A Concert for a good cause..

Last Thursday, I had a wonderful opportunity to watch the Bukas Palad concert at the Holy Name Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. The group is a Catholic community of young professionals and college students who believed that music can inspire and sustain faith. Bukas Palad was founded by friends Norman Agatep, Jandi Arboleda and Fr. Manoling Francisco, who during their high school days at the Ateneo de Manila composed liturgical songs for their school masses.

It was a dream come true for me to be watching them up-close because of their music I had grown to love... I just can't help but miss home all the more.. =(

For those who do not know, it was Father Manoling Francisco, SJ who composed Hindi Kita Malilimutan in 1979 when he was still in highschool. He, together with his friends, were also responsible for Tanging Yaman and One More Gift which are my favorite inspirational songs.

To the Bukas Palad Music Ministry, may you continue to inspire other people through your songs, and bring them closer to the heart and will of God.

I am very proud to say that I am your fan...