Formation | Continuous Formation
Cebu City, January 16–17, 2025 — Young clergy and religious of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) in their first five years of ministry convened at the Talavera House of Prayer for a two-day program focused on ongoing formation and fellowship. Organized by the Secretariat of Spirituality, Charism, and Permanent Formation (SSCPF), the event aimed to address the unique challenges of transitioning from seminary life to active ministry. With the theme “Journeying Together: Strengthening Brotherhood and Resilience in Ministry,” the gathering provided a blend of conferences, workshops, and fellowship activities, fostering both spiritual growth and personal well-being among participants. The program began with an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
In Pictures: Third Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The formands of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno started their day with the recitation of the holy rosary. At 8:30 in the morning, Fr. Romel Rubia, OAR shared his insights about the communitarian aspect of the Order. Centering on the provisions of the Constitutions, Fr. Rubia reminded the formands that…
Formands told: “We need missionaries”
Day 2: Formands’ Convention The first full day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention at the RFC fell on Pentecost Sunday, and it was nothing short of being appropriate as the Holy Spirit’s presence was invoked and was felt in the activities all throughout the day. After the Morning Prayer held at the Mini-Forest, the…
In Pictures: Second Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The second day of this year’s OAR Formands’ Convention is marked by inputs coming from two of the elders in religious life, namely Fr. Dionisio Selma, OAR and Fr. Joseph Philip Trayvilla, OAR. To further deepen the inputs, group sharings were held. Games and recreation transpired in the afternoon. To cap…
In Pictures: 12th OAR Formands’ Convention Opening Salvo
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The formands of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno were gathered for the biennial convention known as OAR Formands’ Convention from June 8-12, 2019. Usually held at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary in Baguio City, this year for the first time, the community of Recoletos Formation Center in Quezon City hosted this gathering.…
