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2012
National Conference
Borgata
Conference Hall
8400
Jane St.
Vaughan
ON
May
19-20, 2012
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the Registration Form.
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the Souvenir Program Ad Form.
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the conference teaser video
The
highest courage is to dare to be yourself in the face of adversity,
choosing right over wrong, ethics over convenience, and truth over
popularity.
Travel the path of integrity without looking back, for THERE IS
NEVER A WRONG TIME TO DO THE RIGHT THING.
-
Bishop Soc Villegas
25 July 2007
WHO
WE ARE, WHAT WE DO
Through
all of our 29 years, we have spoken much of our vision and mission, who we
are, what we are called to do. We know that we are an evangelistic and
missionary community. This has been true from the very beginning and has
never changed. We do our work within the context of family renewal. That
is one distinct factor that distinguishes us from other renewal movements.
Click
here
to read more...
As
leaders we are servants. Though we have authority we are not autocratic.
Though people look up to us, we look not to ourselves. Though we are
entitled to prerogatives, we ask “not for a long life for (ourself), nor
for riches, nor for the life of (our) enemies” (1 Kgs 3:11b).
As God chooses us to do His very work, God looks for leaders who“(behave)
faithfully toward (Him), with justice and an upright heart” (1 Kgs
3:6b). Servant leaders are to be faithful to God’s ways and commands,
are to be just in their dealings (giving to each one what is their due),
and are to be people of purity and righteousness.
Click
here to read more...
THE
LOST SHEEP
Evangelization
is about seeking the one lost sheep that has strayed from the
sheepfold. The New Evangelization is about seeking the 99, even as
these are already within the sheepfold. It is actually
re-evangelization. It is going after those who are just nominally
Christian and have lost the way. It is bringing them back to the
sheepfold, the Church of which they should rightfully be a part.
Evangelization is for pagans, and the New Evangelization is for
baptized pagans.
The New Evangelization is not just about those Christians who can be
considered pagans, that is, who have no place at all for Jesus in
their lives. It is about those who are not living out the fullness of
their calling as Christ’s followers. It is not only about those who
commit sin, but also about those who omit the fullness of grace. It is
not only about those who have gone astray and veered away from the
right path, but also for those who are still walking along the right
path, but not walking fast enough!
for
us. Click here
to read more...
Project:
BABY DIAPERS & WIPES
Sr.
Monica of the Sisters of Life, with her Imee Javier of CFC-FFL Canada,
received all baby diapers and wipes collected from donors within and
outside the community, the bulk of which came from Markham-York Region
Chapter. With her in their receiving room is Sr. Margaret who conveyed
through us their gratitude to the donors, on behalf of the Sisters of Life
and the babies saved from abortion who would benefit from their
generosity. If
you wish to donate to the Baby Diapers & Wipes deposit your donations
to the Work
With the Poor
bank Account:
Bank:
TD Canada Trust
Transit #: 1878
Account #: 5219693
For
tax receipts purposes, donors are advised to e-mail tel@rogers.com
the following information:
1.
Full name of donor
2. Complete Address of donor
3. Amount deposited
4. Date of deposit.
5. Branch number or location where money was deposited.
 Archbishop
of Ottawa Appoints CFC-FFL Ottawa Chaplain
Archbishop
Terrence Prendergast of Ottawa appointed Rev Fr Pedro Arana as the CFC-FFL
Ottawa Chaplain for a three-year term. Click here
to read the official document.
CBCP
Gives Recognition to CFC- FFL
The
Episcopal Commission on the Laity (ECLA) of the Catholic
Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has given
formal recognition to the Couples for Christ Foundation for
Family and Life (CFC FFL) as a National Private Association of
the Lay Faithful. Click
here to read more...
Click
on the image below to view the Recognition Letter.
CFC
FFL Gets Ecclesiastical Recognition
The Archdiocese of
Lingayen-Dagupan has given Ecclesiastical Recognition to the
Couples for Christ Foundation for Family & Life on November
17, 2009. Click on the image below to view the
Ecclesiastical Recognition document.
CFC-FFL
Servant General Re-Appointed
to the Pontifical Council of Family
After having been re-appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to the Pontifical
Council for the Family, the Padillas admitted that they are facing
truckload of works to do with the Council given the numerous attacks
being directed against the Church’s doctrines on family and life.
Click
here to read more...
Click
on the images below to view the Pontifical documents.
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The
choice before Israel was not whether to cross or not. The choice was
whether they would be faithful to God’s covenant or continue with
infidelities. And it was a very stark choice–between life and
prosperity or death and doom (Dt 30:15). It was a choice between
“the blessing and the curse” (Dt 30:19b).
The
journey of CFC-FFL is much like that of Israel. God raised it and
entered into covenant with the brethren. Like Israel, there were
infidelities including the veering away from God’s will and plan.
Click here
to read more about "Our Theme for 2012".
We
are called to choose life. Life is God’s most fundamental gift.
Choosing life that is from Him, and consequently looking to God’s
plan for our lives, brings us to live out our covenant. When we do so,
we can look forward to an abundant life, a life of prosperity.
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here
to read more...
OPENING OUR MINDS
Jesus
tells his disciples, and thus us, “You are witnesses of these
things.” (Lk 24:48). What things? Everything about Jesus’ life
and mission, culminating in his sacrificial death on the cross and
then his resurrection. “These are my words that I spoke to you
while I was still with you, that everything written about me in
the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be
fulfilled.” (Lk 24:44).
