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…
Read MoreSunday 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,…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Holy Family, Cycle C
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR LK. 2:41-52. 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,…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Sunday of Nativity
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR Jn. 1:1-18 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…
Read More2021 Christmas Message from the Prior General
As we celebrate Christmas,let us walk together and look up at the sky,let us follow the star of hope at night,let us discover ways of humility,roads that lead to the heart. Let us listen to the voice of those who want to live,let us listen to all those who ask for bread and love,let us…
Read MoreSunday Reflection: 4th Sunday of Advent, Cycle C
1st Reading Micah 5:1-4a2nd Reading Hebrews 10:5-10Gospel Luke 1:39-45 As we are about to end the Advent Season, we are reminded of the right attitude of the one who waits for the coming of the Lord. The Gospel gives us the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the best model of how a Christian…
Read MoreSolidarity in the midst of a stronger storm
It is not the usual Christmastime morning in the Philippines. Typhoon Rai, a super typhoon devastated the southern part of the country. Thousands of people have fled their homes and are now in evacuation centers. Churches and schools have opened their doors for evacuees. Churches are not only built for rituals, it is also meant…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA; Fourth Sunday of Advent, Cycle C
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR Lk. 1:39-45 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, grant…
Read MoreSunday Reflection: 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday), Cycle C
1st reading Zephaniah 3:14-18a2nd Reading Philippians 4:4-7Gospel Luke 3:10-18 The 3rd Sunday of Advent is a special day of rejoicing, hence the name Gaudete Sunday. This is a time for us to rejoice because the coming of the Lord is at hand. This Sunday, the readings are calling us to rejoice in the Lord. Advent…
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