In the silence of conflict, the joy of Christmas

The SMF communities in Myanmar celebrated the birth of Our Lord in their respective locations. Among them, a community located in a refugee camp celebrated Christmas by raffling gifts to 350 children. On the one hand, due to daily conflicts, we are strongly advised to reduce activities and noise. On the other hand, we experience […]

Christmas in Our Hearts

Each Christmas is the greatest gift God gives us: the birth of Jesus Christ, the King of Peace, who comes quietly into our lives. United with the whole Church, our community rejoices in this sacred celebration. Though our way of celebrating is simple, our hearts are filled with joy, gratitude, and love. In this spirit, […]

Blessing of the new Generalate in Aquino (Fr)

On Saturday, 27 December, we experienced a moment of grace with the blessing of the new Generalate in Aquino (Fr), in the presence of civil and religious authorities. Entrusted to the Lord in prayer, this house becomes a place of listening to the Word, of fraternal communion and missionary discernment, at the service of the […]

Christmas 2025: “God walks with us in hope”

Dear friends in Christ, brothers and sisters, “The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory.” (John 1:14) As we celebrate the mystery of Christmas, may our eyes, enlightened by faith, contemplate the glory of God revealed in the child Jesus born in the manger. May our hearts be warmed […]

School and parish, the Advent season shared with the children

It is at this time of year that, as usual, our community is deeply involved in preparing children, both at school and in the parish, for the end of the 2025 school year. It is a much-anticipated time, not only for us but also for parents. The end of the school year is an important […]

Christmas Feeding Program – Manila Slum

On December 14, 2025, we, the Missionary Sisters of Faith, together with our volunteers, shared a simple Christmas feeding and gift-giving with 150 poor children in the slum area of Santiago Street, Road 10, Navotas, Manila. Through a simple meal and small gifts, we wished to share love, hope, and the presence of Christ with […]

Feast of Saint Francis Xavier in Vietnam

Every year on 3 December, the Missionary Sisters of Faith joyfully celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis Xavier, our beloved patron. His life—marked by extraordinary missionary zeal, courage, and a profound love for the Gospel—continues to inspire us in our consecrated vocation. Following his example, we renew our commitment to “go forth and proclaim the […]

Feast of St Francis Xavier in refugee setting

The SMF community in Myanmar, located in an active conflict zone, came together to celebrate the feast of their patron saint, St Francis Xavier, with hope and solidarity. Despite the challenges surrounding them, the community marked the occasion by sharing essential knowledge on mental health, recognising the growing need for emotional resilience and psychological support […]