 On the feast of All Hallows' I sit here this evening and only ask that the Saints of Heaven may intercede that somehow this trial may be seen through. I only wish to be the patron Saint of my son's life Christian. Lord I don't know how, but Jesus I trust in you that you can make this into a story of hope and redemption. May our guardian angels protect us, and may these pains be offered as well for all of the souls in pergataury. St Joseph pray for us. Amen.
- The Symbol - All is Love "Vatican 2 calls us the Church Militant; why? - Because we are at war... Now who's gonna let the body see something?"
Was with my brother Alex this weekend working on a lot, and we decided, why not do a video for this challenge to really take the faith walk and make a difference in today. Check him out at: www.TheCatholicYouthMinister.com - The Symbol - All is Love  (Lyrics from track "New Evangelization on my #Soundcloud )
A problem we have in modern times is just this with ministry - Do we really talk ethnic time out for people or do we just go through the motions? I know things get crazy and schedules are busy but if we don't take the time to #love people truly we have missed the point. I read this quote from #PopeFrancis yesterday and I think this really sums it all up - "We must recognize that if part of our baptized people lack a sense of belonging to the Church, this is also due to certain structures and the occasionally unwelcoming atmosphere of some of our parishes and communities, or to a bureaucratic way of dealing with problems, be they simple or complex, in the lives of our people..." - The Symbol - All is Love  As I have said many times before, the beginning of my journey towards God includes Cartoons and Superheroes. On the Golden EP for example there is a song entitled "The Animation", and when I did #TheDedication mixtape we did the "Animated Destiny" short documentary about my life done by my brother Anthony Dew.
To the left of these words you see pictures of cartoons I drew one day at work for the kids in the school, which they in turn colored and made their own. That very same day I was approached by one 5th grader I did not know as he said "You really shouldn't be working here; you should be an animator." When I was in Germany for the World Youth Parliament plenary session I was told many times by people who didn't speak English very well "You have very good animation" when they were referring to the times I hosted, Emceed, and performed. I know these all seem like random scattered thoughts and stories but they are all connected and summed up in this set of lyrical lines from "Divine Intervention" off of the Golden EP where I say... "I'm not an artist - I'm art; my heart is the Father's; now my flesh is looking different like I live in tattoo parlors. Divine Intervention. 'Bout to rev up this engine. Up high is the King who switched place with this peasant. Animation means to have life, read definition. Cartoon World's forever staying in the Father's perception." Father continue to use me as one who brings your divine life into all that I am and do. And may we all pray that all of this culture will have the breathe of life blown into our hearts to be completely animated in his will. Amen. - The Symbol - All is Love  Wow... My sister @amzash tagged me in this picture yesterday but it didn't hit me until today that before the name change to @BeTheSymbol and I had any affiliation with anyone from the @amdgmvmt or had really developed @allislovemedia
Even before really coming to know the @identefamilyusa more in depth and the founder Fernando Rielo I made the public proclamation in a Lounge in Harlem to a bunch people not even practicing #Catholicism or #Christianity for that matter that I felt called to be "The Catholic Rapper". This was before I had even known about a @Phatmass or the development of so many things. I released a mixtape entitled #ChaosControl inspired by nights spent watching Sonic the Hedgehog with my son Christian and knew it was a part of my transition to giving it all to #God and his #Church . Later I would come to meet people like @c2six and be opened up to more artists across the country then we developed and grew and I put out #TheDedication leading to the #GoldenEP traveling across the country and abroad teaching, preaching, and performing and it all started from one yes to an inspiration given to me from above. I didn't know how, and I was yet to be formed well in my faith. I was 21 years old and many trials would come, but here I am today more grateful and moe motivated than ever to spread this message of the true universal #love for all. - The Symbol - All is Love
Sometimes you have to step back from the music and just speak from the heart to the people. Felt inspired to do this at the Staten Island Youth Fest 2015 and we happened to record it.
If you don't know by now, my life and mission is very much inspired by the life of Fernando Rielo; Founder of the Idente Missionaries. The artwork is an image of my open hand with the Trisagio (Idente Rosary... literally translated "3 times Holy") I hope you may be inspired to make this promise with me... "I promise you Lord, to live and transmit the Gospel with the sacrifice of my life and my reputation faithful to the greatest testimony of love To die for you." Amen. - The Symbol - All is Love  - The Symbol
- All is Love Shouts out to my Salesian homies @TheBoscoBeats for this amazing music video put together by Te Deum ministries. I was personally blessed to be a part of the music video (first quick cameo at: 0:27. lol) but not only that I have had some opportunities to fellowship, eat, pray with, and really experience the Holy Spirit working in these brothers continuing in the charism of Saint John Bosco.
