1st Sunday of Advent, Cycle A

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Advent means “coming.” Jesus had come 2000 years ago. He came to each one of us at our baptism to make us adopted sons/daughters of our heavenly Father. He comes to each one of us now when we receive him worthily in Holy Communion. He will come for each one of us at the hour of death as judge/savior. In the Liturgy, we celebrate as the people of God the history of our salvation and we begin with the waiting for the historical coming of the Lord in the past, and his coming in glory in the future.

Let us begin by contemplating the situation of the world before the first coming of the Lord. After the sin in Paradise, sin worsened in the murder of Abel, and sin prevailed in the world to such a point that God had to cleanse it through the Flood. Even after the Flood, there was no end to sin, rather sin spread out as mankind was scattered to all parts of the world. God then started a contingency plan by calling Abraham to knowledge of God and his ways. But even among the Israelites there was not complete fidelity to the Lord and his covenant. Only a remnant remained faithful.

Sin reigned up to the time of Jesus was born and even beyond. We know of Bacchanalian orgies in Greece and in parts of the Roman Empire. Worship of idols and gods became occasions for such orgies, gluttony as excessive eating and drinking was common ending up in lust and sexual excesses. We know of how the Roman Empire was riddled with lust, cheating, betrayals and murder within the imperial families. Stealing and banditry existed in the countryside, and abuse of women treating them as chattel, and the stealing of children to be sold into slavery. Marauders would invade peaceful villages to steal their hard earned harvest. In speech, slander and calumny was prevalent, so was betrayal of trust and secrets. False accusation was used to oust another from rank and position. Perjury was done for convenience. Outright blasphemy against God was common, so was cursing of fellowmen. Recall the movies “Alexander the Great”, “The Gladiator” and “Helen of Troy” just to mention the recent movies portraying pagan life; there was no knowledge of the God who gave the Ten Commandments to guide human conduct.

There were human efforts to present good human conduct especially in form of Greek philosophies. The early Greeks taught that a good life was governed by four basic virtues: prudence, or right thinking on moral problems; temperance, or moderation of sensual desires; fortitude, or firmness in facing dangers; and justice, or rightness in giving every person his due. The Stoics taught that the good man lives in accord with nature, tries to be reasonable in all things, and rigorously controls his feelings. The Epicureans also accepted reason and nature as guides for human conduct but emphasized intellectual satisfaction and pleasure as the purpose of a happy life. And yet these philosophies did not become culture to influence popular behavior. Sinful practices and degrading human behavior governed the people. There was need for REDEMPTION. There was need for a SAVIOR.

WHAT OF OUR WORLD TODAY?

Money is the god of our time. Stealing is blatant in every corruption and government cover-up takes deceit and perjury as normal behavior. Blackmail and even murder is resorted to just to save face. (Take the Chong rape and murder case; Hultman murder; Vizconde massacre.) Government officials sell the country to foreign investors to accumulate riches for themselves. It is a shame that government officials steal hundreds of millions by corruption and immediately bring that out of the country to spend for personal enjoyment, while OFWs, the working class, send in the money to improve the lives of Filipinos. Lies in court and deceit in the media are common place. When money in excess is possessed, gluttony in exquisite dining and drinking follow and, like the Bacchanalians, these end up in lust and sexual indulgence. Human trafficking of young women and even boys is practiced to satisfy the lustful. This in turn leads to violence and rape and even to murder. Premarital sex as well as extramarital relations are now considered normal behavior even among so called Catholics. This is so because of the influence of Hollywood movies and our own telenovelas; scriptwriters have changed our views on love, marriage and family life. Unconsciously, the advertisements and commercials influence our taste and choices. In the field of anger, hatred and unforgiveness, there is great abundance. I was greatly shocked when leadership of a prayer community was broken up because of calumny. In another case the unforgiveness by one leader resulted in the division of the community into factions and finally the breaking up of the whole community. Yes, we also need REDEMPTION. We also need the SAVIOR.

