Mensa Christi 2026

Venue: AIT Conference Center
Date: March 14, 2026 (Saturday)
The Weekend Retreat 2026 unfolded as a deeply meaningful journey of faith, fellowship, and spiritual renewal—an experience thoughtfully led by dedicated speakers, sharers, and service team members.
The day began with a warm and welcoming Grazing Table fellowship, where participants from various chapters shared breakfast and built connections in a spirit of unity. This was followed by the World Mission Rosary led by the North Bangkok Chapter, grounding the gathering in prayer and devotion. A heartfelt welcome from Bro. Jojoy Mission, Country Head of CFC Thailand, together with reminders from Bro. BJ Caraig, prepared the community for an uplifting opening praise and worship led by Bro. Marz Ocampo of the Nonthaburi Chapter.
Bro. Sonny Montalbo, PFO Head and retreat facilitator, set the spiritual tone through the Heart Setting talk, outlining the journey for the day. Session 1 opened with a creative presentation, Come, Have Breakfast, by Bro. Erie dela Cruz, preparing hearts for the first major teaching. Bro. Patrick Lozare, MSG Head, delivered Mensa Christi (The Table of Christ), inviting participants into a deeper and more intimate relationship with Christ. The session was enriched by a moving musical piece, I Don’t Know How to Love Him, beautifully performed by Sis. Merle Tagaduar. Personal testimonies from first-time sharers—Bro. Ado and Sis. Rose Resultay, and Bro. Rey and Sis. Charlene Padilla—further deepened the message, making it both relatable and impactful. Participants then entered into a time of reflection, writing letters to God and to themselves, followed by a solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
The celebration of the Holy Mass became the spiritual summit of the morning, officiated by Fr. Don of St. Michael Church, with Fr. Raymond of St. Anne Church and Fr. Joseph Thanapong of Holy Redeemer Church concelebrating.
After a joyful and abundant lunch, the afternoon session resumed with praise and worship led by Bro. Freddie from Myanmar. Session 2, guided once more by Bro. Sonny, featured a creative performance of God Gave Me You, rendered by Bro. Paul and Sis. Vanessa Baligasa. Bro. Raffy Ballesteros, Mission Head of CFC Southeast Asia, delivered the talk Table for Three, emphasizing the importance of nurturing marriages with God at the center. Personal sharings were given by Sis. Amie Ballesteros, wife of the speaker, and Sis. Marlou Enguero from CFC Central Bangkok. A Promise Statement activity followed, allowing participants to express their commitments.
In Session 3, Bro. Romy Alfaro, Mission Head of CFC Asia, presented Extending the Table, a call to mission and service. This message was affirmed through heartfelt sharings by Sis. Edith Alfaro, wife of the speaker, and Bro. Oliver and Sis. Jasmine Ople from CFC Krabi (Mission Area). A creative presentation, Table of Plenty, complemented the session. Group sharing among couples from various chapters fostered a spirit of unity, encouragement, and shared mission.
Session 4 opened with a vibrant creative presentation of Joyful, Joyful by the SFC and YFC members. Bro. Junee Nebrada, Country Coordinator for Thailand, delivered the final talk, That Our Joy May Be Complete, inspiring participants to fully embrace the joy that comes from life in Christ. Personal testimonies were shared by Sis. Psyche Nebrada, wife of the speaker, and Bro. John and Sis. Princess Balgoa, former MSG head in Thailand. A simple yet meaningful activity followed, reinforcing the message of joy and commitment.
The retreat culminated in a lively and spirit-filled Praise Fest led by Bro. Alvin Perez, filling the venue with heartfelt worship and thanksgiving. The evening concluded with fellowship activities hosted by Bro. Mav and Sis. Inah Talaid from the Central Bangkok Chapter.
Overall, the Weekend Retreat was a rich and holistic experience—one that nourished the spirit, strengthened relationships, and renewed the call to live out Christ’s mission. Through the collective efforts of all who served and participated, the retreat left everyone inspired, refreshed, and ready to extend Christ’s table into their daily lives.