Reflection: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21. Let us take this occasion to reflect on the Biblical passages on the Blessed Mother. The earliest passage is found in Gen 3:15, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, between your seed and hers; he will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel.”…
Read MoreReflection: Feast of the Holy Family
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21; Mt 2:13-15; 19-23; Lk 2:22-40; & 41-52. Mother Church honors the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph on the Sunday between Dec 25 and Jan 1, or on Dec 30. Mother Church wants us to look at the Holy Family and imitate their love for God and care for…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Feast of the Holy Family, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Lk. 2:22-40. 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…
Read MoreChristmas Message of the Prior General
Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the eve of the beginning of the Christmas festivities, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the work you have done this year, with the hope that 2021 will be full of new enthusiasm to meet the challenges of the future. I send you the…
Read MoreReflection on the Nativity of the Lord
A Tagalog conversation between Jesus and Sta Claus has been passed around, it narrates: Jesus= “Alam mo, naiinggit ako sa ‘yo.” (You know, I envy you.) Sta Claus= “Bakit naman po?” (But why?) Jesus= “Kasi sa Kaarawan ko, ikaw ang inaabangan nila.” (Because on my birthday, they are waiting for you.) Sad but true. Many…
Read MoreMerry Christmas
From all the friars of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, we greet everyone with A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A GRACE-FILLED NEW YEAR 2021!
Read MoreMisa de Gallo Day 9 Reflection: THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS
by Br. Justine Luis Zafra Luke 1:67-79 As we prepare for the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, we reflect today on an important part of God’s plan; the birth of John the Baptist and Zechariah’s canticle. In today’s readings, we can pick up three points to reflect and to pray upon. When God fills…
Read MoreMisa de Gallo Day 9 Reflection: Luke 1:67-79
This is a video reflection from Spanish Class of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary, Baguio City, under the tutelage of Fray Allan Jacinto, OAR. The reflection on the Gospel for the ninth day of Misa de Gallo is shared by Br. Justine Luis Zafra, 3rd Year Philosophy student.
Read MoreRAY de Talisay: remain hopeful and strong
Talisay City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–“My mouth shall be filled with your peace, and I will sing your glory” The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the unprecedented crises that brings with it a lot of problems this 2020. It challenges our health, health services, loss of income, limited mobility and other struggles. It also challenges our faith…
Read MoreMisa de Gallo Day 8 Reflection: TRULY HE IS COMING!
by Br. Nestor R. Lloren, Jr. Luke 1:57-66 We are filled with the spirit of joy and wonder because the hand of God is active in our lives. We prepare the way for those in need then we prepare the way of the Lord and hasten the advent of His kingdom in our midst. The…
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