, so consoling, so powerful. It is like God’s embrace. It healed me. It consoled me. It affirmed me. Indeed, it was a golden moment. That’s the reality of it. When God embraces you, when you let Him so, he will give you peace.”

As what Pope Francis said in the Evangelii Gaudium #3, “Save me once again, Lord, take me once more into your redeeming embrace,” I hope we do not deprive ourselves of the experience of God’s redeeming embrace. This is where the most au-thentic encounter with God will happen.

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A Golden Moment for the Church

(Excerpts From Fr. Suarez’ homily to the seminarians by RT Oliveros, PhD)

The papal embrace and the concelebration with Pope Francis is a highpoint in Fr. Fernando’s 12 years of priesthood. “This is a golden moment of the church. We, MMMP, should be contaminated
by this contagious joy of the “Francis effect.” Fr. Fernando said in Taglish, “Kung hindi ka pa rin liligaya nang dahil kay Kristo, ewan ko na lang talaga” (If you will still not find happiness because of
Christ, I really do not know why) because true peace, joy and contentment can be found only in Jesus Christ.

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Do not be afraid to dream of Great Things - Pope Francis

Dear Young People, Do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of Great Things - Pope Francis

Be thankful

Today be thankful and think how rich you are. Your family is priceless, your time is gold and your health is wealth.

Message from Fr. Fernando Suarez on meeting Pope Francis

Father Fernando with Pope Francis

Message from Fr. Fernando Suarez on meeting Pope Francis

Everyone, every priest wants to meet the Pope. Indeed. How much more when he hugs you! How much more when he embraces you! Not only that; He gives you his skull cap! It is euphoric! What an experience. What a feeling. What a blessing!


When I first met Fr. Ricky Ignacio in Tarlac in 2007 through Mrs. Marion Mangio, I told him, “you will be my gate to Rome.” I did not know he is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace and Mercy in Ponte Galeria, outside of Rome, close to the airport. True enough, seven (7) years later he will become my gate to meet the Pope.

According to Fr. Ricky, he has kept in touch with the Pope since the beginning of April because his parish was damaged by the storm last February. It was the Pope himself who called and helped him. At that meeting, Fr. Ricky showed him some pictures of our ministry to the poor in the Philippines. That got the latter’s attention. Pope Francis then inquired who the priest in the picture feeding and praying with the poor is. The Pope expressed interest to meet this priest, who happens to be me.

Twenty (20) days after the meeting, I had the chance to celebrate Mass inside the Vatican’s Blessed Sacrament chapel together with some MMMP board of Directors. Then Fr. Ricky asked us to pray as he was thinking of bringing me to the Pope.

This was realized on April 24 at Santa Marta Chapel. I spent two hours with him dur-ing the Mass and prolonged silent prayer . Then I greeted him, embraced him and asked for his blessing.

It is euphoric! What an experience. What a feeling. What a blessing!

During the conversation he offered his skull cap saying, “This is for your seminary, the Missionaries of Mary Mother of the Poor. Then he told me in Italian, as interpreted by Fr. Ricky, “Go forth for the Kingdom of God.”

His hug is so affirming, so consoling, so powerful. It is like God’s embrace. It healed me. It consoled me. It affirmed me. Indeed, it was a golden moment. That’s the reality of it. When God embraces you, when you let Him so, he will give you peace.”

As what Pope Francis said in the Evangelii Gaudium #3, “Save me once again, Lord, take me once more into your redeeming embrace,” I hope we do not deprive ourselves of the experience of God’s redeeming embrace. This is where the most au-thentic encounter with God will happen.

- Download copy of July 2014 MMMP Newsletter

Father Fernando schedule, July 10 and 11, 2014 - Chicago USA, Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service

JULY 10 Thursday

7:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
1351 W Evergreen Ave., Chicago IL 60642 USA
Tel: (773) 278-2470
Contacts:
Parish Office, Cristina: 773.278.2470,
cristina.ststansk@comcast.net or
Lucy Cuenca, 773.715.5832, olicue@aol.com

JULY 11 Friday

7:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
St. Eulalia Parish
1851 S 9th Ave., Maywood IL 60153 USA
Tel: (708) 343-6120
Contact:
Lucy Cuenca, 773.715.5832, olicue@aol.com

- see July 2014 schedule of Fr. Fernando Suarez

Focus on the bright side - Old proverb

Focus on the bright side of life, visualize yourself being happy and healthy, pray and meditate every day, and soon you will see positive changes not only in your health but in your whole life!

