RFC welcomes participants of the 14th OAR Formands’ Encounter
MIRA-NILA Homes, QUEZON CITY —The sound of the bell rang and woke up the sleepy heads of the formands. This bell signifies the voice of the Lord, calling them to pray the Liturgy of the Hours at the Chapel of Recoletos Formation Center (RFC). After the prayers, the formands moved to the Bulwagang Recoletos Atrium…
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SeMoNoRe welcomes RAY full-pledged members
ANTIPOLO – On the celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord, the community of Saint Ezekiel Moreno Novitiate – Recoletos welcomes 6 youth from RAY de Antipolo as full-pledged members of the Recollect Augustinian Youth. There names are: – Carla Almeda– Sarah Almeda– Anabelle Capecenio– Joan Basaya– Alkie John Larga– Ramon Payanay The journey began…
Read MoreFeast of the Holy Family (December 31, 2023)
The Holy Family of Nazareth in Today’s World Today, the church celebrates the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Today’s feast calls us to look at this beautiful human family and strive to see how we can conform our own families with the help of God’s grace into the likeness of…
Read MoreChristmas Day (December 25, 2023)
The First Christmas. It is the final phase of Mary’s pregnancy. The Baby is about to be born. But there is a mandate from the government that they need to register for the census. Left no choice, they have to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Traveling this time might be a little bit challenging given…
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Christmas Eve – Midnight Mass (December 24, 2023)
As we celebrate the sanctity and solemnity of this sacred Christmas midnight, our hearts are drawn to the humble manger in Bethlehem, where the light of the world was born. Tonight, we celebrate the wondrous mystery of the Incarnation – the moment when God embraced humanity with boundless love. In the silence of this holy night, let…
Read More9th Day of Simbang Gabi (December 24, 2023)
Fourth Sunday of Advent Luke 1: 26-38 Today, we are about to welcome Christ as a little child. A child at a very tender age understood that his life would never be easy. For this reason, we must reflect on the lessons our Gospel today teaches us. In the Annunciation story, we contemplate the beautiful…
Read More8th Day of Simbang Gabi (December 23, 2023)
Over the past couple of misa de gallo, our reflections have centered on another significant birth—the arrival of our Lord’s cousin, John the Baptist. Amidst the joy and celebration in the household on that special day, one person remained notably silent: the father of the newborn, Zechariah. In today’s gospel account, he not only breaks…
Read More7th Day of Simbang Gabi (December 22, 2023)
Praise and Thanksgiving for God’s Gifts through Mary I have a personal story to tell. As a religious priest who has solemnly professed the vow of chastity, I have no children of my own. However, God has blessed me with a handsome nephew and 5 beautiful nieces. I have always been grateful to God for…
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