Back in 2011, I was introduced to Fr. Florentino Concepcion when we visited his project “Bahay at YAMAN ni San Martin de Porres”. It can be found in Claro Santos St., Bonga Menor, Bustos, Bulacan. I wrote about the project’s beginnings then and has never stopped since talking about the merits of Fr. Boyet’s projects for the elderly, the abandoned and street children, the unwed mothers, the homeless and even the drug-dependent youth. I pray for Fr. Boyet and his growing projects often , given the enormity and demands of his many social and charitable projects. I have persuaded many of my friends to give up their Christmas gift budgets to instead donate the money to augment Fr. Boyet’s financial needs. If you have time, give a listen to this video clip on Fr. Boyet’s mission and legacy. I am convinced it will touch your hearts and guide you on the more important facets of life. More than praying, the “giving” is a well-thought out act meant not just to nourish the bellies but the souls. Much like how Mother Teresa has taught us. Acts of Charity. Fr. Boyet is on a mission of transforming young men and women to be better, more productive members of our society. But he obviously needs a lot of help.
Mother Teresa’s Mission and Father Boyet’s Legacy : https://youtu.be/vDfIGA2U4lQ?si=F758-xhmlWTw2NnD
My earlier blog on Fr Boyet’s Projects:
A Slice of Batanes In Bustos, Bulacan. A Slice of Heaven For God’s Children.
There is this ongoing project that compels commitment from some of us. Aside from sheltering, feeding and educating these “Martinian Children”, they are now engaged in Fr. Boyet’s weekly apostolates doing charity as well as introducing them to missionary work. You’d be proud of these wards cutting hair and nails of homeless people, talking to them, handing food packs. The photos below show their latest activities with about 1,400 Dumagats from various sitios around Angat Dam. These lessons on missioning certainly benefit both Fr. Boyet’s wards and the dumagats. There is that shared background and experience and hopefully , the shared hope and aspirations that life can be better. Kindness , compassion and empathy surely go a long way.
Christmas may be months from now but any token contributions towards charity will be most appreciated. In my case, i have since stopped sending Christmas (at times birthday gifts too) and instead donate in their behalf. My experience is they are all the more pleased with that “exchange”. Same way I am more than pleased they donate instead of sending me gifts. After all, we have really stopped wanting more, and may even be burdened with having more. Scaling down is more “restful” and less burdensome. Here’s how you can help. Just sent mine via Instapay.
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