RAY de Antipolo Lenten Recollection 2021: “Isang Pusong Mapagpasalamat”
by Abbygale Anne Felipe Pililia, RIZAL—The Recollect Augustinian Youth (RAY) de Antipolo attended a Lenten Recollection as part of their spiritual program facilitated by Fray Jhoben M. Rodriguez, OAR last March 14, 2021. With the topic “Isang Pusong Mapagpasalamat,” Fray Jhoben set this as the main point during his talk. He let the young participants…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Easter Sunday, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR JN. 20:1-9 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 MoreAPRIL 2021 RECOLLECTION MATERIAL: Communication: Mission and Challenge
Orientation Once we have finished the reflection on Fr. General’s document on poverty, we now begin our monthly recollections with the guide theme for this year: “Creators of Spaces for Dialogue with the Contemporary World and Culture.” We will dedicate this first reflection to the theme of communication as mission and challenge. Today we live…
Read MoreRAY de Antipolo Renewal of Commitment and Oath taking
by Anabelle P. Capecenio Antipolo City, RIZAL–Last March 14, 2021, the Recollect Augustinian Youth Antipolo Council led by the newly elected president, Ms. Jessa Villamer, renewed their commitment as members of the Recollect Augustinian Youth and as a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. The induction of newly elected officers was officiated by Fray…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Palm Sunday, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Lk. 22:14 – 23:56 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…
Read MoreTwo memorable March events held at St. Joseph Parish
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN–St. Joseph Parish in Xiaogang District hosted the annual Lenten Recollection for the Parishes belonging to the 2nd Deanery in the Diocese of Kaohsiung on March 14, 2021. Fray Joel Dequilla, OAR, the Pastor of the host Parish facilitated the day-long Lenten Recollection for participants coming from the parishes of St. John Gabriel Perboyre…
Read MoreRAY de Filipinas: Remaining steadfast and Valiant in the Year of Missio Ad Gentes
QUEZON CITY–Last March 18,2021, after the 9th day of Novena in honor of St. Joseph, the Recollect Augustinian Youth National Officers headed by their National President, Ms. Roceline Bernal, had a renewal of commitment with Fray Joseph Dexter D. Palagtiosa, OAR, Section head of the Recollect Augustinian Youth, as the officiating priest which was held…
Read MoreMessage of the Prior General on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph
TO THE ENTIRE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT FAMILY Dear brothers and sisters: Let us celebrate with joy the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. We thank the Lord for the trust placed on St. Joseph, a just and hardworking man, in whose hands He entrusted the custody of the Family of Nazareth. Let us turn to him, Protector of…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: 5th Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Jhoben Rodriguez, OAR JN.12:20-33 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, grant that…
Read MoreHandling Finances in Times of COVID-19 Crisis
by Sis. Evelyn Ruiz, SAR and Sis. Bang Pacres, SAR The Secular Augstinian Recollect Fraternity National Committee on Apostolate and Social Concerns organized another online seminar with the topic “Handling Finances in Times of COVID-19 Crisis” with Ms. Admarie G. Marcelo, CPA, MM. Ms. Marcelo is a businesswoman, a co-founder of NovaSolTech Co.,Inc. and Edgelink…
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