Cofrades consecrate to Nuestra Señora de la Salud and enroll to Cofradia de Tránsito de Nuestra Señora
QUEZON CITY–The first batch of confraternity members of the newly revived Cofradia de Tránsito de Nuestra Señora in honor of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, were finally enrolled into the confraternity last October 2, 2021 in the San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, Quezon City. The Enrollment Rite was officiated by Fray Rommel Rubia, OAR, while…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA XXVIII Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Mk. 10:17-30. 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,…
Read MoreCofradia del Carmen Revived
Last September 8,2021 Fray Joseph Cyprian J. Panaligan, OAR welcomed 31 new members into the Cofradia del Carmen. The event signifies the revival of the confraternity. It was in 1756 that the Cofradia del Carmen in Cebu was canonically established through Fray Jose Andres de la Santisima Trinidad, who wrote a formal letter to the…
Read MoreObituary: +Fray Nemesio D. Tolentin, OAR (October 31, 1966-October 2, 2021)
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT FAMILY Dear brothers and sisters: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, … will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 8:38-39) It is my sad duty to inform you that FRAY NEMESIO DIANA TOLENTIN, OAR died…
Read MoreSunday Reflection: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
1st Reading Genesis 2:18-242nd Reading Hebrews 2:9-11Gospel Mark 10:2-16 Our readings this Sunday invite us to take a deeper look on the Sacrament of Marriage. Today, many have lost the sense of what this Sacrament is all about. We can see at times that this has become a fashion show, a show of wealth, a…
Read MoreInvitation: Toma de Habito 2021
LEC Dedication Highlights the “Season of Creation” at CST-R
SAN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidental – “Lord, bless the works of our hands. “ In a solemn and profound ceremony, Thomasian administrators and faculty members blessed and dedicated the newly established Laudato Si’ Environmental Center (LEC) last September 30, 2021. The event commemorates the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) “Season of Creation”…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA XXVII Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Mk. 10:2-16. 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,…
Read MoreInvitation: Solemn Profession of Vows (Province of San Nicolas)
Thomasian Community Responds to Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ Challenge
SAN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidental – As he talked about a topic that he had discussed hundreds of times with various audiences, Bro. Jaazeal “Tagoy” Jakosalem, OAR, appeared out of the mist of an unstable internet connection full of conviction and zest that the Thomasian community can be movers in the concerted effort to “Care…
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