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VISION
The Campus Ministry of La Consolacion College Manila envisions a community of friends and learners, disciples of Jesus, seeking to love God and others, that is spiritually animated by St. MISSION
Guided by its vision, the Campus Ministry is committed to the spiritual formation of the members of the entire academic community thru planning, implementing, and evaluating spiritual and religious programs that will offer and propagate Christian Values and in the witness of the Christian life.

AUGUST 29 | MEMORIAL OF PASSION OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTISTThe Passion of Saint John the Baptist is commemorated by the Chur...
29/08/2026

AUGUST 29 | MEMORIAL OF PASSION OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

The Passion of Saint John the Baptist is commemorated by the Church on August 29. John was the forerunner of Christ, sent to prepare the way for the Lord. He fearlessly proclaimed the truth, calling people to repentance and pointing them toward Jesus. His courage did not waver even when his preaching brought him into conflict with those in power.

John openly confronted Herod Antipas because Herod had taken Herodias, his brother's wife, as his own. John told him plainly, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” Because of this, Herod had John imprisoned. Herodias held a grudge against John and sought an opportunity to have him killed.

That opportunity came during Herod's birthday celebration. Herodias's daughter danced before Herod and his guests, pleasing him so much that he promised to grant whatever she asked. At her mother's instruction, she requested John the Baptist's head on a platter. Though distressed, Herod ordered John's ex*****on because of his oath and those present. John was beheaded in prison, giving his life as a witness to the truth. The Church honors him as a martyr and the faithful forerunner of Christ.

DAY 6 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINEFor St. Augustine, knowing God and knowing ourselves are deeply connected. To trul...
24/08/2026

DAY 6 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINE

For St. Augustine, knowing God and knowing ourselves are deeply connected. To truly seek God is also to allow ourselves to be seen honestly by Him—to recognize our weaknesses, desires, failures, and deepest longing for the One who created us.

Augustine reminds us that God already knows us completely, yet He invites us to know Him more deeply. This knowledge is not merely intellectual; it is a relationship that transforms the heart. As we come to know God, we begin to understand more clearly who we are and what we are called to become.

May we have the humility to allow God to reveal the truth about ourselves and the courage to seek Him with sincere hearts. May our desire to know God lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and to a life more faithfully centered on Christ.

Novena Prayer

Heavenly Father,

You know us completely, even before we are able to know ourselves. Through the intercession of St. Augustine, give us the grace to seek You with sincere hearts and to desire a deeper knowledge of Your truth and love.

Help us to look honestly into our own hearts. Give us humility to recognize our weaknesses, courage to acknowledge our faults, and wisdom to discover the gifts and purpose You have entrusted to us.

As we come to know You more deeply, may we also come to understand who we are in Your sight. Transform our hearts so that our knowledge of You may not remain only in our minds, but may be lived through faith, love, and service. Amen.

AUGUST 24 | FEAST OF ST. BARTHOLOMEWApostleSaint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. He is tradi...
24/08/2026

AUGUST 24 | FEAST OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW
Apostle

Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. He is traditionally identified with Nathanael, the disciple whom Philip brought to Jesus. When Philip told him that they had found the Messiah in Jesus of Nazareth, Nathanael initially asked, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Yet when Jesus revealed that He had already seen him under the fig tree, Nathanael professed his faith: “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”

Bartholomew continued with Jesus and was among the Apostles who gathered in Jerusalem after the Ascension, together with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the other disciples. After Pentecost, tradition holds that he travelled to distant lands to preach the Gospel, including parts of the Middle East, India, and Armenia. The precise details of his missionary journeys, however, are uncertain.

According to ancient tradition, Bartholomew was martyred in Armenia for his preaching of the Gospel. The tradition concerning the exact manner of his death varies, with the most common account saying that he was flayed alive and then beheaded. Because of this tradition, he is often depicted holding a knife and sometimes his own skin. The Church celebrates his feast on August 24

DAY 5 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINEFor St. Augustine, praising God is not limited to the words we say in prayer or th...
23/08/2026

DAY 5 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINE

For St. Augustine, praising God is not limited to the words we say in prayer or the songs we sing in worship. Our entire way of life can become an offering of praise. Through works of mercy, charity, humility, and holiness, we can continually give glory to God wherever we are and whatever we do.

May this reflection remind us that our faith should be visible not only inside the church, but also in the way we live, speak, work, study, and treat others. Every act done with love and goodness can become a way of praising God.

Novena Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Teach us to praise You not only with our lips, but with our whole lives. Through the intercession of St. Augustine, help us to make our daily actions a reflection of Your goodness and love.

May our words bring encouragement, our hands be ready to serve, our hearts be generous, and our lives bear witness to the Gospel. Give us the grace to practice mercy, charity, humility, and holiness wherever we may be—whether in public or in private, whether seen by others or known only to You.

May everything we do give You glory and lead others closer to You. Amen

DAY 4 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINEFor St. Augustine, peace is more than simply the absence of conflict. True peace c...
22/08/2026

DAY 4 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINE

For St. Augustine, peace is more than simply the absence of conflict. True peace comes when things are rightly ordered—when our hearts, relationships, communities, and lives are directed toward what is good and ultimately toward God.

In a world often marked by division and disorder, Augustine reminds us that peace begins within and extends outward. May we learn to put things in their proper place, to respect the dignity of others, and to work together for harmony and justice. In doing so, may we become builders of the peaceful and humane society we are called to create.

Novena Prayer

Heavenly Father,

You are the source of true peace and the author of all that is good and ordered. Through the intercession of St. Augustine, teach us to seek the peace that comes from living according to Your will.

