I found myself repeatedly whispering this when I witnessed upfront one of the simplest yet most dramatic moments in CFC Singapore's Strong and Faithful Weekend.
After all the talks, after the Mass, after the recessional, after the recessional hymn beautifully rendered by the choir, Fr. Greg delivered a message to CFC Singapore, received the token gifts (which included Strong and Faithful shirt), and then made what, to me, was a very surprising, unexpected and awesome request: he sought to be prayed over by the Couples for Christ.
Not only that. He even knelt down, bowed his head, and fell silent, to which the congregation responded with similar silence, before Bro Theodore Olsen, CFC SG Country Head, began praying over Fr. Greg.
It was indeed, a sight to behold!
And yes, it was one very memorable scene that summarized everything:
only God is Strong and Faithful,
and He wants us also to be strong and faithful.
And so we seek the grace everyday--
to be on guard,
to stand firm in the faith,
to be courageous, strong
and do every act with love,
--- especially while on our knees, bowed down, silent, in prayer,
often alone, or with spouse or with the whole family,
and at times, in community:
prayed over by brethren who love us so much.
That readies us
and enables us
to stand firm in the faith
under any circumstance.
Praise God!
(Photo published with permission from Jaime Dela Torre)
