In memory of Rev. Alfredo Faurillo, United Church of Christ in the Philippines [UCCP] pastor and human rights advocate, 1935-2006)

BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO
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There are those who think they are Christians
by their continually speaking out the words of Christ.
In the end, however,
it is not only the word that counts –
but the word made flesh.

Here lies a man whose life was a continuous sojourn
in the company of Christ.
He took up the cross of serving the people
and struggled hard against Caesars playing God.
He was one who strove to usher in the day
when all men,
all men shall have become brothers
of one another.

In the end,
it is not only the word that counts –
but the word made flesh.

This was a man who spokes the words of Christ
and made the word become flesh.
By this, he was a real Christian.

*This poem was recited at the tribute to Rev. Alfredo Faurillo on Jan. 5, 2007 at the UCCP national chapel in Quezon City

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