Perseverance is the key!
Perseverance is the key! As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at…
Read More“Whoever has ears ought to hear”
Mass Readings Reading 1 — Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm — Psalm 65:10-15 Reading 2 — Romans 8:-18-23 Gospel — Matthew 13:1-23 “Whoever has ears ought to hear,“ says our Lord to the crowd. And today, we listen to Him telling us the same. For Jesus, to listen is not just any activity but an important means…
Read More17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A) – Reflection
Reading 1 – 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm – Psalm 119:57-130 Reading 2 – Romans 8:-28-30 Gospel – Matthew 13:44-52 Many of us treasure something or someone, and even a place or event. Our memories are full of these. But the question is, “what do I treasure the most?” The first reading this Sunday reminds us of what Solomon asked the Lord to…
Read More15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Readings: Reading 1 — Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm — Psalm 65:10-15 Reading 2 — Romans 8:-18-23 Gospel — Matthew 13:1-23 Reflection: The Lord through the Prophet Isaiah says, “…my word shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.” These words of the Lord summarizes…
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15th Sunday A of Ordinary Time Today’s scripture readings can give us a real sense of hope, because in a very powerful way, they proclaim that the power of the word of God will be fulfilled. In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah speaks about the power…
Read MoreARCORES-Philippines organizes ECO-Tabang for Earthquake victims
An earthquake with a 6.5 magnitude struck the island of Leyte last July 7, 2017. Many houses in Ormoc City and Kananga town were badly damaged by the tremors, and of the succeeding aftershocks. The Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno thru the Commission on Social and Ecological Concerns – Recoletos organized an immediate relief response…
Read MoreARCORES-Philippines organizes ECO-Tabang for Earthquake victims
An earthquake with a 6.5 magnitude struck the island of Leyte last July 7, 2017. Many houses in Ormoc City and Kananga town were badly damaged by the tremors, and of the succeeding aftershocks. The Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno thru the Commission on Social and Ecological Concerns – Recoletos organized an immediate relief response…
Read MoreARCORES-Philippines organizes ECO-Tabang for Earthquake victims
An earthquake with a 6.5 magnitude struck the island of Leyte last July 7, 2017. Many houses in Ormoc City and Kananga town were badly damaged by the tremors, and of the succeeding aftershocks. The Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno thru the Commission on Social and Ecological Concerns – Recoletos organized an immediate relief response…
Read MoreMOA Signing between Recoletos and Diocese of Tandag
PROVINCIALATE—Last July 7, 2017, Most Rev. Nereo Odchimar, D.D. of the Diocese of Tandag and Fray Dionisio Selma OAR representing the Recollect Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno signed a Memorandum of Agreement for a pastoral ministry. This ministry entrusted to the Recoletos covers “the full pastoral charge of the Quasi Parish of Our Lady…
Read MoreDasmariñas City celebrates 150th Foundation Anniversary
Dasmariñas City – July 5, 2017. Located in the commercial district of Cavite Province, Dasmariñas City celebrates the 150th foundation of its city and parish. The celebration of the Holy Mass started at 5:00 PM with his Eminence, Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, DD, as main celebrant and homilist. Together with him were Bishop Pedro Arigo,…
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