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Touched by a Shepherd’s Heart: My Personal Encounters with Pope Francis – Fr Mathew, CMF

From surprise phone calls to whispered prayers in difficult times, Fr Mathew Vattamattam, CMF reveals the untold moments that show why Pope Francis changed hearts worldwide. These intimate stories—full of humility, joy, and radical love—will make you see faith in a...

In Memory of the Holy Father, Pope Francis

Dear brothers, As we ponder the sorrowful news of today, our hearts are lifted to contemplate the wondrous ways of God, revealed through the life and death of Pope Francis. His journey among us was a living testament of God’s compassion and tender love for all...

New Government for the Delegation of Korea

We joyfully announce the new government of the Claretian Delegation of Korea, appointed on April 24, 2025: Major Superior: Fr. MANUEL EZHAPARAMPIL, cmf Consultor: Fr. MICHAEL PARK, cmf Consultor: Fr. STEPHANO CHO, CMF We entrust the new leadership team to the Heart of...

South Korea Delegation in Assembly

Nampyeong, South Korea. The Sixth Assembly of the Independent Delegation of South Korea was held from April 21 to 26, 2025. Presided by Bro. Carlos Verga, CMF, General Prefect of Youth and Vocation Ministry, the gathering focused on reviewing the past three years and...

26 August

On August 26, 1861, at 7:00 in the evening while I was at prayer in the church of The Rosary at La Granja, the Lord...

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25 August

I also established a convent of nuns dedicated to teaching girls, and I bought them a house that cost me about 12,000...

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24 August

“Frequent the holy sacraments, deprive yourself of something as your gift, pray the holy Rosary to Mary every day with...

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23 August

Vich, August 23, 1865. Because I was unable to decide whether to return to court or not, I discussed it with the...

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22 August

“Mary was at the centre of all the graces and beauties that God had distributed to the angels and saints and all...

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21 August

“Jesus rode upon a donkey when He entered Jerusalem in triumph. I, too, gladly offer myself to Jesus to make use of me...

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20 August

“Seeing the willingness of the people, the hunger for the divine word, etc, I can’t restrain myself: therefore all day...

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18 August

“They have owed me since September and you since April of this year. I am sorry to put the complaint to Her Majesty,...

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17 August

“Do not aspire to the dignities and ecclesiastical benefices, yes God does not call you to them, like Aaron; and if...

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16 August

“Jesus Christ ( ... ) to the gloomy inventions of the genius of error has opposed the sun of the Catholic faith, the...

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15 August

“We must love the Blessed Virgin Mary because God wants it. To love is to want good for the beloved, it is to do good...

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14 August

*190. - “Demos gracias a Dios: ya el Señor y su Santísima Madre se han dignado aceptar las primicias de los mártires....

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13 August

“Let us give thanks to God: already the Lord and his Blessed Mother have very kindly accepted the first fruits of the...

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12 August

On reaching the Gulf of Damas, (travelling to Cuba) I began conducting a mission on deck. Everyone on board attended...

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11 August

“…my honourable Prelate D. Luciano Casadevall called me aside and gave me the letter of your Excellency and the...

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10 August

“When they came to get my regular clothing they also took the Bible I had brought. I asked for it and was told, “Very...

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