Sunday Reflection: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

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“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.” These are the words of the Prophet Jeremiah in our 1st Reading this Sunday who reminds us where true blessedness and hope is found. This is an invitation for us to examine ourselves of to whom we put entrust our lives.

The prophet in our 1st Reading looks into the reality of our humanity, our weakness in times of suffering and our anxiety of finding relief from them. We often find ourselves as the only ‘savior’ around that can bring help to ourselves until all we have exhausted all the means that we have, and nothing seems to be of help. In other words, God is only the last resort. Strongly, Jeremiah reminds us, “Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the LORD.” He, then, invites all to turn to the Lord who can give us true and enduring strength in all sufferings and pains. He reminds us beautifully saying, “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.” It is in the Lord that we find life and the strength that we need to be able to face all the challenges that might come our way.

Along this line of thought, we can discern with much joy and hope the message of our Gospel this Sunday. Here, Jesus invites all His listeners to find life and strength in God alone. His invitation is a way that the world would not even dream of. He says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven.” These words of Jesus invite us towards authentic joy in the Lord. The “Beatitudes” are challenges for us who are seeking to be full only of the things of the world, to find strength on our own, and turning our backs on the Lord. The world may see all these as contrary to human experience, but the Lord is telling us that in order to face all these difficulties we have to be founded in Him. His very life is our way of living through all the sufferings that surrounds us.

Indeed, the words of the prophet in our 1st Reading is our sure hope toward fulness of life, “Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.” The faithfulness of Jesus to the Father destroyed the final consequence of sin, death, with newness of life in the Resurrection of Jesus. When we live our vocation after the example of Jesus, we will rise with Him. St. Paul firmly reminds us, “If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all.” Christ is calling us to a richer life in heaven, and we have to go through all the pains and sufferings of this life with Him in order to reach the Blessed Life in heaven.

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    June 1, 2023

    FEAST OF JESUS CHRIST, ETERNAL HIGH PRIEST

    MOVING UP CEREMONIES – USJ-R (JHS) BIRTHDAY

    Fray Raul Buhay
    Fray Russell Lapidez
    Sis. Susana Batin, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Felina Chiong, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Lourdes Dawag, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Estrella Buelo, SAR (Manila Chapter)

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    June 2, 2023

    RST: COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
    Holy Mass: 8:00 a.m. / Mass Presider: Prior Provincial
    Solemn Investiture: 9:30 a.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Constantino Real
    Carl Veloso (RAY-Cavite)

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    June 3, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Roy Baluarte
    Fray Ramon Bitancor III
    Br. Roque James Sabas (postulant)
    Sis. Clothie Canoy, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Olivia Alicante, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Corazon Ranoa, SAR (Miranila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Edgar Bond Jr., SAR (Baguio Chapter)

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    June 4, 2023

    HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR VOCATIONS

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Milagros Lagan, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)

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  • All day
    June 5, 2023

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SPA-R (CAIDIOCAN)

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Purita Crom, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Herminigilda Claver, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1985-2023)
    Fray Francisco Antonio
    Fray Amadeo Lucero

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    June 6, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Ma. Asuncion Zorilla, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Sis. Jennifer Sibayan, SAR (Urbiztondo Chapter)
    Christine Joy Euraba (RAY-Talisay)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Agustinus Agus (Archdiocese of Pontianak, Indonesia)

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    June 7, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Roberta Legaspi, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL & EPISCOPAL ORDINATIONS

    Most Rev. Raul Dael, D.D.  (Diocese of Tandag)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Alejandro Leongas, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

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    June 8, 2023

    61ST FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY (1962-2023) OF RECOLETOS DE BACOLOD COMMUNITY

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Mary Joy Dula, AR
    Sis. Cristina Crosland, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    Sis. Yolanda Apacible, SAR (Manila Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Ryan Jimenez, D.D. (Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, CNMI)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Amparo del Sgdo. Corazon de Jesus, AR
    +Sis. Rosita Climaco, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    June 9, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Purificacion Glimada, AR
    Sr. Ma. Lea Eseo, AR
    Sr. Evangeline Pejano, AR

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Porferia Georpe, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    June 10, 2023

    PRIOR GENERAL’S FRATERNAL VISIT TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
    (June 10-17, 2023)

    MOVING UP CEREMONIES – CST-R (JHS)

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Joel Villaruel
    Bro. Arturo Catindig, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Bro. John Kamara, SAR (Kamalo Chapter / Trial)
    Sis. Violeta Villamin, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Cossete Villanueva, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1984-2023)
    Fray Raul Buhay
    Fray Domingo Saladaga
    Fray William Emilito Villaflor

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Carmela Garcia, AR
    +Sr. Soledad Cañete, AR
    +Sis. Estela Taburada, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    +Sis. Daisy Soguilon, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    +Bro. Rodolfo Mijares, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

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    June 11, 2023

    SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – CST-R (SHS)

