Redemptorist Davao Studendate

Hands that serve, hearts that love.

The Redemptorist Formation Community (RFC)
goes the extra mile as the brothers go out to the streets to encounter Christ in the lives of the poor and the most abandoned.
Together with Redemptorist Youth Ministry (RYM) goal animators and two young professionals on a discernment retreat, and with food packs and water bottles at hand, they serve wholeheartedly as they walk the city streets.

Copiosa apud eum redemptio!

Today, the Redemptorist Formation Community conducted a meaningful First Aid Training and Basic Life Support (BLS) Seminar. The training provided us with essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively during emergencies.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Brgy. 19-B Emergency Response Service (ERS) Unit for sharing their expertise and facilitating this important and life-saving seminar.

May the knowledge and skills we gained from this training help us become more prepared in responding to the mission of Christ.

The Redemptorist Formation Community warmly welcomes its two newest members, Bro. Ronel Vega, C.Ss.R., from the Vice-Province of Manila, and Bro. John Cường, C.Ss.R., from the Province of Vietnam.

The community gathered joyfully for their Rite of Acceptance and to introduce the five dimensions of formation as a way of life and mission.

As they begin this new chapter of their formation journey, may we always continue to accompany our Brothers with our prayers and support as they faithfully follow Christ the Redeemer. May the Lord guide and strengthen them each day in their vocation and mission.

A joyful day of rest, recreation, and brotherhood was experienced by the Redemptorist Formation Community on August 13–14 as the brothers gathered to celebrate the gift of being together.

Through simple moments of laughter, shared experiences, and joyful fellowship, the community strengthened its bonds of brotherhood and created meaningful memories along the journey of formation.

Today, we celebrate the birthdays of Bro. Paolo and Bro. Jenel! 🎉 May this special day remind them of God’s goodness and the gift of their lives. May He continue to bless, guide, and strengthen them as they faithfully journey in their vocation and mission. 🙏🎂

Happy Birthday, Bro. Paolo & Bro. Jenel!
May you continue to be a source of joy and inspiration to the people around you. Wishing you both a blessed and meaningful birthday! God bless you always. ❤️

Gospel Reflection
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Matthew 17:1–9

Today, the entire church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration, the day we remember when Jesus Christ was revealed in radiant glory on Mount Tabor. The event, also found in the Synoptic Gospels, stresses the divinity of Christ and represents His glory, testifying that He is the Son of God – a prelude to the glory of the Resurrection, witnessed by His disciples Peter, James, and John.

I was struck by the first sentence of the text as I was reflecting on the gospel, “Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray.” At first glance, it seems that Jesus needs company to go up the mountain, and I even told myself, “How lucky they are to witness such a divine moment.” It dawned on me that Jesus did not select the three disciples simply because they formed His inner circle among the twelve or served a symbolic role in the final stage of His ministry; rather, He chose them to reveal, through their witness, the essential keys for entering into His glory.

The fact that the transfiguration event includes three apostles calls us to consider what virtues each person shows. Peter is Faith, his rash but trusting commitment to Christ reflects the courage to act upon belief even in moments of uncertainty. Indeed, he was the one who declared to Jesus, “You are the Messiah” as revealed by God the Father to him. James was the first apostolic martyr, so he provides a model of hope in the face of persecution and reminds us of the ultimate cost of discipleship. John is Love, his attentive witnessing and deep relational awareness embodying the ever-present God felt in intimate communion. Together they are a microcosm of the Church, where faith, hope and love come together to promote discipleship.

In our formation here at the RFC, may we deepen our growth in the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. As we continue to celebrate today the Feast of Transfiguration and as we hope to arrive at the glory of God at our last pilgrimage here on earth, let us ask God to give us the grace to be a true disciple of Christ the Most Holy Redeemer, nurturing a life attentive to the presence of God, hopeful in His promises, and committed to love in pastoral service, embodying the fullness of Christ in our journey to become Redemptorist missionaries. Amen.

The Davao Redemptorist Mission Community (DRMC), together with the entire Redemptorist Community throughout the world, celebrated the 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐚. 𝐝𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐨𝐫𝐢 with the Holy Eucharist and a festive luncheon.
The celebration was further enriched by the presence of fellow religious communities, benefactors, and friends. Truly, there is no more fitting testament of gratitude in deep communion, united as one body of Christ the Most Holy Redeemer.

As we begin the first day of our Triduum in honor of St. Alphonsus Liguori, we gather in faith through the Holy Mass, the Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help, and the Holy Rosary. May this sacred journey deepen our love for Christ and inspire us to follow the example of St. Alphonsus in prayer, compassion, and missionary zeal.

St. Alphonsus Liguori, pray for us.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us. 🙏❤️