4Th LVF FAMILY CONGRESS
It’s family time! To commemorate its 26th anniversary, LVF organized its 4th Family Congress with the theme “Amoris Laetitia” or Joy of Love. About 500 participants from the Child Protection Clinic communities and Parents’Clubs of the oratory centers of the Salesian Sisters attended the 4th LVF Family Congress at Don Bosco School Sta. Mesa, Manila on September 18, 2016.
Sr. Mabel Pilar, FMA, President of LVF in her welcome remarks said that the image of the family should be centered on the Nativity Story wherein the models are Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Sr. Marivic P. Sta. Ana, FMA, Managing Director of LVF gave an overview of Pope Francis Post- Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on Family Life, Amoris Laetita in the Filipino Context. Sr. Marivic emphasized that families, being the first school of socialization and evangelization, should be strengthened and supported. There should be open communication among family meals and prayers together.
Communication is the key to solving difficulties confronting the family. Love is forever contrary to what media presents. They should always be available for each other, an ear that will always listen and a hand that will always reach out. There should be an element of surprise to veer away from the daily routine. Their social responsibility should bring them closer to their families and not far from them. The Sacrament of Matrimony should not be just a luxurious gathering but a gift of love that bonds two people. Every person should be given importance and not be treated as material objects to be used, thrown away and exploited. The family should be a place of hope where moral values are first acquired. The focus should be on the mission on evangelizing family members on God’s great love for man and forging stronger connections. Respect for one another, quality time and putting God as the center of their lives are needed to make their relationship stronger and for keeps. Lastly, they should learn the 3 magic words like Please, Sorry and Thank You. It is because the right words spoken at the right time will protect their unity and nurture love.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Gem Dalucapas of Familia Community were the sharers. They emphatically shared the importance of family life, the different attacks against the family and some tips on how to keep the family strong and steadfast by sharing their own family life experiences. Children must feel they are esteemed, accepted for who they are and avoid calling them degrading names. They emphasized on being a blessing not a curse by praying to the Holy Spirit for simple miracles and thanking God for them. They also said to have a personal relationship with the Lord and being persistent in one’s prayers in case problems come their way.
The following were the panel of reactors: Ms. Beth Salviejo, Ms. Charito Pinalas and Ms. Nenita Asuncion. They said that families can surpass the crises in one’s life if there is love and sacrifice. Fr. Edwin Soliva in the Eucharistic celebration said a simple thing done extraordinary well will help the family. Imagine the effect to a family if many good things will be done by each member. As for the sharings, one young girl from Laguna said, she should embrace the pains and be firm that they will be able to overcome the problems in their family’s life. Change should start from within before changing others. Putting God as the center of the family, doing ordinary duties extraordinary well and striving for the best will give joy to loving. Another sharer, Mr. Dennis Cabuang said, in reality it is difficult to carry out what he has heard once trials come in one’s family. But he said putting God as the center of one’s life and never surrendering in doing good will help in the fulfillment of one’s dream. Sr. Aleth Evangelista, FMA, a Trustee of LVF in her concluding remarks said true joy can only be experienced if you love your family. The Congress ended with the Prayer to the Holy Family and the participants’ singing of “Only Selfless Love”.
Sr. Mabel Pilar, FMA, President of LVF in her welcome remarks said that the image of the family should be centered on the Nativity Story wherein the models are Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Sr. Marivic P. Sta. Ana, FMA, Managing Director of LVF gave an overview of Pope Francis Post- Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on Family Life, Amoris Laetita in the Filipino Context. Sr. Marivic emphasized that families, being the first school of socialization and evangelization, should be strengthened and supported. There should be open communication among family meals and prayers together.
