by Robert Z. Cortes What I’d call the unflappable and unflagging Christian faith of the Filipino people will always be a source of both fascination and joy to me. Perhaps that should be the case for all matters of faith,… Read More »Unflappable & unflagging
by Fr Alex Colmeiro “Go and tell my brethren” … These words of the Risen Jesus to Mary Magdalene are an urgent summon for the followers of Jesus to be witnesses of the Good News of God’ love for everyone.… Read More »Easter call to Christians to be missionary disciples
by Fr. Anthony Reyes Lent is a special time of year when Christians around the world take part in a period of reflection, prayer, and self-denial in preparation for Easter. It can be a challenging time as we look to… Read More »The presence of Christ in the mysteries of Lent
by Fr. Roy Cimagala PENANCE is actually what we have to do all the time. It’s quite clear that we need it, given our weakened, wounded and sinful condition in the entirety of our earthly sojourn. But it has its… Read More »Time for intense penance
by Robert Z. Cortes The season of Lent is once again upon us and, invariably, the Church’s call to be reunited to God and do penance. Here’s a relevant question, though: who’s answering? But even more basic: who’s listening? The… Read More »Communicating penance to “nones” and “dones”
It was July last year, as Pamplona closes the festivities of San Fermin, a new phase of our seminary formation is just beginning. Colegio Eclesiastico Internacional Bidasoa immersed me in the beauty of the Seminary Formation. These are some of… Read More »Bidasoa: Seminary is Brotherhood
In the Letter to the Hebrews 12:10, it says, “They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in His holiness.” This passage strikes what… Read More »Holiness in Labor: The Life in “Sedes Sapientiae”
by John Mark B. Mijares It was the year 2020. After finishing my philosophical studies in Saint Vincent de Paul College Seminary, Calbayog, Philippines, I entered the vast and beautiful realm of theological studies in the Ecclesiastical Faculty of the… Read More »First Months in Colegio Eclesiástico Internacional Bidasoa
We are going to have the STF Grand Alumni Homecoming on July 11-14, 2023 at the Makiling Conference Center, Calamba, Laguna. We shall have the honor of the presence of our past formators: Don Juan Luis Bastero and Don Emilio… Read More »Grand Alumni Homecoming
Meditations for each day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, from 18 to 25 January, which ends on the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul. Read the full article from the Opus Dei website. ► Day 1, 18 January: Jesus’… Read More »“That They May Be One”: Prayer for Christian Unity