I honestly cried watching this video before the world saw it last Friday at their album release party at Salesian High School in New Rochelle. It really captures the universal call to holiness in this modern day and age. I look forward to working more with these brothers and collaborating as time goes on if it be the will of the Father. - The Symbol - Al is Love  On October 14th, 2008 my son... My favorite person in the world was born. I was 18 years old and just a few months out of high school. I was a semester in to college at Devry in Queens, NY(I started right away in July after graduation) and I actually missed class to be at the hospital that day. After that, I never returned to finish that degree in business administration(only a certificate in entrepreneurship from Lehman College in the Bronx). Today 7 years later my son is in 2nd grade and growing. I have grown from someone who knew nothing about chastity, to one who speaks and performs across the country about a faith that is about seeking the most perfect always rooted in the Blessed Trinity. I speak on Life, relationships, and purity by God's grace. There are times I have fallen short of perfection, but by the gift of the Sacraments, the scriptures, and the beautiful community around me I continue to learn, grow, and become stronger each and every day. In recent months I have encountered many young and old who after performances and shows, have approached me seeking consolation from traumatic experiences of abortion, rape, and the like. It has really been a gratefully overwhelming feeling as I have been able to in some small ways pray with, and share some light with those who approach me. Even more shocking though has been the reaction by some people within the church who are in administrative positions who have bad mouthed me because of my story and my past preventing many opportunities to minister.... Unfortunately this is the sad story that keeps so many from encountering Christ's love in a real and genuine way in this current society and culture. Still I persevere and continue to live an open, honest, and transparent life not being fearful of saying anything about my trials and the graces which are given to me to overcome. I seek Sainthood.... Not popularity or acceptance.
Those who have followed long enough know not only of our adventures to the park, with family, to church, and around New York City but also know bits and pieces of the battles I have had with his mother. From false accusations, to walking out of morning mass to find myself picked up by the cops and put in handcuffs going through central bookings on 161st street it has not been the easiest of times. Many times I have refrained from speaking about any of this publicly because I want to protect her holiness and the perception many may have of her even to the point of my apologies on the record "Perdona Me" off of the Golden EP. Currently if you have listened to "Buster Douglas" you may get an idea that we are at another rough point.
After I performed with my brothers in the AMDG movment in June I came back for Father's Day on Sunday and that week started the denial of visits, followed by being served with papers stating that Christian's mom was trying to take away the days given to me legally that I had to spend with him during the weeks. Since then there has been 3 court appearances, lawyers, cops, threats made to me and today on this 7th birthday it has been 3 weeks since I last saw and spent time with my son due to the denial on her part of giving him to me on the dates of court ordered visitation. I know for many this sounds crazy... But I write this post because despite all of the craziness I have not lost hope. I still live saying that Fatherhood is the greatest joy any man could ever be blessed with. And I still believe that no matter how hard things are, Life is always the better option. I think many speak about being pro-life unrealistically and without addressing and helping those who are really in the situation.... Especially Fathers. I do believe the mother's need support, and I am grateful for people such as the Sister's of Life who helped us in the initial times throughout the pregnancy, etc. But I intend when this case is through to start something specifically for the many Fathers who do not receive the emotional and spiritual, as well as tangible support they need. I have been mocked by many Atheists, because of my pro-life stance. I have been persecuted by people within the church because they think my story is a scandal. And I have seen the court system at its worst, even A.C.S. who implied I would not want to be a father at my age.... You are all wrong. And by God's grace I will endure these current pains as an offering for the holiness of Christian my son, and for the transformation of the culture of death we live in today. Happy Birthday Christian. Daddy loves you. No matter what they say or do.... We will see this through all the way until heaven. - The Symbol - All is Love   We were quiet about it... But tonight at 7:30PM if you happen to be anywhere in the Bridgeport Connecticut area, my @allislovemedia team will be with me at the brand new Catholic Underground in Bridgeport, CT. It takes place at St. Ann's Catholic church, 481 Brewster st.(Google map link to the left) You don't want to miss it as we EmCee, engage the crowd and share testimony throughout the night ended with a special performance of our single 24/7 Days 365. - The Symbol
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Here is a part of a talk/discussion in a class I gave to a group of Confirmations students as an introduction to the cross of Christ and the Crosses we must carry as disciples. I was asked by a few people to start recording some of my talks, and classes beyond just the music itself. I pray you are inspired to carry your own cross with me as I follow Christ.
- The Symbol - All is Love  As a kid cartoons and music helped me to deal with whatever I was encountering at the time and if it wasn't that, it was writing. My books and books of art and poetry are the only ways I have known to sort out the scattered thoughts of my mind... It still holds to this day. Each new creation is one that truly brings me to a deeper connection with God the Father himself.
In fact I would say that with every project, every song, etc has been another step in the journey towards him. Even when I was in the secular world, each creation had a way of bringing beauty into some of the most devastating moments. As an educator I have always seen art as one the highest mediums towards education in peace and love. I thank God for inspiring me to create beauty to bring light when darkness tries to engulf me... For giving me the ability to channel the fire rather than letting it overcome and burn me down to the ground. - The Symbol - All is Love.
It has been a crazy week to say the least.... This song came out of it all. We all go through it in our own ways but may we have the grace to endure and see everything through not being defeated by the trials that stand against us. Amen.
The preaching on the end is from a speaker named "Eric Thomas". It is something I heard a few years ago and it inspired me in this time which resulted in this song talking about some of my current persecutions and struggles... Still I know God is more.
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These are my thoughts . . . My Beliefs . . . My Actions . . . Everything I do. This is the documentation of my quest towards creating more unity in the community by authentic #LOVE.
This blog was started at: DaLyricalMiracle.blogspot.com and continued at: allislovefeelx.tumblr.com But now, as I have matured in my understanding as "The Symbol" and no longer Brandon Feel-X Morel you can continue my journey with me here. FREE DOWNLOADs
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