The world has its own way of preparing for the coming of the Lord at Christmas every year and we all follow the trend it sets. We put up decorations at home, in the streets, in the stores and malls. In former years, decorations in factories, business buildings and malls portrayed the Nativity scene or “Belen;” but in the recent past, the scene portrayed characters from Hollywood movies including monsters. Christmas movies had centered on Santa Claus and the elves, not on Christ; for example, “The Polar Express” was most entertaining even for adults, but completely void of Christ. The Christmas Carols started as a way of expressing the Christmas story in song; such were the old classic traditional carols. Today the Christmas carols have become love songs and winter songs. They no longer refer to Jesus, Mary or Joseph, angels, magi and shepherds. The world wants to remove Christ from his own birthday, and we simply absorb this mindset. We put up Christmas trees and decorations and pile up gifts in our home without the “Belen.” Shall we follow the world or shall we give our YES to the SAVIOR who calls us this advent season. The Immaculate Conception is the great feast during Advent; Mary was made sinless by God to be the worthy dwelling place for his Son. Jesus is knocking at the door of our hearts for he wants to come to us as the loving mercy of our heavenly Father. The best way to prepare for Christmas is to be like Mary as much as possible. Repentance and conversion ending in a good confession is the answer. Let this Advent be our cleansing season and with Mama Mary let us journey towards Bethlehem.

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Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR

Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR

Priest/Religious/Bible Professor of the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

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    September 1, 2023

    WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION

    Pope Francis’ Message: https://www.vatican.va/content/ francesco/en/messages/pont-messages/2023/documents/20230513- messaggio-giornata-curacreato.html

    NOVENA TO ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO BEGINS

    APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA
    (August 31-September 3, 2023)

    Day 2: Ulaanbaatar
    1000       Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar and official welcome.

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Alicia Bañares, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Amellory Jopia, SAR (Urbiztondo Chapter)
    Laurice Kathleen Barizo (RAY-Cavite)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Francisca de Sta. Maria, AR
    +Sr. Placida Patrimonio, AR
    +Sis. Primitiva Ayuda, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Pilar Betinol, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    September 2, 2023

    APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA

    Day 3: Rome – Ulaanbaatar

    0900    Welcome ceremony at Sükhbaatar Square
    0930    Courtesy visit with President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh at the State Palace
    1020     Meeting with authorities, members of the diplomatic corps and local representatives in the Ikh Mongol hall at the palace. Speech by pope.
    1100     Meeting with Gombojavyn Zandanshatar, chairman of Mongolia’s parliament, the State Great Khural.
    1110      Meeting with Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun- Erdene.
    1600     Meeting with bishops, priests, religious, missionaries and pastoral workers at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul. Speech by pope.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Federico Gregorio
    Sis. Maxima Malalay, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Maynard Negre (RAY-Talisay)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Aurora Cordova, SAR (Laray Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 3, 2023

    APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA
    Day 4: Ulaanbaatar

    1000     Ecumenical and interreligious meeting at the Hun Theater. Speech by pope.
    1600     Mass at the Steppe Arena. Homily by pope.

    OLCP- MIRANILA FIESTA MASS
    Time: 11:00 a.m.
    Presider & Homilist: Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray James Erold Gatinao
    Sr. Annielyn Alejado, AR
    Sis. Salvacion Alonzo, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Venus Corazon Maturan, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Bro. Arnel Ortega (Tondo Chapter / Trial)
    Jay Warren Oberes (RAY-Balamban)
    Regina Kyle Regonas (RAY-Balamban)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1969-2023)
    Fray Hernando Coja

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Rosario Padilla, AR
    + Sis. Luzonica del Rosario, SAR (Manila Chapter)

     

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  • All day
    September 4, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR OAR VOCATION

    SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION Be reminded of the plenary indulgence we may obtain today!

    APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA
    Day 5: Ulaanbaatar, Rome

    0930     Meeting with charity workers and the inauguration of the House of Mercy. Speech by pope.
    1130     Farewell ceremony at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar.
    1200     Departure by plane for Rome.
    1720     Arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino airport.

    OLCP- LARAY FIESTA MASS
    Time: 5:00 p.m.
    Presider & Homilist: Most Rev. Emilio Bataclan, D.D.

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Mary Grace Morales, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Sis. Eufrocina Estanislao, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Sis. Marianne Burgos, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Rosario Claver, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Ms. Brenda Saliendra, Sister General of the OAR

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1993-2023 / 30th)
    Fray Emilio Jaruda, Jr.

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Melchora de Sta. Teresita de Jesus, AR
    +Sis. Dorotea Magallon, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Nonita Gingoyon, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    September 5, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Sixto Ciriaco Bitangjol
    Fray Tomokatsu Yamaguchi
    Sis. Marilyn Pariñas, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Luz Virginia Mapalo, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Camila Doctor (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Antonia Dinsay, AR
    +Sis. Genoveva Deligero, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    September 6, 2023

    INSTALLATION OF MOST REV. MOISES M. CUEVAS AS VICAR APOSTOLIC OF CALAPAN (Mindoro Oriental)
    [Hence, cession of the appointment of Rev. Fr. Nestor Adalia as Apostolic Administrator of Calapan]

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Michael Catama
    Fray Rellyric Delos Santos
    Fray John Zachary Haguisan
    Bro. Jimi Paolo Valeza, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Nimfa Ramirez, SAR (Manila Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 7, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Regino Bangcaya
    Sr. Anita Manigo, AR
    Sis. Charito Muñoz, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Cynthia Lata, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Rosalina Dumdum, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Osita Atotubo, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Sis. Estela Pahilanga, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Sis. Regina Babao, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    September 8, 2023

    BIRTHDAY OF MAMA MARY

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray René Paglinawan
    Fray Monday Benjamine Edobor
    Sr. Alejandra Bendoval, AR
    Sis. Gregoria Torion, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Ma. Lota Ignacio, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE & SOLEMN PROFESSION

    Sr. Loraine Lechago, OAR

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Lourdes Lolita Caballero, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    +Sis. Leticia Jacinto, SAR (Manila Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 9, 2023

    SECRETARIAT ON INITIAL FORMATION MEETING
    9:00 a.m. / Recoletos Formation Center

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Arlyn de la Cruz, AR
    Br. Ramon Bancal (aspirant)
    Sis. Maria Corazon Sigua, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Laurence Canillo (RAY-Balamban)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1985-2023)
    Fray Dionisio Selma

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Gloria Donato, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    September 10, 2023

    SOLEMNITY OF ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE
    Be reminded of the plenary indulgence we may obtain today!

    53nd FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE RECOLETOS DE PROVINCIALATE AS A COMMUNITY (Est. 1970)

    BEATIFICATION OF THE ULMA FAMILY [Josef & Wiktoria and their seven children, including the unborn]
    Place of beatification: Markowa, Poland

    FIESTA MASS @ SNT ORATORY– UNO-R BACOLOD

    FIESTA MASS @ SNTP – TALISAY CITY, NEGROSOCCIDENTAL
    Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Presider:  Most Rev. Patricio Buzon, D.D.

    FIESTA MASS @ SNTP – QUEZON CITY
    Time: 6:00 p.m.
    Presider: Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D.

