Dear Brothers, It is our sad duty to inform you about the passing away of Bro. Han van Wieringen on August 10, 2020. The text of the mourning card reads as follows: "     Congregation of the Brothers of the Immaculate Conception of Mary    “My last greeting is to them           who knew me in my imperfection           and loved me. ”                                                        R. Tagore In deep gratitude for his life among us, we have to inform you with pain in our hearts that we must ....

The Chilean Province (Taken from Orientatie Magazine, 2018) Bro. Diego Izquierdo Gallego The FIC province of Chile was founded in 1953. The first brothers were invited by Msgr. Manuel Larraíno, then bishop of Talca. All in all there have been 75 brothers working in Chile over the years. Most of them were Dutch brothers who eventually returned to the Netherlands, but who spent a large part of their lives in this South American country. Some of these brothers had leadership tasks, others quietly ....

Pope Francis’s Prayer to Mary during Coronavirus Pandemic O Mary, you always shine on our path as a sign of salvation and of hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of Your People, know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting after this time of ....

Pope Francis: A Commentary on the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes. Jesus Demonstrates His Power as a Sign Charity AUGUST 02, 2020 13:05 JIM FAIRANGELUS.   Pope Francis in his August 2, 2020, Angelus commentary before the faithful in St. Peter’s Square – and broadcast around the world – recalled the famous gospel for the day, the multiplication of the loaves and fishes from the 14th’ chapter of Matthew. As the Pope pointed out, the disciples ....

Mary, Mother of Vocations. April 1, 2014 by Father John Hardon, S.J. When Mary told the angel at the Annunciation, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word,” she became the patroness of every priest and religious until the end of time. Her acceptance of God’s invitation to become his mother made her the mother of all vocations to the priesthood and religious life. When she conceived Jesus Christ, she brought into the world the one ....

PENDIDIKAN NILAI DALAM KELUARGA (Oleh: Theo Riyanto, FIC).   Sekedar Pengalaman. Dua kebiasaan keluarga yang masih sangat jelas dalam ingatan saya adalah bapak yang selalu mengumpulkan anggota keluarga untuk berdoa bersama dengan didahului pembacaan Kitab Suci dan ibu saya yang hampir setiap malam berdiri di samping tempat tidur anak-anaknya untuk berdoa bagi anak-anaknya. Saya masih ingat buku Kitab Suci yang dibacakan adalah kitab suci berbahasa jawa dan ada gambar-gambarnya. Saya pun senang untuk membaca kisah-kisah  di dalamnya dan mengamati gambar-gambar yang ada. ....

From The Editor We are living in uncertain times because of the Covid 19 pandemic that has affected all areas of our life. So many people have suffered; some have died because of the corona virus. The situation has affected every aspect of society including the Church, religious communities, and even thewayweworship.Wearegettingworried,scaredandafraid; wehave mixed feelings and very uncertain about the future. We have learned how weak and fragile human beings are. This is the time ....

S P EC I A L B I R T HD A Y S. July 06  Guido Sukarman (75) - Muntilan-Jln.Kartini 07  Markus Sugiyanto (60) - Bara 24 Jos Straates (85) - Maastricht-Bruss.str.Bernardus August 06 Agustinus Marjito (50) - Semarang-Dr.Sutomo 11 Agustinus Giwal Santoso (50) - Muntilan-Jln.Kartini 17 Agustinus Agusono (65) - Belitang 21 Denis Dery (80) - Wa-St Louis Community 28 Henk Rolvers (90) - Julianastraat 4, 1165 GV Halfweg, The Netherlands September 02 Patrick Naazie (50) - ....