Davao is a city of the Philippines which is located in the south of the island of Mindanao, one of the most important islands which form the Philippine archipelago. When the superiors chose Davao as the centre for these courses, they had already anticipated the cultural, physical and social impact on the majority of the participants. Living in Davao and on the island of Mindanao is already living on the frontier, thus, even though the place where we live might be an oasis, a pure and raw reality is discovered outside the city, where many people live. Also, on the island of Mindanao is where the majority of Philippine brothers carry out their mission. I could now speak to you abundantly about Marist communities who give a prophetic witness here, in risking even their life, to “make Jesus Christ known and loved” in the areas under Moslem influence. This is an aspect of the frontiers of the mission that is discovered here: being a witness of Jesus Christ, living on the frontier as a missionary can cost you your life. (Br. Miguel Ángel Sancha)