    FIESTA MASS @ SNDT MISSION CENTER – LOS ARCOS, AGUSAN DEL SUR
    Time: 9:00 a.m.
    Presider: Msgr. Isaleo Madelo (Vicar General for Pastoral Affairs)

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Eufrocina Rusiana, AR
    Sr. Mary Grace Judith Alamares, AR
    Bro. Inocencio Sayo, SAR (Miranila Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Ruperto Santos, D.D. (Bishop of Antipolo)

    (1989-2023)
    Fray Francisco Antonio
    Fray Amadeo Lucero

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Josefina Alegata, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

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    September 11, 2023

    Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines– Men Assembly / September 11 – 15, 2023
    Venue: St. Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality and Development Center, Brgy. San Jose, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
    Theme: “Enlarge the space of your tent” (Is 54:2)

    BOT MEETING – USJ-R MAIN, CEBU
    Venue: USJ-R Main, Cebu / 2:00 p.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Emilio Edgardo Quilatan
    Br. John Marco Daniel (postulant)
    Br. Christian Julag-ay (aspirant)
    Br. Francis Cortez, SAR (Manila Chapter / diocesan priest)
    Sis. Herminigilda Hernandez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Davic James Cabatingan (RAY-Valencia)
    Dianne Morales (RAY-Provincialate)

    SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1998-2023)
    Fray Randolph Castulo Castillo
    Fray Charlito Orobia
    Fray Amado Emmanuel Bolilia
    Fray Jonathan Caballero

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Emilia Cruz, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 12, 2023

    BOT MEETING – USJ-R BALAMBAN
    Venue: USJ-R Main, Cebu / 9:00 AM

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Jorr Rabacal
    Br. Eivan Earl Martinez (postulant)
    Br. Ramon Jayson Valdez (aspirant)
    Sis. Esmalita Amigable, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Gerald Artates (RAY-Provincialate)

    PRESBYTERAL ANNIVERSARY

    (1992-2023)
    Fray Leander Barrot
    Fray Paulino Dacanay

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  • All day
    September 13, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Rosario Gaspar, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Aida Lopez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Sis. Pacita Cisneros, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Robert John Navarro (RAY-Miranila)
    Hon. Rufus Rodriguez, Brother General of the Order

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1970-2023)
    Fray Dionisio Cachero

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1997-2023)
    Fray Jose Ernil Almayo

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Fray Emilio Larlar Jr. (2020-2023)
    +Sis. Paz Garciano, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 14, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Lourdes Piccio, AR
    Sr. Floramae Lanuza, AR
    Sis. Catalina Marzon, SAR (Tondo Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Rizalina Poblete, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    +Bro. Paulino de la Cerna, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 15, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Anthony Morillo
    Fray James Bumangabang
    Bro. John Bumangabang, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Leonida Tejada, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Patria Laguna, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Beah Marie Ganarias (RAY-Bacolod)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Lolita Jara, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    +Sis. Josefina Villa, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

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    September 16, 2023

    111th ANNIVERSARY (1912-2023) OF RELIGIOSAS FAMILIAS

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Joseph Cyprian Panaligan
    Fray Robin Ross Plata
    Sr. Mary Ann Lumactao, AR
    Bro. Nestor Paredes, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Angeles Gabutina, AR
    +Sis. Maxima Barrera, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 17, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Ma. Nimfa Garganta, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Aurora Guilaran, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Anita Luces, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Julia Tamsi (RAY-Baguio)
    Most Rev. Socrates Mesiona, D.D. (Apost. Vicariate of Puerto Princesa)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Regina Morales, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 18, 2023

    BOT MEETING – UNO-R BACOLOD
    Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 2:00 p.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Henry Santiago
    Br. Sean Cass Alvarez (postulant)
    Sr. Ma. Ruth Gulane, AR
    Sis. Mary Ann Cabanes, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Demetria Bayona, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Lourdes Donayre, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 19, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE SICK

    FEAST OF ST. ALONSO DE OROZCO

    5TH ANNIVERSARY (1918-2023) OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE PIONEER RECOLETOS IN INDONESIA

    BOT MEETING – CST-R SAN CARLOS
    Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 8:00 a.m.

    BOT MEETING – SPA-R CAIDIOCAN
    Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 10:00 a.m.

