Welcome to CLC of the Philippines website.

    The Christian Life Community (CLC) is a worldwide association of Christian men and women, adult and youth from all social conditions. As an Ignatian lay community and inspired by Mary our Mother, we see our mission in the light of our particular vocation. The CLC in the Philippines is imbued with a sense of the Church, and sees its mission in creatively, freely and joyfully participating in the transformation of the Philippines towards a just and humane society.

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Excerpts from the Christmas message of FATHER BEN SIM SJ:

January 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »

Here’s wishing all of you a Blessed Christmas and a Grace-filled New Year!

I’ve been here in Cebu for 4 years and 3 months already. Where did all that time go? Some of my memorable experiences this year were:

When my resignation was officially announced at the National CLC Assembly, there was such an outpouring of appreciation. I realized how the Lord has used me to touch the lives of so many people in a significant way.
My reunion in Hawaii with my … Read More

Community News: WELCOME TO THESE NEW COMMUNITIES!

January 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »

Barkada ni Kristo CLC – Cebu

“This year some of the office staff, maintenance people, and students, who had been patiently waiting for me to initiate them, finally got their wish granted. It’s a very enthusiastic group – always looking forward to their weekly meetings. They sing 3 days a week at the 6 P.M. Masses, and get invited to sing at funeral Masses. There is a strong spirit of community among them. They have even organized a cooperative among the … Read More

Newsflash: New EAs, Website and Retreats

January 23rd, 2009 | 2 Comments »

New Regional Ecclesiastical Assistant

We welcome our new Regional EAs: Fr. Mike Pineda SJ, HS Chaplain of Ateneo de Davao University, who has been appointed as Ecclesiastical Assistant(EA) of Davao CLC, and Fr. Willy Samson SJ, College Chaplain of Ateneo de Zamboanga University, who has been appointed as EA of Zamboanga CLC. We join the 7 local communities in Davao and the 3 in Zamboanga in rejoicing and offering thanks to God for this blessing. We also thank our NEA Fr. … Read More

A New Year Message from our NEA, Fr. Tony de Castro SJ:

January 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »

John Gamit, Je Ching and I were privileged to be sent to Fatima, Portugal last August as the official representatives of CLCP to the CLCCVX World Assembly. The theme of that assembly was “journeying as an apostolic body“. When Fr. Nikko, Jesuit Superior General and World Ecclesiastical Assistant of CLC, delivered his address, he zeroed in on the prophetic dimension of our CLC vocation, inviting us to undergo a process of discernment that includes “seeing with the eyes of God, … Read More

Kapihan Series Launched by STDG

January 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »

The Signs of the Times Discerning Group (STDG) has launched a Kapihan Series as an informal forum for the discussion of societal issues. Held every three weeks on Fridays at 8-10 p.m. at Leunis Hall, the sessions seek to provide CLC members with an open, transparent and participatory environment for the discussion and analysis of issues toward a more informed individual and community discernment process.

The first Kapihan was held last December  12, 2008 on What have we learned about the … Read More

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    Our spirituality is centered on Christ and we draw strength and inspiration from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius (SpEx).With the help of Faith Group Guides provided by CLCP, we live out the Ignatian spirituality in a lay community through daily personal prayer based on Sacred Scripture, discernment through daily review of one's life, regular spiritual direction, active participation in the Eucharist, an active sacramental life and a love for the Mother of God.

    We come together on a regular basis to celebrate community life. We relate to each other with trust and openness, respecting the uniqueness of individuals and supporting one another in mission. Our community life assures a deep sharing by members of our faith and human life.

    Our ordinary way of discovering how best to bring Christ's presence to our world is through apostolic discernment, that is both individual and communal. We respond to the call of Christ from within the world in which we live. Our lay identity and our mission lie in the Church and the world, in order to bring the gospel of salvation to all people and to serve individual persons and society. We render preferential service to the poor, opt to live a simple lifestyle and celebrate family life.