The pastoral visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Philippines in January 2015 was not only a father’s comforting visit to his children devastated materially and spiritually by a strong typhoon; it was also, and will always be a shepherd’s reminder to his flock to be strong and to keep the faith.

This short thirty-day devotional serves the objective of helping us quietly meditate on the lessons of the Holy Father’s pastoral visit. It contains excerpts from his speeches and homilies, on the themes of service, conversion, protection of the youth and families, suffering, mercy and compassion, as well as reflection guides and prayers to complete the day’s reflection.