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The St. Daniel Comboni Seminary (DCS) currently hosts four missionaries and 14 seminarians. In addition to promoting vocations and forming candidates, the seminary collaborates with the local Church and organizes outreach activities, youth encounters, and “Friends of the Mission” feasts.
The prophet appeals to us to change our ways, inviting us to accept God’s love and mercy in our lives and to witness, generously and without fear, to the Good News to all the peoples of the earth.
Gaudium et Spes, the longest document of Vatican II, calls the Church to engage with contemporary society, addressing social issues through dialogue and evangelization. Rooted in Gospel values, this mission fosters justice, solidarity, and universal fraternity.
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“Is today a holy day of obligation? If I participate in today’s Mass, will I fulfill the holy day of obligation?” These questions highlight the importance of understanding the significance of holy days of obligation and the true meaning of participating in the Eucharist.
From the rituals of ancient India to the approaches of modern peace activists, we learn that when we convert our anger into constructive energy, we lay the foundation for a world where every act of violence eventually gives way to the promise of peace.
Born into a wealthy family in Turin, Italy, Pier Giorgio Frassati gave up his privileged position to dedicate his life to the poor. He led a humble life and was blessed with an extraordinary personality. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized together on 7 September.
The current generation of Filipino children is increasingly influenced negatively by the junk food and drink industries, making them susceptible to serious diseases later in life. It is crucial for parents and teachers to educate children about the importance of healthy eating.
The bombings of Iran by Israel and the United States are clearly immoral when weighed against Catholic doctrine regarding war.
This month, it is the turn of the very heart of the Jubilee: Forgiveness, primarily through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The forgiveness offered by God during the Holy Year, freely and unconditionally, is a source of new life and profound peace.
Inspired by the examples of St. Paul and St. Daniel Comboni, Fr. Randy Recalde from Calamba, Laguna, has sought his vocation in life since his teenage years. Raised in a devout family and shaped by his experiences in the parish, he decided to pursue mission work across continents.
The vocation of the prophet Ezekiel inspires us to live our own vocation and mission with simplicity, in the certainty that it is God who calls and strengthens us.
The 267th leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, Pope Leo XIV, has one significant quality: his “missionary heart.” Leo himself has extensive mission experience, working in Peru for over twenty years. He will imprint a missionary dynamism into his papacy.
The Oxford Dictionary defines dreams as a cherished aspiration, an ambition, or an ideal. Dreams are visions God planted within your heart. To attain them, you work towards achieving the dream you have. Is it possible for dreams to become reality?
Synodality’s prophetic nature refers to two significant things: 1) the task to read the signs of the times; and 2) the prophetic office or function of every baptized, the proclamation of the Gospel or evangelization, which is her core mission.
Paul of Tarsus was a bridge-builder between the civilizations of Asia and Europe; in fact, he himself formed a bridge between cultures, races, and human family streams. Paul is the model evangelizer for a globalized world.
Pope Leo XIV spent most of his career as a priest in Peru. He shunned away from the spotlight, but his work echoed across the Andes and as far as Rome. As Pope, he is seen as continuing the work of Pope Francis, making the church more missionary, inclusive, and closer to the people on the margins.
Fr. Brian Gore, a dedicated Australian Columban missionary, lived a life of faith and social justice, championing the rights of the poor in the Philippines. As the Church looks to Pope Leo XIV for leadership in addressing poverty, abuse, and exploitation, Fr. Brian’s legacy stands as a beacon of faith in action.
In choosing his papal name, it appears that Pope Leo XIV is planning to continue and further develop the just and compassionate steps laid out by the last Pope Leo, who launched modern Catholic Social Teaching.
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Established in 2022, St. Francis Xavier community serves the growing Catholic population in the Diocese of Balanga, in the province of Bataan. Rooted in the charism of St. Daniel Comboni, it fosters evangelization, indigenous people outreach, and missionary promotion and vocation.
The prophet Elijah was called to serve God. With great faithfulness and unwavering trust, he listened in silence to the Lord’s voice and proclaimed His Word. Elijah’s vocation and mission challenge us to reflect on our vocation, inviting us to live it without reserve.
The story of Cain and Abel is a timeless reminder of how unchecked jealousy and hatred can lead to devastating consequences. Through their tragedy, we learn the importance of love, repentance, and forgiveness.
Pope Francis embodied the spirit of Vatican II, translating its vision into action. His papacy championed several core Council themes: collegiality, synodality, local church, dialogue and servant leadership. His reforms reflected the Council’s call for aggiornamento (renewal).
In this second and final text of the series on “Francis the Great,” the author reminds us that Church renewals are engendered by those who give 100 percent of themselves to their dreams and not by those timid souls who remain glued to the sidelines, stifled by traditional bureaucracy, or overwhelmed by the crisis.
In a rapidly changing world, the message of Jesus calls for skillful communication that resonates within diverse contexts. By embracing creativity and imagery, modern believers can effectively share this transformative message of compassion and hope.
Pope Francis has tirelessly championed peace, calling for dialogue among nations and compassion for refugees; his heartfelt appeals echo across conflict zones, urging humanity to reject violence and embrace reconciliation and global solidarity.
Millions of children worldwide endure forced labor and exploitation, with many trafficked for sex or difficult work. In the Philippines, poverty and weak law enforcement fuel this crisis, demanding urgent action to protect the most vulnerable.
Thirty years after its release, Evangelium Vitae remains a prophetic call to reject the culture of death and uphold the sanctity of all human life–born and unborn, poor and vulnerable, at every stage and condition.
The motto “Pilgrims of Hope,” proposed by Pope Francis for the Jubilee, outlines for us the horizon we must reach: it is a journey that involves not only a change of place but also an inner transformation.
