An Activist, Prisoner, and a Redemptorist Brother

From life as a human rights advocate in the advent of a martial law in the Philippines to being imprisoned three times, Brother Karl Gaspar shares his journey to becoming a Redemptorist brother. "If you have two years in prison, it does make you think very deeply where you would like to bring your life after you get released," he said. "I was haunted by my desire to become a religious." He chose to not pursue priesthood, saying he wasn't drawn to the sacramental liturgical ministry. He sought to be a religious brother knowing that there's a notion that brothers are seen as second class. "I never had that insecurity," he said. Now, he's trying to redefine that image -- he was the dean of St Alphonsus Theological and Mission Institute. At the same time, he faces the reality that recruiting others to follow his footsteps won't be easy today.
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[@sumethsumeda867]

It was so good to listen to Bro. Karl and especially his life as a Brother.
Thank you, Fr. Gerard and Fr. Terrance for this episode and all the missinary work you are doing.

[@garfieldang5570]

Bless you Brother Karl. Thank you, Fr. Terrance and Fr. Gerrard. Amen

[@theadventurer1602]

Our Holy Father doesn't treat anyone like numbers. Everyone who came down forward to him for his blessing that day would be blessed by him, and he made sure he wouldn't miss out anyone. And he blessed everyone sincerely and individually. That's why the blessing session took so long 💖. That's what about Pope Francis that inspires me the most. Everyone is important.