August 11, the Feast of St. Clare, marks four years since I first found the Monasterio de Sta. Clara in Catalunan Grande. I still remember searching on Google for a place where I could present myself as an aspirant for a contemplative community. The monastery...
HEART / MESSAGE / PURPOSE – The Why Behind the Mission Core Message: “We communicate because we have encountered Christ.” At the heart of all responses is the desire to bear witness to the truth that God is alive, we are His beloved children, and our life...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="47630,47631,47632,47633,47634"] On March 3, 2025, the Davao, Digos, Tagum, and Mati (DADITAMA) directors and lay coordinators gathered for a spiritually enriching Lenten Recollection and Pilgrimage. The event commenced with a solemn rite in front of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Baganga, setting the...
This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity holds special significance as it commemorates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a crucial moment in Christian history. The Council, held in 325 AD, brought together Christian leaders to address key theological disputes, resulting in...
The Sta. Ana Shrine Parish in Davao City marked the 15th celebration of the feast of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno with deep devotion and vibrant festivity. This year’s Eucharistic celebration was presided over by the newly ordained and Parochial Vicar, Fr. Amiel Arado, alongside concelebrants...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="46883,46881,46882"] The closing of the Holy Door, commemorating the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the local Church of Davao, was held on December 17, 2024. The event was preceded by a solemn Holy Mass presided over by Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D., with...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="46824,46825,46826"] The Philippine Catholic Lay Mission (PCLM) celebrated its 38th Sending Forth ceremony, an event filled with faith, gratitude, and missionary spirit on December 15, 2024 during the Gaudete Sunday. Held at the Ascension of the Lord Parish and live-streamed for the first...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="46794,46795,46796"] On December 10, 2024, the Apostles of Jesus Crucified (AJC) Sisters hosted their second Prayer Concert at the Padre Pio Formation and Spirituality Center. Designed to aid the faithful in their spiritual preparations for Christmas, the concert focused on the four themes...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="46746,46747,46748"] The final quarter meeting for the DADITAMA pastoral workers, religious, lay, and clergy for 2024 was held on December 4-5 at Haven’s Dew in Balutakay, Kapatagan. This two-day gathering served as a time for spiritual enrichment and a platform to address pressing...
Advent, a season of joyful anticipation, is often overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations. While the world entices us with festivities, parties, and gift shopping, the Church reminds us that Advent is a time of spiritual readiness, calling us to prepare our...