My Comment on 1P5 Podcast Re: Consecration of Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary

My Comment on 1P5 Podcast @ 31:20

Rite of Election 2022

Photo of me with 2 Santa Rosa deacons

I am grateful to the Almighty that I have been able to direct a Diocesan Rite of Election.  

This is where the local bishop formally gathers with the new incoming Catholics of his diocese who will be initiated at the Easter Vigil.

For Santa Rosa, this is my 8th weekend (16th time since this is done twice in one weekend).  We skipped 2021.  For Oakland, I directed it on 3 years at 4 locations (12 times).  This means that this a total of 11 years (or my 28th time) overseeing an annual Diocesan Rite of Election.  

As my wife reminds me, I am blessed to be part of welcoming new Catholic converts into the Catholic Church.

Recruiting a Catholic Priest as Police Chaplain @ Teleconferenced Meeting

'Enjoyed the company of some Protestant pastors who were VPD chaplains during a teleconferenced chaplain mtg.  I'm currently the only Catholic out of 9 VPD police chaplains.  'Am the only Asian/Filipino, too, among the nine police chaplains.

While we do not agree on certain points of doctrine, we do agree on Christian prayer and agape.  Our common goal is to serve Jesus as police chaplains.  As I told my pastor last Sunday before Mass when giving him an update, I've interacted with more people that are not Catholic and are outside my tradition.  Pastor said what I was doing was important.

Also, they welcomed a local Catholic priest to our chaplain mtgs to observe.  I introduced the priest to the lead chaplain who in turn brought him up to the training sergeant.  Priest is interested in being trained as a police chaplain.  He would do well wherever he is assigned.  'Wish there was a fund so that he wouldn't have to pay for training out of pocket.  I leave it to them as to next steps.

I was happy to give an update from me and contributed where I could to the meeting.  'Asked for a substitute to cover a call-out shift I cannot make in March.  

'Am grateful to serve in this capacity as able.

10 Cops From 5 Law Enforcement Depts.

'Spoke to 10 police officers and 1 support staff recently.  Prayed with 2 of them.  'Helped with recruitment of a new potential officer for another.  Another thanked me, while I thanked him.  'Shook hands with a few of them who were happy to see me.  One stuck out in particular but will keep that confidential.  Some called me chaplain.  A female cop just watched me while I shook her partner's hand. Others spoke more alot to me. Another I helped guide to something he was looking for.  Made the Sign of the Cross over 2 of the officers' badges.  I entrust all of them to the Blessed Mother's Heart.  They were a very diverse group of cops.  None were the same from the others.  All had one goal: to serve and protect the public.