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EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT, LIVING OUT OUR CALLING: FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

by Communications Asian Presence | January 12, 2025 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

As pilgrims of hope, the Gospel reading reminds us of our journey towards God’s love and affirmation. Just as the people anticipated the Messiah, we await spiritual renewal and transformation. John the Baptist pointed to Jesus, who baptizes us with the Holy Spirit,...

SEEKING THE KNOWN-UNKNOWN: SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY

by Communications Asian Presence | January 5, 2025 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

We celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, an important liturgical event which signals that the Christmas season is about to come to an end. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of...

“SON, WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS TO US?”: HOLY FAMILY SUNDAY

by Communications Asian Presence | December 29, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

So many scenarios today when parents ask questions to their children like Mary asked Jesus: “Son, why have you done this to us?”, out of concern for them. But children and youth of today seem too much irritated about questions from their parents or other adults, that...

WONDER AND AWE IN GOD’S PRESENCE: 4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT

by Communications Asian Presence | December 22, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

The fourth Sunday of Advent encourages us to seek signs of God's presence in our lives. In today’s Gospel, we read about the Visitation, the event when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth. This event is filled with joy as Elizabeth recognized Jesus when her baby, John,...

HAPPINESS OF DOING WHAT IS RIGHT: 3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

by Communications Asian Presence | December 15, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

Rejoice in the Lord always, Rejoice! So near, so close that the coming of Jesus is at hand! The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete or the Sunday of Joy. The rose-colored candle in the Advent wreath is lit and the priest is wearing rose-colored vestments in...

SOUL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE: 2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

by Communications Asian Presence | December 8, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

To see a road under construction is our an ordinary view in our modern times. It couses some inconvenience for all the drivers, a lot of pollution for those living near, disturbance because of the noise and dust. But the maintenance of the roads and construction of...

CALLED TO NEWNESS

by Communications Asian Presence | December 1, 2024 | General Chapter XVI, Institution | 0 Comments

A PATH OF DISCERNMENT AND MISSION Contemplating the call of Saint Andrew and his brother Simon, the preacher reminds us of the distinction between profession and vocation. According to Gregorio Marañón, a well-known Spanish doctor, we can either do things from within...

PEACE AND JUSTICE: 1st SUNDAY OF ADCENT

by Communications Asian Presence | December 1, 2024 | Sunday Reflections | 0 Comments

Advent is not yet Christmas! Advent means coming. It is a period of preparation for the coming of Jesus. We are called upon by the Church to do two things: 1) to look back at the first coming of our Lord Jesus when he was born in Bethlehem, and 2) to look forward at...

BETWEEN WORDS AND SIGNS OF HOPE

by Communications Asian Presence | November 30, 2024 | General Chapter XVI, Institution | 0 Comments

The Chapter Assembly continued its work on elaboration of common agreements, and today was our last day—of this Chapter—with the laity. We began the morning by offering the Eucharist for them, reflecting on the importance of paying attention to reality in order to...

LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE WITHOUT FEAR

by Communications Asian Presence | November 29, 2024 | General Chapter XVI, Institution | 0 Comments

CHAPTER DOCUMENT We consecrated today with the Eucharist, allowing the Word to bring light and hope into our lives. Today's Gospel reminds us that we must take our proper place in the construction of God's kingdom. He wants us to be able to lift our heads because...

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Luke 12:49-53

by Communications Asian Presence | Aug 14, 2022 | Sunday Reflections

One should stand to what is true and just

LUKE 12:32-48

by Communications Asian Presence | Aug 7, 2022 | Sunday Reflections

Blessed are the people the Lord has chosen to be His own

Luke 12,13-21

by Communications Asian Presence | Jul 31, 2022 | Sunday Reflections

Precious stones are rare, but these few are of great value

WORDS OF GRATITUDE

by Communications Asian Presence | Jul 30, 2022 | Asian Delegation, Institution

WORDS OF THANKSGIVING OF OUR DEAR SISTERS HUONG, THUY AND NHI ON THERE FIRST RELIGIOUS PROFESSION It is God's choice. He calls upon whom He chooses. This is what we experienced during these years of our formation. That's why, no matter how weak and unworthy we...

ENTRANCE TO NOVITIATE

by Communications Asian Presence | Jul 24, 2022 | Asian Delegation, Institution

"Eat and drink on your long journey." This was the invitation to Sheila Mae R. Alcantara as she entered the Novitiate at Carmelitas Misioneras Teresianas (CMT) last July 16, 2022 in the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel which was held at Queen of Carmel...

OUR FATHER – PRAYER OF COMMUNION

by Communications Asian Presence | Jul 24, 2022 | Sunday Reflections

The Gospel of Luke 11:1-13

PERPETUAL PROFESSION

by Communications Asian Presence | Jul 21, 2022 | Institution

July 16, 2022 Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Perpetual Profession of Sr. Maricris G. Malabana, CMT The Carmelitas Misioneras Teresianas and Malabana family together with friends and benefactors celebrated with joy and gratitude the perpetual profession...