PASAY CITY, Philippines—ST PAULS officially launched new and exclusive titles and promotions for 2026 during the 47th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) held September 9–13 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

PASAY CITY — His Eminence Jose Cardinal Advincula, Archbishop of Manila, called on the faithful to respond to suffering with compassion and concrete action during the Parish Fiesta Mass of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish on September 15, the Solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows, as the parish marked its 85th foundation anniversary.

MANILA, Philippines — The Archdiocese of Manila and ST PAULS launched AUDIAM: A Listening Heart for a Synodal Church, a collection of selected homilies of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila.

Pasay City, Philippines — The 13th St. Paul National Bible Quiz (SPNBQ) Grand Championship brought together young Bible enthusiasts from different parts of the Philippines in a celebration of Sacred Scripture, faith, and friendship. Held on September 12, 2026, at the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, the national championship carried the inspiring theme, “Sowers of the Word, Channels of Peace.” The event was organized by

PASAY CITY, Philippines — ST PAULS Creative Publishing launched its new titles for 2026 during the 47th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) held September 9–13 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

PASAY CITY, Philippines — September 6 took on renewed significance for Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Pasay City as the parish re-consecrated its altar on the 18th anniversary of the solemn dedication of its church, marking a new chapter in the parish’s liturgical life as it celebrates its 85th foundation anniversary.

Heavy rains did not dampen the spirit of the Paulines. Undeterred by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, priests, brothers, and cleric-juniors of the Society of St. Paul converged in Makati for the II Provincial Assembly of the Philippines-Australia Province, held August 17–19, 2026.

Heavy rains did not dampen the spirit of the Paulines. Undeterred by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, priests, brothers, and cleric-juniors of the Society of St. Paul converged in Makati for the II Provincial Assembly of the Philippines-Australia Province, held August 17–19, 2026.

PASAY CITY, Philippines — Twenty-one candidates were formally admitted into the Aspirantship of the Association of Pauline Cooperators (APC) during a Eucharistic celebration held on July 5, 2026, at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Pasay City.

MAKATI CITY — With the theme “Sowers of the Word, Channels of Peace,” the ST PAULS Bible Ministry (SPBM) successfully concluded the online elimination and semifinal rounds of the 13th St. Paul National Bible Quiz (SPNBQ) on July 22–23, 2026. This year’s competition drew the participation of 229 schools and 460 teams, including The Youngster subscribers, from across the Philippines.

MAKATI CITY, Philippines — A historic milestone has been reached for the Association of Pauline Cooperators (APC) in the Philippines with the establishment of its first-ever National Council, marking a significant step in strengthening communion, formation, and apostolic collaboration within the Pauline Family.

Mr. John Carlo Perez was formally accepted into the Aspirancy Program of the Institute of St. Gabriel the Archangel (ISGA), an institute aggregated to the Society of St. Paul. The simple Rite of Acceptance took place on June 24, 2026, coinciding with the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. The celebration was held at the Oratory of Mary, Queen of the Apostles in Makati City, with the Holy Mass presided over by ISGA Formator Fr. Vinz Anthony B. Aurellano, SSP.

The new Local Council of the SSP Makati Central Community was installed during a simple yet meaningful rite held within the evening Eucharistic celebration at the Mary, Queen of the Apostles Chapel on July 7, 2026.

The Pauline Family celebrated the Feast of St. Paul on June 30, 2026, with a solemn concelebrated Mass at the Sanctuary of St. Paul in Makati at 5:30 PM. Joining the members of the Pauline Family were employees of ST PAULS’ apostolic offices and Massgoers from San Antonio Village.

When we were children, my friends and I used to discuss whether aliens were real. They would say it is true that they actually exist, but I would disagree and tell them I would not believe unless I would see one. In our Gospel today, we hear the story of St. Thomas, also known as "Doubting Thomas," an apostle who did not believe that Jesus had really risen from the dead. When Jesus appeared on Easter evening, Thomas was not around, and the Twelve (apostles) were living in

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), celebrated on June 7, 2026, was highlighted by the First Religious Profession of Novice Resty Aballe, Jr. during the 4:00 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at the Sanctuary of St. Paul in Makati City.

On June 7, 2026, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Saint Paul Seminary Foundation in Silang, Cavite formally welcomed its new aspirants through the Rite of Acceptance into the Aspirancy Program of the Society of Saint Paul for Formation Year 2026–2027.

No Leftovers—Only the Whole HeartFr. Ramil D. Tapang, SSP How far are you willing to give in the name of love? Someone once said, “Leave something for yourself when you love.” There is wisdom in that. You cannot keep pouring out if there is nothing left inside you.

TODAY’S GOSPEL PRESENTS Jesus discussing with the scribes (the Jewish teachers of the Law of Moses) about the person of “the Christ” (Greek Christos, Hebrew Mashiach, meaning “anointed one”).

MAKATI CITY — On the evening of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, eleven Temporarily Professed members of the Philippines–Australia Province of the Society of St. Paul renewed their religious vows during a Eucharistic celebration presided over by the Provincial Superior, Fr. Mario Sobrejuanite, SSP. Concelebrating with him were the Junior Master, Fr. Khris Emmanuel Llacer, SSP, and the Assistant Junior Master, Fr. Lawrence de Peralta, SSP.