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This Covid-19 pandemic has brought out the best of humanity. It has
become a perfect storm that enables us to realize that life is beau=ful and precious but ephemeral. The lockdown was an awakening as it provided us ample =me to reflect on things we hold dear given the reali=es of our aBachments to this material world. All wealthy na=ons were caught off- guard and were shaken to the core as their much vaunted superior and advanced health care systems were no match to the havoc wreaked by the virus. A new normal has emerged with people recognizing that even the collec=ve collabora=on of the brilliant minds in the medical fields, the search for an an=dote is far from over. And indeed, amidst this crisis is man’s realiza=on that there is a God up there who takes control of everything.
Fear of the unknown ini=ally got into my system as I felt paranoid. But then I recognized how blessed I am to know more of my God through BCBCP. The community through its spiritually-enriching ac=vi=es such as the breakfast mee=ngs, ac=on group mee=ngs, chapter assemblies and teaching nights have become an effec=ve support system... a way of life in my journey towards becoming a beBer Chris=an. And just like water which seeks its own level, I also felt the “spiritual dryness” in the early weeks of the ECQ period as I sorely missed these regular BCBP ac=vi=es. The on-line masses I aBended encouraged me to invest on a video conferencing tool so I could reconnect with my brothers and sisters in the community - Zoom. I surmised that my monthly subscrip=on would be a worthwhile
investment that yields las=ng return, perhaps not on the financial side, but certainly on the spiritual and social dimension of my being.
My Zoom journey has been a rewarding experience which started off with the online Sta=ons of the Cross hosted by our Unit D. on April 8, 2020. The posi=ve feedback inspired me to do even more for my Ac=on Group and for the Intercessory Ministry, of which I am an ac=ve member. It is true that technology has become an enabler, an effec=ve pla[orm in this period of lockdown, S=ll, the movers and users behind our online ac=vi=es were the ones who made these successful. They gave their =me unselfishly, humbly accepted the roles they were given, and given, and cooperated fully. Kudos then to all Unit D members!
I could not be much prouder of my Kuyas and Ates in D2 Ac=on Group. The on-line AGMs allows us to become more open to each other during the ECQ period. The BCBP teachings and mission of bringing Christ to the marketplace, I believe, was the driving force that prompted us to share our blessings with those who were affected by the lockdown. We have discerned that it is not about how much we have but what we do with it that maBers most. My special thanks to Kuya Rolando and Kuya Mars who unselfishly braved the loca=on of the iden=fied recipients.
The on-line AGM also brought us closer to one of our sister working outside the country, Ate Fe, who joins every ac=on group mee=ng. Truly the world is ge`ng flaBer each day and we thank our Lord for this gib of technology.
Zooming to the Most High
by Kuya Cezar Villacampa
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