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Loyola Schools Office of Campus Ministry Creating a culture of spirituality in the Loyola Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University

They said to each other,

"Were not our hearts burning within us, while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?"

Lk 24:32

AUGUST 22 | Today, we honor the Memorial of Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Pius XII established this feast i...
21/08/2026

AUGUST 22 | Today, we honor the Memorial of Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Pius XII established this feast in 1954. This feast follows her Assumption to heaven. in 1954, Pius XII pointed out in his encyclical "To the Queen of Heaven," that Mary deserves this title because she is the Mother of God, because she is closely associated as the New Eve with Jesus' redemptive work, because of her preeminent perfection, and because of her intercessory power. As Queen, Mother Mary not only intercedes on our behalf, but she also acts as her Son's mediator. From her heavenly throne, the Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth is entrusted with the grace of God. She may not be the source, but she is privileged to be instrument of distribution.

May we turn to Mary, our Mother, with childlike faith and simplicity. Especially in times our need, may we never question her love and protection. May she be a Mother to us as she was a Mother to Jesus, our protector, refuge, and hope.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us.

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Pius X. He served as the head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City ...
20/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Pius X. He served as the head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from August 1903 until his death in August 1914.

Born into a humble family in Riese, Italy, he rose from serving as a parish priest to becoming the Patriarch of Venice before being elected pope. One of his most enduring initiatives was lowering the age for children to receive their First Holy Communion to the age of seven. He also strongly encouraged to frequently receive the Holy Communion. Because of his deep devotion to the Eucharist and his efforts to promote it among the faithful, St. Pius X became known as the "Pope of the Eucharist."

He also fought vigorously against theological Modernism, requiring clergy to take the Anti-Modernist Oath as a safeguard of Catholic doctrine.

May his example encourage us to remain steatfast in the truth of the Gospel and to nourish our spiritual lives through frequent encounters with Christ, especially in the Blessed Sacrament.

St. Pius X, pray for us.

AUGUST 20 | Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the Church's greatest saints, preachers, a...
19/08/2026

AUGUST 20 | Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the Church's greatest saints, preachers, and Doctors of the Church. Born in France in 1090, he entered the Cistercian Order at a young age and later founded the Abbey of Clairvaux. Through his holiness, wisdom, and tireless leadership, he inspired countless men to dedicate their lives to God and helped renew the spiritual life of the Church.

St. Bernard was known for his profound love for Christ and his deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. His writings and sermons continue to inspire Christians to seek God with humility, trust in His mercy, and embrace a life of prayer. He reminded the faithful that true wisdom is found not in worldly success but in drawing closer to God.

As we honor his feast today, may St. Bernard's example encourage us to live with faith, charity, and courage. May we strive to become faithful witnesses of Christ in our daily lives, allowing His love to guide our thoughts, words, and actions.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux, pray for us!

AUGUST 18 | Today, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Alberto Hurtado y Cruchaga, a compassionate and zealous Jesuit pries...
17/08/2026

AUGUST 18 | Today, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Alberto Hurtado y Cruchaga, a compassionate and zealous Jesuit priest whose life was devoted to serving Christ in the poor and marginalized.

Deeply inspired by the Gospel and the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Alberto tirelessly worked to uphold the dignity of every human person. He founded Hogar de Cristo, a ministry that provided shelter and hope for those experiencing poverty and homelessness. Through his words and actions, he reminded the faithful that love for God is inseparable from love for one's neighbor.

As we honor his memorial today, may his witness inspire us to recognize Christ in those most in need and to respond with generous hearts. May we grow in faith that is expressed not only in prayer but also in concrete acts of charity, justice, and compassion.

St. Alberto Hurtado y Cruchaga, pray for us.

"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." (Luke 1:46-47)AUGUST 15 | Today, we ...
14/08/2026

"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." (Luke 1:46-47)

AUGUST 15 | Today, we honor the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a feast that reminds us of God's promise of eternal life.

At the end of her earthly journey, Mary was assumed, body and soul, into heavenly glory, which is a sign of the hope that awaits all who remain faithful to Christ. Her Assumption reminds us that heaven is our true home. As we honor our Blessed Mother today, may her life of humility, faith, and obedience inspire us to courageously say "yes" to God's will each day.

As we celebrate this solemnity, let us continue to seek the loving intercession of our Blessed Mother. May she accompany us on our journey of faith, strengthen our hope, and lead us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ.

AUGUST 14 | Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar, missionary, and...
14/08/2026

AUGUST 14 | Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar, missionary, and martyr.

