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"Our Mass is So Boring!"

19 April 2026 | Bro. Michael Thimoty Sandi Pratama, sx | International Theologate

For some years working with the youth, I once had a good conversation with one young girl who converted to the other sect of Christianity. She said that the reason she moved to that sect is because o…

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Easter: where joy is restored and hope is renewed

06 April 2026 | Bro. Richard Monkoh, sx | International Theologate

Many of us bear significant burdens in our daily lives, and these burdens significantly impact our hearts. There are many struggles that we face in our lives; some of us have family problems, sicknes…

We still Choose Barabbas!

02 April 2026 | Bro. Michael Thimoty Sandi Pratama, sx | International Theologate

"Pilate went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover…

The Reality of Love in a Broken World

25 March 2026 | Bro. Olivier Gabona, sx | International Theologate

The Lenten season serves as a powerful reminder of a self-denying love, even though the actual meaning of the word "love" is frequently misused and misunderstood in our daily lives. While society con…

“Am I My Brother’s Keeper?” on the Fraternal Correction

14 March 2026 | Bro. Michael Thimoty Sandi Pratama, sx | International Theologate

You are not only my keeper, but also my brother! Once, I was in the class when my professor was screening the class. Then he asked one brother, “Where is your fellow brother? Is he still in your…

Our Prayer is (Not) Useless

05 March 2026 | Bro. Michael Thimoty Sandi Pratama, sx | International Theologate

“I asked for strength, and God gave me difficulties to make me strong I asked for wisdom, and God gave me problems to solve I asked for courage, and God gave me dangers to overcome I asked for love…

Living Lent: From Self-Centeredness to Other-Centeredness

27 February 2026 | Bro. Alphonse Nshokano, sx | International Theologate

True discipleship requires more than just celebrating the Eucharist on Maundy Thursday; it demands that we deny ourselves, take up our crosses, and follow Jesus through His passion, death, and resu…

Having True Friend: Is it Possible?

25 February 2026 | Bro. Michael Thimoty Sandi Pratama, sx | International Theologate

You may have a friend, or maybe many friends. Everywhere. Then you may choose your best friends, or may be one best friend. You are lucky, yet let this question be in your mind: is that person real…

A Story of a Consecrated Man

03 February 2026 | Bro. Michael Thimoty Sandi Pratama, sx | International Theologate

Many people (perhaps) still wonder about the meaning of a religious vocation. Some ask, “Is it happy to be religious, a consecrated person? What is the meaning of it? Are you not desirable, so that r…

“DO YOU LOVE ME?” PERSONAL REFLECTION ON THE LIFE AS A XAVERIAN MISSIONARY

06 October 2025 | Bro. Michael Thimoty, SX | International Theologate

During the discernment process I undertook during this 30-day retreat, I brought all my longings, joys, sorrows, challenges, and hopes for growth in faith into my prayers, especially the experience o…

Reflection on Baptism in the Philippines

22 September 2025 | Bro. Andreas, SX | International Theologate

Baptism is one of the most important sacraments in the Catholic Church as it is a foundation for someone to start his journey of faith as Christian. This sacrament presupposes all other sacred rites…

A Synodal Spirituality

14 September 2025 | Fr. Matteo Rebecchi, SX | International Theologate

The church has lived in synodality since its early days. Several examples of this can be found in the New Testament, such as the experience of the Disciples of Emmaus, the Council of Jerusalem and th…

The Birth of Mary: When God Turns Longing into Mission

07 September 2025 | Bro. Andreas, SX | International Theologate

There are many stories in the Bible about couples who have difficulty having a child, and the Bible is a book that treasures these struggles as part of God’s saving plan. We might recognize the stori…

The view of workers in the Church

04 May 2025 | Bro Davy Irakiza | International Theologate

In a world where things are exponentially evolving, it is easy to lose and forget God’s plan on humanity and on this World. No…

Mary, the mirror of the Church: Seeing ourselves in Mary

06 April 2025 | Bro Richard Niyukuri,SX | International Theologate

There has been no creature greater or more sublime than Mary. During the annunciation, the angel Gabriel called her with a new name,” full of grace” (Luke1:28). After the annunciation, she was greete…

“Missio Ad Gentes” within the Church Integral Evangelization

31 March 2025 | Bro Simon | International Theologate

This paper aims to demonstrate the particularity of “Missio ad gentes” within the Church Integral Evangelization Mission. By putting the Trinity as the central and solid ground for mission ad gentes…

WHAT DOES DILEXIT NOS TEACH US?

17 March 2025 | Bro. BISIMWA NAKALONGE LUCIEN,SX | International Theologate

Published during the Synod on Synodality, the fourth Encyclical of Pope Francis focuses on Jesus' heart as the place where love and compassion, peace and joy, faith and hope dwell. We can als…

Ministry of the Diaconate as a call to serve

12 March 2025 | Gustave Kagarabi | International Theologate

The Church is identified as one, holy, catholic and apostolic. Apart from those marks, the Church is known for its charismatic dimension. Conscious of Jesus’ call to serve, the Church expresses the c…

Finding our True Self through Lent

04 March 2025 | Bro Richard Niyukuri,SX | International Theologate

The beginning of Lent is marked by the imposition of ashes. Ash is a contaminant; it can expose people to health issues. In our daily life, we do our best to take it away from our reach and clean wel…

The importance of Art in the Catholic Church

15 February 2025 | Rev.Gustave Kagarabi | International Theologate

“Beauty awakens the soul to act.” This famous quote ascribed to Dante Alighieri (Italian poet, 1265-1321) is well understood when we observe what happens in our daily life. The power of beauty and th…

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