LECTIO 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…

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Two 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…

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RAY 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…

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Message 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…

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LECTIO 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…

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Handling 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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RAY de RFC celebrates 10th Founding Anniversary amidst pandemic

Mira-Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY – Reeling with the fast-paced turn of events brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Recollect Augustinian Youth – RFC Council, led by their president En Sueno, held their remarkable milestone as they celebrate their 10th Founding Anniversary last February 28, 2021, at Our Lady of Consolation Parish. Safety protocols were observed…

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LECTIO DIVINA: 4th Sunday of Lent, Cycle B

Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR JN. 3:14-21 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,…

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