Father Fernando schedule, July 5 and 6, 2014 - New Jersey and New York Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service

JULY 5 Saturday

9:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
3026 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07306 USA
Tel: (201) 653-8814
CONFESSION: 6:20 am to 7:20 am
Contacts:
Leni de Leon, 917.463.9630, candle8552@gmail.com
Vangie Tuason, 201.926.9965
Efren Orleans, 201.344.4647

JULY 6 Sunday

5:30 pm
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
Our Lady Help of Christians
1315 East 28th
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Tel: (718) 338-5242
Contacts:
Marivic & Alain Gorospe, (718) 986-3296
Belle & Jimmy Locsin, (347) 768-0848
Jose Razon, (718) 951-3662

- see July 2014 schedule of Fr. Fernando Suarez

July 2014 Healing Mass Schedule of Father Fernando Suarez

JULY 1 Tuesday

6:30 PM
Eucharistic Celebration with Healing Prayers for the Sick
All Saints Catholic Parish
8939 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236 USA
Tel: (513) 792-4600
Contacts:
Ed and Nena Villarroya: (513) 207-9511, (513) 264-9757

JULY 2 Wednesday

06:30 PM
Eucharistic Celebration with Healing Prayers for the Sick
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish
2300 S. Smithville Rd., Dayton, OH 45420 USA
Tel: (937) 252-9919
Contacts:
Josie Garcia: (937) 321-5225;
Rose Prado: (937) 830-6720

JULY 5 Saturday

9:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
3026 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07306 USA
Tel: (201) 653-8814
CONFESSION: 6:20 am to 7:20 am
Contacts:
Leni de Leon, 917.463.9630, candle8552@gmail.com
Vangie Tuason, 201.926.9965
Efren Orleans, 201.344.4647

JULY 6 Sunday

5:30 pm
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
Our Lady Help of Christians
1315 East 28th
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Tel: (718) 338-5242
Contacts:
Marivic & Alain Gorospe, (718) 986-3296
Belle & Jimmy Locsin, (347) 768-0848
Jose Razon, (718) 951-3662


JULY 10 Thursday

7:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish
1351 W Evergreen Ave., Chicago IL 60642 USA
Tel: (773) 278-2470
Contacts:
Parish Office, Cristina: 773.278.2470,
cristina.ststansk@comcast.net or
Lucy Cuenca, 773.715.5832, olicue@aol.com

JULY 11 Friday

7:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
St. Eulalia Parish
1851 S 9th Ave., Maywood IL 60153 USA
Tel: (708) 343-6120
Contact:
Lucy Cuenca, 773.715.5832, olicue@aol.com

JULY 23 Wednesday

10:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration & Healing Service
South Cotobato Sports Complex
Marbel,KORONADAL CITY


JULY 24 Thursday

10:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Sta. Catalina Parish Church
GLAN
Sarangani Province


JULY 25 Friday

10:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Sta. Cruz Parish Church
Maasim
Sarangani Province

Fr. Fernando Suarez' Homily for May 18, 2014

Fr. Fernando Suarez' Homily for May 18, 2014

Healing Mass Schedule for June 2014 of Father Fernando Suarez

JUNE 1 Sunday

06:00 - 08:00 PM
"Healing Grace with Father Fernando" (radio program)
Radyo Veritas 846
PHILIPPINES
Online Streaming at: http://www.eradioportal.com/asxfile/radyoveritas.asx

JUNE 4 Wednesday 

06:30 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Hoffnung der Welt Kirche
Donau City Street 2
1220 Vienna, Austria

JUNE 5 Thursday 

07:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
St. Johann the Evangelist Church
Kepler Church, Keplerplatz 6
1100 Vienna, Austria

JUNE 8 Sunday 

06:00 - 08:00 PM
"Healing Grace with Father Fernando" (radio program)
Radyo Veritas 846
PHILIPPINES
Online Streaming at: http://www.eradioportal.com/asxfile/radyoveritas.asx


JUNE 9 Monday

7:30 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
English Martyrs
Chalkhill Road,
Wembley, London, HA9 9EW

JUN 10 Tuesday 

8:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
St Andrews Shared Church
Washington Drive, Cippenham,
Slough, Berks, SL1 5RE

JUNE 11 Wednesday

11:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Our Lady of Compassion RC Church
Green Street,
Upton Park, London, E13 9AX

