1. Message from the Publisher

[CodeRED is printing the message of our publisher, Fr. Armand D. Robleza, SDB, for his 55th birthday last April 30, 2008. May it inspire our readers too as we get in touch with the spirituality behind the mag as well as the future in store for us.]

At 55, you mix up your spelling, but your dreams become crystal clear. At 55, I personally feel the need and the urgency of building the servant leaders of our country from our Filipino youth.

With all the Salesians of Don Bosco, I dream of servants patterned after the heart of Christ who lead others with integrity. I dream of our own Mother Theresa who devoted her life to those who cannot repay her. I dream of a Martin Luther King Jr who translated the power of resolute goodness into a movement for human equality and dignity. I dream of a Gandhi who won freedom for his people through non-violence. I dream of a Ramon Magsaysay who hunted the enemies of the state to make peace with them. I dream of a John Paul II the great pope whose compassion for all never waivered.

1. Live today as if your actions will be the headlines tomorrow.
2. First things first: know what you stand for; then you will know how to live.
3. Always remember that great values never go out of style.
4. Be true to yourself, even when no one is around.
5. Integrity does not have a switch; you cannot turn it on and off.
6. Success is spelled with three H’s: Hard work, Honesty, and Humility.
7. Break anything except the trust of people.
8. Clothe your principles with care, compassion, and consideration when these are needed and as long as they are needed.
9. Prepare the memories of your future: what would people talk about during your own wake?
10. Nice dads started as good boys. All of them.