LECTIO DIVINA: Solemnity of Christ the King, Cycle A
Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Mt. 25:31-46 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 MoreSolemnity of Nuestra Señora de la Salud 2020
On November 17, 2020, the Solemn Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Salud was presided by the Prior Provincial, Fray Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, at San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, Quezon City. The highlights of the celebration were the offering of Ex-Votos, veil vesting, and the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Five…
Read MoreReflection: Solemnity of Christ the King
Jesus is King because he is Son of God, because he is Creator: “through him all things were made’ (Jn1:3). In the Book of Psalms, God is King because he rules over the whole of creation. At the Annunciation the angel Gabriel said to Mary: “The Lord God will give him the throne of David…
Read MoreSpiritual Warfare: SARF Recollection with Fray Mansueto
by Bro. Wilson Sy (SARF de Baguio) BAGUIO CITY–It’s that time of the year again when we remember our departed loved ones. Especially for Filipinos, this is also a significant time when we reunite with those who remained, particularly our families and relatives. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, had dramatically shifted how we experienced such commemoration…
Read MoreSARF de Filipinas’ birthday tribute to Fray Selma
by Sis. Star A. Anotado (SARF de Antipolo) QUEZON CITY—For the first time, the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity Philippines (SARF de Filipinas) organized a successful virtual birthday tribute for Fray Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno, who turned 61 on October 26, 2020. Ninety-six (96) SARF members from…
Read MoreLa Salud Novena and Procession (November 15, 2020)
On November 15, 2020, the 8th day of the novena in honor of Nuestra Señora de la Salud, the venerated image of La Salud was brought out for procession prior to her Solemn Feast on November 17, 2020. Videos and editing: John Serenado
Read MoreInvitation and Program: Golden Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Decree of Pontifical Right to the AR Sisters
Bishop Mesiona visits his flock in Inagawan, Palawan
Inagawan, PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN—According to Canon Law, “a bishop is obliged to visit the diocese in whole or in part, so that he visits the entire diocese at least every five years either personally or, if he has been legitimately impeded, through the coadjutor bishop, an auxiliary, vicar general, episcopal vicar, or another presbyter.” (CIC…
Read MoreReflection: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A
Prv. 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes. 5:1-6; Mt. 25:14-30 Next Sunday will be the last Sunday of Ordinary Time in our Liturgical Year when we celebrate the feast of Christ the King and we call to mind the Second Coming of the Lord at the end of time to judge the living and the dead.…
Read MoreFray Bitancor: Delayed but Never Extinguished
Mira-Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY—Even in the midst of pandemic, Fray Ramon Bitangcor III, OAR, from Tagbilaran City, Bohol solemnly professed the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience before the Holy Mother Church with Fray Dionisio Selma, OAR, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno, who received his profession. Fray Monmon, as he…
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