SSC-RdC welcomes team of operations reviewer
CAVITE CITY—San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite welcomed on September 24, 2018 the team of operation reviewer from the Holy Angel University in preparation for their midyear assessment. They were Dr. Acosta, Dr. Operio, Dr. Bonus, and Dr. dela Cruz.
Read MoreMuchÃsimas gracias, Panamá
Provincial Curia, QUEZON CITY – After the rare opportunity, albeit relatively brief, to serve in the Recollect mission station in Bocas del Toro located in the northwestern part of Panama as well as in an OAR school in Panama City, the three Filipino Recollects could not help but express their deep gratitude: Thank you very…
Read MoreFray Caparas defends Dissertation, achieves title and Latin award
University of Sto. Tomas, MANILA—Rev. Fr. Radni Caparas, OAR defended his dissertation entitled “The Christology of Saint Augustine in the Writings of Benedict XVI.” Fr. Rodel Aligan, OP, was the chairman of the Panel of Evaluators with Fr. Jose Antonio Aureada, OP, Fr. Virgilio Ojoy, OP, Fr. Jannel Abogado, OP, and Fr. Rolando Mactal, OP,…
Read MoreBy humility, we understand God’s will
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 23 September 2018 | Mk. 9:30-37 Reflection: The Gospel this Sunday invites us to see the wonders of God’s power. Jesus emphasized that the key towards understanding His passion is humility. Only when one humbles himself/herself will one be able to understand the Paschal Mystery. To receive the Gospel message…
Read MoreA glimpse of the Recoletos mission in Cuba
Antilla, Holguín, CUBA – The Augustinian Recollects arrived in Cuba on February 17, 2018, a Saturday. From a total of 32 volunteers, the General Office in Rome chose four friars to compose the international community: Fray Joel Naranja, Filipino, 54; Fray Jairo Gordillo, Colombian, 51; Fray Noe Servin, Mexican, 39; and Fray Ismael Xuruc, Guatemalan,…
Read MoreFirst Priors’ Meeting of the Quadrennium
Provincial Curia, QUEZON CITY – The Prior Provincial, Fray Dionisio Selma, OAR, met for the first time this quadrennium 2018-2022 the local priors of both “domus formatae” and “domus non formatae” last September 14, 2018 here at the seat of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno. Twenty-two of the 24 local priors representing the Province…
Read MorePioneer OAR Missionaries to Indonesia leave today
Provincial Curia, QUEZON CITY—A new day is breaking for the Augustinian Recollection in Asia as two lionhearted friars leave today, September 18, for their Indonesian mission. Fray Russell Lapidez, OAR and Fray Dominador Mercado, Jr., OAR, former missionaries in Sierra Leone, West Africa, volunteered to live and work “in a new country in Asia”—as the…
Read More7 Friars make Solemn Profession amidst Typhoon Ompong
Mira-Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY— Despite the supertyphoon Ompong devastating the northern part of the Philippines, the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines celebrated the scheduled Solemn Profession of Vows of seven friars at the Our Lady of Consolation Parish last September 15, 2018. Those who made their definitive ‘yes’ to God and incorporation to…
Read MoreBearers of the Cross
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 September 2018 | Mk 8:27-35 Reflection: Christian life is an imitation of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord challenges us in our Gospel that knowing Him is being open to any possible suffering that may come because of Him. When a Christian is a Christian only when good things are…
Read MoreUNO-R honors employees
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—The University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos gave honor to its employees on September 15, 2018 during the UNO-R Service Awards 2018 at 5 pm at the University Main lobby. Recipients of the Star of Tolentine Service Awards are Vilma B. Azucena; Glenn M. Amantillo; Clarita T. Lacson; Villaflora S. Lorca; Ana…
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