RFC community had its four new Lectors and seven new Acolytes

QUEZON CITY – Recoletos Formation Center had its four formands instituted to the Ministry of Lectors and seven to the Ministry of Acolytes during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the St. Thomas of Villanova Chapel last May 20, 2023. Fray Bernard C Amparado, OAR, the Prior Provincial of St. Ezekiel Moreno Province, presided…

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Uniting in One Heart for Ecology: A Successful Tree Growing Activity at La Salud Laudato Si Farm

PILILIA, Rizal – On May 20, 2023, a significant event took place at La Salud Laudato Si Farm in Quisao, Pililla, Rizal. More than 60 active members of the parish of San Sebastian Basilica, Manila, joined together for a tree growing activity that exemplified their commitment to ecological stewardship. This historical event brought together various…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Pentecost Sunday, Cycle A

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 that we receive the motions of…

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Invitation: Visit of the Bone Relic of St. Rita

We, your OAR Nuns, are happy to invite all of you on this wonderful occasion as our sister Saint Rita of Cascia, the patroness of impossible cases, will visit our monastery through her authentic first class – bone – relic. We will have a Healing Prayer, Anointing with Saint Rita’s Oil, and veneration of her…

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Message of the Prior General for the Feast of Saints Alypius and Posidius

The Prior General addressed a letter to the youth of the Recollect Augustinian Youth on the occasion of the feast of Saints Alipio and Posidio, patrons of the RAY. On the feast of Saints Alypius and Possidius, the patron saints of the Augustinian Recollect Youth, I would like to address all the RAY members to…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Ascension of the Lord, Cycle A

Mt. 28:16-20. 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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Mangrove growing and coastal clean-up in Philippines

Last April 15, 2023 and May 6, 2023, ARCORES Philippines, in partnership with University of San Jose-Recoletos’ (USJ-R) Institute of Non Formal Education and Community Outreach Program (INFECOP), conducted a mangrove growing and coastal clean-up at Barangay Luyang, Carmen, Cebu. The April 15, 2023 event was participated by 70 Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) students, 27 employees,…

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Prior General visits Central America

Friar Miguel Angel Hernandez begins a fraternal visit to the communities and ministries of Panama, Cuba, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. The Prior General begins this Tuesday, May 8, a two-month fraternal visit to the communities and ministries of Panama, Cuba, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. Friar Miguel Angel Hernandez will get to…

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