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Ka Erdy: A most remarkable man
Some say great leaders are born while some say they are created. I say to them great leaders are chosen and Brother Eraño G. Manalo, Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo is such a leader. Much the same way the Apostles and the late Brother Felix Y. Manalo were chosen by God to lead His children, Ka Erdy was chosen to lead God's flock. He did this for 46 of his 60 years in the ministry.
Ka Erdy was laid to rest by the Almighty on August 31, 2009.
Peace and unity, even for a moment
Arroyo, Aquino, Estrada, Marcos, Velarde and Villanueva and many others. These are the prominent and illustrious. The secular and the religious. On many fronts they are on different sides of the issues. But for one moment in time they were one, united, at peace with each other. These are people who experienced the greatness of this man Iglesia ni Cristo members lovingly call Ka Erdy. There were no distinction between the common man, of whom many of the Iglesia Ni Cristo members are, and the rich and famous who paid their respect. All were touched by the quiet kindness, wisdom and power of this man.
They all lined-up, fell on queue and respectfully approached the place where the late Ka Erdy now lies. Men and women, young and old, the powerful and the powerless, the sick in wheelchairs and crutches, some in shock, some in tears, all paid their respect and last farewell to his man, Ka Erdy.
A great loss
First Lady Mrs Imelda Marcos and her son Representative Bongbong Marcos were among the first to arrive at the wake. The gracious lady wept openly remembering the friendship they had developed with the late leader. “We lost a great leader, a big loss to humanity!” she said.
Mayor Jose Francis Stevens M. Dizon of Guimba, Nueva Ecija described the passing of the Executive Minister as “a gloomy period, not only for INC members, but also for the entire country.”
Worship services of Iglesia Ni Cristo are markedly somber. Members are overheard telling each other that this passing of the leader is the saddest day in their life. Choirmembers openly cried while they sang hymns of praises to God. Prayers for the family of the late Ka Erdy and for the whole church as a whole is said at every opportune time. Another milestone is set for the Church of Christ.
Selfless and kind.
The whole church, the Iglesia ni Cristo was shocked when the announcement came via word of mouth. Simultaneously with the announcement made on the television stations Net-25 and Gem-Tv, the news was slowly being spread by brethren all over the world. The shock wave can be felt as the sad news pass from one to another. He was already sick and yet he didn't show it. The lessons, advices and caring continued. The lessons were still signed by him, obviously prepared weeks, even months ago. He cared for the welfare of his brothers and sisters. For 46 years he labored day and night to shepherd the flock. To guide them through this dark and wicked world. Like a loving and ever protective tatay he was always there, approachable, loving, giving.
Kris Aquino, the television personality and daughter of the late president said that she received a personal letter from Ka Erdy, telling her that he is praying for them and and their were in his thoughts. Kris Aquino was seen on television breaking down and crying openly for her mother. Unknown to all of us, Ka Erdy was also in his sickbed and only had a few days to live, and yet he reach out to comfort others. Such was the man, beloved by his brothers and sisters.
Love reciprocated
Driven by the love Ka Erdy extended unto them, members of the Iglesia ni Cristo reciprocated in the same love as they trooped to the Central Temple to pay their last respect. Oblivious of the heat and rain, hunger and thirst they stood in line shoulder to shoulder some weeping openly, to get a chance to take a short glance at Ka Erdy, to say their private goodbyes and to thank the man who was their shepherd for the last 46 years.
Goodbye po Ka Erdy. We will miss you. Your words ring clear in our hearts and minds. We will be steadfast in the faith. We will hold on to the truth you made us see. We will be forever grateful for the sacrifice you made on our behalf. Thank you po. At paalam.
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alchemist (not verified)at 12:54 on September 3rd, 2009
i got the message from my mom thru my cellphone, i got shocked, went to the bath and took my shower, was crying while water rushed thru my whole body, i cant believe ka erdy passed away...i've seen him live delivering the lesson of the church in various occasion, from tandang sora locale to central temple, to quiapo, to TOndo and others...im gonna miss him...i wish im in the philippines to visit the wake...
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Nonie (not verified)at 00:53 on September 5th, 2009
Thanks for the respect !!!!! Maraming Salamat po !!!!!
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Chris V. (not verified)at 19:44 on September 6th, 2009
Thanks for this blog you have appreciated what Ka Erdy done to our lives.. thanks for the respect and thanks for giving good points also...Ka Erdy is a simple man who envision to spread the world of God to all humanity. INC started in a humble beginning many people during the time of Ka Felix don't believe in him but since he's doing this according to God's will he obey God.. and the rest is history...now Iglesia ni Cristo gained respect all over the world due of the discipline and unity of members inside the flock but the main aspect why they really admired Ka Erano for his great leadership to INC he teached each members of it to love God and have faith with HIM through worshipping and believing on what God can do to our lives..we encourage people who have read this blog to attend doctrines of INC to know what I'm saying... God Bless!!
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The Painter (not verified)at 23:58 on September 6th, 2009
Thank you for those who shared their love and sympathy to our beloved Ka Erdy. My life was personally touch by him and I ought to Ka Erdy the life I have now. My family and I will miss you!
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vina-aparri (not verified)at 01:16 on September 7th, 2009
I was once of the many who persecuted the Iglesia ni Cristo before. I even promised myself not to become a member of the INC and even insulted those who approached me to attend doctrines; and never have I thought that I would feel as if I also died when I received the news that Ka Erdy had passed away. I have never seen him personally, but his teachings of faith and love has brought me closer to God and became an active member of the church. The persecution turned to protection and the insult turned to appreciation, for I have been so enlightened the way I was enlightened by the doctrines of the Iglesia Ni Cristo. Salamat po Ka Erdy. Salamat sa pagmamahal. Hindi man po kita nakilala ng personal pero higit pa dun ang nagawa mo sa buhay ko. Salamat sa pagpapahalaga sa bawat isang kapatid. Mahal po namin kayo. Masakit man po pero paalam sa inyo. Paalam mahal naming kapatid!
