UNO-R Fr. President: Christmas season is a moment of Joy
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–University of Negros Occidental -Recoletos President Fray Don H. Besana, OAR, gave his Advent message during the Opening of Christmas@UNO-R last December 5, 2020, at the university lobby. He said that there are a lot of things to thank God, especially the graces we have received as we celebrate the 432nd Foundation…
Read MoreMisa de Gallo Day 1 Reflection: John 5:33-36
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 first day of Misa de Gallo is shared by Br. Jesse Meer E. Alipes, 3rd Year Philosophy student.
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Reflection Simbang Gabi (Dec 16, 2020) : THE MODERN PROPHETS John 5:33-36 The fifth chapter of the Gospel of John starts with Jesus healing a man, sick for thirty-eight years, on a Sabbath day. Seeing the indignation of the Pharisees towards Him, Jesus said, “My Father is always working, and I too must work.”…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: IV Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Lk. 1:26-38. 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 MoreFray Ramon Bitancor, OAR: A Minister of the Word and the Eucharist
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY—A month after Fray Ramon Bitangcor, OAR, had his Solemn Profession of Vows, he was ordained to the Order of the Diaconate on December 5, 2020 on the occasion of the 432nd anniversary of the birth of the Augustinian Recollection. Located in the far-end of Mira-Nila Homes, a subdivision along Congressional…
Read MoreReflection: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception refers to Mary as free from any stain of sin from the moment of being conceived in her mother’s womb. Therefore, throughout her existence she is untouched by sin. Why is this necessary? The Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation said that the Baby to be conceived by Mary was the “Son of the…
Read More60 Seconds of Vocation with Br. Justine Luis Zafra
Reflection: 3rd Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thess. 5:16-24; Jn1:6-8, 19-28. Feeling oppressed by the Roman occupation, the Jews of Jesus’ time were anxious to know if the Messiah had already come. Seeing John the Baptist preaching and baptizing they immediately wanted to verify if indeed he was the Messiah or not. It gave John the Baptist a…
Read MoreIn Pictures: Recoletos de Negros Oriental conducts ARSE 2020
NEGROS ORIENTAL—Members of the Augustinian Recollect communities in Negros Oriental—Recoletos de Valencia, Recoletos de Caidiocan, and Recoletos de Tambo—conducted the annual retreat in the first week of December 2020. Otherwise known as the Augustinian Recollect Spiritual Exercises or ARSE, the retreat lasted for three days. Pursuant to the tripartite agreement of the three priors (Fray…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: III Sunday of Advent, Cycle B
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Jn. 1:6-8, 19-28. 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,…
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