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JPIC as a Way of Life: Claretian Family Workshop

On March 22, the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Commission of the Claretian Family organized an online reflection workshop on the importance of JPIC in Claretian mission and spirituality. The meeting was inspired by the latest social doctrine...

General Government Holds Online Meeting With Major Superiors

In a significant online meeting, the General Government convened with the Major Superiors of the Congregation on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The meeting, which commenced at 14:00, opened with a prayer. It was moderated by Fr Carlos Sanchez, CMF, who welcomed the...

St Jean Paul II, New Independent Delegation

After a long process of discernment and consultation, the request of the Major Superior of Polska, Fr. Piotr Beza, for the St. Jean Paul II Delegation to become an Independent Delegation was approved by the Superior General and his Council on March 24, 2025. This will...

Canonical Erection of the Ave Maria Province

On March 25, 2025, Fr. Mathew Vattamattam, CMF, Superior General of the Claretian Missionaries, signed the decree that elevates the Indonesia-Timor Leste Independent Delegation to a Province. Henceforth, it will be known as the Ave Maria Province. The Ave Maria...

19 June

“from the savings that I have in this I will send him something; when we get this case we will use D. Lorenzo so that...

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17 June

The good communicant compares well to the iron rod that is placed into the forge where it becomes fire. Yes the soul...

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16 June

Just as the body has its food, the soul also has its own food, which is the Eucharist. It is called the bread of...

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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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