Chaplain Service 8

May 30, 2026
Gospel: Mark 11:27-33
Reflection: “Walking in Truth, Not in Fear”

𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 | May 30, 2026
Saturday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Mark 11:27–33 • Walking in Truth, Not in Fear
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✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
Jesus and his disciples returned once more to Jerusalem.
As he was walking in the temple area,
the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders
approached him and said to him,
“By what authority are you doing these things?
Or who gave you this authority to do them?”
Jesus said to them, “I shall ask you one question.
Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me.”
They discussed this among themselves and said,
“If we say, ‘Of heavenly origin,’ he will say,
‘Then why did you not believe him?’
But shall we say, ‘Of human origin’?”–
they feared the crowd,
for they all thought John really was a prophet.
So they said to Jesus in reply, “We do not know.”
Then Jesus said to them,
“Neither shall I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

Morning Prayer | May 30, 2026

Night Prayer | May 29, 2026

IN PHOTOS | 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁

Today marks a sacred and memorable milestone in the lives of our First Communicants as they receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the very first time, during the Thanksgiving Mass in conclusion of Flores de Mayo 2026, officiated by the Rev Fr PMAJ REY A IBAÑEZ, OIC, Regional Pastoral Officer, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Campetic, Palo, Leyte, on May 29, 2026.

After days of prayer, catechetical formation, and preparation, they now approach the altar to welcome Jesus Christ in the Eucharist—the Bread of Life and the source and summit of our Christian faith. This precious encounter with the Lord is a gift of grace that strengthens their friendship with Him and nourishes their souls with His abiding presence.

As a community of faith, we rejoice with our First Communicants and their families on this blessed occasion. May their hearts always remain open to the love of Christ, and may the Holy Eucharist continue to guide, strengthen, and inspire them to live lives of faith, kindness, and holiness. Through the loving intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may they grow ever closer to Jesus and faithfully walk in His ways throughout their lives.

IN PHOTOS | 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 2026

Rev Fr PMAJ REY A IBAÑEZ, OIC, Regional Pastoral Officer, officiated the Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Flores de Mayo and Summer Catechesis 2026 of Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), under the leadership of PBGEN JASON L CAPOY, Regional Director, held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Campetic, Palo, Leyte, on May 29, 2026.

Throughout these weeks of prayer, catechetical formation, and Marian devotion, our children have not only offered flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary but have also opened their hearts to a deeper knowledge and love of God. This celebration is a joyful reminder that the seeds of faith planted in young hearts today will continue to bear fruit in the years to come.

As we offer this Holy Mass, we thank the Lord for His countless blessings—for the support of our Regional Director, Command Group, Regional Staff, Regional Support Units, for the dedication of our catechists, volunteers, parents, and and for the enthusiasm and participation of our children. Through the maternal guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, may the lessons learned, friendships formed, and faith nurtured during this summer continue to inspire them to grow as faithful disciples of Christ and responsible members of the community. May this culmination not be an end, but the beginning of a lifelong journey of faith, hope, and love.

IN PHOTOS | 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝟴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Rev Fr PMAJ REY A IBANEZ, Regional Pastoral Officer, officiated the Invocation during the closing program of the Proficiency Driving Training of Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), under the leadership of PBGEN JASON L CAPOY, Regional Director, held at the PRO 8 Multi-Purpose Hall, Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Campetic, Palo, Leyte, on May 29, 2026.

PCOL RICHARD P BAD-ANG, Acting Chief of the Regional Staff, graced the activity as the keynote speaker and commended the participants for their dedication and commitment in completing the training.

IN PHOTOS | 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝟴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 2026

The Police Regional Office 8 (PRO-8), under the leadership of PBGEN JASON L CAPOY, Regional Director, in coordination with the PNP Chaplain Service 8, led by Rev Fr PMAJ REY A IBAÑEZ, OIC, Regional Pastoral Officer, formally concluded the Flores de Mayo and Summer Catechesis 2026 at the PRO 8 Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Camp Sec Ruperto K Kangleon, Campetic, Palo, Leyte, on May 29, 2026.

During the ceremony, PBGEN CAPOY, led the distribution of “School Kit” supplies to around one-hundred seventy (170) children from Daycare to Grade 12, certificates of appreciation to the catechists and certificates of First Holy Communion to the first communicants of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

Present during the activity were PCOL RICHARD P BAD-ANG, Acting Chief of the Regional Staff, PCOL RODERICK P CONDAG, Chief, RLRDD; PCOL MICHAEL P PALERMO, Chief, RIDMD, and PLTCOL NEIL B MONTAÑO, OIC, RPSMD.