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Claretian Family Commemorates Martyrs and Honors Fr. Rhoel Gallardo, CMF

Quezon City, Philippines. The Claretian Family gathered on February 1 at the Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Hall of Claret School of Quezon City to honor the memory of 184 members of the Claretian Congregation who gave their lives for their faith. The event also marked the 25th...

A Synodal Province, Rooted In Christ And Audacious In Mission

Quezon City, Philippines. From January 22-29, 2025, the Claretian Missionaries of the Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province gathered at the Claret Retreat House in Quezon City for their XVI Provincial Chapter. Presided over by the Superior General, Rev. Fr. Mathew Vattamattam,...

New Provincial Government Colombia-Venezuela 2025-2031

With gratitude and hope, we announce to you the composition of the new Government of the Province of Colombia-Venezuela for the 2025-2031 term. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the legacy of St. Anthony Mary Claret, this team is ready to...

The Province of Colombia-Venezuela re-elects its Provincial Superior

With great joy, we announce the re-election of Fr. Luis Armando Valencia, CMF, during the IV Provincial Chapter for a six-year term (2025-2031). Born on January 16, 1968, in Tutunendo, Chocó (Colombia), Fr. Luis Armando completed his initial formation in Medellín. He...

15 June

…”you are a priest and a prelate of the Church, a minister of Jesus Christ” Aut 585 APPRECIATION OF ONE’S VOCATION The...

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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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