He is remembered as the "Knight of the Immaculata" for his profound devotion to Mary, and his ultimate sacrifice at the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1941.

At age 12, he experienced a vision of the Virgin Mary who offered him two crowns: a white one for purity and a red one for martyrdom, both of which he accepted both. He entered the Franciscan Order in 1920, and later earned doctorates in philosophy and theology in Rome, where he founded the Militia of the Immaculata to spread the faith.

St. Maximilian was a tireless evangelist and publisher. He established a religious publishing monastery in 1927 called, Niepokalanów near Warsaw. During the World War II in 1939, his friary provided shelter to thousands of refugees, including an estimated 2,000 Jews. They continued to publish materials until he was arrested in February 1941.

In the Auschwitz concentration camp, in his greatest sacrifice, he volunteered to take the place of another prisoner named Francisczek Gajowniczek, who was to be starved to death along with nine other men, as punishment for the prisoners who had escaped. In the bunker, St. Maximilian led the other men in prayer and singing of Marian hymns in honor of his Immaculate Queen. After enduring two weeks without food and water, he was the last one alive and was executed by lethal injection on August 14, 1941.

May St. Maximilian Kolbe's courage to evangelize and to offer himself as a sacrifice be a reminder to us of our own Ignatian value of being persons for and with others. May we truly be the persons for and with others that our families and communities need, especially in our time today.

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.

11/08/2026

🔴 LIVE | Campus Ministers On-Air | 11 Aug 26
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Hosted by: Jerome Blanco and Vincent Daut
Episode: New Semester, Same Mission: Meeting Our New Campus Ministers
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AUGUST 11 | Today, we also celebrate the Feast of St. Philomena, a Christian martyr and witness of unwavering faith.At 1...
10/08/2026

AUGUST 11 | Today, we also celebrate the Feast of St. Philomena, a Christian martyr and witness of unwavering faith.

At 13 years old, she took a vow of consecrated virginity. When Emperor Diocletian threatened to wage war against her father, her family traveled to Rome to seek peace. There, the Emperor became captivated by the young St. Philomena and desired to marry her. When she refused, remaining faithful to her vow to God, she was subjected to a series of tortures: scourging, drowning with an anchor attached to her, and being shot with arrows. Finally, the Emperor ordered her decapitation.

Before the final attempt on her life, St. Philomena remained unharmed, as it is believed that angels protected and healed her from the effects of the torments she endured. Years after her relics were discovered, St. Philomena’s story was revealed to three different people who had never met one another and lived in different parts of the world. Despite this, their accounts of her life were remarkably identical. She is known as the Protectress of the Children of Mary. It is said: “There is no case too trivial or unimportant to concern her.”

May St. Philomena remind us that true faith is not measured by the absence of suffering, but by the courage to remain faithful through every trial. May her example inspire us to trust in God’s protection and to hold firmly to our promises, even when faced with difficulties.

St. Philomena, pray for us.

AUGUST 11 | Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi, an Italian noblewoman who founded the Poor Clares, bec...
10/08/2026

AUGUST 11 | Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi, an Italian noblewoman who founded the Poor Clares, became the first female follower of St. Francis of Assisi, and wrote the first monastic rule for women.

She refused marriage proposals, and was inspired by the Lenten preaching of St. Francis of Assisi. On Palm Sunday in 1212, St. Clare fled her home to join Francis at the Portiuncula chapel, and as a sign of total dedication to God, she traded her fine clothes for a rough sackcloth tunic and had her hair cut off.

St. Clare spent her final decades in chronic illness and prayer. Despite the limitations of her body, she remained a spiritual counselor to popes and cardinals.

May the humble and simple life of St. Clare remind us of what's truly important in our lives, may her obedience inspire us to listen openly to where God is leading us, and may her courage and clarity be our guide as we preapre ourselves to answer God's call wherever and in whatever form it may be.

St. Clare of Assisi, pray for us.

At the onset of the semester, this is what we need.Breathing space is an opportunity to come together in a small group c...
10/08/2026

At the onset of the semester, this is what we need.

Breathing space is an opportunity to come together in a small group conversation setting. In this short period of silence and sharing, we hope to provide a safe space for members of our community to pause, to listen, and to be heard. This may serve as a much-needed break in the midst of a busy week, a moment of heaviness or simply a time to disconnect, reconnect, and recharge a bit.

Available time slots are indicated on the form. Kindly scan the QR code to participate.

No pressure. No agenda. Just a space to breathe. Open to all enrolled Ateneo students, brought to you by the Office of Campus Ministry - (HE-Loyola).

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