CFC-FFL Community Conference 2015

Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFCFFL) held their annual Community Conference last Saturday, at the Philsport Arena, Pasig City, January 10, 2015.

His Excellency MOST REV. BRODERICK S. PABILLO, D.D.
Auxiliary Bishop of Manila, during his Homily

CFC-FFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla
during his community address.

CFC-FFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla
during the pray-over of District and Country Servants.

CFC-FFL 33rd Anniversary

Empowered... Fearless...

The Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFC-FFL) celebrated its 33rd Anniversary last Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Ynares Sportscenter, Antipolo City.

Choose to be brave... called to be saints. Sent forth as heroes!

2 Timothy 1:7-8

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God,

Eucharistic Celebration led by Most Rev. Gabriel V. Reyes D.D.
Bishop of Antipolo and Rev. Fr. Francis Gustilo, SDB.

CFC-FFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla

Related Post: CFC-FFL 32nd Anniversary

CFC-FFL COMMUNITY CONFERENCE 2014

The Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFC-FFL) held it's annual Community Conference at Ynares Gym in Pasig City. January 11, 2014.

2014 Theme: EMPOWERED TO WITNESS was taken from 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Servant-General Frank Padilla talked in detail about this year's theme and the direction and thrust of the community. While, Bro. Pat Oconer, head of CFC-FFL Work With the Poor, launched the NO ONE IN NEED Movement. He also updated the community of the work done during the post Bohol Earthquake and Yolanda Typhoon.

His Excellency Most Rev. JESSE EUGENIO MERCADO, D.D.. Bishop of Parañaque, Chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on the Lay Apostolate, explained in his homily the Year of the Laity and how our theme, #empoweredtowitness, fits the call of the Church to #choosetobebrave.

CFC-FFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla

During the Praise and Worship.

Most Rev. Jesse Mercado, D.D., Bishop of Paranaque,
During his homily.

Most Rev. Gabriel Reyes, D.D.,  Bishop of Antipolo,
during his special message.

Related post: CFC-FFL Community Conference 2013

FAITH ON FIRE

The Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life (CFCFFL) celebrated its 32nd Anniversary last Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Ynares Sportscenter, Antipolo City.

“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12).

This year's celebration is all about FAITH .... FAITH ON FIRE!

"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, move, and it will move.  Nothing is impossible for you." (Matthew 17:20).  This is the faith story of Jose dela Cruz, a man who despite his inadequacies served God completely.  He allowed God to fill him so he can be complete.

"Has not God chosen the poor in the world, to be rich in faith and to be heirs in His kingdom" (James 2:5).  This is the faith story of Tropicales family, an ordinary family who believes in an extraordinary God.  Nothing can stop a family who prays together and stays together in serving a God Who provides.  

"For we walk by faith and not by sight" (2Corinthian 5:7).  This is the faith story of Ofie Certeza, who lost her sight because of diabetes.  Her sufferings is incomparable to that which Christ had to go through.  This belief sustains her to continue serving the Lord, and be the salt of the earth.  As she said, the greatest proclamation of one's faith is putting it into action.

"The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up" (James 5:15).  This is the faith story of Joel Besa, who served the Lord until his dying breath, and continues to serve Him on his second life.  Prayer heals.

"Now faith is being sure of things we hope for, and certain of things unseen". (Hebrews 11:1).  This is the faith story of Charlie Carpio, who chose to live a life that always chooses God, to be firm and to do what is right.  This despite the kind of environment he lives in.

Truly a celebration of 32 years of Faith, Family and Life...

The Lighting of Candles ceremony signifies the state of faith we should be in.  With Faith, just like a candle that is starting to lit up, we cover it against anything that may lit it off, and then we make the flame grow big by letting the fire melt up the wax.  Sometimes the melting wax scorch us and it can be painful, but we hold on to it more firmly.  When the flame grows big, we share it with others, so they too can experience the light it gives out.  That is how faith is set on fire ..... (By Deity Lim)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faith Works Wonders!

White Vote Movement Endorses 6 Senatorial Candidates. CFC-FFL Included 3 Kapatiran Candidates.

Bro. Mike Velarde, spokesperson of the White Vote Movement announced Saturday, April 13, before a huge crowd of more than 500,000 people in Amvel Business Park in Paranaque City, the first batch of six (6) senatorial candidates for this May 13, 2013 election.  All six (6) were present last night: JV Ejercito, Gringo Honasan, Mitos Magsaysay, Koko Pimentel, Sonny Trillanes and Cynthia Villar.

The White Vote Movement, is a coalition of Catholic lay organizations initiated by the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (LAIKO) and which was formed in response to perceived mounting sentiment among different lay groups in the country regarding the lay faithful’s role in preserving core family values.

Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Novaliches led the Mass.

Taken just before the Mass presided by Bp. Ted Bacani

CFC-FFL 6+3

CFCFFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla says in his follow-up letter... "We endorsed the following for the Senate: JV Ejercito, Gringo Honasan, Mitos Magsaysay, Koko Pimentel, Sonny Trillanes and Cynthia Villar. Notice that 3 are from Team PNoy and 3 are from UNA. We are not siding with particular political parties. We are simply on the side of faith, family and life."

CFCFFL Servant General Frank Padilla with Senators Tito Sotto
and Gringo Honasan

Bishop. Ted Bacani during his homily.

As he continues... "In addition, we are endorsing the 3 senatorial candidates of the Ang Kapatiran Party: Lito David, JC de los Reyes and Marwil Llasos. Collectively, these 9 candidates are known as TEAM BUHAY."

Senatorial candidate Rizalito "Lito" David,
one (1) of the three (3) Ang Kapatiran candidates.
Photo taken during the Laiko consultation last
February 23, 2013.

He also asked the Filipino people to... "NOT vote for the following who voted in favor of the RH Bill: Sonny Angara, Teddy Casino, Alan Peter Cayetano, Jackie Enrile, Chiz Escudero, Risa Hontiveros and Loren Legarda. These candidates also cut across party lines. Collectively, these 7 are known as TEAM PATAY."

SG Frank says... "As there are 12 seats in the Senate, we have endorsed 9 and there are still 3 slots that you can fill up. There are other pro-lifers running for the Senate and we ask you to seriously consider them as well."

Panoramic photo taken just before the start of the Mass.