A Trinitarian View of Blessings in Alpha

Tito Domeng once testified that one of the many wonders he is grateful for is that even late in life, when he should be thinking of his "Omega", he finds his time happily consumed by the discovery of "Alpha". One of the reasons why so many people, myself included, have been happily hijacked into the Alpha Course is because it allows the ordinary Christian to share extraordinary truths in a simple, natural way.

We have much to be thankful for in terms of growth in doing Alpha.

First, we are sending quite a number of Alpha enthusiasts to Singapore from July 2 to 9 for training in pastoral care, ministry, and the practicalities involved in running Alpha courses. We pray that Dodong Ycaro, Almers Udarbe, Felma Tabequero, Angelo Rodriguez, Elaine Gutang, Gigi Meim, and Ralph Lumo will have a wonderful time refining their skills for our Lord's ministry in Alpha.

Second, we are trying to send a group of Christian brothers and sisters to Korea from September 22 to 28 for the Alpha Korea Vision Trip. We pray that Pastor Grace Santos, Pastor Faye Boncodin, Pastor Lawma, and the indefatigable Dr. Benie A. Sy will be able to participate in what promises to be a truly spirit-filled encounter with the overwhelmingly generous Alpha community in Korea.

Lastly, I had a wonderful meeting with Fr. Vicente Cajilig, the Executive Secretary, Office of Education and Student Chaplaincy, Federation of Asian Bishops' Conference in his office in the University of Santo Tomas. Fr. Cajilig won me over with his warm sense of humor, and he won my wife over with dark chocolates. He invited the entire Alpha team for mass next week, and we eagerly accepted his generous invitation.

Blessings to all!