Lenten recollection highlights healing of self, family, relationship with God

MANILA, April 8 (PNA) -- A number of prominent personalities in church, politics and entertainment took time out and gathered in a Lenten Recollection on Black Saturday to reflect on the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and for the healing of self, family, community and relationship with God.

The event, dubbed as “Lenten Recollection 2012: Healing and Transformation” and spearheaded by the Healing Eucharist of Christ the King Mission Seminary, was held at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.

It was attended by San Juan Mayor Guia Gomez and San Juan Rep. JV Ejercito, who each delivered inspirational messages; Fatima Soriano, the 18-year-old blind visionary, healer and Marian devotee, who rendered an inspirational song; and Viva artist Anja Aguilar, who also rendered an inspirational song.

Other highlights of the event were the inspirational talks given by four popular healing priests -- Fr. Agerico "Jerry" M. Orbos, SVD, who dwelt on the “Healing of Self;” Fr. Joey Faller, SVD, on the “Healing of Family;” Fr. Glenn Paul Gomez, SVD, on the “Healing of Community;” and Fr. Fernando Suarez, on the “Healing of Relationship with God.”

“I’ve been giving talks and recollections (this Holy Week) and when people laugh and people smile again, there’s a lot of healing already,” said Fr. Jerry, brother of former Cory Aquino Cabinet Secretary and Pangasinan Governor Oscar M. Orbos.

Fr. Jerry admitted that he is not much into physical healing and pointed to Fr. Fernando who, he said, is known for that. ”Mine is the healing of memories, spiritual and emotional, healing of mindsets, healing of values and healing of relationships,” he explained.

Fr. Jerry has written eight books based on his personal stories, anecdotes, jokes and reflections. These books are "Moments," “Shared Moments,” “Simple Moments,” “Light Moments,” “Inquirer Moments (Cycle A, B and C),” “Candid Moments,” and “Just a Moment,” a collection of his best moments which readers may find inspiring.

He also writes a regular Sunday column in a daily newspaper. “I always start with a joke so that people will just open up, ease up… humor is very important in healing,” Fr. Jerry said.
Fr. Fernando, on the other hand, delivered a talk on the “Healing of Relationship with God.” Since his ordination to the priesthood in 2002, Fr. Fernando has found that the gift of healing has become more pronounced in him. He is a recipient of the 2007 TOYM (The Outstanding Young Men) award for religious service and is known for the healing of sick people and the revival of a Canadian woman who was declared dead for eight hours.

Fr Glenn, who talked on the “Healing of Community,” is the chairman-president of Healing Eucharist Inc. He produces a TV Mass, entitled The Healing Eucharist, together with Fr. Jerry.
Fr. Glenn holds a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Ateneo De Manila University and as such, he develops a therapeutic approach appropriate for Filipino clients. He is the founder of the Center for Wholeness and Holiness: An Integral Approach to Healing, Growth, and Transformation.
As for Fr. Joey, who is regarded as “a highly gifted and anointed instrument of God,” he said he felt that through this vision, God was leading him to build a Healing Center for those who are sick physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually.

He said that at first, he did not know how he would be able to realize this vision since he had no financial means, and was not sure if Bishop Ruben T. Profugo of their diocese would approve of. But after Fr. Faller asked for the bishop's approval, the latter even offered a piece of land in Lucena City as site for the healing center. They also formed The Kamay Ni Hesus Ministry Foundation to help raise funds not only for the construction of the healing center, but also of the church and the renewal center for the Diocese of Lucena.

Fr. Jerry gave a sample of his sense of humor for his parting message: "Don't worry, be happy; our God is in charge. Our God is a God who loves us and we're not obliged to be miserable in life. Gaano man kahirap ang buhay, kung ang pananaw po natin ay positibo [despite the difficulties in life, we should still have a positive outlook] which happens if we have God, if we have a big trust in the Lord.” (PNA)
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