Christian Life Community in the Philippines

Dear CLC and Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to Apostolic Session 3 on Youth, themed "Wisdom and Wonder: Connecting the Ages," taking place on September 28, 2024 (Saturday) from 2pm to 5pm.

We invite in this session both our young and adult members to encounter and learn from each other, fostering mutual understanding, empathy, and growth towards a more inclusive community.

Please Register Here: bit.ly/clcpApostolicSession3

We look forward to your presence and contribution to this meaningful session as we journey together in creating paths for hope.

Dear Friends in the Lord,

Peace of Christ!

We are delighted to invite you to the Grounding Session 2, with the theme "Alab ng Puso ng CLC: Misyon." This engaging event will take place on October 19 (Saturday), from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom.

To register for the session, please click on the following link: bit.ly/clcpgroundingsessions24

We look forward to your participation and sharing this meaningful experience with you!

In Christ,

CLCP Secretariat

CLCP Apostolic Session #3 | Youth
"Wisdom & Wonder: Connecting the Ages"
Date & Time: Sept 28 (Saturday) | 2pm-5pm
Registration Form: bit.ly/clcpApostolicSession3

Dear CLC and Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to Apostolic Session 3 on Youth, themed "Wisdom and Wonder: Connecting the Ages," taking place on September 28, 2024 (Saturday) from 2pm to 5pm.

We invite in this session both our young and adult members to encounter and learn from each other, fostering mutual understanding, empathy, and growth towards a more inclusive community.

Please Register Here: bit.ly/clcpApostolicSession3

We look forward to your presence and contribution to this meaningful session as we journey together in creating paths for hope.

Dear Friends in the Lord,

Peace!

With hope and joy, we wish to announce that the Christian Life Community National Assembly 2025 will take place one year from now on August 22-25, 2025 (Friday to Monday).

This gathering will be a wonderful opportunity for us all to come together again, share reflections and insights, and strengthen our community...

Please read more here:
https://clcphilippines.org/posts/clcp-na-2025-communication-1

CLCP Year-End Retreat 2024
(A Consciousness Examen Retreat on God's love)
Date: December 26 (dinner) - December 30 (breakfast)
Venue: Loyola Retreat House, Angono Rizal
Point-Giver: Fr. Ted Gonzales, SJ (RMT CEFAM President)

Please register by visiting this link: bit.ly/yearendretreat24

**Discounted rates for those who register before 1 November**

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Guided by the Consciousness Examen, notice the stirrings of God's love, the quality of my response to it, and with Him, look forward with hope to becoming God's love to the world.

Surrounded by the beauty and serenity of Loyola Retreat House in prayer, silence, and conversation with a retreat guide, we end our year embraced and filled with God's grandeur and grace.

CLC-Everpine, one of CLCP’s community in the North was visited by the CLCP Secretariat represented by Anj Petros and Mark Leosala right after facilitating the retreat of Ateneo Pathways held in Mirador Jesuit Villa last August 14-16. It was a time of renewing and strengthening the community ties between the National Community and CLC-Everpine. Members shared their consolations and desolations as they continue to embrace our CLC way of Life. They are looking forward in inviting the former CLC youth in becoming members of CLCP and for more opportunities of having face to face retreats and formation sessions.

Hello, CLC Family!

We’re delighted to share that Anj Petros from the National Secretariat attended a 3-day workshop on Accompanying Young People in Cebu last July 8-10 representing the CLC Youth Development Team (YDT)✨

But that’s not all! While in Cebu, Anj also made time to visit our amazing CLC community. It was an inspiring time reconnecting with our vibrant CLC members, enjoying a heartwarming kamustahan over sumptuous meal together with our National EA, Fr. Mike Pineda,SJ. The spirit of support and encouragement during the visit was truly uplifting!

CLCP celebrated the Feast of St Ignatius with the Jesuits

Members of the Christian Life Community in the Philippines (CLCP) mostly coming from CLC NCR joined the Provincial Mass of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus held last July 28 at the Ateneo de Manila High School Covered Court. There were spaces reserved for booths of Jesuit apostolates and collaborators-- including CLC, intended for awareness campaign and to sell their merchandise. CLC’s booth became an instant crowd drawer due to our freebies and giveaways. The event has reconnected and kindled friendships among CLC and Jesuits including friends of CLC members.

