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FR.  CHRYSANTHUS OGBOZO, CMF

       October 25, 1961 – March 13, 2025 (Province of East Nigeria / Provincia de East Nigeria)

Claretian Voices Call for a Revision of International Debt

Responding to an appeal described as "urgent" by Pope Francis in the bull of convocation for the Jubilee, several Claretian missionaries holding significant responsibilities within the Congregation have joined more than a hundred religious leaders worldwide in urging...

FR. BERNARDO TORIBIO BLANCO, CMF

       November 20, 1927  – March 10, 2025 (Province of Fr. Rhoel Gallardo / Provincia de Fr. Rhoel Gallardo)

Indonesia-Timor Leste Delegation soon to be Ave Maria Province

All hail the All hail the mission in the Independent Delegation of Indonesia-Timor Leste. On March 7, 2025, the Superior General, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam and his Council granted the request of the Major Superior, Fr. Valens Agino, for the Delegation to become a new...

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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