Archbishop and Presiding Prelate Hon. Andres B. Quow
Beloved, devotion is the gentle but unbreakable cord that draws the Church into deeper unity with Christ and with one another. Many forces seek to scatter the flock—offence, misunderstanding, weariness—but devotion calls us back to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls. When the heart is truly devoted to God, it cannot long remain hardened toward a brother or sister. The same grace we receive at the cross becomes the grace we extend to those around us. In this way, devotion becomes a healing river, softening hearts and restoring fellowship.
As Archbishop, the hope is to see this healing river flow freely through every assembly within this Mystical Order. It begins when each believer chooses the path of humility rather than the path of self-justification. Devotion bows low, acknowledging that without God’s mercy, none could stand. From this posture, apologies become easier, reconciliation becomes possible, and unity becomes precious. The Church then moves from being a collection of individuals to a true spiritual family, bound together by love and shared purpose.
Devotion also sharpens our spiritual hearing. In a noisy age, many voices compete for attention, yet only one voice leads to life. The devoted heart learns to recognize the tone of the Good Shepherd—firm yet gentle, corrective yet compassionate. As we respond to that voice, guidance becomes clearer, and unnecessary confusion is dispelled. This is vital for leadership and laity alike, for decisions made without divine direction can burden the work, while decisions made in God’s counsel advance it with grace.
As you continue your journey, let devotion govern your words, shape your choices, and soften your responses. Seek to be an instrument of peace in every circle you enter—home, workplace, and sanctuary. May your devotion to God be seen in your devotion to His people, and may the bond of peace grow ever stronger within this Mystical Order to the honour and glory of God.
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