In Pictures: Third Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The formands of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno started their day with the recitation of the holy rosary. At 8:30 in the morning, Fr. Romel Rubia, OAR shared his insights about the communitarian aspect of the Order. Centering on the provisions of the Constitutions, Fr. Rubia reminded the formands that…
Read MorePilgrim Relics of Saint Rita of Cascia graces San Sebastian Basilica
MANILA–Devotees, expatriate, and Sunday Mass attendees welcomed the pilgrim relics of Saint Rita of Cascia on Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019, at San Sebastian Basilica, Quiapo, Manila. These relics were Saint Rita’s cincture and a piece of bone were kept in her monastery shrine in Cascia, Italy since her death in 1457. Reverend Fr. Julius…
Read MoreFormands told: “We need missionaries”
Day 2: Formands’ Convention The first full day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention at the RFC fell on Pentecost Sunday, and it was nothing short of being appropriate as the Holy Spirit’s presence was invoked and was felt in the activities all throughout the day. After the Morning Prayer held at the Mini-Forest, the…
Read MoreIn Pictures: Second Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The second day of this year’s OAR Formands’ Convention is marked by inputs coming from two of the elders in religious life, namely Fr. Dionisio Selma, OAR and Fr. Joseph Philip Trayvilla, OAR. To further deepen the inputs, group sharings were held. Games and recreation transpired in the afternoon. To cap…
Read MoreIn Pictures: 12th OAR Formands’ Convention Opening Salvo
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The formands of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno were gathered for the biennial convention known as OAR Formands’ Convention from June 8-12, 2019. Usually held at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary in Baguio City, this year for the first time, the community of Recoletos Formation Center in Quezon City hosted this gathering.…
Read MoreRecoletos School of Theology conducted a theological symposium on “COMMUNION IN CHRIST”
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–Recoletos School of Theology conducted a half-day theological symposium at the Bulwagang Rekoletos Atrium. The said event dwelt on the theme “COMMUNION IN CHRIST.” The event commenced with Fr. Lauro V. Larlar, OAR, the Rector of RST, setting the tone of the gathering by a brief introduction of what the symposium…
Read MoreInstitution of Lectors and Acolytes celebrated
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The institution to the ministries of acolyte and lector was incorporated to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the Our Lady of Consolation Parish last May 4, 2019. The celebration started at six o’clock in the morning. Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, the Prior Provincial of the St. Ezekiel Moreno, presided…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor. 12:3-7, 12-13. Jn. 20:19-23. 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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Fourteen Josenians make “biggest tapioca dessert in the world”
LAPU LAPU CITY–Thirteen students and a faculty member from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) were chosen to make a gigantic mango dessert dubbed by the event organizers as the “biggest tapioca dessert in the world.” They are Janwilliam Diola, Lance Jefferson Pacubas, Joden Malinao, Martin Gonzales, Christian Lawrence Rivera, Mharmel Chzai Borromeo, Hannah Mae Abad,…
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