First Sunday of Advent

By Fray Alexus Mansueto, OAR | November 28, 2025 | Comments Off on First Sunday of Advent

30 November 2025 First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 Reflection: Advent opens us to the Liturgical Year of the Church. Advent reminds us of our internal preparation for the coming of Christ in glory, and at the same time, we commemorate His first coming during…

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“Pilgrims of Hope: Walking Together in Recollection and Renewal”

By Fray Albert Pellazar, OAR | November 26, 2025 | Comments Off on “Pilgrims of Hope: Walking Together in Recollection and Renewal”

Our five-day retreat at the Talavera House of Prayer has been a profound journey inward — a shared pilgrimage of recollection, communion, and renewal as brothers called to serve the Church in the Augustinian Recollect spirit. Throughout the retreat, we reflected on: 1. Recollection as the Heart of the Recollect Life We returned to the essentials — silence, interiority,…

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SARF Visayas Unites for the 21st Annual Regional Reunion

By SARF Correspondent | November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on SARF Visayas Unites for the 21st Annual Regional Reunion

The 21st SARF Visayas Annual Regional Reunion was successfully held on October 18-19, 2025, at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope in the 2025 Jubilee Year of Deep Faith and Enduring Love.” This significant gathering was an inspiring occasion that strengthened the unity, faith, and fellowship of the…

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Echoes of Unity: SARF Fraternal Visit to Palawan Chapters

By SARF Correspondent | November 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Echoes of Unity: SARF Fraternal Visit to Palawan Chapters

Despite the strong winds from Typhoon Tino on November 6, 2025, Fr. Ronel Gealon, OAR, and Bro. Edwin Ruiz, SAR, along with Sis. Marwin Oane, SAR, and Sis. Miriam Ruiz, SAR, proceeded with their fraternal visit to the Palawan region. They arrived at Puerto Princesa Airport at around 11:30 AM, had lunch, and then proceeded…

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27th SARF LUZON REGIONAL REUNION

By SARF Correspondent | November 21, 2025 | Comments Off on 27th SARF LUZON REGIONAL REUNION

The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF), Recoletos de Provincialate of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish (SNDTP), hosted the 27th SARF Mainland Luzon Annual Regional Reunion last October 24, 2025. The theme of the reunion was Pilgrims of Hope, Journeying Together. More than two hundred fifty (250+) SARF members, together with their Spiritual Advisers, participated. The…

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