Formation Materials

Pope Francis talks about 2nd week of Advent. He says: “It’s the time to recognize the voids to fill in our life, to smooth the asperities of pride and make room for Jesus who is coming.”

In the church, our work is to make disciples. But can you really measure discipleship?

Hearing and listening are two different things, both referring to our sense of sound. Try listening … not just with your ears and your mind. Practice listening with your heart! When filtered through your heart, God’s voice is sweet and loving, strong and gentle.

We are runners in the race to reach our goal of holiness. Paul Thigpen believes we must be disciplined and soul-strengthened; he lists 8 important ways for us to be true athletes of God.

Our spirituality is the way we live for God in response to what he has done in and for us.

Every day and every moment is indeed Christmas because God comes to us at every moment with the intention of blessing us.

“This word ‘Father’ is the secret of Jesus’ prayer,” the Pope said. “It is the key that he himself gives us so that we can also enter into this relationship of trusting dialogue with the Father.”

One of the Advocacies of the BCBP is the “BE HONEST” campaign as a response against the culture of corruption and dishonesty plaguing Philippine society. This Formation Talk sets the guidelines for BCBP Honesty and Integrity.

It is, of course, essential that we truly seek to do the Lord’s will, instead of our own. But how do we know for sure what the Lord is asking us to do?

Fr. Ed Broom, OVM, points out ten specific ways that we can deepen our knowledge, love, intimacy and union with the Holy Spirit