ADNU SHS Youth Christian Life Community - YCLSi’

08/01/2026

Dear friends,

Grace and peace to all!

This coming Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 5:30 PM, a Youth Mass will be held at the Christ the King Church. We invite everyone to attend this solemn occasion.

Feel free to bring your family and friends.

Thanks, and God bless you all!

31/12/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐨𝐧!

As we welcome 2026, we step into a new year filled with fresh beginnings, renewed strength, and deeper hope. May this year bring all of us 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐬, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

From the Youth Christian Life Community, we pray that the days ahead be guided by 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, allowing us to grow together as men and women for others. May every challenge become an 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐝 more deeply, and every blessing remind us to 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲.

As one community, may we continue to find God in all things and walk into this new year with courage, compassion, and hearts open to His grace. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

24/12/2025

🔔 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐢-𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐩! 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢-𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐤! 🔔
𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚,🌟 kasabay ng saya at pag-asa na hatid ng Pasko! 🎄

Muling nagliliwanag ang mundo sa 𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐢 𝐇𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐤 𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧. ⛪ Isang paalala ng dakilang pag-ibig ng Diyos na ipagkaloob ang kaniyang tanging anak para sa atin. Sa Kanyang pagsilang, dala Niya ang liwanag na 𝐠𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲-𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐧. ✝

⛄Ang Pasko ay higit pa sa mga ilaw at handaan. Ito ay ang 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 ng pagmamahal, kababaang-loob, at pagbibigay na ipinakita ni Kristo. Nawa’y maging buhay na saksi tayo ng Kanyang pag-ibig sa ating mga tahanan at komunidad, at 𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐨, 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰-𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰. ✨

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭! 🎄✨

24/12/2025

21/12/2025

As we welcome the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we are invited to experience the depth of God’s love. A love that reaches us first so that we may reach others.

This week reminds us that Advent is more than waiting; it is preparing our hearts to reflect Christ’s love in every action and every relationship.

Through our Ignatian journey, we are called to embody this love through compassion, encouragement, and acts of service that bring hope and joy to those around us. Love becomes our guide, our mission, and our witness to God’s grace.

May the approaching celebration of Jesus’ birth inspire us to share love freely, strengthen our bonds as an Ignatian family, and live courageously in faith, hope, and charity. Always for the greater glory of God.

15/12/2025

🔔 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐠! 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐠! 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐠! 🔔
Naririnig niyo na ba iyon? ⛪

The church bells ring as we begin 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐢, filling our hearts with 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞. 🎄🎁

Simbang Gabi is a 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐰𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 traditionally celebrated from 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟒, preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. It began during the Spanish era to allow farmers to attend Mass before heading to the fields, and through the years, it has become a 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

More than a tradition of completing nine days or making wishes, Simbang Gabi calls us to 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It invites us to reflect on His humble coming into the world and to realign our hearts toward 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞, 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. As we journey through these nine days, may we rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬. 🌟🕯️

14/12/2025

Last December 9, 2025, the YCLSi members and aspiring officers gathered for our Advent Recollection, setting aside time to slow down, listen deeply, and encounter God in silence and prayer. In the spirit of Advent, this moment of reflection became a space to realign our hearts, renew our intentions, and prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. Guided by our Ignatian roots, we were reminded that recollection is not an escape from our mission, but a return to its very source.

More than a pause from our busy schedules, the recollection invited us to reflect on our call to serve rooted in Christ. As members and future leaders of YCLSi, we were challenged to lead with humility, discernment, and joy, remembering that our journey is ultimately about becoming men and women for others. May the graces received continue to move us toward deeper faith, stronger unity, and a more generous response to God’s call this Advent season. 🌟💜

📸: Ma'am Alyza Betito and Andrey Zoe De Leon
✍: Alexa Mae Gubi

13/12/2025

As we welcome the Third Sunday of Advent, our hearts are stirred by the gift of joy. A quiet yet powerful joy that grows from hope fulfilled and love made near. 💗 ✨

In this season of joyful waiting, we are reminded that God’s presence is already among us, inviting us to rejoice even as we continue the journey toward Christmas. 🕯️

Rooted in our Ignatian tradition, we walk forward with grateful hearts. Choosing to see God at work in every moment, supporting one another in faith, and living out our mission as men and women for others. Through prayer, service, and sincere reflection, may our joy become a source of strength, compassion, and renewed purpose. 🌺

As Advent unfolds, may this joy shape our hearts and actions, drawing us closer together and sending us forth as bearers of Christ’s light. United as one Ignatian family, may we joyfully respond to God’s call, living each day for the greater glory of God. 🍀 🌻

12/12/2025

Led by the Ateneo Business Circle and the Youth Christian Life Community the two organizations will conduct an outreach on December 13, 2025 at Sua, Camaligan from 7:30 AM　to 3:20 PM entitled “Joy in Giving: ABC X YCLSI OUTREACH”. 🌲🎁

An outreach that focuses on fostering financial awareness and promoting healthy budgeting practices among Filipino Families. In which, 30 beneficiaries will be the participants during this event. Various committee led activities that focus and strengthen, self-belonging, warm interactions and most importantly to bring joy in this season of Giving.

09/12/2025

Talagang mapapa-Whenever I see girls and boys~ 🎶 ang buong Belardo Grounds dahil…

🎄15 DAYS TO GO ‘TIL CHRISTMAS🎄

Even without snow, the icy cold feels of the wind start to blow na tila ba’y nananawagan na ng mga yakap sa pamilya man, kaibigan, o kaya kay crushie na one and only! 🎁 At the same time, let us not forget the warm hugs that Jesus gives to us through His guidance, safety, and wisdom.

And now that Pasko ng Pagkabuhay is almost near, let us look back and reminisce about how Jesus’ life shows us the way of holiness. His sacrifices and selfless love towards all of us remain our greatest reminder of faith. Let us also focus on the present. To thank Jesus for His existence and for being our role model on how to live by the will of God as human beings.✨

As the countdown to Christmas begins, may this season inspire us to prepare not just our homes but also our hearts. 💖 Let us celebrate with carols and parols, with noche buena and family reunions, but most importantly, with acts of kindness, forgiveness, and love for one another. 🎶🎄 This is the true spirit of Pasko. A season that unites, heals, and uplifts every Filipino, no matter where they may be.🌟

07/12/2025

𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 ☘

Last 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, our community gathered in a heartfelt 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 honoring the 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫, a witness of courage, mission, and unwavering faith. Together, we reflected on his inspiring legacy. One that calls us to go 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭’𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 to every place we reach.

In the warmth of shared prayer and fellowship, we were reminded that 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞, through kindness offered, burdens lifted, and hope shared quietly yet sincerely. Moments like these strengthen our bond as one Ignatian family, inspiring us to 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞.

May his example continue to spark purpose within us, urging us to carry our mission with joy, compassion, and 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 wherever God leads. 🙏🔥