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…

Today, we celebrate 88 years of a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering dedication, and deep love. My father—hardworking and industrious, has always been a pillar in our family, not just by his words, but more powerfully by his example. When we were young, he made the difficult decision to work overseas in Saudi Arabia—far…

We celebrated today the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. As we hold on the palms … waving… singing Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to the Son of David…Hosanna to the King of Israel.., i pause and told myself… “you are now at the threshold of Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Christian journey, you are…