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Jubilee of Consecrated Life in InCLA : “Pilgrims of Hope on the Path of Peace”

Abuja, Nigeria. The 7th International Theological Conference of the Institute of Consecrated Life in Africa (InCLA) took place from November 4 to 8, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria, and was well attended by esteemed guests, scholars, and representatives from over 50...

FR. JUAN ÁLVAREZ GARCÍA, CMF

       February 5, 1947 – November 13, 2024 (Santiago Province / Provincia de Santiago)

“United We Serve Better”: Claretian Leadership Workshop for the General Curia

Rome, Italy. From 4th to 8th November 2024, the General Curia of the Claretian Missionaries hosted an intensive five-day seminar on Claretian leadership in service of the Congregation. With the facilitation of Fr Gonzalo Fernández, CMF, the event brought together more...

Fostering Intercultural Growth: MICLA Novices Gather in Córdoba for In-Depth Workshop

Córdoba, Argentina. From October 28 to 31, 2024, a workshop was held in Córdoba, Argentina, for the novices of MICLA (Missionaries of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - Latin America). The event, aimed at deepening the participants' understanding of intercultural...

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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