Science and Research in Blue and Gold
by Mr. Jude Xerxes Herbolario, RMT, LPT QUEZON CITY–Providence smiled on six young souls from the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos Integrated School (UNO-R IS) four months after they clicked “submit,” on the first day of February, when their names were called onstage to receive one of the most coveted student research awards in…
Read MoreOLVP welcomes Sto. Niño de Visitacion!
The Arrival . . . On January 18, 2020, the lay parishioners of Our Lady of Visitation Parish have welcomed the Señor Sto. Niño de Visitacion in the community. The arrival of the sacred image was considered a great event not only for the lay faithful but also for those members of the community who…
Read MoreRestless Hearts: "The lifestyle of the friars motivated me to become one with them."
Fr. Rector feels humbled, somber as he turns 58
Baguio City — Last February 4, 2020 was a red-letter day for Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary in this city as the Rector celebrates his 58th birthday. But before the festivity for the annual Rector’s Day even started, however, the celebrant gave a somber reflection of what it means to grow in age and wisdom in this…
Read MoreReflection on the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Is 58:7-10; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth.” The salt gives flavor to food and is also a food preservative. Do I give flavor to the life of my brothers and sisters? Or do I make life distasteful, or even bitter for others? Do I make life enjoyable for…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: V Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mt. 5: 13-16 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…
Read MorePCNE7: “Am I A Neighbor to Others?”
QUEZON CITY—The Philippine Conference on New Evangelization was held at Smart Araneta Center Coliseum last January 28-29, 2020, with the theme “Who, then, is my neighbor?” The Church, nowadays, is trying to make a step on how to achieve peace and unity amidst the challenge of differences and diversities of beliefs particularly in religion, culture…
Read MoreSend-off Mass reminds 13th Raysters to pay it forward
Baguio City — After five days of intense immersion into the Augustinian Recollect way of life, the Raysters were sent off with the exhortation to share what they had experienced with their communities. “As we go home, what do we bring but Jesus. Let us listen to Jesus and be good examples to other youths…
Read MoreFr. Provincial accepts 93 full-fledged RAY
Baguio City — New members were added to the growing family of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) in the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno. The Prior of the Province, Rev. Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, formally accepted ninety-three (93) young people during their solemn installation as full-fledged members of the Recollect Augustinian Youth last…
Read MorePCNE7: Widening Perspectives and Expanding to New Horizons
QUEZON CITY— “Who is my neighbor?” is the theme of the 7th Philippine Conference on the New Evangelization (PCNE7). This theme is in connection with the Year of Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue. Unlike the previous PCNEs which were held at the University of Santo Tomas, this year’s event was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum…
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