JUNE 11 Wednesday

7:30 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Sacred Heart Church, Flower Lane
Mill Hill, London, NW7 2JB


JUNE 15 Sunday 

06:00 AM
"Healing Eucharist"
ABS-CBN TV Mass
PHILIPPINES
Sunday TV Mass with Fr. Fernando Suarez, MMMP

JUNE 15 Sunday 

06:00 - 08:00 PM
"Healing Grace with Father Fernando" (radio program)
Radyo Veritas 846
PHILIPPINES
Online Streaming at: http://www.eradioportal.com/asxfile/radyoveritas.asx


JUNE 16 Monday

5:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Sacred Heart Parish Church
Tacloban City


JUNE 17 Tuesday 

09:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Our Lady of Annunciation Parish
Calbiga, Samar
PHILIPPINES

JUNE 19 Thursday 

07:30 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Garchitorena,Camarines Sur
PHILIPPINES

JUNE 20 Friday 

05:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Kristong Hari Parish
Commonwealth, Quezon City
PHILIPPINES

JUNE 21 Saturday 

06:30 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Saint Vincent De Paul
Tandang Sora, Quezon City
PHILIPPINES

JUNE 22 Sunday 

06:00 - 08:00 PM
"Healing Grace with Father Fernando" (radio program)
Radyo Veritas 846
PHILIPPINES
Online Streaming at: http://www.eradioportal.com/asxfile/radyoveritas.asx


JUNE 23 Monday

6:00 PM
Novena Mass
St. Peter Parish
San Juan, Apalit
Pampanga
PHILIPPINES

JUNE 29 Sunday 

06:00 - 08:00 PM
'Healing Grace with Father Fernando' (radio program)
Radyo Veritas 846
PHILIPPINES
Online Streaming at: http://www.eradioportal.com/asxfile/radyoveritas.asx

Fr Fernando Suarez 12th Sacerdotal Anniversary May 18, 2014 (video)

Fr. Fernando Suarez
12th SACERDOTAL ANNIVERSARY
DMCI Annex Building
2278 Chino Roces Ave. Ext.
Makati City
18 May 2014

May 17 Saturday Healing Mass, St Vincent de Paul Tandang Sora

MAY 17 SATURDAY


6:30 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
St Vincent de Paul
Tandang Sora, Quezon City

May 16 Healing Mass Kristong Hari Parish Commonwealth Avenue

MAY 16 FRIDAY

5:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Kristong Hari Parish
Commonwealth Avenue,
Quezon City
Tel. 427-8367
(Across Commonwealth Market)

Healing Mass Schedule for May 2014

Partial Listing

MAY 16 FRIDAY

5:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
Kristong Hari Parish
Commonwealth Avenue,
Quezon City
Tel. 427-8367
(Across Commonwealth Market, stop at yellow pedestrian bridge)

MAY 17 SATURDAY

6:30 AM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
St Vincent de Paul
Tandang Sora, Quezon City

MAY 19 - JUN 2
Fr. Fernando Suarez Pilgrimage to Croatia, Medjugorje and France
May 19th - June 2nd, 2014

FACE THE PEOPLE with Father Fernando Suarez April 21,2014

Face the People is a Philippine reality tabloid talk show aired on TV5 and presented by Gelli de Belen and Christine Bersola-Babao.

Fr. Fernando Suarez will celebrate his last Mass at MonteMaria in Alfonso town, Cavite Easter Sunday April 20

April 20 Sunday

10:00 AM (Last Mass in Alfonso)
Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service
(Easter Sunday)
MonteMaria Chapel
Brgy. Amuyong, Alfonso, Cavite
Philippines

Sunday TV Mass with Father Fernando Suarez, MMMP February 16, 2014

Sunday TV Mass with Father Fernando Suarez, MMMP February 16, 2014 ABS-CBN

Pilgrimage to Croatia, Medjugorje and France May 19th– June 2nd, 2014

Fr. Fernando Suarez
Pilgrimage to Croatia, Medjugorje and France
May 19th– June 2nd, 2014

For more information, contact:
Manny/Rhorie Abalos, (815) 262-1691,
email: usa@marymotherofthepoor.org
Connie Asentista (206)351-2961 or
Bayani Travel (206) 223-9669
email: connieasentista@gmail.com

Download brochure

Healing Mass Schedule with Father Fernando April 2014

(Partial list)

April 05 Saturday

07:00 AM
Healing Mass
Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy
Quirino Highway, Bayan
Novaliches, Quezon City
Philippines
(Take Commonwealth, then turn left at Jordan Plaines to Quirino Highway)
For inquiries, please call +63 2 939-4720.

