What Does Fasting Change in Me?
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent in the Catholic Church. Lent is a time to return to our origins, God the Father. Jesus spent 40 days in the desert, fasting and praying (Lk 4:1-13). Jesus’ fasting gave him the power to defeat the devil and redeem the world. What will […]
Ash Wednesday: A Journey of Conversion Towards the Joy of Easter
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a sacred season of preparation for Easter. It is a time when the Church invites us to enter more deeply into prayer, penance, and heartfelt conversion. Far from being merely a ritual observance, Lent is a grace-filled opportunity to renew our lives in the light of the Gospel. […]
Thanksgiving for the visitation of SMF General Superior
With deep gratitude and joyful hearts, the SMF Vietnam sincerely thank Mother General for her loving and meaningful visitation. Her presence was a precious gift — a time of grace, renewal, and deeper communion in our shared mission. Despite her many responsibilities, she generously met personally with each sister and gathered with the community, listening […]
Pastoral visitation of the Superior General in Vietnam
From February 7 to 13, 2026, the Missionary Sisters of Faith community in Vietnam joyfully welcomed the pastoral visitation of Suore Christine, Superior General. This visit held special significance as the community is actively preparing for the upcoming groundbreaking for construction — an important step that lays a solid foundation for the long-term development of […]
Consecrated Life: ‘Light to enlighten’
As we celebrate the Presentation of the Lord, we cannot help but see ourselves in the simple and deeply eloquent gesture of Mary and Joseph bringing Jesus to the Temple. It is the icon of offering: a humble act, but one laden with eternal significance. We too, in consecrated life, are called every day to […]
My Vocation and the Meaning of Consecrated Life Today
To be a genuine disciple, one must begin with humility and end with sacrifice. Those who intend to dedicate their time, knowledge and strength to others, and who are willing to give up their ego, family and even their lives, must live humbly. One must shed arrogance and clothe oneself with humility and prudence. Why? […]
New Mission in Vietnam
Dal mese di gennaio 2026, le Suore Missionarie della Fede sono state invitate a prestare servizio nelle zone montuose del Vietnam settentrionale, Tuyên Quang e Thái Nguyên, portando una missione d’amore ai nostri fratelli e sorelle nei villaggi. Tra i bambini, le famiglie e i poveri, camminiamo con delicatezza, ascoltiamo con attenzione e condividiamo la […]
Journeying with Hope: Reflections on the Feast of the Presentation
The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple celebrates self-offering and the gift of one’s life. In today’s Gospel, Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the Temple in obedience to the Law of Moses. Although they knew that Jesus was no ordinary child, they did not consider themselves exempt from the Law. Like faithful Jews, they […]
Feast of Consecrated Life in Myanmar: A Witness of Hope and Communion
SMF in Myanmar marked the Day of Consecrated Life by sharing a special moment with members of various religious congregations in the Diocese of Loikaw. Being together on this occasion was a meaningful sign of communion and a powerful witness to the presence of the Kingdom of God among us. In the Gospel proclaimed today, […]
First Profession in the Philippines
Today, in the Philippines, six Missionary Sisters of Faith celebrated their first religious profession, a moment of great joy for the congregation and the local Church. With their final ‘yes’ to God, the young sisters officially began their journey of consecrated life, at the end of a period of discernment and formation. The celebration was […]