We are thankful for those who participated in the Recollection on Permanent Commitment last February 17. For those who were not able to attend the recollection or wish to review it, you can watch the Commitment Recollection Recording: bit.ly/feb17OurReturnofLovetoGod-YouTube

For those who feel called to discern a Permanent Commitment, here are the next steps:

1) Reflection Texts: We have compiled the following to aid you in your discernment:

• Ignatian Rules for Discernment: bit.ly/IgnatianRulesforDiscernment
• General Principles and General Norms particularly GP4, GP7, GP10, GN2-GN4: https://clcphilippines.org/pages/general-principles
• Behavioral indicators for Stage 2 (ideal for Temporary Commitment): bit.ly/Stage2Behavioralindicators
• Behavioral indicators for Stage 3 (ideal for Permanent Commitment): bit.ly/Stage3Behavioral indicators

2) Co-Discern with Your Community and Guide: Remember that we pray and discern both personally and communally (GP#5). Please be sure to co-discern with your local community and Guide for clarity and confirmation of your loving response to God's loving invitation, and what steps you are called to take to journey towards permanent commitment.

3) Individual Consultation: If you wish to be accompanied for the next steps of the discernment process, and you feel that there is a need for individual consultation, please feel free to email us at [email protected]. The FI team will be more than happy to journey with you and assist you in your discernment process.

4) Signify Intent: Please signify your intent to join the Commitment Rite that will happen in the celebration of World CLC Day on April 13 or 14, 2024 (depending on region) by registering here: bit.ly/clcpcommitment24. Please register by April 4, 2024.

Please be assured of our prayers during this time.