In the paradigm of philosophy of
religion, the process of crucifixion is defined to be the game of
vulnerability. Jesus fulfilled the Father’s will and feel that He is so
helpless hanging on the wood for criminals. This example outlives the Christian
spirit most especially the promise of eternal life, involving a participation
concept between God and man.
"I am crucified with Christ" was
the theme of the Orionight on the 15th of October 2016. It was taken from the
letter of Paul to the Galatian 2:23. The whole celebration made a memorable
event that intact in the minds of all brothers and sisters. Though it was
raining, it made no hindrance to postpone the event. The friends and youths of
Don Orione made an effort to attend the celebration. Likewise, the seminary
invited people coming from different chapels of St. Raphael Archangel Parish.
They contribute much of the happiness which everyone experienced. They also
took this event as an opportunity to gather and share the joy to one another.
The highlight of the event was the
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist held at St. Luigi Orione Seminary Chapel. The
chapel was filled with people consisting of children, mothers, youths, lays,
seminarians, novices and brothers. The mass presided by Rev. Fr. Stanislas
Achi, fdp and Rev. Fr. Justin Bamouni, fdp as the co-presider. After the mass,
the seminarians had an exhibition through open dormitory. Everyone is allowed
to roam inside the three dormitories namely, the dormitory of St. Lorenzo Ruiz,
Fr. Angelo Fallardi and Fr. Luigi Piccoli. The dormitories are well prepared by
seminarians with an add-on of creativity. Moreover, this is not just an exhibition;
it is a contest and there are appointed judges. After the exhibition, everyone
went to the refectory and shared some blessings for the dinner. When the dinner
is over, everyone went to the hall where the seminarians, novices, brothers as
well as the visitors showed and shared their genuine talents to one another.
The program began through an opening
song prayer entitled "Above All", performed by Sem. Pablo Jordan. The
song addressed a message that above all everything, Jesus was crucified yet in
the end He thought of us. It was then followed by the National Anthem conducted
by seminarian Vic Vitudio. After that, Rev. Fr. Stanislas Achi, fdp the rector
of the seminary delivered his opening message.
The
first presentation was a dance number performed by some of the 2nd year
seminarians, the batch of Pious Lovers of the Poor. The performance made the
whole crowd cheer up and dance to the beat. It was then followed by a song
number delivered by Ricky Loto, a boy from the chapel of Sto. Nino. A lot of
people scream out loud to support and cheer for him. He has the voice of an
angel.
The
third presentation was a mixture of dance and song number given by 3rd year seminarians,
the batch of Filii Caritatis. It was an ice-breaker where everyone was
fascinated to saw the performance. At the middle part of the presentation, Fr.
Stan was forced to join the dance along with them. They ended up full of sweat
and filled with joy.
The
following two presentations were song numbers. The first song was entitled
"Sana Ngayong Pasko" and it was performed by seminarian Jucan Divi
Abalo. He intentionally offered that song for his grandmother. It was sung well
that it almost melt the heart of the listeners knowing that the Yuletide season
is approaching. The second song was entitled "Habang May buhay" given
by Ken Bonotan, a catechist and one of the friends of Don Orione. The
next presentation was performed by the 4th year, the batch of Mariae Militare.
I beg to fall in love with thee my Lord was the lyrics they uttered to
represent their longing for crucifixion. It was a chorale that made the
audience stunned and attentively listens to the blending voice of different
genres. Every individual projects a beautiful voice that it ended up
marvelously. The
next presentors were the religious brothers. They showed an entertaining
presentation which gave a lot of fun to the audience. On the latter part, they
dance the song entitled, "Tatlong bibe"- which is a famous and viral
song in the Philippines. That performance made the crowd laugh out loud.
After
that, Jaleena Daphne, “Ate Jaja” as we endear her, delivered a melodious song.
She is a psalmist from the parish of St. Raphael Archangel. After that, Sem.
Julius Maguljado gave a wonderful performance through his joyful song.The
program was simultaneously done by different groups and individuals. It was
much like a concert. Everyone acknowledged the two masters of the ceremony for
managing well the program. They are seminarian Ryan de Guzman and Brother
Joseph Pariña. However, the last two presentations didn’t give up in
entertaining the crowd. Up to the end everyone was on a point of satisfaction
that concluded the whole celebration as a great event.
The
second to the last presentation was a cultural dance. It was a well charming
performance made by the novices. On the other hand, the last presentation was
an actual drama. It was presented by some of the 2nd year
seminarians who are very good actors. They presented a very touching message
which is related to the theme.
Each one carries the cross which Jesus Christ
offered. The cross symbolizes our mission in life. It depends upon to every
individual on how a person can manage to carry the cross until the promise of
eternal glory. By a moment that one carries a cross, many temptation and storms
in life comes in order to leave the cross and go. But no matter what happen, one should hold on
to the cross. In the end one will find love, forgiveness and compassion of
Jesus Christ. The theme conveys to deliver the message is what truly the
meaning of our mission in life- “I am crucified with Christ.”
A Contribution from the Socio-Cultural
Committee
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