Bring peace to our hearts when we are troubled, peace to our relationships when there is misunderstanding, and peace to our communities when there is division. Give us the wisdom to know what is right, the humility to respect others, and the courage to work for justice and reconciliation.

May we become instruments of Your peace, walking together in unity and helping build a community where every person is valued, respected, and treated with dignity.

AUGUST 22 | QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYThe Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated every year on Aug...
22/08/2026

AUGUST 22 | QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated every year on August 22, exactly one week after the Solemnity of the Assumption. The devotion to Mary as Queen is ancient, but the liturgical feast was formally instituted by Pope Pius XII in 1954 through the encyclical Ad Caeli Reginam. It was later moved from May 31 to August 22 following the reform of the Roman liturgical calendar.

Mary is called Queen because of her unique relationship with Christ the King. As the Mother of Jesus, the Son of God, and as one who was intimately associated with Him in the work of salvation, she shares in His glory in a unique way. Yet Mary's queenship is not like worldly power. The Church presents her as a humble Mother and servant, whose reign is expressed through love, service, and maternal intercession for God's people.

The feast also reminds us that Mary's glory is inseparable from her Son. After being assumed body and soul into heaven, she is honored beside Christ as Queen and continues to intercede for the Church. As Pope Paul VI explained, the celebration of the Assumption is prolonged in the Queenship of Mary, as we contemplate her who is seated beside the King and “intercedes as Mother.”

DAY 2 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINEThere are moments when we realize that what we have been searching for has been cl...
20/08/2026

DAY 2 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINE

There are moments when we realize that what we have been searching for has been close to us all along. Augustine spent years seeking truth, happiness, and fulfillment in the things of the world, only to discover that God had never been far from him. His words remind us that conversion is not simply turning away from what is wrong, but turning our hearts toward the One who has always been calling us.

God patiently waits for us even when we wander, and His grace continues to seek us even when we fail to recognize His presence. May we never be afraid to return to Him, trusting that it is never too late to open our hearts to His love.

Novena Prayer

Heavenly Father,

You never cease to call us back to Yourself. Like St. Augustine, help us recognize Your presence in our lives and turn away from whatever keeps us distant from You.

Give us the humility to acknowledge our failures, the courage to begin again, and the grace to seek You above all the things that cannot truly satisfy our hearts. Open our eyes to Your presence, our ears to Your call, and our hearts to Your transforming love.

Through the intercession of St. Augustine, deepen our desire for You and lead us ever closer to Christ. May we never lose hope in Your mercy and may our lives continually return to the love for which we were created.

AUGUST 20 | MEMORIAL OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXAbbot and Doctor of the ChurchSaint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was...
20/08/2026

AUGUST 20 | MEMORIAL OF ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX
Abbot and Doctor of the Church

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (1090–1153) was born into a family in Fontaine, France. At the age of 22, after studying grammar and rhetoric, he entered the monastery of Cîteaux, bringing with him several of his brothers and other companions. In 1115, he was sent to establish a new monastery at Clairvaux, where he became abbot.

Bernard became one of the most influential spiritual figures of his time. He founded numerous monasteries and wrote extensively, especially his celebrated Sermons on the Song of Songs. His spirituality centered especially on Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. He also became deeply involved in the affairs of the Church, defending the faith, advising popes and bishops, and working for reform within the Church.

Saint Bernard died at Clairvaux on August 20, 1153. He was canonized in 1174, just 21 years after his death by Pope Alexander III. and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1830. Remembered as the “Mellifluous Doctor,” Bernard continues to be honored for his profound teaching on the love of Christ and his devotion to Mary.

DAY 1 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINEFor St. Augustine, love is not simply an emotion but the foundation of how we live...
19/08/2026

DAY 1 NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. AUGUSTINE

For St. Augustine, love is not simply an emotion but the foundation of how we live and treat others. Whether we speak, remain silent, correct, forgive, or extend mercy, our actions should always be guided by genuine love.

May these words invite us to examine our hearts and ask: Is love truly at the center of what I say and do? In our relationships, our community, and our daily encounters, may we learn to act not out of anger, pride, or self-interest, but with the charity that Christ calls us to live.

Novena Prayer

O God, source of all love, through the intercession of St. Augustine, teach us to love You above all things and to love our neighbors with sincere and generous hearts.

Guide our words, decisions, and actions so that they may always be rooted in charity. Give us patience when we are tested, compassion when we correct, humility when we are wrong, and generosity when others are in need.

May the love of Christ transform our hearts and make us instruments of peace, unity, and goodness in our families, our community, and wherever You call us to serve. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

✝️ FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE | NOVENA & SOLEMNITY MASSESAs we celebrate the Feast of our patron, St. Augustine, the La Cons...
19/08/2026

✝️ FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE | NOVENA & SOLEMNITY MASSES

As we celebrate the Feast of our patron, St. Augustine, the La Consolacion College Manila community is invited to come together in prayer, thanksgiving, and fellowship.

This year, we reflect on our theme: “LCCM Community: Walking Together, Growing Together in an Augustinian Way in Building a Humane Society.” Inspired by the life and teachings of St. Augustine, may we continue to seek the truth, grow in love, live in unity, and walk together toward God.

Join us in the Novena Masses from August 18–26 at the Chapel, and in the Solemnity Mass on August 27 at 8:30 AM at the MCBT. Let us take this opportunity to deepen our Augustinian identity and bring our faith into our daily relationships, studies, work, and service.

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