MFC - North Mission Area

15/08/2026

14/08/2026

HAPPY SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

August 15 | Solemnity of the Assumption
Today, August 15, the Catholic Church joyfully celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the great Marian feasts of the liturgical year.

The Assumption commemorates the Church’s belief that, at the completion of her earthly life, Mary was taken body and soul into the glory of Heaven. Unlike other saints who await the resurrection of the body, Mary, by a unique grace from God, was granted this singular privilege because of her intimate participation in the mystery of Christ and her role as His Mother.

The Assumption is not simply a celebration about Mary; it is also a reminder of God’s promise of eternal life. Mary is a sign of hope for the Church and an image of what awaits those who faithfully follow Christ. In her, we see the fulfillment of the Christian hope that death does not have the final word and that those who belong to God are destined for eternal glory.

Mary’s journey—from her humble “yes” to God at the Annunciation, through the joys and sorrows of motherhood, to the foot of the Cross—reveals a life completely surrendered to God’s will. Her Assumption is the beautiful culmination of that faithful journey.

As we celebrate this solemnity, may we learn from Mary to trust God even when His plans are difficult to understand. May her humility, obedience, purity, courage, and unwavering faith inspire us to remain faithful to Christ in every season of our lives.
Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed body and soul into Heaven, pray for us!

May you lead us closer to your Son, Jesus Christ, and teach us to say “yes” to God with the same faith and courage that marked your life.

Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! 💙🙏

Mama Mary, please pray for us ❤️🙏

14/08/2026

MFC Choir practice for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 🙏❤️

10/08/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Lawrence, a deacon and early Church martyr whose heroic virtue and fortitude have inspired Christians for centuries. The youngest of seven deacons, he was chosen by Pope Sixtus II for his wisdom and innocence and elevated to Archdeacon of Rome.

Being a leader in the early Church often led to martyrdom. In 258, less than a year into his pontificate, Sixtus II and six of his deacons were arrested. As Roman citizens, they had the privilege of a quick death by beheading. Lawrence was to face the Romans alone. He knew that as a Greek citizen, he would not be offered a swift death.

Lawrence was soon arrested. As an administrator, he was ordered to turn over the Church’s treasure to the emperor. Instead, he gave away money and valuables to the poor, then presented poor citizens to the Emperor as the Church’s treasure.

Lawrence died a torturous death, chained and roasted upon a gridiron. Yet his trust and hope in Christ never wavered. Like St. Lawrence, may we serve Christ joyfully and offer our suffering to Him, in whom we find our hope.

St. Lawrence, pray for us 🙏❤️

08/08/2026

Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) attends San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Choir meeting. with Speakers: Fr. Romulito Reyes and Doc. Jeremias Perez 🎉🙏❤️

02/08/2026

MFC Surprise visit Fr. Lonilo Torres. Former Team Moderator at San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church, Bais City 🎉🙏❤️

02/08/2026

MFC Covenant Recollection at YMCA, Dumaguete City 🎉🙏❤️

31/07/2026

North Mission Area - Household prayer meeting 🙏❤️

24/07/2026

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint James the Greater.

St. James is called "the Greater" simply to distinguish him from the other apostle named James (James "the Lesser" or James "the Younger"). The title does not imply higher importance; rather, it traditionally means he was either older or taller than the other apostle.

James the Greater was a core member of Jesus' inner circle, often present at key events like the Transfiguration and the Agony in the Garden. A fisherman by trade, he and his brother John (the Evangelist) were known for their fiery temperaments, earning them the nickname "Sons of Thunder". He became the first of the apostles to be martyred when he was beheaded in Jerusalem in 44 AD

Saint James the Greater, please pray for us 🙏❤️🎉

21/07/2026

✝️ 𝗪𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘

"We become what we love, and who we love shapes what we become." — St. Francis of Assisi

What fills your heart will eventually shape your life. Our loves determine our choices, our habits, and ultimately our destiny. That is why the greatest calling of every Christian is to love God above all things.

✝️ 𝟭. 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧

• We naturally begin to resemble what we love.

• Our priorities reflect the desires of our hearts.

• The things we treasure gradually shape our character.

Our hearts are formed by what we love most.

✝️ 𝟮. 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟

• The more we love Christ, the more we become like Him.

• Prayer, the Holy Eucharist, and the Sacraments deepen that love.

• Holiness begins with a sincere love for God.

To love Christ is to become more Christ-like.

✝️ 𝟯. 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘

• Earthly things pass away.

• Only God's love endures forever.

• Set your heart on what leads you to Heaven.

Do not let temporary pleasures replace eternal treasures.

✝️ 𝟰. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗚𝗢𝗗

• Their lives were transformed by their love for Christ.

• They placed God before wealth, comfort, and worldly success.

• Their example shows us the path to true happiness.

Love made them saints.

✝️ 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥

Every day, your heart is being shaped by what you love. If you love Christ above all else, He will gradually transform you into His image and lead you to eternal life.

What has your heart been loving the most lately?

"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:21)

Ignatius Catholicum ✍️✝️