Dear CLCP Members and Friends,

Warm greetings in Christ!

As we prepare to enter the season of Advent—a sacred time of waiting, slowing down, and preparing our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ—we warmly invite you to the ICSI-CLCP Recollection themed:   

"Beholding God's Magnificence and the Grandeur of Humanity"

In a world facing deep challenges such as injustice, exclusion, disinformation, and the careless use of technology, we are called not to respond out of fear, but to behold God’s magnificence evident in the beauty of creation and the dignity of every human person. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Magnifica Humanitas—which also shapes our upcoming 2026 Advent and Christmas Guides prepared by CLCP in collaboration with John J. Carroll Institute on Church and Social Issues (ICSI)—this recollection invites us to see God's presence even in our brokenness and respond by building relationships of communion where all life can flourish.

Recollection Details:
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026  
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Online via Zoom
Registration Link: bit.ly/icsi-clcp-recollection (or scan the QR code on the attached poster)

We encourage community guides, coordinators, and leaders to share this invitation with your local communities. Let us gather together in prayer and reflection as we prepare to welcome Jesus with renewed faith.

(Note: Digital copies of the 2026 Advent and Christmas Guides—"Beholding God's Magnificence: Advent and Christmas Reflections on Magnifica Humanitas" and its Filipino edition, "Mamangha sa Kadakilaan ng Diyos"—will be released on November 29, 2026, while printed copies will be available starting November 23 onwards.)

Thank you, and God bless!

In Christ,
CLCP Secretariat
Christian Life Community in the Philippines (CLCP)