    BOT MEETING – CSP-R VALENCIA
    Venue: UNO-R Bacolod /2:00 p.m.

    BOT MEETING – CSNT-R TALISAY
    Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 4:00 p.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Joseph Philip Trayvilla
    Fray Joel Alve
    Bro. Leonaldrin Ostia, SAR (Tondo Chapter / Trial)

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    September 20, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Nena Labrague, AR
    Sr. Kristine Ignacio, AR
    Sis. Corazon Catindig, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Sis. Normita Pleno, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    Estella Marie Andador (RAY-Talisay)

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  • All day
    September 21, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Alexus Mansueto
    Sis. Carmencita Estillore, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Estrelleta Alao, SAR (Laray Chapter)
    Sis. Normita Pleno, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    Sis. Efigenia Itong, SAR (Manila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Isabel Pantoja, AR
    +Sr. Salvacion Olalo, AR
    +Sr. Ma. Susana Quiñones, AR
    +Sis. Aquilina Gonzales, SAR (Manila Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 22, 2023

    APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO MARSEILLE

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Marietta Angelica Gunayan, AR
    Sr. Nancy Macaraig, AR
    Sr. Sheryl Garcia, AR
    Sis. Mauricia Romero, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Pilar Gomez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Lebron Jay Bantog (RAY-Valencia)

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  • All day
    September 23, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Vicente Ramon, Jr.
    Sis. Julia Sonsona, SAR (Tondo Chapter)

    ANNIVERSAY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Roberto Gaa (Diocese of Novaliches)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Sebastiana Jaropojop, AR
    +Sr. Agustina Salcedo, AR
    +Sis. Florencia Velarde, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Dolores Romarate, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • 3:40 PM
    September 24, 2023

    109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES

    Pope Francis’ Message: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/migration/documents/20230511-world-migrants-day-2023.html

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Christian Jay Manalo (aspirant)
    Sis. Bernadita Campos, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Dinah Espino, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Sis. Aura Mae Salanap, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sugarrey Rendajae (RAY-Talisay)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (1967-2023)
    Fray Emeterio Buñao

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  • All day
    September 25, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Lucita Mingueto, OAR

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Esperanza Heffler, AR

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  • All day
    September 26, 2023

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Socorro Ladim, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    +Sis. Belen Osorio, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 27, 2023

    44TH WORLD TOURISM DAY

    Theme: “Tourism and Green Investment”

    Pope Francis’ Message: http://www.evangelizatio.va/ content/dam/pcpne/pdf/PastoraledelTurismo/44Messaggio/ Messaggio%20GMT%202023%20-%20Inglese.pdf

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Rafaela Paras, AR
    Sr. Damiana Tafalla, AR
    Sr. Ma. Melodina Ramirez, AR
    Sis. Encarnacion Cinco, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Susan Manalon, SAR (Inagawan Chapter)
    Sis. Ruth Miralles, SAR (Inagawan Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY:

    +Sr. Genoveva del Santísimo Sacramento, AR

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    September 28, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE MISSION BLESSED MARTYRS OF JAPAN

    1ST FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF RECOLETOS DE LOS ARCOS

    MEETING OF PROVINCIAL PROCURATORS
    Sept. 28-30, 2023 / Rome

    BIRTHDAY

    Bro. Ruel Alcedo, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Sis. Salome Mapili, SAR (Valencia Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Iluminada Apurillo, AR
    +Sis. Concesa da Silva, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

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    September 29, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Roderick Deguit
    Br. Joseph Alladen Lagare (aspirant)
    Sis. Mercedita Macabihag, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Rodelin Oredina (RAY-Talisay)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Maria Acuña, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Elvira Birondo, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

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  • All day
    September 30, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Ferdinand Fornilos
    Sis. Teresita Labos, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    (2017-2023)
    Fray Invenzor Melgazo
    Fray Jayferson Baldelovar
    Fray Mark Saludes

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Fabiana Gimongala, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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