    BIRTHDAY

    Most Rev. Francisco de Leon, D.D. (Diocese of Antipolo)
    Fray Bernabe Dosdos
    Br. Kenneth Quitaleg (postulant)
    Sr. Ma. Divina Caabay, AR
    Sis. Rosalinda Rios, SAR (Talisay Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1983-2023 / 40TH Anniversary)
    Fray Bernard Amparado
    Fray Joseph Granada
    Fray Cristituto Palomar
    Fray Jorge Peligro

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Bro. Abraham Caballes, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    June 12, 2023

    [Philippine’s 125th Independence Day]
    Theme: “Freedom, Future, History”

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Lucita Anareta, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Sis. Adelaida Tanchico, SAR (Miranila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Micaela de la Virgen del Carmen, AR
    +Sis. Felicidad Delalamon, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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    June 13, 2023

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R MANILA (SHS)
    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Br. Mark Anthony Zion Madrona (aspirant)
    Mo. Lucena Antipala, AR (General Superior of the CARS)
    Sr. Antonia Pono, AR
    Sis. Herminia Ishii, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Antonieta Lorna Cepe, SAR (Valencia Chapter)
    Sis. Antonia Lauron, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SOLEMN PROFESSION (Religious Brother)

    (1998-2023 / 25th)
    Fray Jaazeal Jakosalem

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Fe de la Sgda. Familia, AR
    +Sr. Ma. Amparo Serra, AR
    +Sis. Victoria Caturay, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

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    June 14, 2023

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SHC-R, ALFONSO, CAVITE
    Time: 3:30 p.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Natividad Remitera, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1972-2023)
    Fray Federico Gregorio
    Fray Lauro Larlar
    Fray Ceferino Añez

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Michaela de la Virgen del Carmen, AR
    +Mo. Maria Josefa Borces, AR
    +Sis. Angelina Yap, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

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    June 15, 2023

    PRIESTLY ORDINATION- FRAY DANILO DE SOUZA SANTOS
    (Province of Sto. Tomas de Villanueva)

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Nelson Plohimon
    Sr. Adoracion Pagsisihan, AR
    Sr. Isis Vita Villagonzalo, AR
    Sis. Hilda Socrates, SAR (Inagawan Chapter)
    Sis. Rosario Mamon, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Bro. Leo Calimutan, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Bro. Leonardo Erojo (Cebu Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Manuela de San Agustin, AR
    +Sis. Amalia Gatuslao, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

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    June 16, 2023

    SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

    DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SANCTIFICATION OF PRIESTS

    MOVING  UP  CEREMONIES  –  SSC-R  CAVITE (KINDERGARTEN)
    Time: 9:30 a.m.

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CAVITE (GRADE SCHOOL)
    Time: 3:30 p.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Aurelia Pastidio, AR
    Sis. Miriam Ruiz, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Sis. Rosalina Mangaoil, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Mary Jane Eranista, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sis. Salvacion Rubia, SAR (Laray Chapter)
    Sis. Roselyn Ubag, SAR (Valencia Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1974-2023)
    Fray Enrico Peter Silab

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Encarnacion Hynson, AR

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    June 17, 2023

    IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

    PRIOR GENERAL’S FRATERNAL VISIT TO COSTA RICA
    (June 17-30, 2023)

    RAY REGIONAL SUMMIT (LUZON)
    Inclusive Dates: June 17-18, 2023
    Venue: SSC-R Manila

    MOVING UP CEREMONIES – SSC-R CAVITE (JHS)
    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – UNO-R (COLLEGE)

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    June 18, 2023

    11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Corazon Barroca, AR
    Sis. Lourdes Florendo, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Aida Tambis, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1978-2023 / 45th Anniversary)
    Fray Joseph Philip Trayvilla

    ANNIVERSARY OF EPISCOPAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. (Diocese of Cubao)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Fray Victor Jose Lluch (2004-2023)
    +Sis. Erlinda Dacalos, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    +Sis. Ma. Celia Setias, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)

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    June 19, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE SICK

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CAVITE (SHS)
    Time: 9:30 a.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Teresita Panares, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1977-2023)
    Fray René Paglinawan
    Fray Leonardo Pauligue
    Fray Samson Silloriquez

    ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Reynaldo Evangelista, D.D. (Diocese of Imus)

    (2010-2023)
    Fray Leo Alaras
    Fray Michael Catama
    Fray Kenneth Joseph Onda
    Fray James Dexter Tanquis

    ANNIVERSARY OF EPISCOPAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Buenaventura Famadico, DD (Diocese of San Pablo)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Rosa de Padua, AR

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    June 20, 2023

    4TH CENTENARY (1623-2023) OF THE ARRIVAL IN JAPAN
    (of Bld. Vicente de San Antonio and Francisco de Jesus)

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CAVITE (COLLEGE)
    Time: 9:00 a.m.

