Monday, July 28, 2014

Say I love you

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

Thursday, July 24, 2014

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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Sunday, July 20, 2014

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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Monday, July 14, 2014

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

Friday, July 11, 2014

Be thankful

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

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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

Monday, July 7, 2014

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

Sunday, July 6, 2014

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!

Thursday, July 3, 2014

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