Metro Infanta Foundation

Ni Rudy A. Arizala

Dahon matapos na magbigay buhay ay nalagas sa tangkay. Tinangay ng
mapaglarong hangin. Ipinadpad kung saang manlanat at dahan-dahang
ibinaba sa lupa. Bumuhos ang malakas na ulan. Nagdanaw. Tinangay ng
tubig sa canal ang dahon. Humantong sa ilog at dinala ng silig-ilog
ang dahon sa malawak na karagatan. Dahon dinala ng alon muli sa
lupa sa isang dalampasigan. Nabulok ito dahil sa init at lamig ng
panahon. Naging pataba sa lupa ang dahon. Isang bunga ang bumagsak
sa lupa mula sa sanga ng kahoy Nabulok ang laman ngunit ang mga buto
ay tumubo dahil sa patabang-lupa galing sa bulok na dahon.

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Posted on June 30, 2009

By Rudy A. Arizala
21 June 2009

On 21 June is “Father's Day” - a special day to remember and pay
homage to our father. Instead of writing a long essay on the subject,
methinks, the best tribute one could give to one's father is a short
one but full of love, respect, admiration and significance. I refer
to what Mr. Walter Isaacson, the biographer of Albert Einstein wrote
in his book: “Einstein His Life and Universe”, as dedicatory to his
father:

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Posted on June 21, 2009

Congratulations to Fr. Francis Lucas on his appointment as Actg.
Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission on Social
Communication and Mass Media (ECSMM).

I join in prayers for his more success in all worthwhile endeavors
being undertaken by him spreading not only the truth and the "Good
News" but also in promoting mutual understanding, cooperation and
attainment of the economic, cultural and social well-being of the
people especially the poor.

Rudy Arizala

Posted on June 20, 2009

By Rudy A. Arizala

Jose Rizal's birth
Reminded us
A reformist
Not revolutionist
A man of peace
Fought for justice
An idealist
Willing to sacrifice
His own demise
For dreams unrealized
Lost Paradise
Pearl of the Orient Seas!

Posted on June 18, 2009

Congratulations! to Father Francis on this important appointment! There's no one more deserving than Father Lucas to succeed Father James B. Reuter.

Father Francis served as pastor of St. Mark Parish in Infanta, as president of ICDAI, and president of DWJO Spirit FM in addition to his responsibilities in the world of broadcasting.

We salute Father Francis. Yo made us proud!

Below is the complete article from the CBCP Monitor

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Posted on June 17, 2009

From Tom Ortloff

I just want to tell you that your son, Kevin, is one of the finest young men I have ever met. He was my personal trainer for three years, and became my friend during that time. We were both in the Colorado Mountain Club, and I met Trish at one of the CMC classes. You can be so very proud of him. I have two sons (24 and 17) and will be ecstatic if they turn out to be of the same mold as Kevin. I pray for him every day, as does my wife and youngest son, Adam, who also trained with Kevin. We pray for his safe return home and for his wife and unborn son (I suggested he name him "Tom". He thanked me. Said it was always a good choice, but he thought NOT).

Your letter moved me, particularly because I know Kevin and love him for the person he is. I know he is going to do great things in his lifetime, and feel lucky to call him friend. I also sent him a birthday wish yesterday. We are lucky to have a person like Kevin defending our freedom. Thanks for sharing your letter with me.

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Posted on June 17, 2009