Recollect Augustinian Youth | JAR
Canlubang, Laguna – Anchored in the spirit of faith, unity, and mission, and inspired by this year’s theme, “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27), Recollect Augustinian Youth (RAY) members from various communities across Luzon came together for the 2025 Regional Recollect Augustinian Youth Summit (RRAYS) on March 22-23, 2025. Held at San Sebastian College-Recoletos Canlubang, Laguna, the summit served as a sacred gathering where Recollect Augustinian Youth members deepened their faith, strengthened their bonds as a community, and embraced their calling to be authentic witnesses of Christ’s love in the modern world. DAY…
RRAYS VISAYAS-MINDANAO
Balamban, Cebu – Rooted in the celebration of the Feast of Santo Niño and inspired by this year’s theme, “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (John 15:27), 216 delegates from Mindanao, Negros, and Cebu gathered for the 2025 Visayas-Mindanao Regional Recollect Augustinian Youth Summit (RRAYS) from January 10 to 12,…
Strengthening Faith and Fellowship: Highlights of the Recollect Augustinian Youth Planning in Cebu City
Talavera House of Prayer, Cebu City – The Recollect Augustinian Youth National Officers held their first-ever face-to-face planning session from June 15-16, 2024, in Cebu City, Philippines. The event commenced with Lauds, followed by breakfast and personal preparations. The planning session began with a talk by Rev. Fr. Leander Barrot, OAR, who discussed the history…
RAY and SARF de Provincialate Pastoral Visit: Fostering Harmony in the Community
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, Quezon City — The Recollect Family of the Provincialate warmly welcomed the Prior Provincial, Rev. Fr. Bernard Amparado, OAR, for an evening of dinner and discourse. During his visit, Fr. Amparado assessed the activities and status of the RAY de Provincialate and the SARF de Provincialate, marking the first such…
14th RAYNS Day 3: A Showcase of Culture
The Recollect Augustinian Youth National Summit (RAYNS) went on its third day with various interactive activities in Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary (CaReS), Baguio City. The third day, January 27, 2024, started with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the seminary chapel, presided by Fr. Leander Barrot, OAR, President of the Secretariat of Spirituality, Charism, and…
RAYNS DAY 2: Spiritual Enrichment
The 14th Recollect Augustinian Youth National Summit (RAYNS) continued with a day of spiritual enrichment through different spiritual exercises. The RAYsters started the second day, January 26, 2024, with a morning prayer held at St. Augustine Shrine in Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary (CaReS), Baguio City. It was followed by meditation, then breakfast. The morning session started…
CaReS Hosts 14th RAYNS
DAY 1: The Kick-Off! With the theme, “Those Who Love, Walk,” the Recollect Augustinian Youth (RAY) of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno convened for the 14th RAY National Summit at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary (CaReS), Baguio City. RAYSters from 23 Recoletos communities from different parts of the country and for the first time from the…
SeMoNoRe welcomes RAY full-pledged members
ANTIPOLO – On the celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord, the community of Saint Ezekiel Moreno Novitiate – Recoletos welcomes 6 youth from RAY de Antipolo as full-pledged members of the Recollect Augustinian Youth. There names are: – Carla Almeda– Sarah Almeda– Anabelle Capecenio– Joan Basaya– Alkie John Larga– Ramon Payanay The journey began…
Prior General’s 15 requests to the youth
The Prior General addressed the young synod members at the beginning of the first JAR Synod, which began on July 21 in Spain. The JAR Synod has already begun. From this Friday, July 21, more than 30 young men and women religious from 11 different countries are meeting in Salamanca (Spain) with the aim of…
This is how the JAR Synod will work
The young people will work on all the themes for the revitalization of the JARs jointly in the synodal assembly and in groups. For the first time, the AR will hold a Synod to revitalize the Augustinian Recollect youth movement. For five days they will analyze the reality of the JARs in the world and…
