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.

AGAYTAY CITY — The Juniorate Community of the Society of St. Paul Philippines-Australia Province held its Annual Retreat from May 24 to 29, 2026, at the St. Scholastica’s Center of Spirituality in Tagaytay City. The retreat was facilitated by Sr. M. Leticia Bantolinao, PDDM.

SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Society of Saint Paul (SSP) Philippines–Australia Province welcomed seven new members into its Postulancy Program during the Rite of Acceptance held on May 29, 2026, at the SSP Postulancy House in Pampanga.

Amidst North Sydney’s morning drizzle, SSP members of the Sydney, Australia community attended the book launch of its latest published title, Hope: Unfinished Business — A Collection of Reflections from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women, on May 28, 2026, at Australian Catholic University (ACU).

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Seven postulants were formally accepted into the Novitiate Program of the Society of St. Paul (SSP) Philippines-Australia Province on May 26, 2026, during the Rite of Acceptance at the Novitiate House in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

The Pauline Family celebrate the day before Pentecost Sunday as the feast of Mary, Queen of Apostles, commemorating the vigil of the Apostles in the cenacle while waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit. With the Apostles were women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. The image of the Queen of Apostles that Blessed James Alberione bequeathed to the Paulines was of Mary her surrounded by the Apostles and presenting the Child Jesus holding a scroll of the Gospel.

UST Canon Law Students Visit St. Pauls Creative, Society of Saint Paul Students taking the Licentiate in Canon Law at the University of Santo Tomas visited St Pauls Creative and the Society of St. Paul on May 15, 2026, for an educational exposure to Church-based media ministries under their course Teaching Office of the Church. The activity was held at Omnia Studios within the Society of Saint Paul compound in Makati City.

nspired by charity and strengthened by obedience, Fr. Anthony John “AJ” Javier, SSP is departing for his new mission in Rome. He will be integrated into the Information Service of the General Government, taking the place of Fr. Ulysses Navarro, SSP, who is returning to the Philippines after many years of service at the General Hous

On the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Clerics Haileth Gem Joseph J. Enarsao, SSP, and Mark Anthony G. Puyong, SSP, dedicated themselves to the service of the Lord and His people as they were ordained deacons by Most Rev. Ruperto C. Santos, D.D., Bishop of Antipolo. The ordination took place during the 5:00 PM Eucharistic celebration at the Sanctuary of St. Paul in Makati City.

March 19-23 Wake at PDDM Davao March 24-26 Wake in Oroquieta City March 26, Thursday, 2-3 PM Arrival in Manila March 26-29, 7:00 PM Wake Masses March 30, Monday 7:00 AM – Funeral Mass, SSP Makati–Sanctuary of St. Paul 8:00 AM – Departure for Lipa Cemetery Please pause for a moment of prayer Prayer for the Eternal Repose of the Soul of Fr. Abet O Jesus, Divine Master, Way, Truth, and Life, we entrust to You the soul of Your servant, Fr. Abet. In Your infinite mercy, forg

Fr. Albert "Abet" Leopoldo Bernal, SSP, was born on December 6, 1971, in Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, to the+Meynardo Catalbas Bernal and +Arlene Torres Leopoldo. He was an only child and grew up in Oroquieta City. He entered the Society of St Paul in May 1989 while in his first year of college in Makati City, beginning a journey of formation that led to his perpetual profession in 2003 and his ordination to the priesthood on March 7, 2004, in Makati City, through the

“Pauline Prayers: A Journey Towards Wholeness and Holiness” was the theme of the Institute of Our Lady of Annunciation (IMSA) Annual Retreat held at the San Damiano Spirituality Center from January 31 to February 7, 2026. This much-anticipated gathering brought together Institute members from across the Philippines and abroad, including Malaysia and Macau, as an integral moment in their ongoing spiritual journey.