Fr. Cecil Lucero, RIP
From the Administrator:
He admittedly, was not the epitome of piety and serenity, as priests are expected to be. True enough, many of us became his adversaries, opponents as we were of his many un-endearing ways.
But no matter what his flaws were, there still is no justification to murder most foul. Nothing righteous can ever be gained from a death so brutal, so inhuman.
He admittedly, was not the epitome of piety and serenity, as priests are expected to be. True enough, many of us became his adversaries, opponents as we were of his many un-endearing ways.
But no matter what his flaws were, there still is no justification to murder most foul. Nothing righteous can ever be gained from a death so brutal, so inhuman.
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I was scheduled to post today the pictures of the Bandal-Ortego reunion after the fiesta. But in deference to the same clan who now mourns the death of a member-son, I will postpone said posting to some other time.
But I am taking liberty to post this pic of Fr. Lucero that very day. He was then very jolly, ecstatic that many of his family was in the gathering. I guess this should be the best image for us to remember him by.
That very same day, he rode a helicopter with his brother and mother to San Roque. We met him there by night time at Ex-Congressman Wilmar Lucero's resthouse. He acted as a very gracious host, and was very accommodating. We had a a lively discussion over dinner with his mother, and all the time, he addressed us as "Atod". It was clear that night that everything that has happened in the past are indeed gone. All's well.
So from the bottom of our hearts, we say, "May you rest in peace, "Atod".
But I am taking liberty to post this pic of Fr. Lucero that very day. He was then very jolly, ecstatic that many of his family was in the gathering. I guess this should be the best image for us to remember him by.
That very same day, he rode a helicopter with his brother and mother to San Roque. We met him there by night time at Ex-Congressman Wilmar Lucero's resthouse. He acted as a very gracious host, and was very accommodating. We had a a lively discussion over dinner with his mother, and all the time, he addressed us as "Atod". It was clear that night that everything that has happened in the past are indeed gone. All's well.
So from the bottom of our hearts, we say, "May you rest in peace, "Atod".
We watch the news this morning on Umagang kay Ganda about the ambush, but this was news you'd rather turn a deaf ear. I was all ears to hear something great, but alas, it only pains me. Tama mano r-yo let by-gone be by-gones. Intum ta kam si Padre nga malipayun iya sito mga dammuri ray allaw.
ReplyDeletebernie: actually, Padre and my brothers have become friends after the differences were patched up. he really exerted effort to make-up. and we appreciated that.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, padre cecil!bsan pasaway kaw gae kaw dapat nagmatay c dairay paagi.we will be missing you...
ReplyDeleteupon reading all your comments, im deeply thankful for all those who love uncle cecil..He has been the most loving,caring,witty uncle we have..Although, sometimes i am surprised by the loudness of his voice, i'l always turn my head and see the cute dimples he have and that confirms that he is just joking around.We will surely miss him, HE IS TRULY ONE OF A KIND.
ReplyDeletekong mahalap pag kaaa na se ada aa maski palinga gana kuntra na.
ReplyDeleteFor us who truly know him well,we will forever miss him and forever he will be in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteI will always give him my utmost respect no matter what.I will only keep good memories of him in my heart.
Iya to makto e tama pag-intom si aa.
to anonymous> say may ato aa ha gna kontra na no or ne may kaw? miskin mahalap naghimo mo gae ahimo nga gna mangontra c kaaw. Gae nagad kaw hamok kunta agcomment ato kun gna sa sabihan mo mahalap.k?
ReplyDeleteHis legacies that we need to put into our minds is that, he is a crusader. He crusades to reform the wrong of the world. He campaigns pervently to make life better for others. Metaphorically speaking, he is the heart of the body of mankind. One of the good things about him, even though he may tend to be moralistic and self-righteous, is that he also tend to forgive easily. He also reach down toward others and offer them illumination. What he really want is for others to see the error of their ways, to "repent of their sins" Others often didn't understand if he behaves with freedom of expression and superiority.
ReplyDeletehe never claimed he was perfect. Maisog ak, estrikto ak. thats what we always hear him say. People often say how strict he was, that they wont even believe he was a priest. He was not perfect and he never claimed to be. The loudness of his voice, the Sharpness of his eyes and words that utters from his mouth, was the most memorable moments i will never forget...
ReplyDeleteHe was imperfect, but he tried his best to be a good human being, serves god with all his heart, and loves us, his family more than anyone or anything in the world.
My cousins and i are lucky enough to have him as our UNCLE PRIEST. He loves us enough to ignore us. Gives everything he can to fill our needs, emotionally, financially, spiritually. For us, HE WAS and still is THE BEST...
to all of you. who showed the LOVE AND SUPPORT to our grieving family, thank you so much. Uncle priests' life was well remembered. To the shared stories, im happy that you experienced the padre Cecils' magic...
And to you my uncle priest, i will miss your calls, your questions, your smile, the dimples, your jokes, the sense of protection you always give, the simple conversations, the panlibre moments, the smile you give when you hear the DESPERADO. I owe you my life. you helped me reach my dreams, and yet you havent asked for anything. The journey i am about to start is for you. I WILL KEEP MY PROMISE. I WILL TAKE CARE OF LOLA. I WILL BE SAFE ALYWAYS. WE WILL ALL BE OKEY...
we will forever be missing you :_(
GOodbye our dearest.
-ching-
We will miss you Padre Cecil.
ReplyDeleteiyayto aa e sa katuanan ko mabuot ngani si iya baba o dada pag tawag na bisan main kaayan na. e sa ituman ko hamok siro aa basta niya sa kulawan na si tv nga Lucero e apelyido na pinugad na patod na.
ReplyDeleteLast sa kulawan ko padre ngan patron pero makali hamok kay ag ala na e bugto na agsakay dayon helicopter ag babay si kami tapos ag smile iya namay ray bali e last. pag aron kami si iya boko' boko'.
ReplyDeletesayang se father mahalap may konta iya aa
ReplyDeleteto u anonymous-you are an insensitive,uncivilized idiot!!tagatahok batasan mo!
ReplyDeletewe will be missing you father cecil...may you rest in peace...as you just said tunan on na kinabuhi..may you go with God's grace..rest in peac father cecil....
ReplyDeleteactually, i came to know father cecile deeply when he became close to my father. my father was once a lay minister in his time .. i used to hear some sort of nega feedbks bout this ever witty and super frank priest ive known..
ReplyDeletenevertheless he stil gained the trust and was loved deeply by abaknons. father cecile may you rest in peace w/ God. :) we'l be missing you. (i came to know this "balita" over the fon tru my mother-jennel c.).a big thnx for this site mano rio. kip it up. ur one of capul's pride!:)
THANK YOU FOR THE SMILE THAT YOU'V GIVEN TO US FATHER CECILE.. MAY YOUR SOUL MAY REST IN PEACE...
ReplyDeletewe'll miss you..
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