REAP Schools virtually gather during Novena Masses of St. Ezekiel Moreno
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–The Recoletos Educational Apostolate in the Philippines (REAP) held a virtual novena and fiesta Mass in honor of St. Ezekiel Moreno as part of the Augustinian Recollect Integral Formation Program (ARIFP). Due to the restrictions imposed in religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the different schools took turns in sponsoring the Masses…
Read MorePrior Provincial’s ‘unique’ visit to Laray community
LARAY, Talisay City, Cebu – Despite the ubiquitous threat of Covid-19, Father Provincial, Fray Dionisio Selma OAR, paid a two-day visit to the Recollect community here on August 2-3, 2021. Just like his visits to other communities, the one here in Laray was also done in the context of the ongoing pandemic and in compliance…
Read MorePapal Nuncio: “St. Ezekiel Moreno is still much loved in the Philippines”
(This article was translated from the original Spanish article posted in the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects www.agustinosrecoletos.com) Monteagudo, NAVARRA–The nuncio of His Holiness in Spain, Bernardito Auza, presided over the solemn Eucharist on the feast of San Ezequiel Moreno in Monteagudo. The feast of St. Ezequiel Moreno was celebrated in a…
Read MoreSunday Reflection: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
1st Reading Joshua 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b 2nd Reading Ephesians 5:21-32 Gospel John 6:60-69 One of the difficult parts of life is decision making. This makes many of us rethink of many things that it leads us to a situation that will make us either a hero or a villain in our own story or in…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: XXI Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR JN. 6:60-69 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’s Renewal Visit in Negros Island capped in Valencia
Valencia, NEGROS ORIENTAL—The Prior Provincial, Fray Dionisio Selma, OAR, capped his visit of renewal in the Negros Island last July 23 and 24, 2021 at the Recoletos de Valencia community. Accompanied by the Provincial Secretary, Fray Ernil Almayo, OAR, the Provincial said his visit is aimed at “recalling the basic elements of our life” in…
Read MoreSunday Reflection: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1st Reading: Rev 12:1-6a, 10abResponsorial Psalm: Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 162nd Reading: 1 Cor 15:20-27Gospel: Lk. 1:39-58 This Sunday we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This Solemnity invites us to see the fulfillment of God’s plan for humanity with the Blessed Virgin as the first to receive it after the Lord Jesus…
Read MoreInvitation: Blessing of St. Ezekiel Moreno Chapel
LECTIO DIVINA: XX Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunsta Huberto Decena, OAR JN. 6: 51-58 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…
Read MoreObituary: +Fray Joel Saladar Naranja, OAR
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT FAMILY Dear brothers and sisters: It is my sad duty to formally break this news to you: our brother, FRAY JOEL SALADAR NARANJA, OAR, passed away at 8:30 p.m. of August 8, 2021, a Sunday (or at 8:30 a.m. of August 9, Philippine time) at the ICU…
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