• When Tragedy turns to Blessings

    When Tragedy turns to Blessings

    We are now entering the 2nd week since the eruption of Taal volcano last January 12,2020 and the hearts of everyone are focused on those badly affected, especially those who are forced to leave their homes and their livelihood. Assumption College was quick to act… The goods came, and they continue to come.  Our students,…

  • Discovering our Asian Soul

    Discovering our Asian Soul

    Revisiting the Cordilleras in Search of the Asian Soul By:  Sr. Regivic 30 years ago I often watched our old gardener Apo Gabriel sit under a tree facing the hills filled with lush green pine trees after his work. He would just fix his gaze on the mountain but I knew he was in deep communion…

  • Vietnam RA Celebrates 25 Years!

    Vietnam RA Celebrates 25 Years!

    November 30, 2019 “This is the day that the Lord has made, we rejoice and are glad…” 25 years of Assumption’s presence in Vietnam…25 years of blessings. Today is an important moment to thank God for His many blessings.  He is the God of History, accompanying and blessing us in our personal and community journey.…

  • Protect All Life:  Pope Francis in Japan

    Protect All Life: Pope Francis in Japan

    TOKYO – On the 20th of November, for most Catholics here in Japan, all roads lead to Tokyo Dome to celebrate the Holy Mass with Pope Francis. The Holy Father had his first Apostolic visit in the land of the Rising Sun. Carrying the theme, `Protect All Life,` Pope Francis wanted to send a loving…

  • POPE FRANCIS VISITS THAILAND

    POPE FRANCIS VISITS THAILAND

    A Sharing, by Sr. Deanna Maria… It was early Tuesday, 19 November when our community left Thabom to travel  9-10  hours to Bangkok. We needed to prepare the house to welcome 21  students , 8 teachers, our cook and our janitor. They had asked to meet Pope Francis. The next day, Fr.  Ponsri, OMI  tells…

  • CLAy Recommitment

            Last September 7, 2019, the day before Mary’s nativity, the Community of Lay Assumption (CLAy) San Lorenzo, renewed their commitment to the Way of Life of the Assumption, as CLAy members. There was a Living Rosary participated by the CLAy, CLAy aspirants and sisters, with  video presentations of 5 Vatican approved…