As human beings, we have learned to be grateful for our original culture. When we eat fruits, we remember the person who planted the tree, when we drink water, we remember the stream of fountains; and when we say goodbye we remember our beloved home Asian Continental Novitiate, for all the good deeds that have helped to nature and grow in our vocation. We are very happy and grateful to all
Our lives have a constant series of endings and beginnings. Some of these endings come suddenly or unexpectedly. Others are planned and come more gradually. Some are happy. Some are sad. But each ending gives us an opportunity for a new beginning. First and foremost, I thank God for this wonderful opportunity to be the part of the big family of San Luis Beltran Province in Philippines. For this, I
Impact of climate injustice on the poorest. Those who have contributed the least or contribute the least to climate variation and effects are the most affected. They are the so-called “climate disenfranchised,” who are most vulnerable to these changing climate variations and effects. The environmental crisis is affecting millions of people, especially in the South, harming their most basic rights such as the right to food, drinking water, health, a
“Spes non confundit – Hope does not deceive” (Rom 5:5). Hope is the central message of the coming Jubilee. May it be for everyone a moment of living and personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the “door” of salvation (cf. Jn 10:7,9); May the Jubilee be for everyone an occasion to rekindle hope! The Word of God helps us to find the reasons for this. ALL: Hope does not deceive,
The message was left to us by the students upon graduating from high school in 2023. There were 36 students who bid goodbye to Madre del Rosario School with a message that has filled us with joy for the mission accomplished over twelve years where day by day we have been kneading together the path to a better future. While they were carrying out their festival activities, I was reminded
At the beginning of May, the National Institute of Computer Statistics (INEI) of Peru virtually published the poverty figures in our country. According to journalistic reports and the testimony of the Head of the entity, the publication had been delayed at the express request of senior government officials, and they were also uploaded to the website without any prior conference as scheduled. The situation had been very well thought out,
In the book of heaven, a page glow with the story of a life that blossoms in love. Blessed Ascension messenger of grace, your beatification is for all, a message of praise. Today your gifts shine like stars and with the light of faith, you illumine our hearts. With gentle hands you alleviated pain and with generous words you infused love. O beloved Blessed! How you radiate goodness
On April 29, 2024, we celebrated the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, a woman who inspires us because she knew how to open new paths and at the same time, we had the Eucharist of thanksgiving for the official opening of the Congregational Juniorate in Guatemala. It was a moment of great emotion and expectation, full of joy and gratitude for the opportunity to embark together on this journey
Deliverance from what? Deliverance from the FEAR of abandonment!!! Did Jesus die? fear has arrived!!! Did He resuscitate? terror has come!!!! Did he appear to his dear ones? He was not recognized! What will become of the future life? What will become of eternal love? Fear, insecurity, terror, doubt. It’s all over!!! There is nothing more to do! Hope, joy, trust are over? Discouragement, fear of speaking out, fear of
In our January Provincial Assembly, the communities of Ecuador and Bolivia were entrusted with the search for new missions in the Amazon, in the two countries mentioned above. With enthusiasm, the two communities began the search, being very well received in the different places we visited. Concretely, Ana and Lola in Bolivia visited the Vicariate of Pando, after having had a virtual meeting with Bishop Eugenio Coter who presented us