Cavanis Fathers Philippines

Cavanis Fathers Philippines Charism: Being Fathers and teachers of the children and youth! The Congregation of the Schools of Charity, also known as Cavanis Institute.

Cavanis is the surname of the two brothers who are at the same time priests who lived in before mid 1800 's in Venice where they founded the Congregation of the Schools of Charity and are dedicated for more than 200 years at the Mission of the Christian education of youth through the oratory school, spirutual exercises, and parishes.

Behind the smile of many priests, from my experience, there are hidden battles no one sees. Many people see the altar is...
15/05/2026

Behind the smile of many priests, from my experience, there are hidden battles no one sees. Many people see the altar is bright, the vestments are beautiful, the homily may inspire many, but the heart of the priest can still grow tired.

Parishioners expect the priest to always smile, always be available, always be strong. But priests are also human, they become exhausted, lonely, wounded, misunderstood and emotionally drained. A priest may smile during Mass while carrying grief in silence. He may encourage others while he himself is struggling to be encouraged. He may accompany broken families while quietly holding his own hidden pain.

The Church needs joyful priests, of course, but also honest spaces where priests can rest, speak, heal, laugh, cry and simply be human.
A smile becomes more authentic when it is no longer forced to hide the pain behind it.

May we remain joyful, but also honest. Being faithful, but also humble enough to seek help when tired. May we never lose the tenderness of our vocation in the middle of responsibilities, expectations and hidden struggles.

©️Jackson Duong

Today, May 11, 2026, marks a joyful and grace-filled milestone as 7 Aspirants were officially accepted into the Postulan...
11/05/2026

Today, May 11, 2026, marks a joyful and grace-filled milestone as 7 Aspirants were officially accepted into the Postulancy of the Congregation of the Schools of Charity at Tibungco Cavanis Chapel.

This sacred step begins a year of deeper discernment, formation, and preparation as they journey toward Noviciate life. It is a time of listening more closely to God’s call, growing in prayer, community life, and the spirit of charity that defines their vocation.

We thank God for the courage and generosity of these young individuals who have said “yes” to His invitation. May their hearts remain open, their faith steadfast, and their love for service ever growing.

Let us keep them in our prayers as they continue their journey of following Christ with joy and fidelity.

“Lord, guide their steps, strengthen their resolve, and fill them with Your love as they walk this path of vocation.”

📍 Dominican House of Prayers🗓️ Annual Retreat | Cavanis Fathers & Brothers🇵🇭 Philippines – 🇹🇱 East Timor Delegation✨ The...
24/04/2026

📍 Dominican House of Prayers
🗓️ Annual Retreat | Cavanis Fathers & Brothers
🇵🇭 Philippines – 🇹🇱 East Timor Delegation

✨ The Cavanis Fathers and Brothers from the Philippines and East Timor are gathered for our Annual Retreat—a sacred time of prayer, silence, and renewal in the presence of God.

🙏 Guided by our Retreat Master, Fr. Aljun Maglangit, we step away from our daily mission to rediscover the heart of our vocation and deepen our relationship with Christ.

💬 “Renew us, O Lord, and send us forth as witnesses of Your love.”

"The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD" -Job 1:21🙏
17/04/2026

"The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD" -Job 1:21🙏

💯 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" -Matthew 5:9
13/04/2026

💯 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God" -Matthew 5:9

We used to say “till death do us part.”Today it often feels like “till love dies.”We used to marry and experience intima...
09/04/2026

We used to say “till death do us part.”
Today it often feels like “till love dies.”

We used to marry and experience intimacy with our spouse for the first time.
Today many people marry… and simply stop having s*x with everyone else.

We used to believe in monogamy, one person for life.
Now monogamy often means one person at a time.
And somehow everyone still says, “I’m monogamous in all my relationships.”

Times have changed.
Values have shifted.
Commitment has been redefined.

But the real question is this:

Did relationships become more honest, or just more temporary?

Because love was never meant to be convenient.
It was meant to be a decision, a commitment, and a responsibility.

Maybe the problem isn’t that love disappeared.
Maybe the problem is that endurance did.

What do you think,
Is modern love evolving, or slowly losing its meaning? 🤔

👇 Share your thoughts.

“Protestants say, ‘The Mass is man-made. Jesus never celebrated the Mass.’”I understand why it can look that way at firs...
05/04/2026

“Protestants say, ‘The Mass is man-made. Jesus never celebrated the Mass.’”

I understand why it can look that way at first. But let’s pause and ask something important.

👉 If the Mass is man-made… what really happened at the Last Supper? 🤔

📖 Luke 22:19–20 – Jesus took bread and said: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”

Then He took the cup and said: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood… poured out for you.”

This wasn’t just a meal.

This was:

✔️ A sacrifice (“given for you”)
✔️ A covenant in His blood
✔️ A command — “Do this”

👉 So ask yourself:

What exactly were the apostles supposed to “do”? 🤔

Just remember?
Or repeat what Jesus did?

Now look at the Cross.

👉 The next day, Jesus offers His Body and Blood for our salvation.

So the Last Supper and the Cross are not separate.

They are one sacrifice:

✔️ The Last Supper — the sacrifice instituted
✔️ The Cross — the sacrifice fulfilled

And the Mass?

👉 The Mass is that same sacrifice made present.

Not repeated.
Not replaced.
But made present so we can participate in it.

📖 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 – St. Paul says: “As often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”

That’s the Mass.

👉 From the very beginning, Christians didn’t just “have Bible study.”

📖 Acts 2:42 – “They devoted themselves to… the breaking of the bread.”

That phrase refers to the Eucharist.

👉 So here’s the real question:

If Jesus said “Do this,” why would His followers stop doing it? 🤔

The Mass is not a human invention.

✔️ It began at the Last Supper
✔️ It is rooted in the Cross
✔️ It continues in the Church today

Because Jesus didn’t just leave us words to remember Him.

He gave us a way to encounter Him—again and again. ✝️🍞🍷

"NO SEAL, NO STONE, NO GUARD , COULD KEEP JESUS FROM GETTING OUT OF THAT GRAVE"He is Risen...
05/04/2026

"NO SEAL, NO STONE, NO GUARD , COULD KEEP JESUS FROM GETTING OUT OF THAT GRAVE"

He is Risen...

With joyful hearts and deep gratitude, we extend our warmest greetings to our beloved Cavanis Fathers priests on the occ...
02/04/2026

With joyful hearts and deep gratitude, we extend our warmest greetings to our beloved Cavanis Fathers priests on the occasion of the Priestly Renewal of Vows during the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral this April 2, 2026.

As you renew your sacred promises, we thank you for your faithful witness, generous service, and unwavering dedication to God’s people. Your lives continue to reflect Christ’s love and compassion, guiding many in faith and holiness.

May the Holy Spirit renew you with strength and peace, and may the Lord bless you abundantly in your ministry. Be assured of our prayers and support always.

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