A reflection from the woman caught in adultery They didn’t even let me dress. I remember the dust on my feet, the stones scraping my knees, the hands that pulled me from the bed. I remember the eyes—hungry, angry, triumphant. I was not a person to them. I was proof. A trap. A test. A tool. They said I was caught in adultery. But I was caught long before that—in a world where men decide your worth, where your body is currency, where your silence is survival. I had learned to l

Title: Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”) Release Date: Signed 4 October 2025, published 9 October 2025 (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) by Pope Leo XIV Publisher: Vatican / respective local editions (e.g. Claretian in Macau) Pages: 96 📝 Summary Dilexi Te is Pope Leo XIV’s first apostolic exhortation, which builds on work begun by Pope Francis. Focuses on the Church’s love for the poor, calling Christians to re-embrace service, justice, and compassion toward those marginalized.

Just in time for the Liturgical Year A! 2026 Claretian Publications Hong Kong has released an essential new resource for individuals and groups: "The Gospel of Matthew: for Liturgical Cycle A." (English and Chinese Versions) This insightful booklet provides the complete Gospel text, perfectly aligned with the Sunday readings. Dive deeper into the Word with integrated QR codes that link directly to written commentaries and explanatory videos, enriching your understanding and

The Claretians are pleased to announce the official online release of two powerful Claretian movies: “Claret” (2020)  and “Un Dios Prohibido” (A Forbidden God) (2013)  — cinematic works that bring to life the legacy of Saint Anthony Mary Claret and the heroic witness of the 51 Claretian Martyrs of Barbastro. (Click above Image to view the link to the movie) CLARET (2020) 120 min | Biography The Untold Story of Saint Anthony Mary Claret This powerful film tells the true story

The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can be traced back to 17 October 1987. On that day, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris, where the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948, to honour the victims of extreme poverty, violence and hunger. They proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected. Since then, peopl

Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful,...

Ancona, Italy . As part of their tradition, the General Government took a few days ahead of their intensive sessions to pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful spiritual conversations about key themes affecting their mission of animation to the Congregation. From October 1 to 3, 2025, they gathered at the historic Monastero San Silvestro Abate in Fabriano, Italy—a serene 13th-century monastery that provided the perfect setting for contemplation and fraternal dialogue. Durin

Fund Resilience, Not Disasters The rising cost of disasters reflects the growing impact of climate change and poor development choices....

The girl I am, the change I lead Shaped through consultations with girls organizations, UN partners and, most importantly, girls...

In Loving Memory of Fr. Mario, CMF Fr. Mario Vincenzo Bonfaini, CMF Faithful Servant, Tireless Missionary, Joyful Witness (19 May 1939 – 8 October 2025) MACAU – On the morning of October 11, a profound sense of peace settled over St. Lawrence Church. The sun streamed through the ancient windows, illuminating a community united in grief and gratitude. The whole of Macau—parishioners, friends, and collaborators—had gathered for a final prayer for Fr. Mario. The Requiem Mass, l

Newsletter of the General Prefecture of CMF Youth and Vocation MInistry (CLICK the top IMAGE to View or Download file)

Claretian Meditations on New Testament Discipleship Reflections by Jijo Kandamkulathy CMF Bible Texts from the Christian Community Bible...

2025 Theme: Urban crisis response World Habitat Day is marked on the first Monday of October each year and is recognized by the United...

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the...

O n 27 September, the General Prefecture of Spirituality and Community Life organised a webinar on discernment and accompaniment that...

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the arrival of Fr Henry Omonisaye CMF, the Vicar General and in-charge of Bible and Communications...

The 2025 United Nations International Day of Older Persons, observed under the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our...

The Prefecture of Spirituality of the Province of Sanctus Paulus has prepared a plan of community retreats inspired by the Congress of...

He had stopped counting the years. At first, he kept track—one year, two, five, ten. But after a while, the numbers blurred into the ache...

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be observed on 29 September 2025, focusing on reducing food loss and waste...