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At the heart of our spirituality should be the
compassion for the whole of creation...
a spirituality that embraces the gifts of
friendships and the passion and compassion for all that is sacred.

- Sr. Eupy Bandigan. MA





ISA supports and gives priority to researches in the following areas: Asian Spirituality, Filipino Spirituality, and Carmelite Spirituality. ISA accepts proposals from different institutions and individuals with innovative methods and approaches to understanding Spirituality.

ISA has supported a total of 12 research projects since 2001. Four projects have been completed, four (4)are already published; the rest are in the different levels of development.




Completed Research Projects


An Attempt to Filipinize the Concept of the Open Space in the Concept and Experience of Loob

Research Fellow: Fr. Esmeraldo A. Reforeal, O.Carm of Melbourne College of Divinity, University of Melbourne, Australia


Filipino Migrants in the Netherlands: an Exploration of the Influence of Spirituality on Well-being. (See published copy)

Research Fellow: Dr. Rico P. Ponce, O.Carm of the Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.


Spirituality of Suffering and Hope: According to the Letter of Peter

Research Fellow: Drs. Marlon Lacal, O.Carm. of the Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.


An Inquiry Into The Empowering Spirituality Among Mindanawon Religious Involved In Urgent Pastoral Ministries
(See published copy)

Research Fellow: Dr. Carlito “Karl” M. Gaspar, CSsR of the Redemptorist Community In Mindanao




On-going Research Projects


Integrative Asian Filipino Spirituality of Indigenous Healing Practices.

Research Fellows: Dr. Sonia Punzalan, RC and Fr. Efren Borromeo, SOLT of Bahay Dalangin (A Christian-Zen Center in Manila).


An Ethnographic Study on the Spirituality of Leadership of Alangan Mangyans of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.

Research Fellows: Prof. Dr. Esmeralda Sanchez of the University of Sto. Tomas - Social Research Center


Towards effecting a personal growth Process for Social Transformation in the Prelature of Libmanan, Camarines Sur: A Study on the Spirituality of Pastoral Workers in the Basic Ecclesial Communities.

Research Fellow: Drs Rey Romero & Dr. Mina Ramirez of the Asian Social Institute


Towards a Spirituality of Integrity among Public Servants

Research Fellow: Fr. Albert Alejo,SJ of the Ehem Movement


Sound, Spirit & Healing in the Philippines

Research Fellows: Ms. Grace Nono-Aves of tao Foundation


"Sayaw Bathala" Spirituality of Dance

Research Fellow: Ms. Grace Odal-Devora


Kapampangan Artisans: Spirituality and Growing Older with One's Creative Expressions

Research Fellow: Dr. Eufracio C. Abaya of UP Anthropology Dept.




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