LECTIO DIVINA: IV Sunday of Lent, Cycle A
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Jn. 9:1-41 A. INVOCATION OF 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,…
Read MorePrayer to the Most Holy Mary of Heath (Nuestra Señora de la Salud)
Sovereign Empress of heaven and earth, Mary, Mother of God, inexhaustible sea of health, on whom all your children and devotees pinned their greatest consolation, all of us prostrate before your altars, we offer you our humble gift and brief tribute of the holy novena, and we would like to have the ardent love and…
Read MoreReflection on the 4th Sunday of Lent, Cycle A
1 Sm 16:1b,6-7,10-13a; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41. After smearing the clay on the eyes of the blind man, Jesus commanded him to go and wash in the pool of Siloam. In many occasions Jesus simply said the word and the person was healed. To the daughter of Jairus, Jesus took her hand and commanded, “Little…
Read MoreReflection on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Cycle A
In the first reading from the book of Exodus, the people of Israel found themselves thirsty and demanded water from Moses. God gives them water from the rock. In the Gospel, Jesus was thirsty and asked for water from the Samaritan woman. She countered with questions. Jesus began with this earthly water and went on…
Read MoreLECTIO 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…
Read MoreReflection 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…
Read MoreIESA 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…
Read MoreResponding 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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Read MoreMoved 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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