RRAYS Luzon Chapter 2025
Canlubang, Laguna – Anchored in the spirit of faith, unity, and mission, and inspired by this year’s theme, “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27), Recollect Augustinian Youth (RAY) members from various communities across Luzon came together for the 2025 Regional Recollect Augustinian Youth Summit (RRAYS) on March 22-23,…
Read More3rd Sunday of Lent
Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 13:1-9)
Read MoreSARF de Provincialate joins the Covenant of Peace in BARMM
For many Filipinos, Maguindanao would always be associated with the brutal killings of 58 people, including 32 journalists. It would be hard to say Maguindanao without having the word “massacre” at the back of your head. It has left a scar in our collective memory that is quite hard to move on. Given the province’s…
Read More2nd Sunday of Lent
Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 9:28b-36)
Read MoreSan Nicolas de Tolentino Parish and Colegio San Nicolas de Tolentino-Recoletos, in collaboration with ARCORES FILIPINAS, bring hope to fire victims
In a spirit of compassion and community service, the San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish and Colegio San Nicolas de Tolentino-Recoletos organized an outreach program to support families affected by a devastating fire on February 4, 2025, in Barangay Zone 5, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. This initiative aimed to provide immediate relief to the victims as…
Read MoreFirst Sunday of Lent
Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 4:1-13) 1. Bread, after forty days of fasting, could have been very enticing to the Lord. While we may not hunger for bread, how often are we tempted by the LURES of wealth, power, and comfort? 2. We are not tempted to throw ourselves into the rocks. But how often are…
Read More8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 6:39-45)
Read MoreOAR Visayas Schools’ 3 One Assembly
The Visayas OAR schools gathered for the 3 Ones Assembly (February 26-27, 2025) to experience the sweetness of coming together as one family sharing with each other one’s best. Listening to the oratorical, declamation pieces and extemporaneous speeches of the young people was truly moving and enlightening. The young participants articulated their fears, frustrations, as…
Read MoreA step forward in creating safe environments for children and vulnerable adults
From February 17-21, the Commission for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults of the Order met at the General Curia in Rome to discuss the advances and challenges in creating safe environments in the Augustinian Recollect Family. On this occasion, the meeting was attended by almost all the members of the Commission: the Prior…
Read MorePastoral Visit of Bishop Bob John H. Koroma to St. Paul Parish, Kamalo
The St. Paul Parish community in Kamalo joyfully welcomed Most Rev. Bob John H. Koroma, Bishop of the Diocese of Makeni, during his pastoral visit. This significant occasion was marked by two momentous events: the official installation of Rev. Fr. Jhyryx Vincent Gamulo, OAR, as the new parish priest and the administration of the Sacrament…
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