1st Day of Simbang Gabi (December 16, 2023)
I once attended a holy retreat facilitated by a bishop. He was rather very humble and unassuming one. In fact, his appearance was very simple. And I could not forget one of the anecdotes he shared. One time, he said, when he was just new to the diocese, a sister paid him a visit in…
Read MoreGlobal Doodle for Peace with USJ-R Elementary Department
#HopingforPeaceinBethlehem CEBU CITY – On December 6, 2023, the University of San Jose-Recoletos, through the Center for Recollect Community Engagement and Social Involvement (CRCESI), in partnership with ARCORES conducted the Global Doodle for Peace. There were 100 children from the Elementary Department of the University who participated in the activity; 32 of them were Grade…
Read MoreObituary +Fray Regino Zamora Bangcaya, OAR (September 7, 1948 – December 10, 2023)
Prot. SEM 101/23December 14, 2023 TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT FAMILY “It is only through faith in resurrection that we can face the abyss of death without being overwhelmed by fear.” (Pope Francis) Dear brothers and sisters, It is with a heavy heart that I hereby formally announce to you the untimely…
Read MorePapal Nuncio Graces the 153rd Anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, OAR Missionaries Called its ‘Founding Fathers’
CALATRAVA, Negros Occidental —Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Charles John Brown, D.D., graced the 153rd Founding Anniversary of the Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul in Calatrava town, Negros Occidental and the missionaries of the Augustinian Recollects were recognized for being its founding fathers. The Recollects as Founding Fathers During the introductory speech…
Read MoreMANGROVE GROWING AND COASTAL CLEANUP
CEBU CITY -Last December 2, 2023, the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) through the Center for Recollect Community Engagement and Social Involvement (CRCESI) in partnership with ARCORES (Augustinian Solidarity Network) Filipinas conducted a Mangrove Growing and Coastal Cleanup at Barangay Luyang, Carmen Cebu. The Climate Action (UNSDG 13) activity was participated by 48 employees, 2…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Jn. 1:6-8, 19-28. 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…
Read MoreIn Pictures: Renewal of Vows in Rota
ROTA, CNMI – December 8, 2023, at 6 am a concelebrated Mass presided by BP. Ryan Jimenez D.D. bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa at Mt. Carmel Cathedral Fr. Rico and I had our renewal of vows, and Bishop Ryan officiated our renewal rite in front of the people of God in the altar.…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Second Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Mk. 1:1-8. 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…
Read MorePrior General’s Message
Prot. CG 160/2023 May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace. Dear brothers and sisters: As we prepare our bags to return to Rome after two months in Asia (the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia), I would like to take this opportunity to write this letter for the communities of the Province of…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: First Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Mk. 13:33-37. 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…
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