    175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RECOLETOS’ SPIRITUAL ADMINISTRATION OF NEGROS
    (granted by Bishop Romualdo Jimeno of Cebu and the Spanish government)

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Renier Alviola
    Fray Enrico Nacorda
    Sis. Fe Enilog, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    Sis. Macaria Salgado, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Reyson Valerio (RAY-Urbiztondo)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Leilani Alejandro, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    +Sis. Carina Juan, SAR (Manila Chapter)

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    June 21, 2023

    MOVING UP CEREMONIES – SSC-R MANILA (KINDERGARTEN)
    Time: 10:15 a.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Ma. Luisa Borces, AR
    Sis. Angelita de Guzman, SAR (Miranila Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    (2005-2023)
    +Jaime Cardinal Sin (Brother General of the Order)

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    June 22, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Paulino Dacanay

     

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    June 23, 2023

    MOVING UP CEREMONIES – SSC-R MANILA (JHS)
    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Joan Marie Ubag, AR
    Sis. Elenora Tubiona, SAR (Valencia Chapter)
    Sis. Remegia Lopez, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Marilyn Semense, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
    Sis. Rosalinda Pablico, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter / Trial)

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    June 24, 2023

    NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

    START OF THE 5-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT OF THE CANDIDATES FOR NOVITIATE
    (cf. Add. Code 222)

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Jesusa Pedrez, AR Sr. Juanita Payawal, AR
    Sis. Juanita Payawal, SAR (Tondo Chapter)
    Sis. Lourdes Calderon, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)
    Baby Rich Pajares (RAY-Caidiocan)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Presentacion Ramirez, AR

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    June 25, 2023

    12TH SUNDAY IN ORINDARY TIME

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray William Emilito Villaflor
    Sis. Asuncion Magalona, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Prosfera Jabagat, SAR (Laray Chapter)
    Sis. Vivien Oquindo, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sean Feauna Narvasa (RAY-Balamban)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Luisa Padilla, AR

26
  • All day
    June 26, 2023

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R MANILA (GRADE SCHOOL)
    Time: 3:00 p.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Julius Marcos
    Fray Virgilio Calalang, Jr.
    Fray Mark Joseph Quirante (simply prof.)
    Sis. Melinda Camero, SAR (Baguio Chapter)
    Sis. Whagie Saronillo, SAR (Bacolod Chapter)
    Sis. Winifreda Pahilanga, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    Jamaicha Lapinid (RAY-Miranila)

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    June 27, 2023

    MEETING – COMMISSION ON SOCIAL APOSTOLATE
    (Rome)

    BIRTHDAY

    Sr. Elvira Vergara, AR
    Bro. Manuel Martinez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)
    Bro. David de la Torre, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)
    Sis. Lucita Dimaano, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (2020-2023)
    Fray Joseph Neil Baygan
    Fray James Esplanada
    Fray Judd Galinato
    Fray Mc Ariel Capinpin
    Fray Mark Joseph Quirante

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Ma. Catalina del Amor Misericordioso, AR
    +Sr. Crisanta Lerio, AR

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  • All day
    June 28, 2023

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE MISSION

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R MANILA (COLLEGE)
    Time: 2:30 p.m.

    ARCORES GENERAL ASSEMBLY (June 28-29, 2023 / Rome)

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Enrico Peter Silab
    Fray Samson Silloriquez
    Sis. Sonia Ramos, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1990-2023)
    Fray Bernabe Dosdos

    ANNIVERSARY OF EPISCOPAL ORDINATION

    Most Rev. Francisco de Leon, D.D.  (Diocese of Antipolo)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sr. Margarita de Lumbania, AR

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    June 29, 2023

    SOLEMNITY OF STS. PETER & PAUL, APOSTLES

    BIRTHDAY

    Sis. Pablicita Palatino, SAR (Inagawan Chapter)
    Bro. Peter Sesay, SAR (Kamalo Chapter / Trial)

    ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION

    (1967-2023)
    Most Rev. Patricio Buzon, SDB, D.D. (Diocese of Bacolod)

    (2019-2023)
    Fray Neil Robert Alilain

    (2018-2023)
    Fray Helfrid Palmis
    Fray Rey Jay Quevedo
    Fray Jhoben Rodriguez

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Neriza Hernandez, SAR (Provincialate Chapter)
    +Sis. Aleja Abellar, SAR (Cavite Chapter)
    +Sis. Remedios Vitangcol, SAR (Cavite Chapter)

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    June 30, 2023

    COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES – SSC-R CANLUBANG (ALL LEVELS)
    Time: 10:00 a.m.

    BIRTHDAY

    Bro. Aquilino Cariño Jr., SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter)
    Sis. Leticia Tayao, SAR (Miranila Chapter)
    Sis. Ma. Teresa Bilbao, SAR (Manila Chapter)
    Sis. Liberty Batayola, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)

    DEATH ANNIVERSARY

    +Sis. Adelina Sacapano, SAR (Brooke’s Point Chapter)
    +Sis. Laureana Quijano, SAR (Talisay Chapter)
    +Sis. Amancia Gagui, SAR (Miranila Chapter)

 

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