D'WORD: Chill lang tayo with God's Word‪!‬ D'Word Squad

Sir Danmark Geronimo, also known as Kuya DM, guests in this D'Word episode 2 of season 3. It was recorded July 24. Kuya Dan Mark is a graduate ofBachelor of Secondary Education Major in Religious Education and Pastoral Communication in Don Bosco College Canlubang. Currently, he is preparing for his comprehensive exam sa Masters Education ng Guidance and Counselling. He is active in the Catholic Charismatic Group called The Feast.

Kuya JP leads the Opening Prayer. With Bro Paul, Ferl, Cheska and Branny, they begin sharing on "ambag" stories. Rev. Jojo Torres, SDB shares the gospel for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Bro. Paul, Cheska and Ferl then clarifies and explains the Gospel.

After the game "Sagutin Mo ng Ulam", Kuya DM begins by sharing one of his passions in life, the outreach projects he and his girlfriend, are involved in. He shares on his greatest learnings, his expereinces of miracles similar to that in the Gospel, and what keeps him going in serving the poor and the marginalized. Lastly, he reflects on his 5 loaves and 2 fishes that he wants to share to Jesus. 

Next, the hosts share their own answers to the PRACTICE OF THE WEEK : “What are my 5 LOAVES AND 2 FISHES that I wish to give to Jesus for the good of others?”

They read sharings and comments from the livestream viewers and announce the winners of the contest, before ending the stream for this week.

Illustrated Gospel for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time here.

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Fr. Ramil Maranan, SDB, a priest assigned in Don Bosco Mandaluyong as a Spiritual Moderator on his 5th year, guests in this D'Word Podcast, recorded as a Livestream on June 17, 2021. He was born and grew up in Calamba, Laguna and like many Salesians, he is close to the Youth and to the Word of God. 

Bro Paul, Branny, Ferl, JP and Cheska return as hosts. After the opening prayer, they begin sharing on experiences of instants, short cuts, fast results and the anxieties involved. Rev. Jojo Torres, SDB shares the gospel for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Bro. Paul, JP and Branny then clarifies and explains the Gospel, Jesus knowing the needs of the disciples and the people.

After a "fast Talk" Game, Fr. Ramil begins by sharing his greatest childhood dream. He then shares his experience of working hard and stretching for something and its reward. The sharing with Bro Paul, Ferl and Cheska goes deeper when the topic shifts to prayer and Fr. Ramil's daily prayer and his concept of Don Bosco's "Work is Prayer". His take of the experience of the apostles in the Gospel, and then his experience of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, and Fr. Ramil's challenges in following Jesus as a shepherd in his ministry. Lastly, he relates the topic tonight to the Salesian Life motto "Salesian Life as hard, happy and holy."

Next, the hosts share their own answers to the PRACTICE OF THE WEEK : “What REWARD / REST will I give myself after a tiring day?” “How shall I end my day?”

They read sharings and comments from the livestream viewers and announce the winners of the contest, before ending the stream for this week. 

Illustrated Gospel for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time here.

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This episode of D'Word Podcast was recorded on June 19, 2021. Guest is a well-known and loved Filipino Bossa Nova Singer. She is the voice behind our missed weddings, seminars, conferences, and catering, the on repeat “Para Sa Akin”. She is happily married to her husband Mr. Joey Ramirez and a cool and sweet mommy to Lilibubs. A good friend of the Salesians in their mission among the poor youth. Truly, a woman of God, faith, life, and with a big heart. She is Ms. Sitti Navarro!

This episode is hosted by Bro. Paul, Ferl, PM and Branny. Kuya Branny leads the opening prayer. Each one then shares about how they prepare for the rainy season. Bro. Jojo narrates the gospel for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Bro. Paul and Branny then explain the Gospel, about Jesus calming the waves and the winds. 

Chill time with Ms. Sitti begins with an animated game of "The Boat is Sinking". The conversations takes a deeper, yet light tone, as Ms. Sitti shares her real-life experiences of literal and figurative storms in her life. She shares on her experience as a wife and a mother, and which is more important for her. She describe her and her husband Joey's journey of faith and relationship as a Christian couple. She reflects on letting God have the control in her life, especially her recent experiences a few months and years, in the pandemic, which led her to compose and produce "Tahan".

Next, the hosts share their own answers to the PRACTICE OF THE WEEK : Ano ang ginagawa ko when I am faced with circumstances na beyond my control?


They read sharings and comments from the livestream viewers. They announce winners to the contests, reads shoutouts, shares the Facebook posts the previous week.

Illustrated Gospel for 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time here.

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This episode of D'Word Podcast was recorded on June 12, 2021 (Full Youtube video here). Guest is the Vice-Provincial ng Salesians of Don Bosco - Philippines North Province. He has been a formator of Salesians and is presently head of Salesian Commission on Formation. He is a friend to many - especially to the young, and he is fondly called Padrey. He is known for his love for popular Devotions. Like these devotions, he is approachable and near to the hearts of many. He is Fr. Reynaldo "Padrey" Dela Cruz, SDB!


