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Second Week of Advent: Some Thoughts Reflection on the Season of Advent: 1.      Anticipation and Hope: Advent is a season of anticipation and hope. It marks the beginning of the liturgical year in many Christian traditions and is a time when believers prepare TO CELEBRATE the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a period of looking … Read more

EMBARKING ON A NEW PATH IN THE HIJAS DE JESUS’ MISSION Sr. Marie starts her missionary journey as an Hija de Jesus in the land of Indonesia. Last November 30, 2023, during the mission sending in Manresa Retreat Chapel, she received the missionary crucifix, a symbol of Jesus, poor and humble. Placing her hope in … Read more

    A CELEBRATION OF BLESSINGS & GRATITUDE          The Bishop of the Diocese of Cubao, Bishop Honesto F. Ongtioco, DD, came to Manresa Compound for a fraternal visit to the sisters on November 22, 2023.  Sr. Ma. Veronica Gungon, SJBP accompanied him.  It was a very familial atmosphere with laughter and heartwarming … Read more

News from Japan-HALLOWEEN FEVER As early as September, 100-yen shops have already prominently displayed their Halloween wares- costumes, masks, and accompanying props of scary creatures. Next, the Mayor of Shibuya City released a directive addressing young people, “Do not gather in Shibuya Crossing on the last weekend of October!” Shibuya is well known for rowdy … Read more