<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SJSA-PH]]></title><description><![CDATA[SJSA-PH]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:56:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The God of Life against the God of Death ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of scholars and intellectuals, from the Enlightenment period until this present age, have attempted to predict the end of religion. It is predicted in the secularization thesis that with the fast-paced progress in science and technology, humans will let go of belief in a supernatural god. However the global resurgence of religion, amidst decline of religious believers in regions like Europe, disproves this prediction. ]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/post/thegodoflifeagainstthegodofdeath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69076e8a064f940c713fe795</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3df069_b7e904ff311c405f98acee8201452427~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_851,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kevin Stephon R. Centeno, SJ</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simbahayan November 2025 Issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share this month's issue of Simbahayan, Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan's official monthly newsletter containing summaries and analysis of key news and issues gathered by the SLB community. Through Simbahayan, we hope to create a space where faith and critical engagement with society come together—where we listen, reflect, and take meaningful action for the common good. INSERT TEXT. You may also click the button below to download this issue:]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/post/simbahayan-november-2025-issue</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909012d1d235de504368731</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:16:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de5b7d_18767f87af3f4e85b297ed2793837d19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simbahayan Special Issue on the Marcos Jr. Administration Midpoint Legislative Accomplishments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings of peace! We are pleased to share this special issue of Simbahayan (Issue 5, July 2025), a compilation of key news and issues gathered by the community. Here’s what’s inside this Simbahayan issue: ✅ An opinion article on the Marcos Jr. administration's efforts on agriculture ✅ A policy brief on the legislative highlights of the Marcos Jr. administration ✅ An infographic on the Marcos Jr. Administration Legislative Accomplishments in Numbers ✅ A roundup of top news and key...]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/post/simbahayan-special-issue-on-the-marcos-jr-administration-midpoint-legislative-accomplishments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69076d80064f940c713fe4ff</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:45:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/de5b7d_6d27d88e5b714bb3bbcb6e5df62333a3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simbahayan Special Issue on the Flood Control Corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings of peace! We are pleased to share this special issue of Simbahayan (Issue 5, September 2025), a compilation of key news and issues gathered by the community. Here’s what’s inside this Simbahayan issue: ✅ Frequently Asked Questions, Infographics, and Reflection Points on the Flood Control Issue ✅ Statements released by the Society of Jesus Philippine Province Social Apostolate Commission and SLB ✅ A roundup of top news and key sociopolitical events this September 2025 ✅ Discernment...]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/post/simbahayan-special-issue-on-the-flood-control-corruption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69017d5b3f9731ce0f882dbe</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:41:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0a231_32f7a068573e405badc04d3c375796d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_904,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heard the Unheard]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we are given the chance to extend a hand and offer hope, may our hearts not hesitate. Let us turn our own wounds into bridges of compassion—using our pain not as a prison, but as a path to lift others in hope. And in doing so, may we allow God to guide our hearts to believe in the hope unseen. In a society devoured by titles, power, and greed, may our voices become the shield of the unheard. To some, this may seem like foolishness—but for God, it is a revelation of how good His creation...]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/post/heard-the-unheard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dbf18216540f55d5161a2e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:06:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0a231_a71b5c3a05a349289d96b4180b3c37c5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_767,h_643,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leo Francisco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Duel: A Visayan Warrior’s Legacy Amid Today’s Storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Modern “Duel” in the Headlines A verbal clash recently unfolded between Mayor Baste Duterte and PNP Chief Nicolas Torre III, capturing public attention after the Davao mayor issued a public challenge to a duel. For many, it was a shocking and even laughable exchange. But for Visayans, the word “duel” (or sambat, budol, tatlongan) stirs something deeper. It recalls a sacred tradition rooted in honor, justice, and spiritual accountability. But is this what that legacy truly looks like? Sacred...]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/post/the-real-duel-a-visayan-warrior-s-legacy-amid-today-s-storms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc6d8eb024477f3241daca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0a231_f84a64403d3a4a1c9f4411f28e8f3da1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leo Francisco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Songs Become Shelter: A Night of Music, Justice, and Hope for Balik-Bugsuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music can heal the soul. We see it in our daily lives—in city streets, quiet homes, even in the remotest barangays. Music keeps us company through joy and sorrow, through bus rides and restless nights. But on the night of July 16, 2025, music did more than accompany us. It fought for something. It stood for someone. That night, The 70’s Bistro Bar became a sanctuary of voices, guitars, and hearts beating for justice. The Noel Cabangon Tour Series made a powerful stop for a benefit concert in...]]></description><link>https://secretariatsjsa.wixsite.com/sjsa-ph/post/when-songs-become-shelter-a-night-of-music-justice-and-hope-for-balik-bugsuk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc7467699baab58d958ebb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0a231_8cbc8b545c2845919077136cfff74ad7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leo Francisco</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>