Year in Review 2019
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BLD Newark holds an a-ME-zing weekend!
Victory was once again proclaimed, this time through the lives of these nine couples: Vincent & Cielo Flores, Eloy & Lyn Magno, Nelson & Diana Torna, Bernard & Jenny Caleon, Herme & Rhodora Santayana, Penny & Sally Sambilay, Ezequiel &Carmel Jerome, Craig& Zenia Carey, Lauro & Harriet Ramos. They attended BLD Newark’s latest retreat, Marriage Encounter #53, which was held last weekend on October 26 and 27 at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, NJ. Read more... (CN November 1, 2019 )
Victory was once again proclaimed, this time through the lives of these nine couples: Vincent & Cielo Flores, Eloy & Lyn Magno, Nelson & Diana Torna, Bernard & Jenny Caleon, Herme & Rhodora Santayana, Penny & Sally Sambilay, Ezequiel &Carmel Jerome, Craig& Zenia Carey, Lauro & Harriet Ramos. They attended BLD Newark’s latest retreat, Marriage Encounter #53, which was held last weekend on October 26 and 27 at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, NJ. Read more... (CN November 1, 2019 )
Nine families experience a life-changing weekend at FE #26
The most recent FE was held at the Malvern Retreat House in Pennsylvania this past weekend, July 26-28, 2019. Despite having many tasks to accomplish and being of many different backgrounds, the members of the sponsoring class of FE #25 made a commitment to ensure the success of the weekend. Their goal was to bring the nine families of FE #26 together to work on their relationships, away from the pressures of their everyday lives. Read more... ( CN August 2, 2019)
The most recent FE was held at the Malvern Retreat House in Pennsylvania this past weekend, July 26-28, 2019. Despite having many tasks to accomplish and being of many different backgrounds, the members of the sponsoring class of FE #25 made a commitment to ensure the success of the weekend. Their goal was to bring the nine families of FE #26 together to work on their relationships, away from the pressures of their everyday lives. Read more... ( CN August 2, 2019)
East Coast BLD Districts welcome Bishop Rey Evangelista
The Lord commanded Simon Peter “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon lowered the nets and caught a great number of fish, their nets tearing and their boats in danger of sinking (Lk 5:5-6). The Lord exceeded Simon Peter’s expectations (“Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing.”). What an awesome God we serve. He exceeds all our expectations. Thank You Lord! Last Saturday, July 13, 2019, about 460 Servant Leaders and members of BLD’s East Coast Districts gathered at Divine Mercy Parish in Rahway to celebrate the first Pastoral Visit to the United States by the Global BLD Community’s Assistant Spiritual Director, Bishop Rey Evangelista. Read more... ( CN July 19, 2019)
The Lord commanded Simon Peter “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon lowered the nets and caught a great number of fish, their nets tearing and their boats in danger of sinking (Lk 5:5-6). The Lord exceeded Simon Peter’s expectations (“Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing.”). What an awesome God we serve. He exceeds all our expectations. Thank You Lord! Last Saturday, July 13, 2019, about 460 Servant Leaders and members of BLD’s East Coast Districts gathered at Divine Mercy Parish in Rahway to celebrate the first Pastoral Visit to the United States by the Global BLD Community’s Assistant Spiritual Director, Bishop Rey Evangelista. Read more... ( CN July 19, 2019)
Jesus touches the lives of twenty youths at YE #26
The BLD Newark Youth Ministry held YE #26 this past weekend, July 12-14, at the Fellowship Deaconry in Basking Ridge New Jersey. At the YE, twenty of our youth found a renewed relationship with the Lord. Two of them submitted the following reflections Read More...( CN July 19 2019)
The BLD Newark Youth Ministry held YE #26 this past weekend, July 12-14, at the Fellowship Deaconry in Basking Ridge New Jersey. At the YE, twenty of our youth found a renewed relationship with the Lord. Two of them submitted the following reflections Read More...( CN July 19 2019)
Twenty-five answer the Lord’s call at SPE #21
Twenty-five men and women of diverse backgrounds answered God’s call this past weekend, united by their common bond ofseeking a closer relationship with our Lord and Savior. This Solo Parent retreat was held on June 29-30 at the Days Hotel Conference Center in East Brunswick, NJ. The Holy Spirit never fails, and the smooth flow of the encounter is a direct testament to that! Read more... (CN July 5, 2019)
Twenty-five men and women of diverse backgrounds answered God’s call this past weekend, united by their common bond ofseeking a closer relationship with our Lord and Savior. This Solo Parent retreat was held on June 29-30 at the Days Hotel Conference Center in East Brunswick, NJ. The Holy Spirit never fails, and the smooth flow of the encounter is a direct testament to that! Read more... (CN July 5, 2019)
Twelve couples feel the Lord’s loving presence at ME #52