April 10 Thursday

05:00 pm
Healing Mass
San Pablo Parish
Juna Subdivision,
Matina, Davao City

April 16 Wednesday

05:00 PM
Healing Mass
San Jose Cathedral
Mindoro

April 20 Sunday

06:00 AM
The Healing Eucharist
Sunday TV Mass with Father Fernando Suarez, MMMP
Aired over ABS-CBN

10:00 AM (Last Mass in Alfonso)
Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service
(Easter Sunday)
MonteMaria Chapel
Brgy. Amuyong, Alfonso, Cavite
Philippines

Fr. Fernando Suarez: I ask nothing, I refuse nothing in Bawal ang Pasaway TV 11 (video)

 Sa kanyang unang one-on-one TV interview, nilinaw ni Fr. Suarez na hindi grandyoso ang kanyang pamumuhay. Aniya, hindi siya pabigat kaninoman at kusang-loob na ibinibigay sa kanya ang mga regalong natatanggap. Aired: March 24, 2014)

  

Nilinaw ni Fr. Fernando Suarez na dahil sa kakulangan sa pondo ay napagdesisyunan ng kanyang foundation na isauli ang lupang donasyon ng San Miguel Corporation para sana sa Montemaria Shrine. (Date aired: March 22, 2014)

Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez on Radio Veritas 846 Sundays 6PM March 16

MARCH 16 SUNDAY

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez
Radio Station : Veritas 846 (846Khz-AM)
Listen to online video streaming
http://www.veritas846.ph
162 West Avenue cor. EDSA, QC
Tel. Nos.: 925-7932 to 39 | Telefax: 928-3068
Cell: 0918837482

HEALING RETREAT AND LIFE IN THE SPRIT SEMINAR AT SEA JULY 5-17, 2014

WITH FR FERNANDO SUAREZ & FR. JEFF SHANNON
CRUISING NORTHERN EUROPE, SCANDINAVIA AND RUSSIA
DENMARK, NORWAY, GERMANY, ESTONIA, RUSSIA

JULY 5-17, 2014 (13 days)

Download brochure for more info.

Healing Mass Schedule March 2014

March 14 Friday

10:00 AM
Healing Mass
Saint Joseph Parish (Diocese of Antipolo)
Baras, Rizal


March 15 Saturday

06:30 AM
Healing Mass
St Vincent de Paul
Tandang Sora
(updated schedule)


March 16 Sunday

06:00 AM
The Healing Eucharist
Sunday TV Mass with Father Fernando Suarez, MMMP
Aired over ABS-CBN

10:00 AM
Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service
MonteMaria Chapel
Brgy. Amuyong, Alfonso, Cavite
Philippines
2014

6:00PM to 8:00PM
Listen to 'Healing Grace with Fr. Fernando' every Sunday
at DZRV - Radio Veritas 846AM

March 21 Friday

06:00 PM
Healing Mass
Kristong Hari Parish
Commonwealth Avenue,
Quezon City

March 24 Monday

05:00 PM
Healing Mass
San Antonio de Padua Parish Church
Batong Malake, Los Banos
Laguna


March 25 Tuesday

10:00 AM
Healing Mass
The Lakeshore Estate (Lakeshore Tent)
Km. 71 Exit, North Luzon Expressway
Mexico, Pampanga
2014

April 05 Saturday

07:00 AM
Healing Mass
Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy
Novaliches, Quezon City

April 16 Wednesday

05:00 PM
Healing Mass
San Jose Cathedral
Mindoro

April 20 Sunday

06:00 AM
The Healing Eucharist
Sunday TV Mass with Father Fernando Suarez, MMMP
Aired over ABS-CBN

10:00 AMEucharistic Celebration and Healing Service
(Easter Sunday)
MonteMaria Chapel
Brgy. Amuyong, Alfonso, Cavite
Philippines

Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez on Radio Veritas 846 Sundays 6PM

FEB 23 SUNDAY

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez
Radio Station : Veritas 846 (846Khz-AM)
Listen to online video streaming
http://www.veritas846.ph
162 West Avenue cor. EDSA, QC
Tel. Nos.: 925-7932 to 39 | Telefax: 928-3068
Cell: 0918837482

Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez on Radio Veritas 846 Sundays 6PM

