The Feast Radio

Lent may be coming to an end, but maybe you still feel that your life is at a dead end. Hold on to God, He is in charge. Believe that the best is yet to come. Thank you for being with us for 40 days. Have a solemn Black Saturday, as we wait in hopeful anticipation for Christ's resurrection. Support the show

The Crucified Christ may be an image of hopelessness but on the contrary, His death gave the hope the world has been waiting for. Today, Fr. Reginald Malicdem, the Mission Station Priest of Mary Mother of Hope Chapel, invites us to meditate on Christ's suffering and death on The Cross this Good Friday—the ultimate act of love and hope, His life for our redemption. Support the show

Where there is love and humility, there is hope Today, Bro. Alvin Barcelona, District Builder of Feast Bay Area and Feast Provincial Regional Builder, shares how love and humility come hand-in-hand, as demonstrated by Jesus Himself. As we commemorate the institution of The Holy Eucharist through The Last Supper, may Christ's act of love and humility allow us to fully emulate Him through our words and most especially through our actions. Support the show

Lent is not for us to pretend that we are strong but to acknowledge that we are weak but not stopping there. Today, Fr. Albert Garong, a podcaster and priest from The Society of St. Paul, shares a message of how sometimes we define ourselves through the consequences of our failures, which often leads to us resistance to change. But we are reminded of how God's mercy softens even the hardest of hearts, so that we can return to Him. Support the show

God calls not the perfect, but the willing. Are you willing to give God that chance to bless you? Today, Bro. Randy Borromeo, SVRTV President and District Builder of Feast Makati District, shares two biblical perspectives of failure brought to Jesus that have different outcomes, and how God responds to our sinfulness through His loving mercy. Support the show

How do you measure someone you can hope for? It is when you are well at home with him. Today, Fr. Viel Bautista, the Vice Rector of The Manila Cathedral, talks about being made new in The Lord when we come home to Him, and how we can trust Him with all the life baggages we are carrying because He is God that turns all that is dark to something beautiful. Support the show

Life is not just about second chances, but something we should never take for granted. And when society tries to rob you of hope, turn to gratitude to remind you the things God did in your life. Today, John Escoto, a dedicated leader who leads the LOJ Prison Ministry representing the Pilgrims of Hope for The Prisoners, gives a glimpse on how gratitude and mercy looks like for inmates, and how the little things we take for granted are sometimes the little sparks of hope that give life to the incarcerated. Support the show

"In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring." - Pope Francis Today, Minette Sto. Tomas, a passionate music teacher representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Choirs, gives an insight on how confidence—especially one that comes from The Lord—empowers someone to show up and give their all no matter how small they feel in wherever they are called. Support the show

The discernment of a vocation is above all the fruit of an intimate dialogue between The Lord and His disciples. If you know how to pray, you will trust and know what to do with God's call, which leads to the ultimate vocation to love. Today, Sr. Iohannes, a nun from the contemplative Sisters of Mary Morning Star representing the Pilgrims of Hope for The Consecrated Life, gives an insight on how the discernment for vocation looks like, and how sometimes God calls you to take a step towards the path He has for you in ways you may not understand. Support the show

When we remain steadfast, believe that the God who placed a dream in our hearts will fulfill it in the His most perfect timing. Today, Chai Santiago-Gamo, a loving wife and a meek mother of two representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Migrants, recounts how a dream planted in their family's hearts came to be, and how our loving God delivered His promise to them at His perfect time. Support the show

In many ways, hope is a cornerstone for priests—not just for their own spiritual well-being, but also to serve others effectively. Today, Fr. Mark Demanuele, a priest from the Missionary Society of St. Paul representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Priests, shares the daily lives of what a priest goes through, and how in their imperfect humanness, God uses them as a vessel to represent Him on this earth. Support the show

Giving hope is not just being result-oriented but being love-oriented. Hope is the spark, but love is what makes you start. Today. Fr. Wilfredo Samson, a Jesuit priest whose advocacy is for the least representing the Pilgrims of Hope for The Poor, shares how love fuels people to move, and how much companionship is greatly valued in reaching out to the marginalized. Support the show

Sometimes, hope is a virtue that has to be lived in the darkness. But in this Jubilee Year of Hope, we strongly believe that there will be light. Today, Fr. Bob McConaghy, an elderly priest representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Consolation, narrates a very touching story of how God works to bring comfort to His children, most especially in the times of the crossroads of uncertainty. Support the show

Hope is when you are in a situation where the only one you can rely on is God Today, Pau Trinidad, a volleyball student-athlete representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Athletes, talks about how the dim uncertainty of one's athletic career brought about a redirection towards resilience for a new purpose, and of how God moves in our lives even when He seems silent or distant because He made us for more, we just have to be patient to fully receive it. Support the show

God takes care of our souls even by using our past sufferings because He will do whatever it takes to bring us back to Him. Today, Viv Hernandez, a kind and compassionate wife and servant, representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Victims of Abuse, narrates the perspective of untold stories of the voices afraid to speak, and how one's sufferings could still flourish towards renewal when the healing comes. Support the show

Caring for God's creation is one of the most fundamental things we are called to do. It is the marvelous gift that God has given us, to harness it for the benefit of all with great respect and gratitude Today, Mitzi Tan, a climate justice activist representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Environment Workers, talks about what it truly means to care for our environment, and how we could better tend to the world God entrusted us with. Support the show

Sometimes, the best way to get a sense of where you’re headed is to pay attention to where you are now. Today, Andrea Macatangay, a youth servant and representing the Pilgrims of Hope for the Youth, talks about how struggles and setbacks don't mark the end of everything, but often lead to finding one's path as long as one trusts that God knows what He's doing for their life. Support the show

"Who are catechists? They are people who keep the memory of God alive; they keep it alive in themselves, and they are able to revive it in others." -Pope Francis Today, Apple Bustamante, a teacher by profession but called to be a campus formator representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Catechists, speaks about the dedication, guidance, and support catechists give—especially to young people— that goes beyond a classroom setting, which encourages them to be fostered in love and faith as they grow in community and purpose. Support the show

To trust God can make growing old a graceful journey. Today, Lolo Fidel, who once felt abandonment and hopelessness representing the Pilgrims of Hope for The Elderly, will inspire us with his life-changing story that saw him find another purpose amidst his old age. Support the show

Hope in healing comes not only when you believe that your doctor is good but because you believe that God is good. Today, Eric Villaflor, a public servant in the health sector representing the Pilgrims of Hope for Government Workers, gives insights on the hardship of being a public servant while keeping one self in check; and how hope grows even when things seem impossible. Support the show