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“Simbang Gabi” anticipates the Christmas joy for Filipinos

23 December 2013 | Antoine, sx | International Theologate

By Antoine Mushagalusa, sx - As the Season of advent unfolds and we move forward to Christmas, I have been reflecting upon a remarkable event that portrays in a very particular way the Filipino expe…

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PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S ROLE AND GENDER EQUALITY

18 December 2013 | International Theologate

By Edgar Nava Perez, sx - One of the things that people have heard about the Philippines in the last months, besides the earthquakes, typhoons and floods, is the new Philippine Miss Universe. When I…

40 DAYS AFTER MARTIN’S DEATH

13 December 2013 | International Theologate

Theo Kabundi, sx - The tradition of remembering in a particular way the 40th day of someone’s death is spread worldwide and in especial way in the culture to which our beloved deceased brother used…

Advent: Time to prepare Christmas Gifts! Really?

10 December 2013 | International Theologate

By Edgar Nava, sx - Once I heard a commentary about Christmas. Someone said that Christmas was for rich people. All the lights, gifts, the Christmas tree, the parties and so on. It is really a contra…

THE END OF THE YEAR OF FAITH AND ITS CHALLENGES

09 December 2013 | International Theologate

By Antoine MUSHAGALUSA B. sx - Launched by the Pope Benedict XVI, the year of faith has to prepare God’s people to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the convocation of the Vatican II Council by the…

REMEMBERING NELSON MANDELA

09 December 2013 | International Theologate

By Heritier Mesa Watching the whole world gathered together in grief to mourn and pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, I felt a deep desire to stop for a while and reflect upon his legacy to this world. Ev…

The visit of the General Direction in the Philippines

07 December 2013 | International Theologate

As the month of November unfolded, the Xaverian delegation of the Philippines welcomed for the first time in this term, the new General Direction. Indeed, coming from a visit to Japan, Fr. Luigi Mene…

SERVANT OF GOD, SERVANT FOR THE PEOPLE (Hery's deacon ordination)

02 December 2013 | International Theologate

On this first Sunday of Advent 2013, we, the International Theologate of Asia Community, with the whole Congregation of the Xaverian Missionaries and with the Christian community of Saint Francis Xa…

THE AFRICAN COMMUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES MOURNS BRO. MARTIN SX

29 November 2013 | International Theologate

By Theodore Kabundi,sx - Sunday November 10, 2013 was a special day for our Xaverian International Theologate of Asia and the African Community in the Philippines. In fact, the Cameroonian Community…

Pakikisama

22 November 2013 | Ulrich Mokham Saa | International Theologate

Done by Ulrich Mokham Saa - Pakikisama is a Filipino value which is as old as the Philippines. Actually, pakikisama is a value that is practiced by the Filipinos since the beginning of their history…

Final profession of Hery Junianto, sx

21 November 2013 | International Theologate

On Saturday November 16th 2013, our community celebrated a special moment for Bro. Hery Junianto, SX. It was the moment for him to profess his Perpetual Vows and to commit himself totally for mission…

Keeping Hope Bible Sharing

13 November 2013 | International Theologate

By Heri Junianto, sx - Since Vatican II, a model of church that has been promoted is the church as communion. From then on, the true meaning of the church is no longer merely a building in which C…

THE ARRIVAL OF NEW BROTHERS

04 November 2013 | International Theologate

By Theodore Kabundi As a new birth brings joy and happiness in a family, so our community always experiences the same feelings every August with the arrival of newly professed brothers who are assign…

The day of the dead, remembering and praying for those beyond the grave

03 November 2013 | International Theologate

By Héritier Mesa From October 31 to November 2, people around the world gather in small or big, religious celebrations to pray for and remember their loved ones, friends and family members who have…

Plenary assembly of the Xaverians in the Philippines

01 November 2013 | International Theologate

By Martin Mbende This is the last written contribution of our departed and beloved Br. Martin to the theologasia.ph. He submitted it to the committee in charge of our website just before living for…

CALLED TO GENERATE GOD’S LIFE

19 October 2013 | International Theologate

By Fr. Fabien, sx - Each year, on the third Sunday of October, we celebrate World Mission Sunday to be once more aware of our Christian identity and the gift of faith that we received through the Sa…

FAITH AND SUFFERING

14 September 2013 | International Theologate

By Theodore Kabundi Since Pope Benedict XVI launched the year of faith many writers have reflected on this topic through different ways in order to help people face life challenges in the light of f…

Father Alberto Pierobon, Xaverian Martyr

01 August 2013 | International Theologate

Father Alberto Pierobon (Dec. 14, 1927 – July 31, 1976) Fr. Alberto Pierobon was found dead at Almirante Tamadarè on September 8, 1976. His decomposed body had been found in a forest more than a mon…

From Rio to Cubao

31 July 2013 | International Theologate

By Adrian As the World Youth Day was taking place in Rio, around 5,000 youth of the Diocese of Cubao gathered together to celebrate the World Youth Day at the local level. The Gathering started at t…

“UNTIL CHRIST BE FORMED IN YOU” (Gal 4: 19)

18 July 2013 | International Theologate

XAVERIAN INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGATE OF ASIA OUR COMMUNITY PROJECT OF LIFE: “UNTIL CHRIST BE FORMED IN YOU” (Gal 4: 19) By Kabundi Theodore As pilots need a flight plan before taking off for any desti…

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