Vocation is not a burden but a gift. It is God’s invitation to abide in Him, to bear fruit, and to live a life of love and service. As Saint Paul reminds us: “My grace is sufficient for you” (2 Corinthians 12:9). This truth has guided me from the very first day I entered the convent, filling my heart with joy, courage, and gratitude. I still recall the joy of
On August 5, 2025, at 10:30 p.m., a young girl packed her suitcase and followed the voice calling from her heart. She had not fully understood what this decision would mean, but she already knew she would take the risk. Still, she was brave enough to go. She arrived in a new country ready to face a new culture, learn a new language, and meet new people. That was me—Monica.
With a grateful heart, I praise and thank the Lord for the gift of our five‑day retreat in Baguio. Surrounded by peace and beauty, I was able to focus, reflect, and enter deeply into God’s presence. I am especially thankful to our formators, Sr. Rose and Sr. Tina, and to all the Novices, for guiding us in preparing more profoundly for our commitment to the Lord. The serene environment, nourishing
With great joy, the educational community of Colegio Ascensión Nicol wants to share the experiences, learning, and significant moments that bring our school to life and, above all, strengthen the sense of community that characterizes us. We enjoyed an important day organized by the 8th graders for School Coexistence Day, an event that invited us to reflect on the importance of learning to live together with respect, empathy, dialogue, and
In May 2026 I entered this congregation of Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Rosary. This is my ninth month and was accepted as a new postulant. Currently, I am in St. Catherine of Siena Formation House in Manila, Philippines. Living here has brought many new experiences into my daily life. One of the most meaningful change is learning about other countries’ cultures and adapting a new lifestyle, to community life
On June 2, 2026, the Congregation of the Missionary Dominican Sisters of the Rosary officially inaugurated the MDR Formators’ Course 2026. The event began with a Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Rev. Fr. Filemon I. Dela Cruz, Jr., O.P., Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines, and was attended by the MDR communities and formation houses in Manila. The celebration was enriched by the diversity of national costumes
I am Sister Rufina Helena Matamba Lucamba, 32 years old, from the Province of Our Lady of the Rosary – Angola/Mozambique. I am in Manila, Philippines, to participate in the accompaniment course and am currently learning English. I would like to share with you, dear sisters, my experience in the Asian novitiate and about the English classes with Sister Consolación A. Santa María, OP. First, I want to begin by
“Nicolenas” is the name of the members of the “Nicole School” group, which accompanies young women who wish to find meaning in their lives by deepening their understanding of the values that emanate from the life of our foundress, Mother Ascension Nicole. This is the main mission of the group called “Nicole School,” which meets once a month in our community, either in one of our houses in Simbok or
Arriving in the Philippines has been, for me, an experience woven from wonder and fragility. Each day I wake up with the awareness of being in a different land, where sounds, gestures, and even silences have a different rhythm. Coming here with the purpose of learning the language and participating in a congregational formation course has been more than an academic goal; it has become an invitation to allow myself
A Personal Reflection on a 6-Day Retreat with Fr. Chuck, OP When I first arrived at the retreat, I carried with me a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty. The theme, “Weaving Hope: Finding God in Change”, immediately spoke to my heart. Change has always been a constant companion in my life, sometimes welcomed, often resisted. Over six days, guided by Fr. Chuck OP, I discovered that hope is the golden