A Vaccine for All
For almost a year in this pandemic, we are still hoping for a cure to the dreaded COVID-19. Death toll continues to rise. Before the end of this month, almost 2.5 million deaths worldwide have been recorded (as of February 19, 2021, approximately 2,448,188 deaths). And yet, the vaccine war is creating instability in the…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: 2nd Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR MK. 9:2-10 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: Installation of Fray Silloriquez as Parish Priest of OLVP-R
FAREWELL, Fray Conde
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—Fray Walthrode Conde, OAR joined our Creator last February 18, 2021. At 11:10 pm, his attending Physician had declared that the cause of death of Fray Conde was Septic shock. Farewell, our dear Father. Fray Conde was a pillar of the Order of Augustinian Recollects being the most senior among the Friars…
Read MoreObituary: + Fray Walthrode Bracero Conde, OAR
TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT FAMILY We would like to notify you of the passing away of our brother, FRAY WALTHRODE BRACERO CONDE, OAR on February 18, 2021 at Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital (or Riverside Medical Center) in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, due to septic shock which was antecedently aggravated…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: 1st Sunday of Lent, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR MK. 1:12-15 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 MoreSan Sebastian Convent and Community @ 400
Founded on February 16, 1621, the San Sebastian Convent is one of the oldest Recollect communities in the Philippines. The brothers of the community are into parish works through the San Sebastian Parish Basilica and into educational apostolate through the San Sebastian College- Recoletos. A chapel where the basilica now stands was constructed in that…
Read MoreTheological Virtues in St. Joseph
Note: This article was posted on the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) St. Joseph perfectly represents the three theological virtues: faith in the Word of God; hope in the face of danger; and the charity of accepting Jesus as our son. When we affirm that we are children of God, we…
Read MoreInvitation: 96th Fiesta of Sto. Cristo Divino Tesoro
Fray José MarÃa Lorenzo: A good man; a good shepherd
Note: This article was posted on the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) The Augustinian Recollect Jose Maria Lorenzo will always be remembered for his permanent and indelible smile, his courage and strength. He was Vicar Provincial in Mexico and dedicated his life to the people, to the religious and to the…
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