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benjie (not verified)at 16:05 on September 7th, 2009
salamat po ka Erdy sa pagtuturo, naging isang maytungkulin ako sa loob ng Iglesia, mamahalin ko ang aking kahalalan upang huwag masayang ang inyong pagpapagal para sa Iglesia, magiging mabuting Guro po ako sa PNK. salamat po.
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ghe (not verified)at 15:06 on September 8th, 2009
hi po... guro po kau sa PNK, ano pong lokal nyo?
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bhaby092406 (not verified)at 00:13 on September 8th, 2009
salamat po ka erdy sa mga leksyon n itinatak nyo po sa aming puso at isip... gaya rin po ako ng iba na dti ay tinutuligsa ang iglesia ni cristo....ngunit narandaman ko ng tinawag ako sa loob nito...hanggang sa mabautismuhan ako 2 araw bgo mwla si ka erdy...malungkot dhl kung kelan mssbi ko na isa na akong ganap na kapatid ay ska nmn sya pumanaw ng hndi ko pa nkikita......maraming salamat po ka erdy...ng dhil po sa inyo ay malaki po ang nkikita kong pgbbgo sa buhay ko......hndi ko po kau malilimutan.........
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Lynnette (not verified)at 18:07 on September 8th, 2009
When I got the news thru texts, I cried right away because the people sending them will not send malicious messages and are decent. I do not want to believe it at first, that I am just having a nightmare. I don't want it to sink in, yet when it was finally announced on TV via NET25, then the tears are uncontrollable and the pain is unbearable. Seeing Ka Erdy for the last time breaks everybody's heart, and we can endure anything during the wake and interment, not minding the rain, the long queue, not even thinking about drinking nor eating. These are not enough compared to his sacrifices and love to all of us. We can't thank Ka Erdy enough and our presence during those 6 days was our way of showing that ka Erdy is well loved and cared for by the church.
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Reuters (not verified)at 02:10 on September 9th, 2009
ERDIE MANALO - A most remarkable man. One of the only two people (Felix Manalo being the first) known for uniting their flock to vote as a bloc, peddling their votes to gain influence on worldly affairs and riches. Though unlike his father (who died of STD-syphillis, google it), he died of prostate cancer (true cause, curse perhaps?) as a result of abusing New Era University's finest ladies.
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Mich Cabrera (not verified)at 00:00 on September 10th, 2009
This is not from Reuters...this is a fake...This guy pretending to be from Reuters is the one suffering from syphillis. Mich from Reuters.
at 07:22 on September 10th, 2009
how low can they go? as low as evil allows them.
the sad thing about this is they think they're christian and they're doing christian work. this is what they learned from their fugitive leader.
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Alma Angeles (not verified)at 23:53 on September 9th, 2009
(newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20090905-223613/Try-to-understand-Chavit-Singson)By Ramon Tulfo/Philippine Daily Inquirer: Iglesia ni Cristo Executive Minister Erano “Ka Erdy” Manalo was a charismatic religious leader. But unlike other charismatic leaders, Ka Erdy never took advantage of government leaders who groveled at his f.eet for votes. Ka Erdy neither asked loans from the government nor sold his landholdings at criminally prohibitive price. He was a pious man.
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lorna binungcal mendoza (not verified)at 09:55 on September 11th, 2009
Nagpapasalamat po ako at aming angkan una sa ating Ama na sa kabila ng matinding kalungkutan na bumalot sa buong Iglesia ay pinanatili Niya tayung matatag at lalo pang pinatatag ang pag-asa at pagtitiwala na magiging matibay sa pagkaiglesia....fightng the good fight....winning the race and keeping the faith...yan po ang pangako nating sa ating Ama at mahal na Ka erdy,,,pangalawa po sa Kaptd na Erdy sa kanyang walng tumbas na pagmamahal at pagmamalasakit sa Iglesia na ginugol ang buong buhay sa ikakasakdal nating klhat hanggang sa huling hibla ng kanyang hininga,,,ang kapakanan natin ang kaanyang nasa isip....pangako pa namin...di kami uurong...magpapakatapat at kakapit ng mahigpit sa Iglesia upang muling magkita kita sa Bayang pangako.Pangatlo po sa kanyang pamilya at sa buong Iglesia na nagsakit at nagsikap na masilip ang Ka erdy sa huling sandali....malayu man kami isa po ang ating diwa...lahat po tayu ay nagmamahal at naulila. Magpakasipag po tayu at lalong pagbutihin ang mga pagtupad.Yun po ang alaala sa atin ng Ka Erdy....Maraming salamat po sa Ama/ Maraming salamat po Ka Erdy. Maaming salamat po sa buong Iglesia at sa buong pamilya ng Ka Erdy.
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patricio (not verified)at 14:42 on September 23rd, 2009
ka erdy? his a great man a leader by example.for me sya yong taong nag mold sa akin since i was a child to became a god fearing person.ksi kong di dahil sa kanya ewan ko lang what am i ngayon.
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HERMIE TUDEN (not verified)at 18:25 on October 15th, 2009
KA ERDY IS THE GREATEST MAN FOR ME AND ALL THE INC MEMBER. HE BROUGHT THE INC TO ITS PRESENT GLOBAL SITUATION. THANK YOU SO MUCH KA ERDY AND WE WIL TRULY MISS YO