Roman Catholics
celebrates the Holy Week every year. It is a depiction of the life of Jesus
Christ's discipleship, death and his resurrection. During this week, devotees
spend time to reflect and repent on their sins. They even travel to distant
places for Via Crucis - following the journey of Jesus to Mt. Calvary.
"It was a worthy uphill climb for this sight."
An immaculate place in
the northern part of Cebu is a portrayal of such faith. Q-Park in is a place
where Catholics can spend their Holy Week. Located in Buluang, Compostela, Q-Park's
accessibility is convenient enough even for the city-dwellers.
"First Station of the Via Crucis"
Purpose and Destiny in
Q-Park
How did I find my
purpose and destiny? I rediscover my fate in Q-Park during my Senior High
School Recollection. It was an allusion that came to me in a very ordinary
form.
Way back 2005, I became
a facilitator in a certain university. I could pretty remember my strict
mentor. She was a strong woman with conviction. Being trained under her
supervision was a delight for me. I was so meek and silent before. Nonetheless,
being under her guideship, I became a replica of her - strong and independent.
After 13 years, destiny
allowed me to meet a significant person.
She became an instrument for me
to reconnect myself with my purpose. She reminded me about my mentor before.
She was a strong woman who values life and education. She stood in front of me
with conviction. Her name was Sister Sandra.
Senior High Recollection
at Q-Park
I could still not
contain my disbelief when I finally talked to her. We shared the same sentiments
of students' values and attitudes. By fate, I found out that she was the mentor
of my mentor.
Right there and then, I
was able to connect these intangible strings. Sister Sandra reminded me of my
life's blueprint. My purpose is to pass on the values and attitude that can
make the world a better place to live. The simple recollection reawakened my
desire to serve and be a good example to others.
On Servant Leadership
For me, the goal of a
leader is to serve with the right heart. A heart that is never selfish and
unkind. A leader is someone who knows how to govern oneself and ready to serve
others. Being an educator for 13 years, I become a servant leader. Sister
Sandra reminded me how a heart of a servant leader overflows with love. She saw
in me that I have the heart of a volunteer who is willing to serve.
Facts and the How to's
on Q-Park:
1. The "Q" in
Q-Park means Quisumbing. A prominent family in Cebu owns this park.
2. It is in Brgy.
Buluang, Compostela. If you are from the Cebu City, take the bus or jeepney with Compostela
signboard. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Q-Park junction. It has a blue
sign to the left side of the road near the waiting shed. The fare is 25 pesos.
3. From junction, you
need to take a motorbike ride going to Q-Park. Its fare is 30 pesos. A private
vehicle is much preferable because it's an uphill and downhill ride.
4. It doesn't have any
entrance fee and people can come and go as they please.
5. Bring extra clothes,
food and water if you wish to do the station of the cross and climb up the
stairs going to Mama Mary.
6. If one wishes to stay
overnight, they have cottages and a campsite. A cottage could accommodate 4
people. It is air-conditioned and has a great overview of the hills.
7. Q-Park is a good
place for retreat and "alone" time. It is a perfect place to
reconnect with your spirituality.
8. It a preferable venue
for recollection. It doesn't ask too much for a fee. A simple donation will do.
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