The book documents how the Franciscans in the Philippines have lived the humble spirit of holistic and inclusive evangelization since their very first missions in Luzon in 1578. In his foreword of the book, His Eminence, Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Archbishop of Manila, writes that "the fruitfulness of the Franciscan mission is one of the innumerable reasons for our celebration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines. Their creativity in transmitting the faith to the natives is a lesson modern Catholic missionaries must learn that they may be guided in today's complicated digital world."
This is the first time Aletheia Publishing is nominated for the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards, which is already a win for independent publishers of religious and inspirational books.
The winners will be announced at the 16th CSCBA Online Ceremonies on September 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM, via The Manila International Book Fair FB Page.
About the Author:
Antonio Maria Rosales, OFM, originally from Romblon, has been a Franciscan since 1961 and a priest since 1968. His hobbies include art, writing, languages and history. He worked in the Archdiocese of Manila for more than 30 years and was former parish priest at Santuario de San Antonio, Forbes Park, Makati City for 10 years. Now at 83, he is a member of the Custody of St. Anthony based in Cebu, and a visiting professor in St. Alphonsus Theological and Mission Institute (SATMI) in Davao City. He recently had a new battery for his pacemaker. The above title is his 13th book.