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this very important subject. We ought to give thanks to the Father for having
Paschal mystery, or the passing over of Christ from this world to the Father,
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through which God’s plan of salvation is fulfilled. We are able to receive the
Father through Jesus Christ. Great indeed is the need to thank God for this
brethren who have the same love and devotion for Jesus Christ! And since
truly actualizes that wonderful event in our human history in which Christ
suffered, died on the cross and rose—all because of love for us all! In this
can no longer see with our own eyes the bloody events which Jesus
experienced and His glorious resurrection, yet we can actually relive this
being transformed by the grace of the person of Christ to be more and more
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questions stated above. I find the questions very much connected and
The movie Padre Pio is a story of a holy man who knew, loved and lived
the Eucharist in the truest sense. It was a portrayal of a man who lived
during the 20th Century, in the jaws of two bloody world wars and before,
Sacrament of Sacrifice
To start with, his life was obviously a living martyrdom, not only
Capuchin friars, Church men (priests and bishops), lay people, and the Devil
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accused him of something immoral: “Your relationship with Cleonice was not
just a spiritual one...” His life was truly a living Eucharist, i.e., a sacrament of
Sacrifice!
Christ himself, Padre Pio was a living reminder of Jesus Christ. Although his
Paschal Mystery which culminated in his death on the Cross and his eventual
resurrection, was being made present through the very life of Padre Pio.
Thanksgiving
Paschal mystery in his life because much of the film’s focus was his
especially in the last stage of his life, notwithstanding all the persecutions
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Jesus Christ himself by being united with His suffering and pain, as shown in
“How many gifts, how many good things, how many miracles
you gave me? You came to live and to suffer inside my body.
Me in you and you in me…What a great mystery! Thank you
my Lord…”
In addition, I have observed one thing in the film: the positioning of the
Altar in the times when he was still a younger priest and when he was older.
In the scenes in the former, it is clear that he was celebrating the Holy Mass
with his back facing the people: a pre-Vatican II Liturgy. On the other hand,
in the scenes of the latter, especially when he had the encounter with the
possessed lady and when the Vatican’s Grand Visitator came to watch over
his presiding over the Eucharistic celebration, it was obvious that Padre Pio,
who died in September 23, 1968, lived during both eras: before and after the
Liturgical revisions of the Second Vatican Council. This was also tackled
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eternal life
supporters, was given absolution by Padre Pio he was filled with intense joy
because of being reconciled back to God. At the same time, he was also
transformed into a better and more virtuous man. Indeed when a person
very likeness, albeit slowly but surely. When Padre Pio built the hospital, I
sharing in the mission of saving lives and caring for the sick, which Christ
Himself did during his earthly existence. The community makes present
Jesus Christ through their concerted effort of loving and caring for the sick
and war-victims.
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What are some points, from our lessons, from the movie, that
you are challenged to live out?
what really struck me most was when we discussed about the professor’s
article in the Lantayan Journal entitled “Know, Love and Live the Eucharist: A
Challenge to Asian Youth Today.” First of all, I felt that the discussion was not
only highly interactive but a reality check for me. After realizing that there is
those who attend the Eucharistic celebration must be that of joyful gratitude
because of the Paschal Mystery of Christ, in which we all received the grace
more to become both a pastor and companion to those who wish to see
Christ!
the level of these young people the correct or precise theological meaning of
the Eucharist without compromising its fullness. I realize that indeed the
world, at least in my own Philippine context, still needs many human persons
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who are ready and willing to commit themselves in teaching these wonderful
things concerning our Catholic Faith, especially the Holy Eucharist. Making
the people understand the rich meaning of the Eucharist is actually leading
a lot of catching up to do! The result of the survey presented in the said
part of the Church, beginning with the bishops themselves. However, since I
especially in making the young people know, love and live the Eucharist. If I
may suggest, first there is a need to look into the different Religious
need to start from the very basic. The Eucharist is so rich with symbolism,
said topic.
Aside from the school apostolate, another area which can be rehashed
is that of the Catechetical programs of every diocese. If the said survey gives
an empirical, nay obviously real data that many young Asians don’t have a
diocese can actually produce instructional texts that can cater to this
particular issue. Since the Eucharist is the center of our Christian life, that is
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let every Christian, especially the youngsters, understand the rich meaning
Christ.
reading materials that can help me become a better educator: both in life
and in the classroom! I understand that I am now in the threshold of the Holy
Orders. Will I ever receive the gifts of diaconate and priesthood? Let me
cross the bridge when I get there. I realize that it is my duty to equip myself
with all the necessary tools to promote and teach Jesus Christ himself. In my
Theological formation, I challenge myself to really study, study and study the
I’ve come to realize that my life is not all found in books and lectures
but also in the real apostolate. Whenever I go for the Apostolate, I will make
a point that I will lead the people, both young and old, to Jesus Christ. My
teaching can be more effective if taught not only through lectures, talks,
classroom discussions and formation sessions but also via showing good and
edifying examples. This latter part seems to be the most important, based on
Makati, I’ve learned that people don’t listen to a priest’s sermon or homily
unless he himself lives a virtuous life—one that is a living sacrifice for the
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sake of the salvation of souls. Many have approached and told me about this
brother this and that priest because of either their edification or because of
their getting scandalized of their lifestyle! This is a clear message for me that
life can also be an example for others to imitate; my life can actually make
Just like Padre Pio, one can live the Eucharist if there is also the aspect
cross is a clear example of His own humility and obedience. One popular
Jesus’. However, I can become humble only when I learn to live a life that is
need to sacrifice my precious time for leisure and pleasure just to study and
selfish interests for the sake of the community. I have my own preferences
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as far as schedules and activities are concerned. Instead, I put aside these
penchants and listen to the voice of the community. Another is in the aspect
player or cell phone or laptop is already a big sacrifice on my part. It’s part of
which is the total trust in divine providence and not relying on my own.
There is also the real sacrifice of not having a beautiful wife and children. At
present, there are a lot of appealing options the world is offering me! Am I
chosen to love my Jesus, the one who has called me among His worker! It is
option of loving Jesus Christ will make me give away my life for the sake of
when hurdled, it is much easier to proceed to the next phase: loving the
Eucharist. As what they say “you cannot love a person without knowing her
she doesn’t grasp its full meaning. Ultimately, it’s not only the sacramental
Christ, who eventually leads us to the Father, in the Holy Spirit. In this way,
the relationship with the Trinitarian God is so much clearer because there is
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to holiness.
always in the context of the Church. The best venue where we can live the
Eucharist is none other than the Church, for it is where we receive the grace
actually present among us (Matt 18:20). Living the Eucharist also consists of
increasing our love for the one who also loves us very much: Jesus Christ our
savior and, I say, friend. We ought to love Christ in the perfect sense of the
word. We ought to follow his life, which is one of obedience to the Father, of
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