Finding Wholeness: A Journey Through God, Nature, and People, A Reflection on ‘Cura...
ALBERTO "TOTO" M. MALVAR
At 77, as I reflect on the tapestry of my life, I see the golden threads of cura personalis* woven tightly...
Here I Am, Lord
FEY MAIPID BARLES
From Manila Roots to Wichita Catholic Schools
Growing Up in a Faith-Filled Home
When I reflect on my journey as a Catholic school principal...
Loving Lessons from My Father
CELERY
A Legacy of Faith and Love
My daughter, Amanda, passed away on January 17, 2023—one year and seven months ago. Since then, I never touched...
Basilan and Zamboanga: A Hope Forged by Fire
In places long marked by war and fear, can hope truly take root?
In Basilan and Zamboanga—lands once synonymous with violence—a different story is quietly...
Make Time for Missions…Seize Every Opportunity to Proclaim the Joy of the Gospel
ELVIE ZUÑIGA
“Proclaim the word. Be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient...be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of...
From Porridge to Priesthood: My Journey to the Society of Jesus
JOSEPH TIENG CHANRA
I am a Jesuit Scholastic from Cambodia.
My journey to the Society of Jesus began most unexpectedly—with a bowl of porridge.
In 2009, I...
From Being Fil-Am to Being Filipino: Tony’s Filipino Story
ANTHONY V. OLAES
Growing up in the US, I never wanted to be Filipino. I wanted to be Hawaiian—I mean, people love Hawaii! The Philippines?...
Young Women Stewards of the Environment
It's been over a decade since I had the chance to expand my life and goals from profit only to creating social impact and...
My Faith Journey: A Life of Mission and Growth
ROBER ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ
Whenever I reflect on my faith journey, I return to the summer of 1990. That was when my parents informed me I...
Why I Dove into Theology as a Layperson
KIRBY LLABAN
"Are you a religion teacher? Or maybe a priest?" I often get asked these questions in my classes and always answer with a...