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Jubilee Year

God Gives Us His Unconditional Forgiveness

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.

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Combonis in Asia

Being All Things to All People

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.

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Follow Me

Ezekiel, Prophet of Courage

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.

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Vatican II

Leo XIV, Missionary Pope

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.

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Young Heart

When Dreams Become Reality

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?

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Beyond the Synod

The Prophetic Nature of Synodality

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.

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Our World

Paul at the Service of the Dialogue of Civilizations

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.

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Frontline

Leo XIV: Walking In the Footsteps of Francis

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.

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Insight

A Faith That Moves Mountains

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.

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Frontiers

Pope Leo XIV Highlights the Marginalized, Peace, Earth

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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Combonis in Asia

A Missionary Presence in Bataan

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.

Follow Me

The Prophet Who Hears God’s Voice

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.

Young Heart

The Lesson of Cain and Abel

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.

Vatican II

Francis, a “Vatican II Pope”

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 Focus

Francis the Great (2)

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.

Our World

Communicate with Skill

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.

Frontline

Pope Francis An Advocate for Peace

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.

Insight

The Global Crisis of Child Exploitation

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.

Frontiers

‘The Gospel Of Life’–Needed Now More Than Ever!

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.

Jubilee Year

Pilgrims from Selfishness to Self-Giving

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.

Combonis in Asia

St. Joseph the Worker Parish A Journey of 25 Years

To signal the 25th anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Macau, the Comboni missionaries and parishioners hosted a historical exposition. This exposition commemorated the parish’s rich history while considering future missionary endeavors.

Follow Me

Micah, Defender of the Poor

The prophet Micah could well be one of the prophets of our time, denouncing corruption, injustice and formalism in living the faith. He invites us to defend life and be a voice for so many brothers and sisters who have no voice.

Vatican II

Fostering Liturgical-Eucharistic Renewal

The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium) [SC] was the first of sixteen documents that Vatican II promulgated. It asserts that a very close, organic bond exists between the renewal of the liturgy and the renewal of the whole life of the Church.

Young Heart

Making Career Decisions

After College graduation, you are psyched to have a career! You also feel years of hard work, but you do not have career growth. Is it time to move on? Start your own business? What should you do to make rewarding, self-fulfilling career decisions?

In Focus

Francis the Great

Being great refers to Pope Francis, who, always relying on the Holy Spirit and a transformational vision-mission for the Church, went beyond the standard expectations of leadership and inspired others significantly, driving impactful renewal for the world at a remarkable level.

Our World

Redouble Your Sense of Responsibility

Democracy, despite its struggles, offers a balance between truth and order through its diverse and participatory nature. However, modern technology and AI, if misused, could jeopardize this balance. Thus, the need for responsible digital governance to preserve democratic values.

Frontline

Upholding Truth: The Duty of Journalists

In an era marked by polarization and misinformation, Father Kevin Crisostomo underscores the critical need for journalists to uphold moral ascendancy. Father Kevin echoes Pope Francis’ concerns about manipulating massive data, urging communicators to foster hope and trust.

Insight

Holding Priests Accountable

Bishops must report all serious, credible allegations of child abuse to the Vatican. If a bishop does not act, he will be held accountable. Also, all Catholic clergy and lay people are required to report abuse to the civil authorities.

Frontiers

The Impact of Cutting Aid

The Trump administration has frozen government funding for both international and domestic poverty assistance, causing immense suffering for millions of people in need. As a result, Catholic Charities are affected and are scaling back their aid programs.

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