I started the morning hearing sad news. Bro. Rey Peralta, the head of the CFC National Music Ministry, passed away. A person I truly admire. A man blessed greatly with talent for music. A man who was a true servant of God...always humble...always smiling. He will be missed. Yet another sad news came to me, Bro. Joey Velasco also passed away. Also, a man who was truly gifted. His paintings depicted Christ in a way that struck the heart of every Filipino. A man who loved the poor and saw Jesus in each of them. He will be missed.
Two people who left a legacy of Christ's love to many. One through his music, another through his paintings. Life may be a great mystery, but one thing is certain: That we have to live life sharing God's love to the world. I salute you, brothers Rey and Joey. Thank you for showing us how to live a life that is full, a life serving our Lord Jesus Christ. Our sadness will turn into joy knowing you are with Jesus. Surely the Lord has welcomed you into the gates of heaven and said, "Well done, my good and faithful servant (Matthew 25:23)."
3 comments:
amen. stumbled upon tito rey's wake this evening. what a privilege to serve the Lord with our gifts. i still remember tito joey's words: a meaningful life is a life that is shared...in the end, the Lord will ask me not how many paintings i have sold but how much i loved.
amen. a life well lived. pressured to be good in this life so I still get to see and meet these selfless and amazing people who chose to dedicate their life for the poor.
kuya kirbs, in case you haven't read yet, see Tito Tony's composed poem for Tito Joey Velasco:
http://gk1world.com/ode-to-a-filipino-hero
Thanks. They will be remembered. God bless.
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