LECTIO DIVINA: II Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, Cycle A
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Jn. 20:19-31 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 MoreUSJ-R SSC extends help to students affected by ECQ
CEBU CITY–“We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” – Ronald Reagan It is very gratifying to know that many servant leaders from all walks of life surfaced during this storm in providing assistance to those in grave need. In lieu with this, the USJR SSC 39th Congress, headed by Pres. Kristine Lara, offers its deepest…
Read MoreMAY 2020 Recollection: Beheading of John the Baptist
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mark 6:17-29. John the Baptist is not only the Precursor of the Lord, he is also the last prophet of the Old Testament or the first of the New Testament (cf. s. 293,2). His fiery words were announcing and denouncing. His diatribes against Herod brought him to prison,…
Read MoreSNDTP-QC brings Christ to parishioners
QUEZON CITY–With the current threat of the Corona Virus (COVID-19), parishioners were advised not to attend the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week. Instead, they were encouraged to participate in the celebration by staying in their homes and watch the live coverage of the celebration through social media. The Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino, headed…
Read MoreHoly Saturday Rosary
Let us pray the Holy Rosary. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I believe in God,the Father almighty,Creator of heaven and earth,and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified,…
Read MoreNuestra Señora de la Salud, Aming Ina ng Kalusugan
Extra-ordinary Procession of La Salud amidst COVID-19
On the 8th of April 2020, Holy Wednesday, the miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de la Salud was brought out to the streets of Quezon City to bless and intercede for us amidst the pandemic COVID-19. May our Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother and our Intercessor, pray for us to her Son Jesus Christ, and…
Read MoreCommunities of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno mobilizing COVID-19 response
As the country faces the government lockdown across the islands, people are getting worried on the health and economic impacts. With economic worries impacting the poor families and working people due to limited movement and work stoppage. Inspired by a common solidarity, our communities are trying to provide practical assistance on affected families within their…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Easter Sunday, Cycle A
Jn. 20:1-9. 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 that we receive the motions of God,…
Read More“He is not here; he is risen.” Reflection on the celebration of Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34a, 37-43; 1 Cor. 5:6b-8; Jn. 20:1-9 While John names only Mary Magdalene going to the tomb early at dawn, and Mathew names another Mary with her, Mark would name Salome, and Luke would name Joanna as a third witness at the tomb. While all the other evangelists would narrate post resurrection apparitions, Mark…
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