Mabuhay

Well, I am now in the Philippines. I am here for the Order's Intermediate General Chapter. I was wondering why I was coming to this as it is for all the big shots and I am only a small player. I was invited as an expert but .....??? Having gotten here, I am pleased to be here. It is good meeting all the ones from throughout the Order and everyone is very friendly.

It is a busy time, having meetings all day, but it is also educational and very social. I am hearing words like history, mission, re-evangelisation, transformation, Urdaneta - and they are all coming together. Basically, the Order has a great history but that is not to be the end of the story. Rather it is to be the beginning for the next step forward, and the next step forward is aimed at Asia. That is where I come in as I have been in Thailand for five years and can hopefully offer some insight from my experience. We will see how I go and I will keep you informed.