This episode is hosted by Bro. Paul, JP and Coleen. Bro Paul leads the opening prayer. Each one then shares about the one who truly cares for them. Bro. Jojo narrates the gospel for the 11th Sunday if Ordinary Time (found here). Bro. Paul, JP and Padrey then explain the Gospel, about the parable of Jesus on the Kingdom of God.

They then chill with Padrey. They play "Fast Talk" Game. The hosts asks Padrey to choose from things in farming. After this, they Chill as Padrey shares about the feeling of planting a seed which grows and bears fruits. He gives some tips on planting and taking care of plants. He gets personal as he shares about his experience of significant caregivers, especially his parents. Next, they expound on the saying "Every family is a seedbed of vocations." He shares on who takes care of him in this point of time. He was asked of the question about his experiences of planting, watering and harvesting. He gives advice on youths who feel insignificant or belittled, how they can make their dreams and aspirations come true. Also Padrey gives advice on the young people's Church involvement.


Next, the hosts share their own answers to the PRACTICE OF THE WEEK : How do I take care of myself? Ano ang mga SELF-CARE WAYS and MOMENTS ko?


They read sharings and comments from the livestream viewers. They announce winners to the contests, reads shoutouts, shares the Facebook posts the previous week.

Illustrated Gospel for 11the Sunday in Ordinary Time here.

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This episode of D'Word Podcast was recorded on June 5, 2021 (Full Youtube video here). Maam Alda Sumbingco, a baker and chef, guests. She has been serving Don Bosco for almost four decades. She has worked as a Guidance Counselor, Research, Christian Living, and Values Teacher; and a Pastoral Minister. But she is fondly remembered by students, parents, Salesians, and even her colleagues as a wise woman, a loyal friend, and a loving nanay.

This episode is hosted by Bro. Paul, Cheska, Ferl and Coleen. Ate Ferl leads the opening prayer. They share on their favorite food, especially food that ease stress. Bro. Jojo narrates the gospel for Corpus Christi Sunday (found here). Bro. Paul and Cheski then explain the Gospel. They explain on the Feast of Unleavened Bread, why bread and wine, and the message of this Solemnity of Corpus Christi. 

They then chill with Maam Alda. They play "Fast Talk" Game. The hosts asks Maam Alda to choose from two food. During chilling time, our guest talks about her favorite food. Being a baker, they ask Maam Alda if it is a skill or a talent, also a question about her investments as a baker. She then explains a Family Spirituality that speaks of God among pots and pans. She then shares about her most memorable experience in her First Communion and about how she convince students that Jesus is truly present in the consecrated bread and wine in the Mass and instill love for the Eucharist. As teacher in online class, she shares how she practices "present-presence" among students. Our sharing gets deeper as Maam Alda shares her experience about hunger for God's presence in her life, and relates her relationship with Jesus to food. Lastly, she answers what food she would cook or bake for Jesus. 

Next, the hosts share their own answers to the PRACTICE OF THE WEEK : Paano ko mako-convince ang aking pamilya at kaibigan sa importance ng Sacrament of the Eucharist at pagtanggap ng Holy Communion, mapa-physical o online Mass?


They read sharings and comments from the livestream viewers. They announce winners to the contests, reads shoutouts, shares the Facebook posts the previous week.

Illustrated Gospel for Corpus Christi Sunday here.

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This episode of D'Word Podcast was recorded on May 29, 2021 (Youtube video here). We have two guests: Fr. Jerome Quinto, SDB and Mr. Stephen Borja. Fr. Jerome just celebrated his 2nd year anniversary as a priest. So far in the Philippine North Province of the Salesians, he is the youngest priest.He is assigned in Don Bosco Tarlac as Spiritual Moderator. He is a member of the Commission on Social Communications of SDB FIN. Kuya Stephen, commonly called "Kuya Pipoy", is from Tondo, Manila, from Parish of St. John Bosco. He is a teacher by profession and student of Master in Religious Studies Program, Major in Youth Ministry at Don Bosco School of Theology. Currently, a full time Youth Minister in the Secretariat of the Episcopal Commission on Youth under the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. 

This episode is hosted by Bro. Paul, Cheska, Ferl and PM. Kuya PM leads the opening prayer. They then share experiences on the importance of knowing the labels to acknowledge relationships. Bro. Jojo narrates the gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday (Found here). Bro. Paul and Fr. Jerome then explain the Gospel. It was about Jesus' mandate to the apostles to baptize all the nations, then about the sacrament of baptism and the Holy Trinity.

They then chill with our two guests. They play "Sing to Label Game". Given situations in their relationship with God, they sing a line from a song. They played this game well. Their chilling gets deeper as they talk about how their relationship with God leveled up, their experiences of ups and downs in this relationship, even times of questioning this relationship. They then describe this relationship with God now in an image. Lastly, our guests share on the mystery of human relationships mirroring the mystery of the relationship of the  Holy Trinity and their everyday experience of this. 

Next, the hosts share their own answers to the PRACTICE OF THE WEEK : Paano ko pinapatunayan na ako ay isang Binyagang Katoliko? How do I proclaim or give witness to my relationship with God?


They read sharings and comments from the livestream viewers. They announce winners to the contests, reads shoutouts, shares the Facebook posts the previous week.

Illustrated Gospel for Holy Trinity Sunday here.

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