Palm Sunday, Cycle B
As Holy Week begins, we reflect on the profound contrasts of Palm Sunday—the jubilant cheers of “Hosanna” transforming into the haunting cries of “Crucify Him.” In this dramatic reversal of fortunes, we witness Jesus facing all aspects of human nature: from glory to humiliation, success to catastrophe, happiness to grief. He embodies the full spectrum…
Read MoreUSJ-R holds blessing for Mobile Bath Station
The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R), through the Center for Recollect Community Engagement and Social Involvement (CRCESI), and in partnership with ARCORES, celebrated a moment of grace as we blessed our USJ-R Mobile Bath Station last March 16, 2024 with Rev. Fr. Eduardo S. Celiz, Jr., OAR., presiding. This symbolizing our dedication to providing dignity…
Read MoreMessage of Fr. General on the occasion of the Solemnity of St. Joseph
Prot. CG 34/2024TO THE ENTIRE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT FAMILY May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace. In the middle of the Lenten desert, as if it were an oasis, the figure of the Patriarch Joseph, special protector of the Order, emerges discreetly. “His cult and devotion, our Constitutions say, is part…
Read MoreInvitation: SSCR 83rd Foundation Anniversary Celebration
Fifth Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Some Greeks, intrigued by Jesus’ actions, expressed their desire to meet him, saying, “We want to see Jesus.” And this longing to encounter Jesus resonates throughout history, extending to the Church and each of us: “We want to see Jesus.” In the Gospel narratives, Philip and Andrew play significant roles in bringing others to Jesus.…
Read MoreDay 3: 2024 REAP General Assembly
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
This Sunday serves as a glimpse of the Easter joy that draws near. If in Advent we have the Gaudete Sunday, this season of Lent, we have the Laetare Sunday because of today’s mass entrance antiphon: “Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exalt and be satisfied at…
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