Communication is the key to solving difficulties confronting the family. Love is forever contrary to what media presents. They should always be available for each other, an ear that will always listen and a hand that will always reach out. There should be an element of surprise to veer away from the daily routine. Their social responsibility should bring them closer to their families and not far from them. The Sacrament of Matrimony should not be just a luxurious gathering but a gift of love that bonds two people. Every person should be given importance and not be treated as material objects to be used, thrown away and exploited. The family should be a place of hope where moral values are first acquired. The focus should be on the mission on evangelizing family members on God’s great love for man and forging stronger connections. Respect for one another, quality time and putting God as the center of their lives are needed to make their relationship stronger and for keeps. Lastly, they should learn the 3 magic words like Please, Sorry and Thank You. It is because the right words spoken at the right time will protect their unity and nurture love.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray and Gem Dalucapas of Familia Community were the sharers. They emphatically shared the importance of family life, the different attacks against the family and some tips on how to keep the family strong and steadfast by sharing their own family life experiences. Children must feel they are esteemed, accepted for who they are and avoid calling them degrading names. They emphasized on being a blessing not a curse by praying to the Holy Spirit for simple miracles and thanking God for them. They also said to have a personal relationship with the Lord and being persistent in one’s prayers in case problems come their way.
The following were the panel of reactors: Ms. Beth Salviejo, Ms. Charito Pinalas and Ms. Nenita Asuncion. They said that families can surpass the crises in one’s life if there is love and sacrifice. Fr. Edwin Soliva in the Eucharistic celebration said a simple thing done extraordinary well will help the family. Imagine the effect to a family if many good things will be done by each member. As for the sharings, one young girl from Laguna said, she should embrace the pains and be firm that they will be able to overcome the problems in their family’s life. Change should start from within before changing others. Putting God as the center of the family, doing ordinary duties extraordinary well and striving for the best will give joy to loving. Another sharer, Mr. Dennis Cabuang said, in reality it is difficult to carry out what he has heard once trials come in one’s family. But he said putting God as the center of one’s life and never surrendering in doing good will help in the fulfillment of one’s dream. Sr. Aleth Evangelista, FMA, a Trustee of LVF in her concluding remarks said true joy can only be experienced if you love your family. The Congress ended with the Prayer to the Holy Family and the participants’ singing of “Only Selfless Love”.
FIAT FORUM AT DE LA SALLE-ZOBEL
Laura Vicuña Foundation was invited by Mrs. Vicky Cuisia,(An LVF Trustee) to an interactive forum entitled “Restoring Faith in the Rule of Law” on September 10, 2016 at De la Salle-Zobel Auditorium, Ayala Alabang Village, Muntinlupa City. The guest speaker was Ms. Conchita Carpio Morales, a recipient of the the Ramon Magsaysay Award
LVF ACTS IN METRO MANILA
LVF conducted counter-trafficking sessions for 350 high school students of Elpidio Quirino High School in Manila and Culiat National High School in Quezon City last September 21 and 27,2016 conducted by Ms.Mercedes Carla Juncia and Ms. Joy Hugo. This awareness session is being done regularly by the Foundation to different public secondary schools in Metro Manila and the Visayas Region to educate the students about human trafficking, including its manifestations, prevalence, and consequences. The students committed to participate in the fight against this modern- day slavery by reporting cases immediately, obeying their parents, being aware of the issues of trafficking, making wise decisions, preserving one’s dignity and not trusting strangers.
500 PAIRS OF SLIPPERS FOR LVF FROM HANDS ON MANILA
Laura Vicuña Foundation Inc. (LVF), one of the partner community of Hands on Manila Foundation Inc. was the beneficiary of the “tsinelas design” on the occasion of its 15th anniversary celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City last September 24, 2016. Two hundred fifty kids coming from the 4 areas; LVF Sta. Mesa, LVTC, LVC and CPC Bacood were the first recipients of the slippers and another two hundred fifty will be distributed to 8 more CPC areas like Taguig, Judge Jimenez, Hillcrest, Culiat, San Andres, Masambong, Marikina and Cavite. Ms. Marissa Concepcion, one of LVF's Board of Trustees, linked the foundation to Hands on Manila. Special thanks to Hands on Manila Foundation for the colorful slippers which brought smiles to LVF Kids.
1ST PH EDUCATING COMMUNITY GATHER
Two hundred fifty members of the Educating community of the Provincial House (PH) in Sta. Mesa which include the parents, Vicunians, LVTC students, staff and Sisters come together for its 1st Educating Community Gather at the PH Grounds on September 6, 2016. As one family, we celebrate in advance the birthday of our dear SPIRITUAL MOTHER, the woman we affectionately call “Mama Mary.” The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Ferdie Camilo, SDB. Agape and Fun followed soon after.
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