Ongoing Formation is an indispensable condition for sustaining oneself. Our Constitutions emphasize that: “Ongoing formation is an integral part of our daily lives. It demands a deepening of our spiritual life, an updating of our missionary attitudes and regular study… Each one of us carries the primary responsibility for his own ongoing formation” (Const., Art. 78). Let us also remember these words from Paul to Timothy: “I remind you to stir into flame the gift of god that you have through the imposition of my hands” (2 Tim. 1:6).
“Cast into the Deep” (Luke 5: 4) - Mission Declaration
We, twenty-two CICM confreres, who completed the Initial Formation between 2010-2014 and participated in the 2022 Ongoing Formation Session organized by our General Government, at
The Charism of Théophile Verbist in the World of Today
By Frans De Ridder, cicm
We are celebrating the bicentennial of the birth of Théophile Verbist, our Founder. Our Taiwan Missionary Community held its
Why Do We Tend to ‘Forget’ the Brothers?
By Jonel B. Dalimag, cicm
Introduction
Why do we tend to forget the Brothers? This question was raised many years ago and is
Our CICM Vocation
By Rex Salvilla, cicm
Once in a while, we are given a chance to share and discuss some usual CICM topics in a group.
Letter from Father Théophile Verbist
By Jos Das, cicm
Letter received at CTV-Mbudi (Kinshasa)
Dear Sons,
It has been 150 years, to the day, that I have left
Created in God’s Image
By Charles Ilunga, cicm
“I hope that at the end of your sabbatical year, you will write an article”, Raphael Mukendi, our