#KamustahanWithTheYouth2020 in the New Normal

“Hope is Not Quarantined!”

To aid in overcoming hopelessness, fear, sadness, and suffering brought by the pandemic, the Verbum Dei Youth-Cebu initiated their 4th #KamustahanWithTheYouth last September 19-20, 2020. The theme entitled “Hope Is Not Quarantined” was spearheaded by Sr. Charisma Sulbise, the youth adviser and KP Artajo, the youth reality head, via Zoom and Facebook Live. This is an annual song forum activity of the Verbum Dei Youth-Cebu. This year, the aim was to spread positivity and the love of Jesus through music in the midst of the crisis brought by the pandemic. There were 20 plus participants coming from different places in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. This fun-filled activity consisted of talks, a workshop on how to keep Hope alive, testimonies, games, sharing, and highlighted by the song forum that touches your heart. We had an evening rosary and the event was ended with the mass celebrated by Fr. Iwao Ikegami. To sum up, the activity provided excitement, encouragement, and self-reflection.

God’s message for me in this activity is that “HOPE IS NOT QUARANTINED”. God is always present in every moment of our lives All we need is to hope and overcome our fears by having faith in Him. To all my fellow youth, always know that after every storm, there is always sunshine. You may not be feeling well right now but soon you'll find inner peace in your heart through Jesus Christ our savior. Keep on praying, do not lose Hope and have Faith in Him.

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​With special thanks to Josephine Marie “Pinpin” Saberon Ensalada