Sunday Reflection: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
One of the painful realities of life is rejection. It haunts us even after many years. Rejection leads us to think that we are not worth loving; we are good for nothing; and that we are not good enough for anything or anyone in this life. Our Gospel this Sunday talks about the rejection of…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: XIV Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR MK. 6:1-6 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 MoreUSJ-R Balamban, ForSOAR de Cebu and Arcores International launch ‘Gugma ni San Jose’
CEBU CITY— ‘Gugma ni San Jose’ (Love of St. Joseph), a community pantry initiative of University of San Jose–Recoletos de Balamban, ForSOAR de Cebu and Arcores International was successfully launched last June 26, 2021. As ‘Gugma ni San Jose’ brings the spirit of the Year of St. Joseph into fruition, the launching distributed 150 packs…
Read MoreSunday Reflection: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
When sickness strikes and death becomes more apparent, to whom do we turn to? This question is very real in our present situation where sickness and death are all that we could hear on the street sides, in the television, and in social media. Sickness and death are the worst enemies we battle with each…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: XIII Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR MK. 5:21-43 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 MoreInvitation: Simple Profession of Vows (Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno)
Sunday Reflection: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
1st Reading: Job 38:1, 8-112nd Reading: 2 Cor 5:14-17Gospel: Mk 4:35-41 We have so many fears in life and sometimes these fears make us paralyzed. We often overthink things when we don’t understand what is happening around us. Life may seem to be very hard for us and we resort to depressive thoughts or anxiety…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: XII Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR MK 4: 35-41 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 MoreRFC Formands instituted as Lectors and Acolytes
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY– On the occasion of the Feast of St. Rita of Cascia, eight (8) formands were instituted to the Ministry of Lectors and two (2) to the Ministry of Acolytes during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the St. Thomas of Villanova Chapel, Recoletos Formation Center, last May 22, 2021.…
Read MoreRecoletos de Antipolo welcomes Prior Provincial for Renewal Visit
ANITPOLO CITY—The Renewal Visit of the Prior Provincial on June 9 – 10, 2021 started in the Chapel invoking the Holy Spirit for the guidance and enlightenment of the religious in the community and the rest of the members of the community. In the opening message of the Prior Provincial, Fray Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR,…
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