4th Sunday of Lent

Fray Onz Antonio, OAR•March 18, 2023
blind mind cured and sees

Gospel Bullet Points (Gospel: John 9:1-41)

  • In the gospel, many were blind and could have been healed by the Lord. But only one was cured. He was the man born blind. The others believed that they could see perfectly but in reality, are living in spiritual blindness. Here we see a distinction between physical and spiritual blindness.
  • In reality, it was the blind man who had a BETTER VISION – for his blindness was mere physical blindness. The blindness of the Scribes and the Pharisees was much deeper – affecting the mind and the soul. Theirs was a BLINDNESS OF THE HEART.       
  • Two kinds of people that we encounter in the gospel passage:
  • One who wants to see.
  • The people who refused to see:
    • the self-righteous leaders who could not see because of their pride. They heaped insults on the blind man and tells him: “You were born blind and brought up in sin and you are trying to lecture on us!” It was an ancient belief that illness is a result of sin.
    • The parents and the neighbors were blinded by fear and would not stand up for the healed blind man. They were aware that the blind man was healed but was afraid that by affirming the healing, they would befriend Jesus and would be expelled from the temple.
  • In some ways, we are like the religious leaders in the gospel and the people who refused to see. We, too, are blinded by our sins, by our own faults, by our own self-righteousness and pride… we are blinded by the glitter of gold, money, material possessions, positions, prestige, popularity, titles, and power. We are blind and refuse to see people in need. We are blind to the injustices committed. We are blind and refuse to see the young and the old whose homes and families are broken.
  • The Gospel lesson is exemplified by the humble blind man in the gospel:
  • SELF-ACCEPTANCE – to be healed, we must first acknowledge the blindness of our hearts and that we need the healing touch of the master.
  • HUMILITY – humility to cooperate with God’s grace. Take note that the blind man received his sight only after he humbly fulfilled the command of the Lord to go to the river and wash his face.
  • We are more than halfway through the Lenten season. Today, the Lord invites us to approach him and ask for healing. Realize that we too, like the blind man, need the healing touch of the Master. Let us admit our spiritual blindness and pray in the spirit of the Gospel: LORD, GIVE US LIGHT AND SPIRITUAL INSIGHT THAT WE MAY SEE.

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Fray Onz Antonio, OAR

Fray Onz Antonio, OAR

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

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  • All day
    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)

2
  • All day
    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)

3
  • All day
    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)

4
  • All day
    June 4, 2023

    HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY

    PRAYER INTENTION: FOR VOCATIONS

    BIRTHDAY

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

5
  • 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

6
  • All day
    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)

7
  • All day
    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)

8
  • All day
    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)

9
  • All day
    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)

10
  • All day
    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)

11
  • All day
    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)

12
  • All day
    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)

13
  • All day
    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)

14
  • All day
    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)

15
  • All day
    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)

16
  • All day
    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

17
  • All day
    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)

18
  • All day
    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)

19
  • All day
    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

20
  • All day
    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)

21
  • All day
    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)

22
  • All day
    June 22, 2023

    BIRTHDAY

    Fray Paulino Dacanay

     

23
  • All day
    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)

24
  • All day
    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

25
  • All day
    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)

27
  • All day
    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

28
  • 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

29
  • All day
    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)

30
  • All day
    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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