FEB 16 SUNDAY

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez
Radio Station : Veritas 846 (846Khz-AM)
Listen to online video streaming
http://www.veritas846.ph
162 West Avenue cor. EDSA, QC
Tel. Nos.: 925-7932 to 39 | Telefax: 928-3068
Cell: 09188374827

Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez on Radio Veritas 846 Sundays 6PM

FEB 9 SUNDAY

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez
Radio Station : Veritas 846 (846Khz-AM)
Listen to online video streaming
http://www.veritas846.ph
162 West Avenue cor. EDSA, QC
Tel. Nos.: 925-7932 to 39 | Telefax: 928-3068
Cell: 09188374827

Cebu - Healing Mass with Father Fernando Suarez

2014 Jan 21

04:00 PM
Healing Mass
Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino
C. Padilla St., Cebu City

2014 Jan 22

09:30 AM
Healing Mass
Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish
Danao City, Cebu

2014 Jan 22

04:00 PM
Healing Mass
Cebu Country Club
Banilad, Cebu City

Healing Mass Schedule February 2014

2014 Feb 02

08:00 AM
Healing Mass
San Isidro Labrador Chapel
Brgy. Onion, Monkayo,
Compostela Valley Province
Contact Person:
Fr. Em-em Luego, Diocese of Tagum

2014 Feb 02

6:00PM to 8:00PM
Listen to 'Healing Grace with Fr. Fernando' every Sunday
at DZRB - Radio Veritas 846 (AM Band)

FEB 9 SUNDAY

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez
Radio Station : Veritas 846 (846Khz-AM)
Listen to online video streaming
http://www.veritas846.ph
162 West Avenue cor. EDSA, QC
Tel. Nos.: 925-7932 to 39 | Telefax: 928-3068
Cell: 09188374827

FEB 16 SUNDAY

6:00 PM
Healing Grace with Fr. Suarez
Radio Station : Veritas 846 (846Khz-AM)
Listen to online video streaming
http://www.veritas846.ph
162 West Avenue cor. EDSA, QC
Tel. Nos.: 925-7932 to 39 | Telefax: 928-3068
Cell: 09188374827


2014 Feb 18
06:00 PM
Healing Mass
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bahrain
Building 329 Isa Al Kabeer Avenue
Manama Town 307, Kingdom of Bahrain

2014 Feb 19 
06:00 PM
Healing Mass
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bahrain
Building 329 Isa Al Kabeer Avenue
Manama Town 307, Kingdom of Bahrain

2014 Feb 20
06:00 PM
Healing Mass
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bahrain
Building 329 Isa Al Kabeer Avenue
Manama Town 307, Kingdom of Bahrain


2014 February 26 to March 6, 2014
HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE
A 9-day Religious Journey with Fr. Fernando Suarez, MMMP

Fr. Fernando Suarez Homily at Mary Help of Christians Shrine Parañaque City - January 12, 2014

Fr. Fernando Suarez Homily and Healing Mass

at

Mary Help of Christians Shrine, Better Living Subd. 

Brgy. Don Bosco, Parañaque City

January 12, 2014  Sunday

Fr. Fernando on Radio Veritas, Sundays 6PM-8

2014 Jan 12 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Listen to 'Healing Grace with Fr. Fernando' every Sunday
at DZRV - Radio Veritas 846 (AM Band)

Fr. Suarez as guest in GMA 7 I-WITNESS : SA PAGHAHANAP NG HIMALA dokumentaryo ni Sandra Aguinaldo (full episode) January 6, 2014

For those who have been suffering for a long time and whom doctors have no cure, the healing priests are their last hope.

Father Fernando Suarez may be considered the “rockstar” among healing priests. Thousands travel from all over to attend his healing masses – in churches all over the world, and even in malls around the country. His healing marathons can last up to four hours, with up to ten thousand attendees at times. GMA7

SA PAGHAHANAP NG HIMALA on GMA7
HOST: SANDRA AGUINALDO
AIRING DATE: JAN 6, 2014 11:30PM 

 

 

 

 

Eucharistic Celebration and Healing, Glorietta Ayala Center, Makati City January 18, 5PM

January 18, 2014 SATURDAY

5:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by a Healing Service
(Organized by Landmark)
Glorietta Activity Center
Ayala Center, Makati City
Philippines
Free Registration:
Landmark Trinoma QC, Ground Floor, Dept. Store - +63 2 922-9990
Landmark Makati Ground Floor, Main Lobby - +63 2 810-9990