"For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn His face from you, if you return to Him" (2Corinthians 30:9b) I had a very bitter childhood. The arguments and fights at
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The touching story of Archie Williams, condemned to life imprisonment without parole for a crime he did not commit, and spent thirty-seven years in jail—and yet did not become bitter or desperate. “When somebody inflicts
Religious and priestly formation process until very recently gave little attention to the mental and emotional health of their candidates. The focus was on helping one become a good priest or religious with great emphasis
It is really a shame and sad that in our advanced technological era we are still killing each other simply because the other is poor and cannot defend himself or herself, or belongs to a
The practice of the vow of poverty is not an external imposition. It is a free choice made by each individual when we joined our religious Congregation and re-affirmed when we made our final profession.
I am Sr. Santiago. In our communities, the superior and the treasurer (financial administrator) are the same person. This situation creates unrest and tensions in many communities. What does Canon Law say about this duplication
The newly-minted saint, St. Devasahayam, is the first layman from India to be canonized. He was married and his wife was the first one he successfully evangelized. This makes me think of another married
Number of years of experience as a formator: 15 + The group I mostly lived with and served: Pre-novices / Novices / Junior religious before final vows / Religious after final vows (eg, Theology students).
I feel so humbled to recall that I was involved in the area of formation for thirty-eight years. I have served as a resource person both in my province and at renewal centres. Most influential
Number of years of experience as a formator: 15 The group you mostly lived with and served: Aspirants, Novices, Juniors Most influential persons: My mother My candidate director My parish priest Their secret: The challenging,