LECTIO DIVINA: III Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Jn. 4:5-42 A. Invoking the Holy Spirit. We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ, is sanctified, to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant…

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Reflection on the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

This mystery in the life of Christ is so important that we read this gospel two times a year: on the 2ndSunday of Lent and on August 6th. While Jesus was still walking among them, the apostles tended to take him as simply human with extraordinary powers. The transfiguration was intended to help them see…

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IESA recognizes Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters

Bangkok, THAILAND–The International Education Summit and Awards recognizes the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters as an outstanding school for imparting values education on February 22, 2020, held at Devalux Resort and Spa, Bangkok, Thailand. The award was received by Sr. Mary Ann J. Lumactao, A.R., third councilor and superintendent of the A.R. Schools. At…

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Responding to God’s Calling: Holy Mass

Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Devoting themselves to God’s calling, UNO-R RAY de Bacolod held their monthly Holy Mass at UNO-R Earth Chapel last February 29, 2020. The Gospel on that day talked about how God continues to call His people, especially us sinners. As we observe the season of Lent, we are called by…

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Moved by the Spirit

A sequel to Keeping the Fire Ablaze which documented the first decade (1998-2008) of the OAR Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno, this book, Moved by the Spirit, continues to depict and recount our story with emphasis on the second decade, from 2008 to 2018. It also offers a glimpse of why, how, where, when, and…

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Keeping the Fire Ablaze

As in the flame which moves in three directions, the developments observed in St. Ezekiel Moreno Province within ten years after its birth in 1998 are efforts to grow upward to God, towards the people we serve, and in the progressive deepening of our charismatic identity. The desire to mature coupled with the enthusiasm to…

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LECTIO DIVINA: II Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mt. 17:1-9 A. Invoking the Holy Spirit. We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant…

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Obituary: Sr. Rebecca Adarayan, AR

Sr. Rebecca Mendoza Adarayan, A.R. went back to the home of our Father on February 28, 2020 at 10:30 P.M. Funeral Mass for Sr. Rebecca is celebrated today, March 2, 2020, at AR Mother House. Interment will follow at the La Loma Catholic Cemetery. We continue to pray for the eternal repose of her soul.

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Reflection on the 1st Sunday of Lent, Cycle A

Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Rom. 5:12-19; Mt. 4:1-11.  On this first Sunday of Lent, we are presented with the temptations of Jesus. We saw that the Father affirmed Jesus as His Son after the Baptism at the Jordan. Is the Messiah Son of God? Then he must be powerful. Let us see because he is very hungry…

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