Formation Course for Married Missionary Couples Batch 4

The Fraternidad Misionera Verbum Dei continues to grow in the Philippines, with the formal launching of the 4th Formation Course for Married Missionary Couples last February 18 and 19, 2023 at the Apostolate Center in Banawa, Cebu City.  Despite the hurdles and challenges the pandemic has posed, two married couples and their formators have persevered for the past three years to bring this project of life to the next stage.

Imelda and Manuel Manceli are well-known and beloved disciples who have been serving with the VD Family in Cebu. Cecilia and Resti Bautista are the first couple from Luzon to participate in the Formation Course. They are currently part of the Pasig-Manila VD Family.  Formators for this batch of the Formation Course are Cookie and Bimbo Abrio from Cagayan de Oro City, assisted by Anne and Eryle Payos from Cebu City.  Accompanying the group is Sr. Grace Gonzales.  Advisors for the course are Marisol Diaz and Antonio Miralles, Formators for the Married Couples Branch, who are based in Madrid, Spain.

Taking on the theme “I love you with my everlasting love.” (cf. Jeremiah 31:3), the 4th Formation Course begins with much joy and expectation for these couples, their families and their formators.  As one community, we ask the Trinity to bless their simple and humble ‘Yes’ — that from their lives will spring forth the fountain of living water, which will well up for the eternal life of many.

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Contributor:  Resti Ma. Bautista