Last February 22, 2014, Prison Ministry held an event MASTER CHEF SEASON 3 in Makati City Jail. This event is the most anticipated activity by the residents and the Single Young Adults (SYA) as well. We have been doing this for three years now and the residents want another one next year. This activity giveContinue reading ““Makati City Jail – Master Chef Season 3” by Alli Raval”
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“SANTA CRUZAN IN MAKATI CITY JAIL” by Alli Raval
Last May 30, 2014, we had the Santa Cruzan in Makati City Jail. 40 Residents joined the procession dressed in beautiful gowns and barongs donated by our parishioners. They all looked so different . . . not wearing their usual yellow shirts with BJMP stamped on them. They have smiles on their faces, looking proudContinue reading ““SANTA CRUZAN IN MAKATI CITY JAIL” by Alli Raval”
“Christmas at the Makati City Jail” by Jolly Gomez
The Single Young Adults and the JPIC Prison Ministry held their annual Christmas gift giving activity with 600 male and female inmates at the Makati City Jail. The activity started with a mass officiated by Fr. Joel Sulse OFM and attended by SYA members together with PPC President Jayme Blanco. During the homily of theContinue reading ““Christmas at the Makati City Jail” by Jolly Gomez”
“BRINGING THE FIESTA IN TAGUIG CITY JAIL” By Alli Raval – Prison Ministry Head
The Prison Ministry together with Fr. Reu Galoy, the SYA Volunteers and JPIC Scholars brought the fiesta to Taguig City Jail by having a “Master Chef” cooking challenge last May 30, 2015. For one day, inmates bring back happy memories of cooking for their loved ones. A total of 400 kilos of vegetables, 120 chickens,Continue reading ““BRINGING THE FIESTA IN TAGUIG CITY JAIL” By Alli Raval – Prison Ministry Head”
Jail Time by Marco Joson Merencillo
It was gloomy today as I got near the huge gray gates surrounded by equally tall walls. This barrier was well built to contain the people inside. Then as the steel doors opened, guards clad in black clothes stopped me for inspection. Upon getting clearance to move on, I walked a little further and IContinue reading “Jail Time by Marco Joson Merencillo”
In All Things Give Thanks by Mark Lim
“I am thankful to God that he brought me to Makati City Jail!” (inmate, MCJ) Those unbelievable words were uttered by more than a few of the residents of MCJ – yes you read it right! Prisoners expressing gratitude for one of the most undesirable of outcomes – landing in jail. Those words have neverContinue reading “In All Things Give Thanks by Mark Lim“
Call to Serve By Alexandra Li
As Catholics, we are all humbly called to serve. But never have I imagined that serving in prison will ever be in my list. Before the first day of our service, we were given precautionary instructions which made me feel more scared than secured—instructions that reminded me that they are criminals, thieves and sinners. InContinue reading “Call to Serve By Alexandra Li”
“I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU CAME TO ME.” – Matthew 25:36, by Alli Raval – Prison Ministry Head
October is Prison Awareness Month. We are celebrating the National Correctional Consciousness Week (NACOCOW) with The Taguig City Jail (TCJ) inmates this coming week October 26-30, 2015. Once a year we place our focus on the prisoner. Look at how often criminals were mentioned in the bible, how they are looked down upon by society,Continue reading ““I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU CAME TO ME.” – Matthew 25:36, by Alli Raval – Prison Ministry Head”
28TH SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS WEEKEND – MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Caron Macasaet
I was brought up a in a very religious, Catholic family. We lived in the U.S. when I was young, and I served my church youth group in South San Francisco for about 4 years. I had a good relationship with God, although my prayers were mostly about asking Him for things I wanted andContinue reading “28TH SINGLE YOUNG ADULTS WEEKEND – MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Caron Macasaet”
Faith Sharing of the Virtues of St. Anthony of Padua for Fiesta Novena Mass Day 6
We are featuring a series of nine Faith Sharing of Virtues of St. Anthony of Padua that were presented during the fiesta 9-day novena masses. This will temporarily replace the Sunday Gospel Reflections; after which the Gospel Reflections will return. VISITING THE PRISON by RJ Limpo My name is RJ Limpo and I am oneContinue reading “Faith Sharing of the Virtues of St. Anthony of Padua for Fiesta Novena Mass Day 6”
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