Spirituality and Community Life

Embracing the Claretian Charism: Missionaries Gather in Cúcuta for Quinquennium

Cúcuta, Colombia. The Interprovincial Encounter of Missionaries in the Quinquennium stage of the Claretian Provinces of Colombia-Venezuela and Colombia-Ecuador was held on September 11, 2023, in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. This event was held as part of the...

School of the Heart of Mary Pilgrimage Sets Foundation for Deeper Insights and Transformative Learning

Vic, Spain.  The inaugural stage of the School of the Heart of Mary pilgrimage in Vic concluded on August 12, 2023, with Claretian Formators immersing themselves in the rich history and teachings of St. Anthony Mary Claret and the Claretian congregation. The...

The Opening of The School Of The Heart Of Mary

Vic-Barcelona, Spain. The School of the Heart of Mary, a pioneering program aimed at fostering ongoing formation for formators, commenced on July 31, 2023. The inaugural event unfolded during a solemn Eucharistic ceremony, led by Fr. Joseph Mbungu Mutu, CMF, General...

St. Charles Lwanga Delegation Engages in Empowering Ongoing Formation Program in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya. In an endeavor to foster ongoing personal and spiritual growth, 22 members of the St. Charles Lwanga Delegation, aged between 40 to 50 years, gathered in Nairobi from June 12th to 16th, 2023 for a comprehensive formation program. The sessions were...

14 June

“Work is neither arduous nor difficult when one can see the great fruits, payment or appreciation that results from...

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13 June

A thousand times over I would offer myself to his service. I wanted to become a priest so that I could dedicate myself...

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12 June

“The love of God and of fellow man produces a similar effect to that of a fire. The power of gunpowder propels through...

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11 June

“Nothing daunts him; he delights in privations, welcomes work, embraces sacrifices, smiles at slander, and rejoices in...

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10 June

*106. There is nothing which ignites and conserves charity as for each one to know that the other feels and speaks...

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9 June

*96. Oh Lord and my Father, I desire nothing more than to know your blessed will so that I may fulfil it, I want...

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8 June

*86. “One day I went to the old sea, which was called behind the Barceloneta, and found myself at its edge, and a...

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7 June

76. “I always professed much love to the old and crippled … and when I had the privilege of speaking with an older...

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6 June

*66.—An honest man embraced by zeal and living faith, says St. John Chrysostom, is capable of correcting an entire...

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5 June

*56.- “Until when can the children of darkness be more prudent, zealous and active than the children of light? Then,...

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4 June

'O Virgin Mother of God, I am like an arrow placed in your strong hand.' 'Throw me, my mother, with all the strength...

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3 June

“Whenever I went to a town, I did so without any worldly goal in mind; my only aim was to glorify God and save souls.”...

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2 June

"Faith and reason! Here are two things that can easily be combined together, using them as expected. In each one of us...

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1 June

‘I must be like a burning candle: it uses the wax and it gives light until it dies. The limbs are connected to the...

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31 May

‘O Heart of Mary, forge and instrument of love, kindle in me the love of God and neighbour.’ Aut 447 IN MARY’S FORGE...

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30 May

‘The other group that most claimed my attention was the clergy. If all those studying for service in the Church were...

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29 May

‘In the case of children, the only work required is that of planting, whereas adults require both weeding and...

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28 May

‘…events will happen. You already know that I never get involved in politics, but not infrequently politics gets...

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27 May

‘…yesterday when I went (to the church), I beheld that those who at the front of the Church, attending mass, when they...

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26 May

‘I will say these prayers of aspiration: Ah my Jesus! As the water is joined with the wine in the holy sacrifice of...

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25 May

‘When a man is faithful to his vocation and corresponds with great force of will, he can do very much. And if he is...

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24 May

‘God asked forgiveness of the eternal Father for those who crucified him. And he teaches us how we must forgive and...

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23 May

‘How important it is nowadays to circulate good books to counteract the flood of bad ones!’ Aut 708 VEHICLES FOR GOOD...

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22 May

‘My only goal and all my anxieties were about manufacturing. I can't overstate it – my obsession approached delirium....

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21 May

‘Ever since I was a small boy I have been attracted to piety and religion.’ Aut 36 EVERY GREAT JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A...

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20 May

‘The ancient Hebrews had a tradition which said that when God had created all things, he asked the angels what they...

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19 May

“When you have to correct someone, take the hand of sweetness, which is very effective in this. Sweetness is the great...

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18 May

‘As Jesus Christ has made use of the same means to do us good that Satan used to do evil, he has instituted the august...

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17 May

‘The Lord…is the path with the good example he has given us and gives us continually, going ahead of us with the...

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16 May

‘The would-be assassin was caught in the act and sent to jail. He was tried and sentenced to death by the judge,...

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15 May

‘He who aspires to the perfection of the unitive way must practise three things, namely: pray heroically, work...

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14 May

‘Love your neighbour as yourself; love him not for your use and advantage but in God, through God and for the good of...

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13 May

‘I tell myself: A Son of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a man on fire with love, who spreads its flames wherever he...

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12 May

“Love is the queen of virtues; it is like the sun among the stars, like gold among all metals. It is what gives life...

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