Bishop Gaa ordains 3 OAR friars to Sacred Order of the Diaconate
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY—A day before the 23rd anniversary of the foundation of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno, three Augustinian Recollect solemnly professed friars were ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate on November 27, 2021 at Our Lady of Consolation Parish. Most Rev. Roberto O. Gaa, DD, Bishop of the Diocese…
Read MorePursuing ecumenical dialogue in the synodal journey
Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the synodal process The central theme of the synodal process points to communion—koinonia, a key element of ecumenism. The Roman Catholic faith communities must also see the ecumenical relevance of the synodal process, while it is important to deal first with the internal aspects of…
Read More1621-2021: Four centuries of the First General Chapter
The Order of Augustinian Recollects will begin to celebrate on November 29 the 400th anniversary of the first general chapter, held in 1621 in the historic convent of Madrid. November 19, 1621. It is the date of the beginning of the first general chapter of the Augustinian Recollects. We are in Madrid, in the convent whose…
Read MoreInvitation: Presbysteral Ordination (Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno)
Sunday Reflection: 1st Sunday of Advent, Cycle C
1st Reading Jeremiah 33:14-162nd Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2Gospel Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 This Sunday, we begin a new Liturgical Year. The Season of Advent reminds us of two things: first, the First Coming of Jesus or the Incarnation of God. Second, it reminds us also of Christ return in glory to judge the living and…
Read MorePrayers for the 56th General Chapter
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Read MoreCaReS participates in Diocese of Baguio’s Dedication of an Altar
BAGUIO CITY— Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary joined Most Rev. Victor Bendico, DD in celebrating the Dedication of the Altar of the Diocese of Baguio Cathedral last November 16, 2021. Rev. Fr. Anthony Irineo, OAR, Vice-Rector of the seminary represented the formation team of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary. He was accompanied by 3 fourth-year college seminarians who represented…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: First Sunday of Advent, Cycle C
Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan M. Decena, OAR Lk. 21:25-28,34-36 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 MoreCST-R Grand Alumni Homecoming 2021
The traditional and highly anticipated CST-R Grand Alumni Homecoming finally got back its swag after Thomasians Batch 1997, the Silver Jubilarians, organized and hosted remarkable events last October 30 to 31, 2021. Despite the pandemic and several restrictions and protocols, Batch 1997 managed to implement their outreach program to three CST-R adopted schools. The batch…
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