LECTIO DIVINA XXVI Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Mk. 9:38-43, 45, 47-48. 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,…
Read MoreFormation Year Commences with Mass of the Holy Spirit
BAGUIO CITY — Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary commences the formation year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit presided by Rev. Fr. Bernard C. Amparado, OAR, last August 21, 2021. The seminary rector emphasized the importance of the Holy Spirit’s role not just on individual’s life, but the Church as a whole. “The Holy Spirit is…
Read MoreSeminarians, Personnel Vaccinated
BAGUIO CITY— Fifty Seminarians and two personnel of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary received their jabs of vaccine during a vaccination drive held at the Recoletos Gym of the seminary last August 20, 2021. The Seminarians and personnel received the first dose of the Sinovac vaccine. “We really need the vaccine,” said Rev. Fr. Bob Cabanag, OAR,…
Read MoreSerene Monteagudo Saturday for Thomasian Community: The Annual CST-R Recollection
SAN CARLOS, Negros Occidental – Forty-four members of the Thomasian community composed of teachers, lay staff and scholars of Recoletos Educational Assistance for Deserving Students (READS joined the half-day recollection to focus on their spiritual well-being surrounded by nature at Monteagudo-Recoletos. Rev. Fr. Romeo Ben A. Potencio Jr. OAR, the current director of the…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: XXV Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR MK. 9:30-37 A. INVOCATION OF 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 MorePrior Provincial receives 3 Recollect friars for Solemn Profession
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY – Three Augustinian Recollect friars said their definitive ‘yes’ to God as they Solemnly Professed the Evangelical Counsels last Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Our Lady of Consolation Parish. They were Fray Julius James T. Tinapao, OAR, Fray Ricky John A. Austria, OAR, and Fray James Erold P. Gatinao, OAR,…
Read More45 RECEIVE UNO-R SERVICE AWARDS
Forty-five employees of the university received their service awards last September 10, 2021, after the Thanksgiving Mass in honor of St. Nicholas of Tolentino. Diwa Rekoleto Service Award is given to employees who have served the university for 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years while the St. Ezekiel Moreno Award is given to employees…
Read MoreSunday Reflection: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
1st Reading Isaiah 50:4c-9a2nd Reading James 2:14-18Gospel Mark 8:27-35 When hardship, pain, and suffering surround us, how do we deal with them? Our 1st Reading this Sunday from the Prophet Isaiah reminds us of the reality of suffering and pain. The suffering-servant of God endures through all the pains that come from those who…
Read MoreInvitation: Solemn Profession of Vows (Province of Santo Tomas de Villanueva)
SAN ROQUE PARISH – SAIPAN CELEBRATES 70TH FIESTA
Saipan, CNMI—The Roman Catholic Church celebrated last August 16, 2021 the Feast of San Roque, the great patron saint of the sick and invalid. For the Parish of San Roque of the Northern Cluster of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, the 70th celebration of the feast in honor of San…
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