Friday, May 27, 2016

Bayambang Apostolate




Bayambang, we've built a friendship so quick and strong.
We've created memories to last for long.
You accepted me with open arms.
You'll always remain in my open heart.



First and last sunrise we see in Bayambang during our summer apostolate.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

A Hundred Poems

by roar


I could make hundred poems more
But I could not change this fact for
Bearing witness's the bright half moon
You'll pack your bags, leave us so soon

I could make hundred poems more
The tiger in me scream a roar
But tiger's tiger when only
You are around fighting for me

I could make hundred poems more
Yet what remains is your heart's door
Open to us relieving us
You that lead us to Jesus' Mass

I could make hundred poems more
And prayers these lines reassure
The times we shared and jokes we raised
You I could thank in hundred ways

I could make hundred poems more
But know that thousand I'd endure
For what is million if what's lost
Is you without whom soul is frost.

(c)Ode to Fr Roland Decoded

by roar


N.B. This is my real testimonial to Fr. Roland. This shows answers and explanations to the codes included in the poem "(c)Ode to Fr Roland" published in roarthepoet.blogspot.com/2016/05/code-to-fr-roland.html?m=1


Line 1
Fr. Eric Galivo, who's more commonly known as Fr. B, was my parish priest before Fr. Roland.
Line 2
St. John Bosco left us a title to refer to the mother of our Lord, the patron of our seminary, the HELP OF CHRISTIANS.
Line 3
T stands for Ton, shorthand for Anthony, our beloved father's second name. He is father of one big barangay called BONUAN GUESET.
Line 4
Fr. Ton was assistant parish priest in SAN FABIAN before he came to DAGUPAN CITY... with love.

Line 5-6
I remember Fr. ROLAND ANTHONY SAJONAS-GAVINA once said that to be parish priest of a small parish is harder than to be assistant in a big parish.
Line 7-8
He celebrated Masses and brought JESUS CHRIST to many puroks in the area.

Line 9-12
Guided by MAMA MARY, Fr Ton has done all things, great and small, including finishing the tedious MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

Line 13-14
As an academic requirement, he created a PEANUT BUTTER, a spread which I never liked until I tasted an exceptionally made PB by the jolly priest. Jolly bee?
Line 15-16
He used to joke around with me telling me to deliver a HOMILY. One time I jumped to my feet to read the Missal only to find out that it was just a joke! Fool of me! Hahaha. Fooled me.

Line 17-20
After morning Masses, you'd never fail to realize how our FOUR-YEAR priest who hails from BARANG, MALASIQUI values vocation by always extending an invitation to seminarians to eat breakfast with him after Mass. Of course, I would also not fail to see Jesus in him whenever I realize that this was similar to Jesus' invitation to Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James, John and the other disciples after the miraculous catch of fish (Jn 21:12).
Line 21-24
With tears in the eyes, we regret to hear that he's having a new assignment. The ANNUCIATION OF THE LORD PARISH will miss you, Fr! Regards to your next sons, the MHC Minor Seminarians.

Line 25-28
Fr. MANUEL DELOS SANTOS, pastor of CRISTO DIVINO TESORO PARISH, is transferring to our barangay-parish. With his arrival, we give you, Fr. Roland, our hearts, and our wishes that you continue to show the Lord's mercy and be Christ's loving heart to those entrusted to you.


P.S. Masakit man, pero si God na po ang bahala. Bibisitahin ka namin, Fr! Sure 'yan!

(c)Ode to Fr Roland

by roar


I came when B was parish priest
To H C recommended me
Then T came to watch o'er B G
From S F to D C with love

A challenge to R A S G
Coz he's a single father of
A parish hungry for J C
Who died, rose and no more to die

By all his means he fed his flock
This Ton who gave his all and much
Him under M M's patronage
His M B A and projects done

The P B that he made one time
Was excellent, beyond compare
To death he scares me when he says
"Ikaw mag-H ah, kabalens!"

The words the Son spoke at the shore
Words from a B M priest of 4
"Come, stay and eat your breakfast here"
When "Go in peace!" is loudly said

Now he's assigned to nearby town
He will be truly surely missed
Your A L P, your family
Prays well for you and your next sons.

Awaiting for the coming of
M D S of C D T P
We wish you all the best in life
May you be always the Lord's heart


P.S. Find answers in "(c)Ode to Fr Roland Decoded" http://roarthepoet.blogspot.com/2016/05/code-to-fr-roland-decoded.html?m=1

Friday, May 6, 2016

MU

by roar


Mystically unbounded
Much unoccupied
Merrily unchained
Master of the Universe

Mind unpressured
Mostly undefined
More upsetting
Mountainous utopia

Mankind uncommitted
Mimicking unity
Marriage unprepared
Melody unsung

Mutual understanding
Misunderstanding unending