VOCATION

My Faith Journey

I am Lydio, one of the newly aggregated seminarians of the Columbans. This aggregation is a milestone in my faith journey. I am grateful to God, our mission partners, and the Columbans for their unwavering support and guidance. This aggregation signifies my commitment and responsibility as a temporary member.  I’m in my fourth year at

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Stewardship through Gratitude

In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It invokes positive emotions, relish good experiences, improves health, deals with adversity, and builds strong relationships. Stewardship through Gratitude I believe that the world is desperately in need of genuine stewards, especially within our familiesand communities. As Columbans, we are called to take care, protect, manage

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The Significant Evangelizers of the Modern Time

I associate the goodness of these mission partners with the couple St. Paul mentioned in his letter to the Corinthians. Aquilla and Priscilla were not popular but their effort and commitment to helping St. Paul in his journey to evangelize and spread the love of Jesus Chris were enormous and significant. The Significant Evangelizers of

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Responding to the Cry of the Earth

Despite promises of infrastructure development, the Subanen land was left barren, water sources were contaminated, the rivers ran dry, and communities suffered from the effects of cyanide poisoning. Responding to the Cry of the Earth By Sr. Anne Carbon, SSC Sr. Anne Carbon is the new leader of the Sisters of St. Columban. She is

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THE “POISON SEED” OF THE FORMER US BASES

The impact of 50 years of US military bases left a deep moral damage on the Filipino people due to immoral and failed leaders.   THE “POISON SEED” OF THE FORMER US BASES Fr. Shay Cullen 12 May 2023  The memories of the past can come to us with a senseof foreboding, frustration and a desire for justice. At

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Living Out Our Truth by Fr. Erl Dylan Tabaco, SSC

“Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.” Living out our truth Reflection (May 24, 2023- Wednesday, 46th Day of Easter) By Fr Erl Dylan

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