“The Novitiate Community of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, have been preparing and distributing cooked meals to the homeless.” Feeding the Hungry by Sr. Cheche Pulido, FdCC Responding to the needs of our less fortunate brothers and sisters who are adversely affected by the COVID 19 pandemic, we, the Novitiate Community of the Canossian Daughters …
Like in the time of Jesus, the lepers often feel abandoned by their family and excluded from the community. Due to the distance and the lack of money to defray travel expenses, a lot of them never get visitors. LEPROSY by Fr. John Keenan, SSC Father John, a Columban priest from Ireland, first came …
“After hearing word that a lot of people within our community were losing jobs and going hungry, one of our parishioners wanted to start an ‘Olla Comun’ or soup kitchen, to help feed families who couldn’t afford to buy food.” GIVE US OUR DAILY BREAD by Fr. Martin Koroiciri, SSC The author is a …
A few of our Columban seminarians on formation in the Philippines provide a glimpse to their respective ministries. Prison Ministry Having the chance to journey with Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL/inmates) at the country’s largest penal colony that houses around 28,000 inmates is a rare opportunity that transformed my own prejudices about them. I find, …
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“I feel and believe that the Spirit helped me to consider looking for congregations beyond my territory. It is the same Spirit who strengthens me and continues to lit my burning desire to serve.” THE SPIRIT INTERCEDES IN OUR JOURNEY by Elbert Balbastro, a Filipino Columban Seminarian After three years of working in South …
“If there is a powerful symbol for someone who diligently follows, someone who completely puts his whole attention to someone or something and remains completely faithful no matter what the conditions may be, it is the sunflower.” SO, WHY IS THE SUNFLOWER LIKE THAT? by Jerry Lohera Jerry is a Columban seminarian who did …
As I reflected on the generosity of our Columban mission partners, I remembered the acts of kindness of two women I met during a pilgrimage walk that the Columban students made in 2012. MITE BOXES by Elbert Balbastro Elbert Balbastro is a Columban seminarian During this turbulent time, I always remember to pray for the …
“In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” (John 16:33) THE SACRAMENTAL WAY TO GOD by Fr. Kwang-kyu Ji, SSC Father Kwang-Kyu (left) is from Korea who did his First Mission Assignment here in the Philippines in 2012. At present, he is assigned in Zambales. With him is …
“We feel that this is the best we can do at this difficult time. We want to let them know that they are not alone in facing this pandemic.” THEY ARE NOT ALONE… by Fr. Marco Henriquez, SSC The author used to do mission work in Pakistan. He is presently assigned in Chile. I …
“If Christ is the center of our lives especially in our mission, we are able to find the hidden treasures in the field. It is only through the eyes of God that we are able to seek and find the lost.” An Encounter of the Hidden Treasure in the Field by Sr. Ashwena Apao, SSC …
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