By Edorni Betita
The Mother Ignacia Movement of Northern Mindanao Region conducted “Ignacian Conferences” on August 22, 2010, from 8:30am to 4:00 pm at St. Mary’s Academy Gymnasium, Carmen to commemorate the 262nd Death Anniversary of Ven. Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, foundress of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) with the theme “Treasuring the Ignacian Legacy.”
The conference was participated by 692 parishioners and students from Labason, Zamboanga del Norte and Gingoog City, as well as Mother Ignacia Movement units from Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City. Forty two RVM sisters also joined the activity.
The first talk was on “ Ignacian choices for Today’s Youth” given by Fr. Raul Dael. He emphasized that Mother Ignacia’s act of disobeying her parents because she was listening to God’s call in her life was not disobedience. He challenged the youth, stating that attending Mass or performing one’s duties may not seem pleasant at first but its impact will be felt when they mature. Fr. Raul passionately shared how the RVM influenced his vocation and those of other diocesan priests who were graduates of RVM schools in Misamis Oriental. The second talk was on Ignacian Courage for Today’s Woman, given by Maria Teresa Echavez, M.D. The talk focused on upholding one’s chastity and that sex will only be expressed in marriage. She challenged the youth to protect and uphold life. The third talk was on Ignacian Faith for Today’s Family given by S. Ma. Lucia G. Lucine, RVM. She stressed the role of the family as the seed bed of faith. More so, the need for the family to be intact. For children, love means time and presence of their parents not provision of material things.
The activity concluded with a Eucharistic Celebration officiated by Fr. Gil G. Escalante.
The Mother Ignacia Movement of Northern Mindanao Region conducted “Ignacian Conferences” on August 22, 2010, from 8:30am to 4:00 pm at St. Mary’s Academy Gymnasium, Carmen to commemorate the 262nd Death Anniversary of Ven. Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, foundress of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) with the theme “Treasuring the Ignacian Legacy.”
The conference was participated by 692 parishioners and students from Labason, Zamboanga del Norte and Gingoog City, as well as Mother Ignacia Movement units from Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City. Forty two RVM sisters also joined the activity.
The first talk was on “ Ignacian choices for Today’s Youth” given by Fr. Raul Dael. He emphasized that Mother Ignacia’s act of disobeying her parents because she was listening to God’s call in her life was not disobedience. He challenged the youth, stating that attending Mass or performing one’s duties may not seem pleasant at first but its impact will be felt when they mature. Fr. Raul passionately shared how the RVM influenced his vocation and those of other diocesan priests who were graduates of RVM schools in Misamis Oriental. The second talk was on Ignacian Courage for Today’s Woman, given by Maria Teresa Echavez, M.D. The talk focused on upholding one’s chastity and that sex will only be expressed in marriage. She challenged the youth to protect and uphold life. The third talk was on Ignacian Faith for Today’s Family given by S. Ma. Lucia G. Lucine, RVM. She stressed the role of the family as the seed bed of faith. More so, the need for the family to be intact. For children, love means time and presence of their parents not provision of material things.
The activity concluded with a Eucharistic Celebration officiated by Fr. Gil G. Escalante.
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