Truly the Ignatian spirit and the legacy of Ignatius continue to kindle the fire in our hearts inspiring us to nourish our friendships towards collaborating in one shared mission.

NCR CLC celebrated the Feast of St Ignatius last July 28 by reflecting “The Audacious Call to live out Ignatian Spirituality in Building Paths for Hope”. Then joined the Philippine Jesuit province Mass

CLC EVERPINE (Baguio) celebrated St. Ignatius Day on July 30 with the 12:15 PM Mass at the Our Lady of Atonement Church (Baguio City Cathedral), then they had buffet merienda. They culminated the celebration by visiting FELY LOPEZ-BARROGA, one of the original CLC Everpine members. She has breast cancer and Alzheimer's and some complications. She recognized Lil and Mely and was so happy; with tears in her eyes and was talking just with the sounds of "ahh ...ahh." It was a fulfilling celebration for all of us.

CLC CDO
Feast of St. Ignatius Celebration | July 31, 2024

We were honored to welcome Sr. Natalie Chamorro, RSCJ from Chile to the Christian Life Community (CLC) office in the Philippines. It was a wonderful visit filled with meaningful discussions about our shared mission and the CLC way of life. Sr. Natalie discovered her vocation through her involvement and active membership in the CLC during her youth and shared her inspiring journey of discerning her religious vocation with us. It was a truly enriching experience for everyone involved.

Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola Celebration
July 26, 2024

Sunflower, Cadena de Amor, Seagulls (CLC San Pablo)

Dear CLCers and Friends,

Greetings of Peace!
We eagerly anticipate our upcoming gathering to commemorate the Feast of St. Ignatius and celebrate the blessings of our CLC Community. Please find below the schedule of celebrations by region:

1. Baguio
Date: July 26 (Friday)
Time: 12:15 PM
Venue: Mass at Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral) | Buffet Merienda at City Light's Hotel
Visit to a sick inactive member

2. Bicol
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Badang ni Ignacio

3. Bulacan
Date: July 31 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:00 AM Mass
Venue: St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Plan to have CLC Feeding Program at Bancal Integrated School, 9:00 AM

4. Cebu
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Sacred Heart Parish, Cebu City
CLC CEBU will be celebrating St. Ignatius Day with the Parish and SHS ADC.

5. CDO
Date: July 31 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 PM
Venue: St. Peregrine Formation Center, St Peregrine Chapel, Terry Hills, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

6. Davao
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: St. Ignatius Mass at ADDU Chapel of the Our Lady of the Assumption | Meetup after the Mass at Rodriguez Hall, Ground Floor Community Center of the First Companions, ADDU Jacinto Campus

7. Dumaguete
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 8:00 AM
Venue: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Balugo, Dumaguete City

8. Laguna
Date: July 26 (Friday)
Time: 1:30 PM
Venue: Lily House

9. Zamboanga
Date: July 27 (Saturday)
Time: 4:30 PM
Venue: SHS Chapel at Ateneo de Zamboanga University | Dinner at 6 PM (Abalone SM)

10. NCR
Date: Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue: DLC 101 (multimedia room), Loyola School of Theology, AdMU Campus. Then we are encouraged to join as CLC the Jesuit Ph Province mass at 3:00 PM Ateneo HS Gym

We are also excited to share the details of other upcoming CLC events and activities. Kindly save the dates and join us in these meaningful gatherings!

MABUHAY CLC USA! (Long live CLC USA) from the CLC Community in the Philippines!

We send warm greetings of peace and hope in solidarity with your National Assembly!
-From Rose Linda Bautista & the National Leadership Community, CLCP

CLCP National Office meets CLC Bicol Region. Mark Leosala and Anj Petros from CLCP Formation Institute and CLCP Secretariat respectively, went to Naga to facilitate a 2-day prayer workshop with the officers of YCLCSi of Ateneo de Naga University-Senior High School Department.

The 2-day prayer workshop is an opportunity for them to prepare themselves in accompanying the new members of YCLSi through prayer and spiritual conversation. Anj and Mark introduced them to the basics of Ignatian prayers and spiritual conversation.

Immediately after the recollection, Anj and Mark met the adult and youth CLC members comprising different communities in Badang ni Ignacio, CLCP formation center and farm. They had a grace-filled conversation about how they were responding to God's call through CLC.

