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| Mr.Avila (seated, leftmost) with students and young professionals from Sugbu |
At the beginning of the get-together, Avila admitted that he didn't know what to say or how to start. Nonetheless, it was clear that he did not need any preparation as he was able to impart important messages to the audience.
According to Avila, young people lack knowledge because they don't read. People may be living now in the modern world but there are still much to learn, and for this reading is necessary, he insisted. He especially recommended books on history and spirituality. He further stated that there is truth behind the saying "knowledge is power."
Surprised at the audience's silent response when he asked about the Catholic Church (which he notes, from the time of the Roman Empire, still exists up to now), he chided that it is one more proof that young people really need to read, especially on history and spirituality. He also recommended reading the life of the martyrs and "The Fourth Secret of Fatima" by Antonio Socci.
Avila also commented that he learned the important things in life outside school. He gave the example of wisdom, something very important in life, and yet one can't find a Wisdom subject in any school. He then goes back to highlight the main message of his talk: the importance of reading.
Avila can be seen in Cebu's latest TV channel, My TV on Sky Cable Channel 28.
by Clint John Oyao.
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