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Marist Spirituality at Work
Br. Teofilo Minga, FMS arrived for a meeting with the young student leaders of Notre Dame of Kidapawan College; from Elementary, High School and College Department. He was talking about the Marist Spirituality that is presented by the book, "Water fr...
Fifth Bishop of Diocese of Kidapawan Installed
The installation of the new Bishop was attended by the Papal Nuncio in the Phiippines, Most Rev. Archbishop Edward Adams, DD together with his Secretary, Msgr. Giorgio Chezza while Bishop Orlando Quevedo, OMI, DD as the installing prelate. It was he...
Celebrating Life with Marcellin
Feast of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers, Year of Marist Apostolic Spirituality and Diamond Jubilee year of Marist presence in the Philippines....
The New Kid in Town
Nope, I’m not really the new kid in town. I’ve been here in Kidapawan City many times, passing by the Marist Brothers’ community at Notre Dame of Kidapawan College. Since I was talking already about assignments few weeks ago, I have...
Post-Workshop Task and Assignment
After three weeks of Summer Vocation Workshop, family visitation is another task to fulfill before the summer ends. Together with Brs. Larry and Joe, I’m here in Cotabato City to visit the families of those who expressed their desire to be Live...
Ongoing Formation or Ongoing Frustration?
The first of its kind. The Junior professed sisters and brothers of four congregations met up for the first time here in Davao City. It was initially planned by the formators from the congregations of Marist Fathers (SM), Marist Brothers of the Schoo...
Marist Brothers’ First East Asia Provincial Chapter Launches Today
The Marist Brothers from Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea and Philippines are now merged into one Province. With a theme, “Moving Forward in Unity and Vitality,” the first provincial chapter starts today. It is being held at Isla Pa...
Mission Possible: Spreading the Spirituality of Communion
It was quite worthwhile to attend to the newly held regional convention of Religious Brothers from different congregations here in Mindanao. Fifty-six delegates, all members of Association of Mindanao-Sulu Religious Brothers, gathered together to tac...
Celebrating Life with People in a Marist Way
May I start with the closure Last Friday, the Marist Brothers here in the Philippines officially closed the Philippine Province Pastoral Pal to give way for the new merged East-Asia Province to start anew. Lay mission partners from different schools...
Marist Brother’s Superior General Talks to the Youth of Asia
The meeting of the General Administration of the Marist Brothers turned to be successful as the representative of the Marist youth from different parts of Asia responded to the call to participate to the said meeting. It was held at Mariapolis in Tag...
Youth from Asia Attends Marist Youth Congress in Tagaytay
The 3 days meeting of the Marist Brothers of the General Council with the youth of Asia is starting tomorrow, September 21 in Mariapolis, Tagaytay. At least 29 youth from different part of Asia are coming; 20 from Philippines, 4 from Malaysia, 3 from...
Youth from Asia Attends Marist Youth Congress in Tagaytay
The 3 days meeting of the Marist Brothers of the General Council with the youth of Asia is starting tomorrow, September 21 in Mariapolis, Tagaytay. At least 29 youth from different part of Asia are coming; 20 from Philippines, 4 from Malaysia,...
Staying Single But Generative
At the age of 26, I tend to be responsible for other people especially the children. This made me reflect on “generativity.†This is significant to the life I chose, that I am concerned and committed to promote others’ well-being....
Staying Single But Generative
At the age of 26, I tend to be responsible for other people especially the children. This made me reflect on “generativity.” This is significant to the life I chose, that I am concerned and committed to promote others’ well-being. As...
Attention, Presence, Spirituality
My first question was, “How would I teach these children with special needs at the same time when they have their own special lessons; different from each other. I wondered. But my admiration to the Eucharistiana teachers somehow helps me to...
Attention, Presence, Spirituality
My first question was, “How would I teach these children with special needs at the same time when they have their own special lessons; different from each other. I wondered. But my admiration to the Eucharistiana teachers somehow helps me to g...
Everyday Recollections
“I will go for a recollection,” I told a friend but he replied, “You just had a recollection recently, and here’s another one again? Then I assumed that the person doesn’t really know what he is talking about or maybe have not...
MAPAC Says Farewell to Brother Jeff Crowe, FMS
The Brothers at Marist Asia-Pacific Center bade goodbye to Brother Jeff Crowe, FMS as he accepted the call of Sydney Province to be their new leader as Brother Provincial. Being Rector of MAPAC, he has done his best to lead the young brothers i...
