The Family Rosary Crusade held its 5th Geneal Assembly last June at the Pope Pius XII Auditorium. Close to 500 delegates from all over the Philippines came particpate in the bi-annual event. This year’s assembly centered on the theme: Rosary My Rosary and included 5 simultaneous worskshop on the rosary and its application and relevance to practical living.
he morning session had Fr. Catalino Arevalo, SJ, Professor Emeritus of the Loyolo School of Theology as Keynote Speaker and Sr. Elizabeth Butay, MCST, Directress of the Bsp. Obviar Evangelization Center as the Testimonial Sharer.
Serving as breaker and intermission, the participants were treated to the first public showing of The Glimpse, a modernday adaptation of the 4th Luminous Mystery.
he afternoon continued with an awarding ceremony wherein outstanding Fr. Peyton Guilds and individual members from 2005 - 2007 were recognized. Individual awardees were Ms. Cynthia Buenaventura, Divine Mercy - Marilao Chapter for her leadership and support during the launching of the Roving Photo Essay in August 2005 and Mr. Melvin Javier, Angat-Chapter for spearheading the Rosary Rally in February 2007. Marinduque Chapter and Novaliches Chapter were recognized for their support of the Closing Ceremonies of the Rogatory Trial of Servant of God Fr. Peyton last November 2006 and for their involvement in the Outdoor Movie showing from 2005-2006, respectively. These awards were FRC’s way of thanking them and inspiring other Guilds and FRC units to actively particpate in other projects in support of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Servant of God Fr. Peyton.
The afternoon session gave the participants a chance to interact and reflect during the Workshops. Msgr. Sabino Vengco talk about the Rosary as a School of Faith, Fr. Ronald Manabat dicussed the rosaru as a source of harmony in the relationship, Sr. Eppie Brasil reflected on the rosary as acure for brokenness, Ms. Claudine Zialcita explained how to make the rosary interesting to the younger generation and Fr. Julito Ignacio showed that the rosary is an effective roadmap to business ethics.
The day ended with a concelebrated mass led by Fr. John Phalen, CSC, , International Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries, Fr. Arthur Colgan, CSC, Provincial Superior, Eastern Provinces, Fr. Jaime Phalan, CSC, International Director, Holy Cross Family Ministries and newly ordained Fr. Ronald Manabat.
