Formation

38 new aspirants welcomed by the Prior Provincial

By Fray Robin Ross Plata, OAR / August 13, 2019 / Comments Off on 38 new aspirants welcomed by the Prior Provincial

Provincial Curia, QUEZON CITY–“Welcome to the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno!” These were the words of Fray Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno, during the courtesy visit of the neophytes prior to their reporting at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary, Baguio City last August 2, 2019. Before coming to the…

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Lone Novice makes simple profession

By Fray James Esplanada / July 8, 2019 / Comments Off on Lone Novice makes simple profession

Antipolo City, RIZAL– That “strength is not always in numbers” seemed to have underpinned the “successful” journey of the only Novice – Neil Rober M. Alilain – who made his simple profession of vows. Though said to be streamed from a very big number, only he survived to raise and wave the Batch’s flag—the ‘Luminaries’—and…

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Curso de Preparación 2019: The preparation for the definitive “yes” to Christ

By Agustinos Recoletos / July 6, 2019 / Comments Off on Curso de Preparación 2019: The preparation for the definitive “yes” to Christ

Note: This was translated from the original Spanish article posted in the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) For six weeks, 10 Augustinian Recollects prepare themselves for their definitive “yes” to Christ as religious. It is the course of preparation for the solemn profession. SPAIN–The Solemn Profession of Vows puts an end to…

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7 Pre-Novices received as Novices; 1 Novice renounces parental inheritance

By Fray Robin Ross Plata, OAR / June 28, 2019 / Comments Off on 7 Pre-Novices received as Novices; 1 Novice renounces parental inheritance

Antipolo City, RIZAL–St. Ezekiel Moreno Novitiate-Recoletos received seven postulants who have finished their one-year Pre-Novitiate Program, and the renunciation of parental inheritance by one novice prior to his Simple Profession of Vows. This took place at St. Ezekiel Moreno Chapel on June 28, 2019. Prior to their acceptance to the novitiate, Fray Ken Oliver Lao,…

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In Pictures: 12 OAR Postulants proceed to Pre-Novitiate Stage

By Fray Robin Ross Plata, OAR / June 21, 2019 / Comments Off on In Pictures: 12 OAR Postulants proceed to Pre-Novitiate Stage

Antipolo City, RIZAL–After their summer vacation, twelve new Pre-Novices reported to Fray James Castelo, OAR, Pre-Novitiate Director, on June 19, 2019. Before they proceeded to Bahay Lingkod-Recoletos, the Pre-Novitiate House located within the compound of St. Ezekiel Moreno Novitiate-Recoletos in Antipolo City, they visited some OAR and AR communities in Metro Manila. They had a…

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RST sends off graduates, awards outstanding students

By Agustinos Recoletos / June 15, 2019 / Comments Off on RST sends off graduates, awards outstanding students

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY—Solemn investiture was granted to nine theology students of Recoletos School of Theology (RST) last May 31, 2019 held at the Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Mira-Nila Homes, Quezon City.  At 8:00 AM, the Baccalaureate Mass was presided by Fray Lauro V. Larlar, OAR, PhD, Rector of RST, as the main…

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Homily: Fray Lauro Larlar on the Closing Mass of the XII Formands Convention

By Fray Robin Ross Plata, OAR / June 13, 2019 / Comments Off on Homily: Fray Lauro Larlar on the Closing Mass of the XII Formands Convention

On the eve of Pentecost and at the start of this Convention, we asked the Holy Spirit to show where this year’s theme – RECOLLECT ACCOMPANIMENT: Quest for Interiority, Sign of Communion and Bond of Charity, – would lead us. Today, as we conclude this convention and celebrate Independence Day, what message does the Word…

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In Pictures: Final Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention

By Fray Jessriel Marcha, OAR / June 13, 2019 / Comments Off on In Pictures: Final Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The 12th OAR Formands’ Convention has finally come to its end. The formands evaluated the whole course of the event. Afterwards, the closing Mass presided by Fr. Lauro Larlar, OAR was celebrated in the RFC Chapel. The outgoing chairman, Fray James Erold Gatinao, OAR, has passed on the torch to the…

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In Pictures: Fourth Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention

By Fray Jessriel Marcha, OAR / June 12, 2019 / Comments Off on In Pictures: Fourth Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–Already at the penultimate day of the Convention, Fr. Kenneth Joseph Onda, OAR, the master of the professed of the Recoletos Formation Center, gave an input concerning the apostolic character of the Order. After the group sharing, the Holy Mass was celebrated in the RFC chapel. The whole afternoon was then…

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In Pictures: Renewal of Vows

By Fray Jessriel Marcha, OAR / June 12, 2019 / Comments Off on In Pictures: Renewal of Vows

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–Fifteen friars renewed their unconditional “yes” to God’s call by the renewal of their vows in the presence of the Prior Provincial, Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR. This was done on June 9, 2019 during the Mass on the occasion of this year’s OAR Formand’s Convention.

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