In the end, CLCP's presence in the midst of the poor in the Bicol Region cannot be downplayed. It has been a witness of God's love and presence to the poor and to the Church, in particular by providing a sacred space in Badang Ni Ignacio where they can encounter the Lord in silence, nature, and through spiritual conversations and retreats through Deacon Stan

We thank Tito Abang and Family, Naga Pro Community, including Mas Alysa Betito for taking care of Anj and Mark during their stay in Naga.

UPDATED:

Dear CLCers and Friends,

Greetings of Peace!

We eagerly anticipate our upcoming gathering to commemorate the Feast of St. Ignatius and celebrate the blessings of our CLC Community. Please find below the schedule of celebrations by region:

1. Baguio
Date: July 26 (Friday)
Time: 12:15 PM
Venue: Mass at Our Lady of Atonement (Baguio Cathedral) | Buffet Merienda at City Light's Hotel
Visit to a sick inactive member

2. Bicol
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Badang ni Ignacio

3. Bulacan
Date: July 31 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:00 AM Mass
Venue: St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Plan to have CLC Feeding Program at Bancal Integrated School, 9:00 AM

4. Cebu
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Sacred Heart Parish, Cebu City
CLC CEBU will be celebrating St. Ignatius Day with the Parish and SHS ADC.

5. CDO
Date: July 31 (Wednesday)
Time: 12:30 PM
Venue: St. Peregrine Formation Center, St Peregrine Chapel, Terry Hills, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

6. Davao
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: St. Ignatius Mass at ADDU Chapel of the Our Lady of the Assumption | Meetup after the Mass at Rodriguez Hall, Ground Floor Community Center of the First Companions, ADDU Jacinto Campus

7. Dumaguete
Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 8:00 AM
Venue: Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Balugo, Dumaguete City

8. Laguna
Date: July 26 (Friday)
Time: 1:30 PM
Venue: Lily House

9. Zamboanga
Date: July 27 (Saturday)
Time: 4:30 PM
Venue: SHS Chapel at Ateneo de Zamboanga University | Dinner at 6 PM (Abalone SM)

10. NCR
Date: Date: July 28 (Sunday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue: DLC 101 (multimedia room), Loyola School of Theology, AdMU Campus. Then we are encouraged to join as CLC the Jesuit Ph Province mass at 3:00 PM Ateneo HS Gym

We are also excited to share the details of other upcoming CLC events and activities. Kindly save the dates and join us in these meaningful gatherings!

Hello Dear YCLCer!

Few days to go before our Discernment Reco for HS Graduates! For those who are interested and free to attend this activity on JUNE 18 TUESDAY, 2024 7:30-9PM via Zoom.

Kindly register through this link to help us prepare for the activity: https://bit.ly/2024YCLC_DiscernmentRecollection

Thank you and we look forward to journeying with you again soon!

Youth Development Team

Dear CLCP Members,

Happy Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus!

The CLCP will be hosting a series of sessions entitled "Alab ng Puso: A Grounding Program" beginning this Saturday, 8 June 2024, at 2:00PM via Zoom.



This first session will be facilitated by the Formation Team and invite participants to reflect on their desires and dreams in light of God's dream for all of creation and how CLC offers a way of seeing the intersections between our deepest desires and God's desire in making Christ's options our own.

The session will be a mix of Filipino and English to ensure it is understood by all. There will be a mix of inputs, quiet reflection, and sharing during the sessions.



We invite all those who are yearning to know more about CLC or to renew their foundation in CLC to participate.

For the first session, please register here: bit.ly/clcpgroundingsessions24

God bless,

CLCP National Secretariat

Dear CLC and Friends,


Join us for an insightful discussion on our 2nd Apostolic Session: Poverty and Globalization! Please mark your calendar and save the date!


As we collectively commit to embracing our frontiers, we are delighted to announce an online gathering and conversation on Poverty and Globalization on Saturday, 29 June 2024 from 2 PM – 4:30 PM via Zoom entitled “May Pag-asa ang Bayan!” with the theme: “Finding Paths for Hope”.


Our session will be graced by our very own luminaries: Karl Chua, to update us on the current issues and trends in Poverty and Globalization, and Lanny Nañagas to shed light on the Signs of the Times.


To register, please visit the link below to receive a Zoom link:
bit.ly/clcpApostolicSession2



Thank you!


CLCP Secretariat