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A Rose, A Mass, A Boy, and Mary

Last May 24, Yuppeace celebrated Mass to celebrate the feast of Mary, Help of Christians. That mass was especially offered for the healing of John Karl, a boy who needs a miracle. Fr. Armand, asked Joyce to bring a rose and have it kissed by the image of Mary, and send that rose to John Karl. Here's the message of Joyce. "Today, June 5, John Karl celebrates his 2nd birthday. We thank God in all those who have helped him in one way or another survive his challenging journey of life. Biopsy results revealed benign tissue, GIT infected with h.pylori bacteria. We continue to pray for his healing as he struggles with everyday vomiting in tube feeding. Taking little steps to walk and now weighing 9.4 kgs (he used to weigh 6 kgs). Each day is a miracle."

What is YUPPEACE?

I write my heart, my thoughts, and my soul for my faith community -- the YUPPEACE. This is my way of witnessing to the greatness and goodness of the Lord, Jesus Christ. YUPPEACE [Young Upbeat Professionals for Peace, founded in 1994] is a community of people who used to be "wounded children" but have grown spiritually Christ-centered through various spiritual and psychological formation programs created by this community. Our spiritual director and founder is Fr. Armand Robleza, SDB, a Salesian priest. Currently, the St. John Bosco Parish in Makati is our home base where we meet every Wednesday night. Our activities, though, reach the various provinces of the Philippines. Yuppeace conducts retreats, recollections, seminars, apostolic activities, and other formation programs. If you wish to join YUPPEACE, drop by at St. John Bosco Parish Church compound in Makati at Arnaiz Avenue on any Wednesday at 7:00 PM. You'll find us at the AVR, 2nd floor of the parish building. Eve...