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Bishop Brode rick Pabillo DD, Auxiliary Bishop of Manila, brought the May They Be One Bible (MTBO) campaign, to Italian soil during a recent trip to Milan. At a mass held at the Istituto Ambrogio, Bishop Pabillo shared with the Salesians of Don Bosco the news about the biggest Bible distribution and formation campaign being undertaken in the Philippines. As a result, Don Arturo Lorini was moved to give 2000 Euros (PhP 114,482.8) on the spot to help bring Bibles to the homes of poor Filipinos. Don Arturo Lorini is an Italian priest in charge of finding benefactors in Italy to help send poor children to school and help needy families abroad. Also, through Bishop Pabillo’s appeal at the Couples for Christ General Assembly and at a Bible Study gathering for Overseas Filipino Workers in Milan, an offering of 230 Euros and $500 (totaling PhP36,315.52) was collected. Bp. Pabillo graciously thanked everyone who supported the Bible Campaign and challenged those who have the means not to miss out on this great opportunity to help transform the lives of our countrymen and our nation through God’s Word.
No. of Dioceses participating in the Bible Campaign – 69 out of 86 Dioceses
Bible Distribution (Jan 2010 - Jun 30, 2010)
Total Bibles distributed up to Jun 30, 2010: 75,085 cps.
Parishes/Communities served: 282
Bibles Distributed by Languages - Tagalog (22,820 cps.), Cebuano (20,743 cps.) English (9,139 cps.),
Ilocano (8,500cps.), Hiligaynon (7,375 cps.), Pangasinense ( 3,452 cps.), Bicol (3,056 cps)
MTBO Bibles in Pampango and Samarenyo will be available starting this month of July, 2010
Parishes/Communities served: 282
Target Coverage of Bible Distribution for April-June 2010 (based on orders received):
Naval, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Digos, Pagadian, Ozamis, Butuan, Dipolog, Borongan, Bayombong, San
Fernando (Pampanga), Dumaguete, Tuguegarao, Kabankalan, Ilagan, CDO, La Union, Urdaneta, Ilagan, Manila,
Puerto Princesa, Kalibo and Cubao
Total Bible Distribution: (Jan 2009- June 30, 2010 ):180,863 cps
Target No. of Bibles for Distribution for 2010: 200,000 cps.
Total Funds Needed for Printing and Transport of Bibles in 2010: P30M
Praise Item
Praise God that the MTBO prayer has now been translated into Pampango. Thus, the MTBO prayer is currently available in 8 languages: English, Tagalog, Ilocano, Pangasinan, Cebuano,Hiligaynon, Bicol and Pampango.
Please Pray
That the Lord will open more media outlets in print, radio, TV and the web for the spread of His Word.
For wisdom, guidance and protection for the 12 Regional Bible Directors as they seek to make God’s Word
known in their spheres of influence. |
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CBCP Monitor 14-July-2010 |
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FOOD FOR THE STOMACH AND FOOD FOR THE SOUL
It was August 29, 2009 when the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Binan, Laguna started a holistic program billed Hatid Saya (Bringing Joy) Masses. Bible Ministry Head, Bro. Ding Garcia said that the program’s objective was to help the poor by bringing them both food for the stomach and food for the soul –God’s Word. However, not everyone could afford to buy their own Bibles. Thus when Bro. Ding heard about the May They Be One (MTBO) Bible campaign from the Diocesan Biblical Apostolate, he seized the opportunity to acquire 200 MTBO Bibles for their dual feeding program. The recipient families in the seven sitios of Binan then started attending weekly Bible studies. Bro. Ding reports that the Bible distribution and formation have brought positive changes to the community - parents have become more patient with their children, and children more obedient to their parents. One attendee shares that she no longer worries about her financial needs because Jesus has become her confidence and assurance. Crime in the community has gone down and people feel safer and more at peace in their homes.
