Synodal Spirituality   Synodality is primarily a spiritual disposition. It permeates the daily life of the Baptised as well as every aspect of the Church's mission. A synodal spirituality flows from the action of the Holy Spirit and requires listening to the Word of God, contemplation, silence and conversion of heart. As Pope Francis stated in his opening address of the Second Session, “the Holy Spirit is a sure guide and our first task is to learn how to discern ....

God is Love: A Journey of Gratitude  On March 24, 2013, I embarked on a journey to the Netherlands to live and serve as a member of the General Council for the 2012 to 2018 term. A day before my departure, the Provincial Council of Indonesia held a prayer service for the success of my mission at the General Council. It was my 50th birthday when I arrived in my new community in Maastricht, popularly called “Emmaus Community”, and I ....

Dear Brothers and Associate Members, We are sad to let you know that Br. Nico Brunott passed away on March 1, 2025, at the De Beyart Residential Care Centre in Maastricht.  BROTHER NICO BRUNOTT  FIC My Lord Jesus, I believe it is true, and it will be true until the end of time, that without suffering, nothing is accomplished, which is somewhat important. John Henry Newman Nico was born on November 13, 1929, in Amsterdam. He entered our ....

The Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”) is an encyclical issued by Pope Francis on October 24, 2024, during the 12th year of his pontificate. In this document, the Pope invites us to deepen our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, highlighting its transformative power for personal spirituality and the Church’s mission to serve a divided, materialistic, and heartbroken world. Pope Francis reflects on the significance of the heart as a ....

Dear Brothers and Associate Members,  It is our sad duty to inform you about the passing away of Br. Simon Andrus Briyanto on February 26, 2025 in Indonesia. BROTHER SIMON ANDRUS BRIYANTO  FIC "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) This quotation from the Lord encapsulates the entire life of Br. Simon Andrus Briyanto, FIC. His service and care for others transcend mere duty; they are a manifestation of his love ....

OUR CALL AND MISSION TO LIVE THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE CONGREGATION We are called first of all through our Baptism to follow Christ as Christians, and missioned to spread the Good News to the World, beginning from our own communities. My call to religious life, and in particular, to the FIC Congregation is a step to further deepen my call in a special way by making myself available to serve first of all my fellow brothers, and beyond that, the rest ....

A Symphony of Voices: The Dance of the General Chapter FIC 2024 (Bro. Eustachius Robert Eko Wijayanto - Chile) The recent experience at the General Chapter of the Brothers of the Immaculate Conception in Wa-Ghana has been significant and revealing. Throughout this gathering, vital issues for the community were explored, fostering a renewed sense of unity and purpose. Despite the challenges, participants found opportunities for personal and collective growth, highlighting the importance of collaboration and active listening. This Chapter has not ....

I AM CALLED TO FAITHFULLY SERVE PEOPLE My Family Background I was born into a simple Catholic family; my parents were small farmers in a village in Samigaluh, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. I am the first of two children. As a child, I experienced happiness with my family and relatives. Like other children in the village, I lived an ordinary life, herding goats, collecting firewood, and occasionally playing in the river to catch fish. The religious life in my family was very good; my parents are role ....