Twelve couples - Darrell and Michele Adan, Allan and Kim Balagot, Pedro andNancy Burbano, Riemann and Jana Canlas, Eric andMelissa Cruz, Bob and Betty Entwistle, Ed and Sanette Garcia, JL and Mei Lavina, Nicolas and Cora Lladas, Louie andCarol Lomuntad, Roy and Gemma Musni, and Erik andLee Ann Rivera, participated in the Marriage Encounter #52 Weekend, which was held at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, NJ, this past May 18 and 19. Read more... (CN May 24, 2019 )
Twelve couples - Darrell and Michele Adan, Allan and Kim Balagot, Pedro andNancy Burbano, Riemann and Jana Canlas, Eric andMelissa Cruz, Bob and Betty Entwistle, Ed and Sanette Garcia, JL and Mei Lavina, Nicolas and Cora Lladas, Louie andCarol Lomuntad, Roy and Gemma Musni, and Erik andLee Ann Rivera, participated in the Marriage Encounter #52 Weekend, which was held at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Newton, NJ, this past May 18 and 19. Read more... (CN May 24, 2019 )
266 BLD members and guests attend the Community’s Lenten Retreat
What better way is there to prepare for Holy Week and the most important days of the entire Lenten season than to ponder upon the Seven Last Words of Jesus? The BLD Newark Lenten Retreat, “The Seven Last Words of Christ" that was held Saturday, April 13 at the DMP gym did exactly that as BLD members personally reflected on Christ’s words along with our
brothers and sisters in the BLD community. Raed more... (CN April 26, 2019 )
What better way is there to prepare for Holy Week and the most important days of the entire Lenten season than to ponder upon the Seven Last Words of Jesus? The BLD Newark Lenten Retreat, “The Seven Last Words of Christ" that was held Saturday, April 13 at the DMP gym did exactly that as BLD members personally reflected on Christ’s words along with our
brothers and sisters in the BLD community. Raed more... (CN April 26, 2019 )
Release of the Holy Spirit results in a new and deeper experience of God
Last weekend’s LSS#51 truly validated how God’s presence is very much alive. For those who were baptized in the Spirit, the release of the Holy Spirit resulted in a new and deeper experience of God. It was a highly personal experience, tailored to each individual by the Spirit Who knows our needs and knows how each of us is unique. Read More...(CN April 12, 2019)
Last weekend’s LSS#51 truly validated how God’s presence is very much alive. For those who were baptized in the Spirit, the release of the Holy Spirit resulted in a new and deeper experience of God. It was a highly personal experience, tailored to each individual by the Spirit Who knows our needs and knows how each of us is unique. Read More...(CN April 12, 2019)
BLD Newark Disciples Gather
More than 100 committed and covenanted disciples gathered at Divine Mercy Parish last Saturday for this year’s first BLD Newark Disciples’ Assembly.As it is at almost every BLD meeting, the afternoon started with Praise and Worship. This time, it wasled by representatives from each of the Apostolates - Management, Pastoral, Evangelization, Formation and Mission. A quick lunch followed and then the afternoon’s agenda was underway. Read More... (CN April 5 2019)
More than 100 committed and covenanted disciples gathered at Divine Mercy Parish last Saturday for this year’s first BLD Newark Disciples’ Assembly.As it is at almost every BLD meeting, the afternoon started with Praise and Worship. This time, it wasled by representatives from each of the Apostolates - Management, Pastoral, Evangelization, Formation and Mission. A quick lunch followed and then the afternoon’s agenda was underway. Read More... (CN April 5 2019)
In YLSS 24, BLD Newark’s Youth open themselves up to the Holy Spirit
Through a desire for the fire, candidates of the Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar (YLSS #24) opened themselves up to the third, and arguably the most mysterious, of the Divine Trinity. By allowing the Spirit to flow freely throughout their minds, bodies, and souls, the candidates embarked on their new lives with a new Companion passionately resonating within their souls. Read more... ( CN March 8, 2019 )
Through a desire for the fire, candidates of the Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar (YLSS #24) opened themselves up to the third, and arguably the most mysterious, of the Divine Trinity. By allowing the Spirit to flow freely throughout their minds, bodies, and souls, the candidates embarked on their new lives with a new Companion passionately resonating within their souls. Read more... ( CN March 8, 2019 )
Msgr. Paul Speaks...
The Holy Spirit: A Sound from Heaven
The Father...... the heart of the Trinity ..... The Creating Love
The Son ......... the hands of the Trinity ..... The Touchable Love
The Holy Spirit....... the hum of the Trinity ..... The Spoken Love
“And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were.” (Acts 2:2) Read more (CN Feb 15, 2019)
The Holy Spirit: A Sound from Heaven
The Father...... the heart of the Trinity ..... The Creating Love
The Son ......... the hands of the Trinity ..... The Touchable Love
The Holy Spirit....... the hum of the Trinity ..... The Spoken Love
“And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were.” (Acts 2:2) Read more (CN Feb 15, 2019)