No. of Dioceses participating in the Bible Campaign – 69 out of 86 Dioceses
Bible Distribution (Jan 2010 - Jun 15, 2010)
Total Bibles distributed up to Jun 15, 2010: 68,128 cps. (Jan - 10,369 ; Feb. - 14,472, Mar. -13,343, April – 13,540, May - 9,606; June – 6,798)
Parishes/Communities served: 253
Bibles Distributed by Languages - Tagalog ( 20,281 cps.), Cebuano ( 18,242 cps.) English (8,973 cps.), Ilocano ( 8,000 cps.), Hiligaynon ( 6,125 cps.), Pangasinense ( 3,451 cps.), Bicol ( 3,056 cps) MTBO Bibles in Pampango and Samarenyo will be available starting July, 2010
Target Coverage of Bible Distribution for April-June 2010 (based on orders received):Naval, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Digos, Pagadian, Ozamis, Butuan, Dipolog, Borongan, Bayombong, San Fernando (Pampanga)
Total Bible Distribution: (Jan 2009- May 31, 2010 ): 173,906 cps
Target No. of Bibles for Distribution for 2010: 200,000 cps.
Total Funds Needed for Printing and Transport of Bibles in 2010: P30M
Praise Item
Praise God for the support of United Bible Societies and partner Bible Societies for the MTBO.
Please Pray
For wisdom, guidance and protection for the 12 Regional Bible Directors as they seek to make God’s Word known in their spheres of influence.
DAILY PRAYER FOR MTBO-PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
Lord, create hunger in the hearts of the Filipino people for your Word so that each one will read, study and live the Bible. Let the power of Your Word change individual lives, bring about unity and reconciliation among opposing sectors, stir up passion to spread your Word and create an impact in society that will lead to national transformation.May the spirit of love, unity, peace and order prevail during the May They Be One (MTBO) Bible campaign.Fill the leaders (Advisory Council Committee) and workers of MTBO with your wisdom and surround them with your protection. Thank you for your abundant provision – for raising the amount of 500 million pesos for the printing and distribution of 5 million Bibles to poor Filipino families throughout the country at the subsidized price of P50 each.
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The MTBO Prayer in 7 Languages |
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English
M - ake us love your Word O Lord
T - each us to listen and live by your Word
B - less those who promote your Word
O- pen our hearts that we may be generous, that others might have a copy of the written Word
Tagalog
M - ahalin po nawa namin ang Inyong Salita
T - ulungan po Ninyo kaming makinig at maisabuhay ang Inyong Salita
B - asbasan po Ninyo ang mga nagpapalaganap ng Inyong Salita
O - aming Diyos, ibuhos po Ninyo ang Inyong pagpapala upang magkaroon ng kopya ng Biblia ang nakararami
Ilocano
M – aaramid koma nga ayatenmi ti Saom, O Apo
T – ignayennakami a dumngeg ken agbiag a kas mayannurot iti Saom.
B – endisyonam Apo, dagiti mangiwaragawag iti Saom.
O – ngapem dagiti pusomi tapno nabuslon koma iti itutulong mi tapno ad-adupay dagiti makaawat ti naisurat a Saom.
Pangasinan
M - aaro kami kumon ed say salita Yo, O Katawan
T - ulongan Yo kami pan makaaral ya ondengel tan mangibilay na Salita Yo.
