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DEVOTION WITH ARCHBISHOP ANDRES B. QUOW

 


Archbishop and Presiding Prelate Hon. Andres B. Quow

Beloved, devotion is the steady flame that guides the servant of God through seasons of visibility and seasons of obscurity. There are times when the work of ministry is celebrated, and there are times when it seems to go unnoticed. Yet the devoted heart serves with the same diligence in both. It understands that the true rewarder of all labour is God Himself, and that nothing done for His glory is ever forgotten. This perspective keeps the soul from growing weary in well-doing and sustains the leader through long stretches of faithful, unseen service.

As Presiding Prelate, there is deep appreciation for those within The Mystical Order who quietly uphold the work with prayer, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment. Devotion honours such labour, not by magnifying the individual, but by recognizing the grace of God at work in them. It also challenges each of us to examine where we may have allowed complacency to creep in. Have we grown too comfortable? Have we settled for less than what God desires to do in and through us? Devotion shakes us from spiritual slumber and calls us back to earnest pursuit.

Devotion further prepares the Church for future responsibility. God entrusts greater assignments to those who have proven faithful in small things. When we handle present duties with care, integrity, and reverence, we demonstrate that our hearts are aligned with His. This applies to every role, from the pulpit to the pew, from the visible to the hidden. The Lord sees the one who sweeps the floor with as much clarity as He sees the one who preaches the message. In His kingdom, devotion is the true measure of greatness.

In the days ahead, let your devotion be both deep and practical. Pray fervently, yes, but also act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God. Bring your questions, your burdens, and your dreams to Him, and trust that He will guide your steps. May your devotion draw you ever closer to His heart, and may His covering remain upon you, your family, and this sacred Order, now and always.

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