“I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving” (Psalm 69:30) As I look back on my journey these past two years , my heart is filled with deep gratitude to the Divine Master who continues to guide, sustain, and surprise me along the way. These years have been a sacred journey…
“As consecrated women, we receive God’s mercy as pure gift and are called each day to let that same mercy flow through us, especially in our community life.” Is mercy innate for religious? On the one hand, mercy flows naturally from our consecration because we belong to Christ, who is “the face of the Father’s…
Today, I had the grace of attending for the grand celebration of the Feast of St. Nicolas de Tolentino, the beloved patron of Surigao City. The day was filled with color, devotion, and deep expressions of faith as the people gathered to honor the saint known for his humility, compassion, and intercession for the souls…
On the day I celebrated my 35th year as a professed member of our Congregation, the Lord gifted me with a special grace: to spend it with our Young Perpetual Professed Sisters of the Province, in my role as their formator. Being with them was more than just an occasion of celebration—it was a moment…
The month of JULY has been a mosaic of sacred encounters, demanding responsibilities, quiet sufferings, and surprising graces. Looking back, it was undeniably full — yet filled, above all, with the quiet assurance of God’s presence in every step. We began the month with our return from the Jubilee celebration of our community in Hong…
A group of us Sisters and Friends traveled to Hong Kong to celebrate the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) of the Foundation of our Presence in this vibrant and culturally rich part of the world. More than a trip, it became a pilgrimage of gratitude, memory, and renewed mission. With me were Sisters who have journeyed…
The homily of our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV during the Corpus Christi celebration at St. John Lateran Square, reminds us that Christ is God’s answer to our deepest hunger—not just for physical sustenance, but for meaning, communion, and eternal life. In the gift of his Body and Blood, Jesus not only gives us something—he…
In today’s General Audience, (Wednesday, June 18, Jubilee Year of Hope) our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, continues to guide us in deepening our understanding of Jesus Christ as the true source of hope, reflecting on the healing of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda—a Gospel scene that speaks profoundly to our human longing…
“He is Always Ready to Accept Us”On June 4, 2025, during his General Audience, Pope Leo XIV shared a moving reflection on the Parable of the Workers of the Last Hour (Mt 20:1–16), reminding us that God’s love is not measured by time or merit, but by mercy and invitation. Even those who arrive at…
Last Saturday, our community went out for a pilgrimage to an island called Talim. We were invited by the Parish Priest to visit his Parish and were so lucky that they have their own boat to transport us to the island. For many of us, it was a first-time encounter with this island nestled in…
My recent visit to our Sisters in Japan has been a truly meaningful and fruitful mission. It was a time filled with gratitude, inspiration and deeper understanding. One of the highlights was attending the Jubilee Celebration of our Sisters, their 75th Foundation Anniversary—a beautiful witness of fidelity and an active presence in the Church of…
Our hearts are united with the whole Church in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. A shepherd of compassion, a voice of mercy, and a witness of humble service, Pope Francis has now returned to the Father whom he served so faithfully. For me, this moment brings back a flood of…
As one who bears the name Mary Magdalene, the Easter season holds a profoundly personal significance. It brings me to the quiet of that early morning at the tomb, where tears of loss turned into tears of joy—where grief was met with the voice of the Risen Lord calling her name: “Mary!” St. Mary Magdalene…
These final words of Jesus on the Cross echo the total surrender of a heart that has loved fully, obeyed faithfully, and trusted entirely. As I contemplate these words, I am drawn not only to the profound mystery of Christ’s Passion, but to my own journey as a religious—called to give, to trust, and to…
On that sacred evening of Holy Thursday, Jesus rose from supper, took off His outer garments, wrapped a towel around His waist, and knelt before His disciples to wash their feet. It was the posture of a servant—yet it was the Lord of all who knelt. This scene is etched not only in the memory…
Sistermags 