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TPRF | 11-17 August 2025 Program description below was from the official page of the Lay Missionaries of the Most Holy Redeemer of Redemptorist Cebu Province (LMMHR-Cebu). Venue: Holy Family Redemptorist Retreat House, Cebu The Training Program for Retreat Facilitators (TPRF) was held last August 11–17 at the Holy Family Retreat House (HFRH), Cebu. Facilitated by the Cenacle Sisters composed of Sr. Malen Java, rc, Sr. Xiaowei Li, rc, and Sr. Ria Valeroso, rc, the week-long formation focused on the person of the facilitator and the practicum experience. Participants were invited to reflect deeply on their own relationships in life recognizing how these connections shape their identity and presence as retreat facilitators. This inner journey prepared them to engage more authentically with those they will one day guide. Equally important was the practicum, where participants gained hands-on experience in retreat facilitation. These sessions provided not only practical skills but also confidence to accompany others in faith. “I realized that before I can help others encounter God, I must first be grounded in my own relationship with Him and with the people around me,” shared by one of our lay missionaries. The training concluded with gratitude and renewed mission, inspired by the Cenacle Sisters’ accompaniment and the conviction that effective facilitation begins with a transformed and attentive heart. article: Darlene Custodio photos: Cenacle Cebu