A Journey of Faith - Gab's Baptism

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With great joy and gratitude, we share Gab’s beautiful journey of faith—how the Lord has lovingly led him home to his newfound family in the Catholic Church.

During the Easter Vigil at San Agustin Parish, near the Verbum Dei Center of Formation in Pasig, he received the Sacrament of Baptism. 

Gab was accompanied by his godparents, Jun and Chat Reandelar, together with Sr. Juvy and Carmela, who first brought him to the Verbum Dei Community three years ago.

As he begins this new life in faith as part of our Verbum Dei Missionary Family, we invite everyone to continue supporting him with our prayers and encouragement. 
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Alleluia! #HeIsRisen #FaithJourney #VerbumDeiFamily

A Journey of Faith: From Service to Sacrament

​My recent baptism in the Catholic Church at San Agustin Parish marks a significant step in my journey of faith, one shaped deeply even within my short three years of serving in the Verbum Dei community.

Before this, I had actually been baptized twice, once as a baby and again when I entered high school as a Christian. Back then, I would go to church every Sunday, but only as a regular attendee, not really someone who served. Everything started to change when I became part of Verbum Dei. There, I experienced a kind of faith that felt alive. It wasn’t just about praying, it was about action, community, and really trying to live out God’s Word. That’s where I started to realize that faith isn’t just about knowing God, it’s about having a real relationship with Him, one that involves commitment, change, service, and trust.

Serving in Verbum Dei opened my eyes to how faith can really impact people. Through activities like Easter Encounter, Missionary Journey, reflections, and even simple gatherings, I saw how God works in quiet but powerful ways through the youth who are willing to listen. But even while I was serving, I felt like something was still missing. I felt a deeper call to fully enter into the Catholic Church. It became more obvious when some youth I shepherd started asking me questions about the faith, and I realized I couldn’t answer some of them because I didn’t fully understand it myself.

My baptism journey wouldn’t have been possible without the people who helped me along the way. I’m really grateful to Sister Juvy, Sister Amy, Tito Jun, and Tita Chat. They were the ones who first encouraged me to take this step and made everything happen so I could be baptized during the Easter Vigil. Tito Jun and Tita Chat, who became my Ninong and Ninang. Sis Enda from the Parish prepared me through catechism and guided me on the actual process.

On the day of my baptism, I found myself thinking a lot about my past, my choices, and my understanding of God. I realized that baptism isn’t just symbolic, it’s something that really changes you. It’s like starting a new life in Christ, but this time with deeper understanding and commitment. The Mass that night was actually the longest one I’ve ever attended, but I didn’t feel tired. Instead, everything felt meaningful and sacred. From the candles, the songs, the readings, and the homily, up to the moment of baptism, I truly felt God’s presence.

What made it even more special was that it happened during the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, and I was surrounded by the whole Verbum Dei community. Everyone really made an effort to make the day special, even preparing a feast despite how busy we all were in facilitating activities for our Pasig Community. I’m especially thankful to my girlfriend, Mela, for bringing me into Verbum Dei since 2023 and helping me become part of this community.

Most of all, I thank God for everything that has happened in my life. This baptism feels like going one step deeper into His purpose for me. I know this is not the end of my journey, it’s just the beginning of something more.
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Gabriel Lim

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