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HOT March!

Kung anong lupit ng Pebrero, siyang bait naman ng Marso. :) 

It has been more than a month already since I last blogged. And for my "comeback" post, allow me to share with you the highlights of this month (minus the regular meetings and schedules) - the reasons why I didn't have the time to regularly update this very precious online journal. 

March 2: Cornerstone Moving Up Day. I didn't get to take photos for I was busy distributing certificates. It was such a humbling experience especially when you see parents getting a little bit emotional as they receive the award/s for their children. :)

Through Education, Anything Can Happen! :)

 March 2: Roadtrip with the Boys. We went to Infanta, Quezon to check the venue of our CLP & Evangelization Training. It was a fun roadtrip with the boys. :)


March 4: Last Cluster 2 Household. Due to CFC integration, we will be transferred to the newest cluster of SFC - cluster 4! Thus, we held our last household as cluster 2. 

I love my Cluster 2 Household! :)

 March 7: New Horizon Hotel Corporate Dinner. My cousin invited me to their annual corporate dinner and have a taste of their sumptuous buffet prepared by their Belgian executive chef. :)



 March 9-10: SFC Kabisig CLP & Evangelization Training. As I posted on my Facebook album, This weekend is about brotherhood, sisterhood, family, love, service, and joy. This is the best weekend of my 2013 so far. :) These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive. :) These are the people I love. This chapter is God's answer to my prayer a long time ago. This is God's "I love you" to me. :)




March 11: Pre-monthsary Date at Movie Stars Cafe. Because it is our last monthsary in the calendar (31st), we had a grand celebration. :) Thanks to group buying sites, we were able to get a discounted rate on a very delicious buffet and very entertaining performances. I so loved the production number of the storm troopers. :D






March 12: GMC Lenten Recollection. Had a fun learning experience with Fr. Armand Robleza. :) I'll probably post my notes some other time. :)




March 13: East A Sector Lenten Recollection. Another nourishing night with Fr. Mark Anthony Naval. :)



 March 13: 31st Monthsary. Had snacks at McDo with two important men in my life: Lawrence & Arnold. :)



March 16: First MMLA (Lenten Recollection). A solemn reflection led by Fr. Xave Olin and a fun-filled mass officiated by Fr. Rudolph Steven Seno.


March 23: Metro Manila Chapter Leaders Training. Technically my last SFC MM assignment because I already transferred to MIST after ICON. And as I posted on Facebook:

I feel so HOT today!

 Humbled. (to see leaders who are already formed in the community but are still eager to learn, leaders who recognize their weaknesses and their own need for nourishment)

 Overwhelmed. (to see passionate, committed, mission-ready servants who are brave enough to leave everything behind just to say yes to God's call)

 Thankful. (to be part of a strong, faithful, Catholic community, that is SFC, where I am nourished, formed, accepted, affirmed, blessed, and loved)

 Praise God for SFC Manila! Praise God for Big East! Praise God for a very inspiring, moving, and challenging CLT. Praise God for Anointed Servant Leaders who give their all to make every single man and woman all over the world experience Christ! ♥



 March 24: SFC Kabisig "Palmsgiving." We went around Kabisig and Midtown to give out free palms (because it's Palm Sunday) and invites to our upcoming Christian Life Program.


March 25: Parish Lenten Recollection. Yes, another recollection! :) This time with Fr. Rommel Felizardo of Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish. He related the song Pusong Bato to the undying and unconditional love of God. :)


March 27: Lenten Recollection at SM Megamall & Fellowship with Superfriends. I was emotionally, spiritually, and physically filled! :)


March 28: Visita Iglesia. A time to connect with God and my beloved chapter mates. There were obstacles along the way not everything went according to what was planned but we all had a spiritually uplifting experience. Just like what I told my brothers and sisters, we were able to visit only six churches because the seventh is us. And we arrived a little late at St. Jerome but we were able to witness the washing of the feet of the apostles. I believe God intended it for us to be reminded of the most important lessons of lent: humility, service, obedience. 


March 29-30: Intimate time with the Lord and with family and loved ones. 

 March 31: Easter Sunday. Grand Easter Feast, Fellowship with SFC loves. :) 






February was crazy. March was HOT! Humbling. Overwhelming. Truly amazing!

 I wonder what April has to offer. But I am excited. :) And I look forward to having more time to blog and share my wonderful, colorful, bountiful journey. ♥
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