Easter Encounter 2026 (Pasig)

​The Easter Encounter 2026, held at the VD Formation Center in Pasig, was a meaningful and grace-filled celebration of Holy Week centered on the theme: "Mahal Kita at Iniaalay ko ang Aking sarili para sa'yo! (Galatians 2:20).

The half-day gathering brought together participants from various apostolates— couples, adults, teens, and youth—as well as members of the Verbum Dei Family, and was open to all who wished to deepen their faith. The program included inspiring talks, moments of personal and communal prayer, and opportunities for sharing. Participants were also guided through the Eucharistic liturgical celebrations from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday presided by Fr. Filipe Pardal and enriched by brief catechesis. Whereas, Sr. Juvy Tenorio led the overall coordination of the event.

A highlight of the Easter encounter was the Siete Palabras (Seven Last Words), presented through powerful testimonies of faith from lay disciples and Resti Bautista, one of our missionary couples. The Veneration of the Cross offered a profound moment of reflection on Christ’s total self-giving, reminding participants that His thirst is quenched by our loving response.

This meaningful encounter was made possible through the collaboration of Verbum Dei lay missionary disciples, servant leaders, youth, and teens, whose active participation in the welcoming, registration, animation, liturgy, logistics, technical, music & ukelele ministry, giving talks, catechesis and testimonies of life.
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Indeed, Christ’s love was truly alive and deeply experienced throughout the Easter Encounter, inspiring each participant to love and give of themselves just as they had received from Him.