LECTIO DIVINA: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, C

Translated by fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR Lk. 1:1-4; 4:14-21. 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,…

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Recollection Material – January 2022: Vision of Hope II

Situation Similar to the two preceding recollections, the Report of Fr. General inspires us in this first recollection of 2022. We focus on the virtue and the attitude of hope, which are very important at this moment of our journey as Augustinian Re- collect family. The General Chapter is a very valuable opportunity to take…

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SOUTHERN TAIWAN FILIPINO MISSIONARIES GATHERING

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN. Filipino Missionaries in Southern Taiwan gathered in Kaohsiung City for a two-days rest and recreation on January 10 and 11, 2022. In the past, the Filipino Missionaries in the North, South and Central part of Taiwan took turn in hosting the annual Filipino Missionaries in Taiwan (FMT) gathering. For the past two years,…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Feast of Sto. Niño, Cycle C

by Fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR Lk. 2:41- 52                            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…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Baptism of the Lord, Cycle C

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR Lk. 3:15-16, 21-22. 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…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Epiphany, Cycle C

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR Mt. 2:1-12 Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine.           Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believe in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit,…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Mary Mother of God, Cycle C

Translated by Fray Hubert M. Decena, OAR Lk. 2: 16-21. 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…

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Sunday Reflection: Feast of the Holy Family

1st Reading      1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-282nd Reading     1 John 3:1-2, 21-24Gospel             Luke 2:41-52 Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This celebration is very well connected with our celebration of Christmas. Here we celebrate the beauty of family life that God has planned from the beginning. In the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary,…

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