By Bro. John Ray Nagas, A.A.

Just recently on March 11th, 2012, Bro. Eduardo Cezar Molina A.A known as "Ed‟, had his memorable diaconate ordination in Our Lady of Pentecost Parish. Surprisingly, the ordaining Bishop, Most Reverend Leopaldo C. Jaucian SVD, D.D who came all the way from the Diocese of Bangued, was Ed's former classmate way back in his early formation years. With numerous guests, family members, Assumption family and other religious congregations the rite of ordination began right on time at 1:30 in the afternoon.

It was surely a joyous celebration not because of the fair weather, but of the creative liturgical dance performed by the children in Marytown (apostolate area of the Assumptionists), the presence of both the provincial superior and the general superior of the Assumptionists and especially the homily delivered by his Bishop Jaucian. Having a grace-filled atmosphere, the event is another ripening fruit for the Assumptionists here in the Philippines.

As Bro. Ed is being assigned and announced by the provincial superior, Fr. Miguel Diaz, to go to Mexico City in America for his diaconate ministry, massive applause surrounded the church since it would mean a venue in discovering, sharing and serving God away from his homeland. Moreover, the celebration was indeed a Lenten treat for us discerning in a religious life specifically in the Assumptionists - a life that is simply not a sacrificial or heroic act, but always ready or prepared to give oneself for the mission in building God's kingdom elsewhere.