B - endisionan Yo pa iray mangipapalapag na Salita Yo
Oy - la kumon, ta nalukasan so kapusoan mi pian magmaliw kamin maiter et naitdan iray
arum na say kopya na nisulat ya Salita Yo
Cebuano
M – agmahigugma-on unta kami sa Imong Pulong O Dios
T – udloi kami sa pagpaminaw ug pagpuyo sa Imong Pulong
B – endisyoni kadtong mga nagpakaylap sa Imong Pulong
O –Ginoo, abliha ang among mga kasingkasing sa paghimo kanamong manggihatagon aron ang uban maka-angkon og Biblia. – ang sinulat nga Pulong
Hiligaynon
M - angin mahigugmaon kami sang Imo Pulong, O Ginuo
T - udloi kami sa pagpamati kag sa pagkabuhi sang Imo Pulong
B - endisyoni ang tanan nga nagapalapnag sang Imo Pulong
O - Ginuo buksi ang amon tagipusoon agud kami mangin maalwan sa pagpa-ambit sang Bibliya – ang Imo nasulat nga Pulong |
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From Missalettes to their Own Bibles |
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From Missalettes to their Own BiblesFor many Catholics residing in the urban areas, the missalette is the  most convenient way to get acquainted with the Word of God. A pamphlet handed to them at the beginning of Sunday mass, the missalette serves as a program guide to what will happen in the celebration. Yet for some, especially those living in remote areas, this might be the only way to get acquainted with the Word of God. Such was the case with St. Dominic Parish in San Carlos City, Pangasinan. The parishioners were using the missalette as their only copy of the Scriptures until the May They Be One Bible Campaign was introduced to them by Bishop Renato Mayugba. St. Dominic parish priest Fr. Winston Estrada said his strategy to reach the Catholic faithful in his area since 1996 has been to form Bible sharing groups called Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC). But due to poverty, most of his parishioners would have to be content with Scripture passages found in the missalette. In November of 2009, 200 Pangasinense Bibles were distributed to parishioners as part of the MTBO campaign. Successive distributions handed out 700 additional Pangasinense MTBO Bibles. The Bible distributions have resulted in more fruitful BEC programs. To date, St. Dominic Parish has 50 BEC’s wherein more than 30 communities are actively participating. With more people wanting to learn more about God’s Word, the parish was happily pressed into creating the weekly Parochial Bible Study, comprising the leaders of the different BEC’s. No. of Dioceses participating in the Bible Campaign – 69 out of 86 DiocesesBible Distribution (Jan 2010 - May 31, 2010 )Total Bibles distributed up to May 31, 2010: 61,330 cps. (Jan - 10,369 ; Feb. - 14,472, Mar. - 13,343, April – 13,540, May - 9,606) Parishes/Communities served: 219 churches Bibles Distributed by Languages - Tagalog ( 17,178 cps.), Cebuano ( 16,442 cps.) English (8,928 cps.), Ilocano ( 7,890 cps.), Hiligaynon ( 4,425 cps.), Pangasinense ( 3,411 cps.), Bicol ( 3,056 cps) MTBO Bibles in Pampango and Samarenyo will be available starting July, 2010 Target Coverage of Bible Distribution for April-June 2010 (based on orders received): Quezon City, Malolos, Alaminos, Urdaneta, San Jose Nueva Ecija, Manila, Tuguegarao, Butuan City, Legazpi, Dumaguete, Naval, San Fernando Pampanga, Borongan Eastern Samar, Nueva Segovia Total Bible Distribution: (Jan 2009-May 31, 2010 ): 167,108 cps Target No. of Bibles for Distribution for 2010: 200,000 cps.Total Funds Needed for Printing and Transport of Bibles in 2010: P30MPraise Item
Praise God for the warm response of about 300 parish leaders, educators and catechists who attended the May They Be One Bible campaign presentation and Bible lecture given by Honorary Translation Consultant of the Philippine Bible Society Bishop Daniel Arichea at De la Salle University, Taft in May during their Summer Institute on Sacred Scriptures 2010.
Please Pray
That the Lord will continue to open doors of schools/universities so that many more students will have an active and continuing involvement in the MTBO Bible distribution, formation and fundraising. |
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Fr. Jaime P. Padilla and his church, the St. Raphael Archangel Parish of Montalban, Rizal seek to influence society by sharing God’s Word to the family, the basic unit of society. Since January 2010, the parish has been using May They Be One Bibles in its family-centered activities such as in the Bible Enthronement services, house blessings, mass marriages and Bible formation classes. This kindled greater interest in the Word of God with a growing number of parishioners clamoring for their own copy of the Bible. Several residents contributed varying amounts – P150, P50, even P25 - to help make the MTBO Bible affordable to poor parishioners. Church workers are deployed regularly to the 13 different sitios, eight of which are located in the mountains. A father relates that he is now more forgiving and less vindictive due to the influence of the Bible. One mother says she has begun reading the Bible daily and has given up tong-its. (a gambling game). A church worker recounts that even the poor are now giving to support the Parish’s ministry especially in livelihood and microfinance, as a result of reading and applying Bible principles. By helping build Bible-centered homes, the Parish is gradually witnessing the spread of the transforming power of God’s Word in the community.