Filipino Ministry

Pope’s March prayer intention:
‘for disarmament and peace’

Pope Leo XIV’s monthly prayer intention for March is “for disarmament and peace.”

The Pope invited the Church to pray for this intention in this month’s The Pope Video, which is entrusted to the entire Catholic Church through the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.

Pope Leo begins his prayer by recalling that the Lord has shaped every human being in His image and likeness and that He created us “for communion, not for war,” “for fraternity, not for destruction.”

True security and granting peace

You who greeted your disciples saying, “Peace be with you,” grant us the gift of your peace and the strength to make it a reality in history.

“Today,” Pope Leo said, “we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy.”

He asked the Lord to help us “disarm our hearts of hatred, resentment, and indifference,” so we “may become instruments of reconciliation.”

“Help us understand,” he stressed, “that true security does not come from control fueled by fear, but from trust, justice, and solidarity among peoples.”

May nuclear threat never again dictate humanity’s future

The Pope also prayed the Lord may enlighten the leaders of the nations, “so they may have the courage to abandon projects of death, halt the arms race, and place the lives of the most vulnerable at the center.”

“May the nuclear threat never again,” he stated, “dictate the future of humanity.”

The Holy Father also prayed that the Holy Spirit make us faithful and creative builders of daily peace in our communities, families, cities, and hearts.

Finally, Pope Leo prayed that every kind word, every gesture of reconciliation, and every choice for dialogue be seeds of a new world.

To read the full article, click on this link:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-03/pope-s-march-prayer-intention-for-disarmament-and-peace.html

(Above was from an article written by Deborah Castellano Lubovr Wells, Vatican News, March 5, 2026 issue.)

Past Events

Participation in the Los Angeles
Religious Education Congress

The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco participated as an exhibitor for the first time at the LA RE Congress, held at the Anaheim Convention Center from February 20-23. Members of the Filipino Ministry Consultative Board who attended the event and helped manage the booth were grateful for the opportunity to experience the diverse cultural and spiritual perspectives shared through the speakers and liturgies. The event fostered a deep sense of community, providing a valuable space for connecting with fellow Catholics from various parishes, while also allowing our members to promote the upcoming 2026 Pilgrimage to the Philippines.

In light of recent challenges, including the devastating fires in Southern California, the theme “Called to Compassion” deeply resonated with attendees. Many felt inspired to embrace greater compassion and mercy in their interactions with others, strengthening the bonds of faith and solidarity during these trying times.

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Servant Leadership Retreat

San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, California was the perfect setting for FMCB’s retreat held April 13-14. The tranquility and beauty of its surroundings, amid a myriad of green trees and verdant hills, provided an ambiance of serenity for deep reflection. Father Jerome Magat, Vice Rector and a professor of moral theology at St. Patrick Seminary and University, was the Retreat Speaker. Kudos to Fr. Jerome for leading a very engaging and inspiring retreat. The topic: SERVANT LEADERSHIP. A couple of key takeaways — to develop a TEFLON mindset and to be mindful of the “Donkey Theology” in serving the community. Donkeys are models of meekness and humility, and also of resilience and patience . More often than not, leaders are confronted with challenges and harsh criticisms, so it’s important to rise above the fray and develop a ‘Teflon Mind’ — to not dwell on the negative and have a “short-term memory” of the negativities and to focus more on the positive aspects. For additional photos, click on the link below –

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