Fray José María 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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Invitation: San Sebastian Manila @ 400

UPDATED: Recoletos de Manila cordially invites you to the celebration of the 400th Founding Anniversary of San Sebastian Community. For the OAR, AR, SARF, and RAY who want to ATTEND PHYSICALLY the conference of Fray Rene Paglinawan, OAR, kindly register thru this link: http://bit.ly/OnlineReg400SanSebastian The rest may join the conference via Facebook Live. The Holy…

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LECTIO DIVINA: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Mk. 1:40-45 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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The Analysis and Content of the Diccionario Bisaya-Español, Español-Bisaya of Fr. Juan Felix de la Encarnacion and Its Impact Today

by: Dr. Jes B. Tirol, PhD, Director, Planning and Research, University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City Introduction A dictionary has a wealth of information about a particular language and like any other form of wealth it must be used judiciously. A modern dictionary usually has the following functions:[1] It provides definition, usage, and functions of words…

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RAY de Provincialate joins SNDTP Youth Recollection 2021

QUEZON CITY–A spirit filled activity was held at San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish led the participants to renew and reconnect with the Lord. It was facilitated by Fray Amado Emmanuel Bolilia, OAR, Spiritual Director of RAY de Provincialate. Confession was held during the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It was a great opportunity to be…

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LECTIO DIVINA: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Mk. 1:29-39 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 Spirit, grant…

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The Life and Work of Padre Domingo Carceller, Agustino Recoleto

by Ferdinand M. Bautista, Music Literature Department, UST Conservatory of Music Domingo Carceller Y Galindo was born on 22 December 1894 in Forcall (Castellon dela Plana) Spain[1].  Out of eight children born to his parents, Don Joaquin Carceller and Dona Manuela Galindo, seven became members of various religious orders.  In other words, except for his…

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