The Recollection emphasized that the best gift to Jesus on His birthday is “our sincere reconciliation” to Him. Catista invited the participants to have confession before Christmas. A joyous Christmas party filled with games and prizes was held during the afternoon.
The activity was ended with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, ending the Year of the Youth in the diocesan level. It was presided by the bishop of Cabanatuan, Most Rev. Sofronio A. Bancud SSS, DD.
Bishop Bancud asked the youth not let their faith falter and ask the Lord for guidance so that they can stand firm in the faith.
“Natutuwa ako at masaya sa inyong mga kabataan dahil madami akong hindi magagawa na magagawa ninyo, at madami akong hindi naabot na kayo ang umaabot,” Bancud said.
Bancud also happily asks favor from the Youth, “sa pag-uwi ninyo sa inyong mga tahanan ay huwag ninyo kakalimutan na batiin ang inyong mga magulang at pamilya, at ipaabot ninyo sa kanila ang aking pagbati ng Merry Christmas”.
Bancud encouraged the youth to continue the celebration of the Year of the Youth.
“Napakandang diwa itong ginanap na YOTY kung kaya’t ‘yung karanasan nilang mapalalim sa pananampalataya ay patuloy sana mapasigla sa kanila at manatiling maalab sa puso nila,” he explained.
He also added that always bear the love of Christ in everything that you do.
The bishop also asked for the prayers and support for all the victims of the recently typhoon Sendong. (Ryan Rayos/Jandel Posion)
