Dominican Daughters of the Immaculate Mother

25/03/2026

Happy Birthday, our dear Sr. Kate! May our good Lord continue to bless you abundantly.

22/03/2026

“Happy Birthday, Sr. Mar! May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly with good health, joy, and strength as you serve Him and His people.

18/03/2026

Happy Birthday, Sr. Joy! May the Lord continue to bless you with strength, wisdom, and joy as you serve Him and His people. May your life be filled with peace, grace, and the light of Christ today and always.

18/03/2026

Happy Birthday, Sr. Luz! On your birthday, remember that you are a gift to the world.

28/02/2026

Gospel Reflection:
Second Sunday of Lent (A)
Mt. 17: 1-9
The Transfiguration of Jesus

"Lord it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah."

It was just after our retreat before our entrance to the Novitiate that like Peter at Mt. Tabor, I would like to stay there forever, at the retreat house. There, my soul was filled with much consolation, and I shed tears of joy almost all the time. What more, there was adoration of the blessed Sacrament at night! A really foretaste of heaven!

And just recently, we had our common study in Manaoag. All throughout our stay there my soul was so at peace. The joy of being together with our batch and of being so close to Apo Baket that my poor heart can't help but to utter again the words of Peter, "Lord it is good that we are here..."

But as I keep on recounting those moments, the words of our Retreat Master would continue to echo in my heart, "This experience may be your Mt. Tabor moments (The Christian Tradition since the 3rd Century identifying the 'high mountain' site) pero hindi kayo mananatili dito". Just like how the voice of the Father gently redirects us: “Listen to Him.” And Jesus, after the vision fades, leads them down the mountain.

Truly indeed for after the retreat, after the Manaoag gleements... we came back again to the plains of our lives—the ordinary routine, but there was a changed in me, for I now faced the reality not with a lukewarm heart but with a full charged smile and with a renewed spirit. Perhaps, that's the point of the disciples' experience in the high mountain— of why Jesus allowed them to witness Him being transfigured—for their spirit to be renewed—to strengthen them especially when they will be going down from the mountain back to the plain and for the time that they are to face the great passion of their beloved Master and friend.

Now I fully understood, why our Retreat Master would remind us to always recall our experience in the retreat when we feel having a crisis in our vocation, and so too with our sisters who would tell us to treasure each moments we had in all our common studies. For those moments that served as our 'glimmers of heaven moments' did not happen just for us to experience it but to serve as fuel to go on despite everything.

And as we continue this Lenten journey, may we cherish our own Transfiguration moments and hold them tenderly in our hearts. And when the road becomes steep, may we remember the brightness of His face. For the One who was transfigured on the mountain is the same One who will be crucified—and the same One who will rise.

Yes, we are not meant to stay on the mountain but are meant to be transformed there, so that we can walk bravely toward Easter.

17/02/2026

14/02/2026

09/02/2026

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples, “You are the salt of the earth.” He invites us not only to hear these words but to live them out. Let me explain it this way, using nilaw-uy, a specialty of the Visayas. Jesus is the cook, we are the salt, and the people around us are the soup or the water. Jesus, the cook, places us, the salt, into the midst of the people so that we may give flavor to their spiritual lives.

We do this by living out Christian values in our daily lives—by being fervent and devoted in prayer, by preaching through both words and actions, and by blending ourselves with the people, becoming one with them, just as salt dissolves in water. God uses us as instruments to help others maintain the savor of their faith. And Jesus, the cook, is pleased with the result.

Secondly, Jesus tells His disciples, “You are the light of the world.” He calls us to imitate Him, the true Light of the world. By giving light, we bring hope to others. In moments of darkness and despair, we are called to carry the light of hope that dispels that darkness.

I remember a young lady who once shared with me her struggles about a boy and how deeply he had hurt her. I wondered what to say, especially since I had never experienced such a relationship, having never had a boyfriend. Being careful with my words, I offered her some advice. After a few days, she sent me a message saying that she felt lighter and more at peace. She told me she kept re-reading my message and was very grateful.

There are many ways for us to become salt and light in the world. One thing is certain: when we pattern our lives after our Lord Jesus Christ, we truly become salt and light for others.

03/02/2026

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01/02/2026

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
Mt. 5:1-12

True happiness - where can I find it?
When I read the Gospel which narrates about the beatitudes, I was touched, comforted, and assured that all the hardships that I endure and faced will pass and that eternal reward will come. But what does beatitudes mean? For me in my own understanding, beatitudes are simply a guide to a blessed life, pointing to true happiness. To be poor in spirit, to those who mourn, the meek, those who are hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemaker and those who are persecuted for righteousness sake are assured of that eternal reward which they deserve, these aren't just states of being; they're invitations to live with purpose. The Gospel invites us to look to the peripheries and the marginalized, and to be a blessing to others. Today as we commemorate Pro-life Sunday and National Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking. Let's pray for victims of Human trafficking and abuse. May they see and experience Jesus' beatitudes - comfort , healing,and hope. This day also is dedicated to celebrating God's precious gift of life , remembering lives lost to abortion, and reaffirming commitment to protecting human life at every stage. Let us protect the lives of innocent children. Go and live the beatitudes!

29/01/2026

2 febbraio – Giornata Mondiale della Vita Consacrata

Nel giorno della Festa della Presentazione del Signore, la Chiesa celebra la Giornata Mondiale della Vita Consacrata.

⛪ Santa Messa alle ore 17.00
📍 Basilica di San Pietro
🙏 Presieduta da Sua Santità Papa Leone XIV

Una celebrazione speciale per lodare Dio e rendere grazie per il dono della vita consacrata, segno di speranza, dedizione e amore al Vangelo nel cuore della Chiesa.
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29/01/2026