San Vicente Ferrer Parish of Lupon

24/05/2026

Are you ready?

SEE YOU MGA KALAKBAY!!!

24/05/2026

Pentecost Sunday is the day Christians remember the Holy Spirit coming upon the apostles, giving them courage and the gift of languages, and marking the beginning of the Church.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Come, Holy Spirit, as the rushing wind and living flame.
Fill us with Your fire, scatter our fears, and make us bold witnesses of Christ.

Renew the face of the earth, unite all tongues and nations, and lead us where You will.

Come, renew us. Come, send us. Amen

Image Editor and Caption: Quin Francis Mira

23/05/2026

STOP COMPARING YOUR JOURNEY WITH THE JOURNEY OF OTHERS | “The Gospel gives us a very human moment. Peter turns around and sees John, the beloved disciple, following behind. Then Peter asks Jesus: “Lord, what about him?” (John 21:21).

And Jesus responds: “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me” (John 21:22).

Those words are simple, but they carry a powerful message.

First, stop comparing your journey with the journey of others.

Peter had just received a difficult mission. Jesus had already hinted that Peter would one day suffer and glorify God through his death.

Perhaps Peter became uneasy and asked: “Lord… and what about John? Will his life also be difficult?”

Isn’t this also our tendency?

“Lord, why is their life easier than mine?” “Why does their family seem happier?” “Why are they more successful?” “Why does that person receive more blessings?”

Social media has made this even worse. We now compare not only with neighbors but with thousands of people every day.

Comparison steals peace.

Jesus gently reminds Peter and us: Do not become too occupied with another person’s path that you forget your own calling.

Your mission is not to live somebody else’s life. Your mission is to follow Jesus faithfully where He has placed you.

Second, every disciple has a different vocation but the same destination. Jesus did not call Peter and John to identical lives. Peter would lead and eventually die as a martyr. John would live longer and witness through writing and presence.

Different paths. Same Lord.

This is also true in the Church. Some are called to priesthood, others to marriage. Some are called to public leadership, others to quiet service. Some carry heavy crosses; others become sources of consolation.

We do not measure holiness by popularity, position, wealth, or recognition. We measure holiness by faithfulness.

And finally, focus less on others and more on your response to God.

There is a question that can destroy peace: “Why them?”

But there is another question that changes life: “Lord, what are You asking of me?”

Today many people spend more energy criticizing others than improving themselves.

We compare ministries. We compare dioceses. We compare families. We compare priests. We compare lifestyles.

But Jesus says: “You follow Me.”
Not: Watch others.
Not: Control others.
Not: Compete with others.

But: Follow Me.

My dear brothers and sisters,

John ends today’s Gospel by saying that there are many other things Jesus did, and the world itself could not contain all the books that could be written.

In other words: Jesus is greater than what we understand. So trust Him.

You do not need to know why God is leading others differently. You only need enough grace to say: “Lord, wherever You lead me, I will follow.”

— Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy
Maymay sa Magbalantay | 23 May 2026

23/05/2026

𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶 (𝗗𝗣𝗔𝗠 - 𝗜𝗜)

21/05/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐥!

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, we, the faithful parishioners of San Vicente Ferrer, extend our warmest birthday greetings to you on this blessed occasion.

Today, we thank God for the precious gift of your life and your loving service to the Church. You have truly become a Good Shepherd to us. The one who leads with compassion, listens with understanding, and serves with a humble and faithful heart. Your undying service to God’s people continues to touch countless lives and strengthen our faith each day.

In moments of joy and even in times of difficulty, your presence has reminded us that the Church walks together as one family in Christ. Thank you for being close to your flock, for encouraging us to remain faithful, and for showing us what it means to serve with love and sincerity.

As you celebrate another year of life, we pray that the Lord may bless you abundantly with strength, peace, wisdom, and good health. May He continue to guide your mission and fill your heart with renewed joy as you shepherd His people with courage and grace.

May the Blessed Mother keep you under her loving protection, and may God reward all your sacrifices and faithful service.

Happy Birthday, Bishop Abel!
Thank you for being a true shepherd and for journeying with the People of God.

With our love, prayers, and gratitude,
Your parishioners from San Vicente Ferrer Parish

21/05/2026

18/05/2026

𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲

“Dili lamang kita tigpaminaw, kondili kita gitawag sa pagsaksi sa atong Ginoo diha sa atong kinabuhi ug pagpakaylap niini ngadto sa uban.”

— 𝗥𝗲𝘃. 𝗙𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗗𝗩

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday underscored the enduring value of printed books in the digital age, saying reading “nourishes the mind” and offers Christians a valuable opportunity to proclaim Christ.

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12/05/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬

12/05/2026