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Is there beauty in suffering?

20 September 2026 | Jude Patrick Cabelin | Philosophy

“In the dark night of the soul, bright flows the river of God.” —St. John of the Cross “Will my suffering ever be worth it?” “Kailan kaya matatapos itong paghihirap ko?” “Dire na nasusumhan an probl…

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From Mary’s “Yes” to Our Calling

13 September 2026 | James Anthony Paulino | Philosophy

This week has been truly blessed as we celebrated the birthday of Mama Mary. Her life reminds us of the beautiful gift God has given to humanity. Yet instead of receiving a gift from us, Mary gave us…

Care for Creation

06 September 2026 | Aldren Angelo Parra | Philosophy

“There are people dying. If you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and for me.” This is a wonderful line from the song “Heal the World.” When people destroy forests, pollute rive…

I AM MY BROTHER’S KEEPER

01 September 2026 | John Feb Padernal | Philosophy

To be brothers among brothers! This is one of the values Xaverian Missionaries constantly inculcate in us, young seminarians. According to Saint Guido Maria Conforti, being brothers among brothers re…

Missionary Life: Beautiful, Challenging, and Guided by God’s Presence

16 May 2026 | Mark Jushua Abarquez | Philosophy

Missionary life is beautiful, but it is also challenging. This is what our formator used to tell us. I am sharing this because, in the Gospel of Matthew, what struck me most was when Jesus told His a…

Listening to the Voice of the Good Shepherd

28 April 2026 | Arvin Dancel | Philosophy

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of Himself as both the gate and the shepherd who leads the sheep. Each one of us has a different name given by our parents. When our parents call us, we immediat…

As What I Have Promised

21 March 2026 | Jude Patrick Cabelin | Philosophy

How do we react when someone makes a promise to us? Do we immediately believe that it will come true, or do we hesitate, holding on to the thought that promises are often broken? In our daily lives…

Beyond the Past: Seeing with the Eyes of Christ

21 March 2026 | Arvin Dancel | Philosophy

Have you ever been defined by your past failures, to the point that people no longer believe you even when you speak the truth? In the Gospel of John, the story of the blind man who was healed by Je…

Witnesses of Christ Himself

07 February 2026 | John Feb Padernal | Philosophy

Christ Himself is the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World An old man sat casually in a chair, watching a young man speaking at the front. The old man wore a yellow t-shirt; on his back was…

Walking the Path of the Beatitudes

31 January 2026 | Josh Mykheil Candaba | Philosophy

On this first day of February, I want to share a reflection from this Sunday’s Gospel. The beginning of a new month invites us to pause, reflect, and realign our hearts with God. In Matthew 5:1-12, w…

Small in the World, Precious to God

19 January 2026 | Seth Padernal | Philosophy

The Sunday’s Gospel tells us that the greatest in the Kingdom of God is the one who becomes childlike. A child is usually dependent on parents or elders for guidance and care. Children obey not becau…

35 Years of Grace, Mission and Formation

11 January 2026 | Fr. Franciscus Xaverius Sudarmanto, SX | Philosophy

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather with hearts full of joy and gratitude as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Xaverian Missionaries’ presence in the Philippines. I bring yo…

FROM WELCOME TO WITNESS: CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF XAVERIAN PRESENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

11 January 2026 | Caselyn Cammagay | Philosophy

I have known the Xaverian Missionaries since I was a child. Back then, what stayed with me most was my sense of amazement, how could these foreign priests speak our language so naturally? Even at a y…

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

11 January 2026 | Jude Patrick Cabelin | Philosophy

Have you ever felt alone, lonely, or as if there is no one left to help you? There are moments in life when it feels like we are walking on our own, carrying silent burdens, longing for someone to be…

Awake and Waiting

01 December 2025 | Jude Patrick Cabelin | Philosophy

Happy New Year, Catholics. Today we step into a new beginning in the life of the Church. We enter the quiet yet powerful season of Advent, a time whose very name comes from the Latin word adventus…

Finding God in the Storms

14 November 2025 | Arvin Dancel | Philosophy

When everything seems hopeless, where do we find the strength to keep going? As I reflect on the Gospel during these moments of crisis, with the many calamities our country, the Philippines, continu…

Temple of God

10 November 2025 | Gabriel Delos Santos | Philosophy

Our readings for today reminds us that God's presence gives life and that we are His living temples. In the first reading, water flows from the Temple, bringing life and healingwherever it goes. Sain…

Praying for the Souls of the Living and the Departed

02 November 2025 | John Feb Padernal | Philosophy

“Purgatory is a purification process. It is an important duty of ours to pray for the dead because although they may have died in grace and in friendship with God, they may still be in need of a last…

The Power of Persistent Prayer

21 October 2025 | Michael John Abrahan Cotejar | Philosophy

Upon reflecting on this Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time We can all relate to the story of the persistent widow. Like her, we're often searching for something – not just legal justice, but under…

MARIA, INA KO, AKO RIN ANAK MO

11 October 2025 | Fr. Patrick Santianez, SX | Philosophy

Ipinagdiriwang natin ngayon ang Dakilang Kapistahan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Santo Rosaryo ng La Naval de Manila dito sa Diyosesis ng Novaliches at sa Diyosesis ng Cubao, dahil ang Mahal na Birhen ng Sa…

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