AR–OAR formands: Called and formed now, to be sent out later
Tagaytay City — Christ did not just send out his disciples to preach the Gospel. Before all else, he gave them proper formation. This was the content of the impassioned homily delivered by Rev. Benjamine Edobor, OAR to the gathering of formands of the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect (AR) Sisters and the Order of…
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Invitation: Blessing
Blessing of the newly renovated Church of the Parish of Our Lady of the Visitation, Pasibi East, Urbiztondo, Pangasinan
Read MoreSr. Ma. Clotilde Edangalino Edora was summoned by Our Father
Our dear Sr. Ma. Clotilde Edangalino Edora passed away at 30 past nine this morning due to chronic renal failure. Let us pray for the eternal repose of her soul. This news article was originally published in www.augustinianrecollect.org.ph written by Sr. Rhena Sherra Caranzo, A.R.
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: 2nd Sunday of Advent, Cycle A
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mt. 3:1-12. 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 More2nd Sun of Advent, Cycle A
Is 11:1-10; Rom 15:7-8, 12-13, 17. Mt 3:1-12. Today we are presented with the figure of John the Baptist dressed in camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and who feeds on locusts and honey. He is an image of mortification and self-denial. In the season of Advent we are invited to…
Read MoreSARF Luzon holds Regional Annual Reunion
MANILA–The members of the ten chapters of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) belonging to the Luzon region held their annual reunion last October 26, 2019 at the historic Intramuros, Manila more specially at the equally historic Colegio de Santa Rosa, a tertiary school established on August 30, 1750 and presently administered by the Augustinian…
Read MoreLa Salud Fiesta 2019: Blessing and Enthronement to her new Chapel
Provincial Curia, QUEZON CITY—The 385 year-old image of Nuestra Señora de la Salud was Solemnly Enthroned at her new chapel beside San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish last November 17, 2019. Fray Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, Prior Provincial of St. Ezekiel Moreno Province, graced the blessing of the newly renovated chapel dedicated to the Virgin of…
Read MoreLady Jaguars sweeps way to claim 2019 CESAFI volleyball crown
CEBU CITY–The Lady Jaguars of the University of San Jose-Recoletos(USJ-R) swept their way to the top of the 2019 CESAFI women’s volleyball competition, winning all matches against six other colleges and universities. With a record of 11-0, USJ-R flawlessly defeated the teams from the other schools namely the University of the Southern Philippines-Foundation, University of San…
Read MorePrior General visits Kamabai, imparts message of hope and unity
Kamabai, SIERRA LEONE—“This fraternal visit is a conversion that has to be lived every day,” Fray Miguel Miró, OAR, Prior General, said to the community of Recoletos de Kamabai last November 20-24, 2019. Accompanied by Fray Raul Buhay, OAR, General Councilor and President of the General Secretariat of Apostolates, who acted as translator of the…
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