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here
to read more...
Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead. By this Jesus overturned
the culture of death and ushered in the culture of life. God now wants
us to live to the full the way of life that He intended from the very
beginning. But there are many things that prevent us from living the
culture of life according to God’s intent.
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here
to read more...
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 Frank
and Gerry Padilla are ordinary people tasked with an
extraordinary mission. Frank founded Couples for Christ in
1981, and through the next 30 years brought CFC to more
than a million people in 160 countries around the world.
They are both part of the Pontifical Council for the
Family and are serving their second term. Frank is also a
Papal Awardee of St. Sylvester.
They
continuously travel, speaking on faith, family and life to
the four corners of the world. They have been married for
40 years and live in Antipolo City, Philippines.
They both have had their share of obstacles and
controversies, but they manage to focus on God and on what
He is asking them to do for the re-evangelization of the
world. They have the support of their 5 children, 2
children-in-law and 6 grandchildren, their community
Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life and
numerous people within and outside CFC-FFL. To listen to their story... click here.
STRONG
WEEKEND CONFERENCE
International
Centre
May
21-22, 2011
Bishop
William McGrattan, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of
Toronto, who concelebrated the Mass on the first day of the
conference, congratulates and welcomes the delegates from
across Canada.
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here
to view more pictures...
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iGod
Congress - An Affirmation of God's Strength
After
the Almighty I AM Congress in
Toronto
last August 15, 201 0,
the BOC decided to move the 2011 YFL-SFL Congress to
Calgary
. This was a leap of faith. But it was a long jump of faith
for CFCFFL Calgary to accept the challenge of hosting
the 2011 Congress. When you consider that the singles &
youth from
Toronto
would travel some 3,434 kms and cross the two-hour time
zone, take
the one way 4-hour flight and spend some $650.00 (Php
30,000.00) for the airfare, this was relying in God's
strength. When you have only some 25 couples, 2 years of YFL
with 35 youth, no SFL, and limited resources, CFCFFL Calgary
was begging for God's strength. Click
here
to read more...
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CFC-FFL
Toronto in the National March for Life in Ottawa
An
estimated crowd of 15,500 from all walks of life, young and
old, gathered this year in Ottawa to demand government
protection to life, even asking Prime Minister Stephen
Harper to re-open debate on abortion when the new parliament
opens in June. Earlier, the Ottawa mayor signed a
document declaring May 12 as "Respect for Life
Day". Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast
reaffirmed his support for the annual march in the wake of
boycott of some bishop in the use of graphic images in the
march. CFC-FFL sent a much bigger delegation this year
with 3-bus load of members from Greater Toronto Area,
participated in by Servant General Frank Padilla, Nonong
Contreras, Canada Country Coordinator, and Deacon Val
Danukarjanto of the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish,
Scarborough. Click 
to view the march captured in a video.
Click
here
to view the photo collage.
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The
Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI with members and consulters of the
Pontifical Council for the Family, Vatican City, February 8, 2010. Note
Archbishop Soc Villegas on the right and Frank & Gerry Padilla on
the left.
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Consecration
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Blessed
Virgin Mary
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Scripture
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Today's
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CFC-FFL
COMMUNITY PRAYER 2012
Almighty
Father, you are the Author of Life. You have created us in your image
and likeness, and we belong to you. Help us to grow in holiness and
purity, as we continue to heed your voice and hold fast to you.
Jesus our Lord, you came so that we might have life, and have it more
abundantly. Grant us the grace to experience that abundant life that
is lived for you. Continue to show us the way of discipleship, walking
in your ways, trusting and rejoicing in you, and always ready to
embrace your cross.
Holy Spirit of God, you have brought us into community, so that we
might help renew the family and defend life, and bring the good news
of salvation in Jesus to many others. Send us forth in your power to
engage the enemy, keeping us always under the mantle of your divine
protection.
Triune God, we choose life. Help us to live life, to defend life, and
to promote life. Use us to build a civilization of love in the world
today, so that all may experience life as you intend.
Mama Mary, you brought Life into the world. We are your children. Pray
and intercede for us always, and keep us in your loving embrace.
May we all be found to be good and faithful servants, ready when our
Lord Jesus returns in glory. Amen.
Divine
Mercy Series
What
is Divine Mercy?
Talk
on Divine Mercy
by Fr. Manny Cruz
Books
& Magazine
New
Releases
Click
on the book images to read more about each one of them.
Click
here
for other books...
Our
book "Stories from Prison" is presented to Pope Benedict XVI by
Frank & Gerry Padilla at the Vatican. The pope is now aware of our work
in prison. Please support our prison ministry. Give a donation to the
ministry and receive a complimentary copy of the book (they are not for
sale). Call our Home Office or FFL Shoppe for details.
SOUND
THE TRUMPETS MAGAZINE
Get your copy now. Call Risa Arguelles at the FFL
Shoppe at (632) 7182213 or e-mail her at
arguellesrisa@yahoo.com
Archives Photo
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Gallery Audio
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Calendar
of Events 2011
Schedule of Activities
Useful
Links
Catholic
Organization for Life and Family
Vatican
Website
Catechism
of the Catholic Church
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