Sunday Reflection: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Fray Alexus Mansueto, OAR•July 17, 2021

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1^st Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6
2^nd Reading: Ephesians 2:13-18
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34

Our society has been into much pain and suffering these past years. Many have lost hope for a better tomorrow and for a more just society. Even in the Church, there is this sense of loss for a brighter future because of almost the same reasons. It seems that life has never been better for those who have lost the sense of the divine in daily life.

Our readings this Sunday invite us to stop for a while and assess the situation in the perspective of faith. Many of us want to solve the problem by purely human means that God is taken out of the picture because it seems to be that God is irrelevant and is not worth taking into consideration, either because He does not exist or He does not care anyway. On the other hand, there are those who are emphasize so much their trust in divine providence that they would not anymore work, but just wait for whatever God would provide. These two are seeming opposites that needs to be considered.

Our Christian faith teaches us that we have to join these two attitudes, we have to balance them. We have to do our best in making this world progress according to its capacity and need while relying on the providence of God who made all these things around us for us. Our faith is our guide towards the fulfillment of our vocation. God makes us fruitful according to our capacity and He also allows us to take time to rest ourselves. The Sabbath Rest, is a time of renewal and reconnection for us with the Divine Caller. He established this rest to enable us to grow more through our experiences I the field. We cannot just work and work, that sometime or should I say often times make us unaware of the real need of those we minister to and this also make us unaware of our own journey as a person.

God, being the Good Shepherd, has warned us of our subtle way of replacing His plan with ours. We sometimes lead people away from encountering God because we want them to focus on our works than to focus on the works of God. We usurp God’s place in the hearts of His people. The Prophet Jeremiah calls our attention to this reality and God’s plan through Christ and His Church, that He will appoint shepherds who will take care of His sheep according to His will. We have to be careful of our ways. Parents, teachers, priests, employers, and any person in authority are called to be shepherds in their own way. This is why, we are all called to take time to rest and assess every situation. We have to stop at times, to rest and ponder over the things we are entrusted to do. Shepherding is never an easy task, this is why Jesus invites us to take this sabbath rest or time of encounter, meditation, contemplation. He Himself after the day’s work would go to a lonely or deserted place to pray and have encounter with the Father. He was always in focus because He spent time with God. This is what we need in our time to be able to put things back in tract.

We can never help people, our families, and our society to help move on to the next phase of life unless we ourselves show them that there is more than the pains and sufferings that surround us. There is God who loves and shepherds them through our lowly ministry. We have to lead them to encounter God in their pains and sufferings. We have to see beyond their pains and sufferings their need for the love and mercy of the Father. Jesus showed us this love and mercy when He did not give up on people, He always saw their need as a way towards encountering the Father. He is the Shepherd needed by the people.

Fray Alexus Mansueto, OAR

Priest/Religious of the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

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					1 All day September 1, 2023 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION Pope Francis’ Message: https://www.vatican.va/content/ francesco/en/messages/pont-messages/2023/documents/20230513- messaggio-giornata-curacreato.html NOVENA TO ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO BEGINS APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA (August 31-September 3, 2023) Day 2: Ulaanbaatar 1000 Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar and official welcome. BIRTHDAY Sis. Alicia Bañares, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Amellory Jopia, SAR (Urbiztondo Chapter) Laurice Kathleen Barizo (RAY-Cavite) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Francisca de Sta. Maria, AR +Sr. Placida Patrimonio, AR +Sis. Primitiva Ayuda, SAR (Manila Chapter) +Sis. Pilar Betinol, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	2 All day September 2, 2023 APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA Day 3: Rome – Ulaanbaatar 0900 Welcome ceremony at Sükhbaatar Square 0930 Courtesy visit with President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh at the State Palace 1020 Meeting with authorities, members of the diplomatic corps and local representatives in the Ikh Mongol hall at the palace. Speech by pope. 1100 Meeting with Gombojavyn Zandanshatar, chairman of Mongolia’s parliament, the State Great Khural. 1110 Meeting with Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun- Erdene. 1600 Meeting with bishops, priests, religious, missionaries and pastoral workers at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul. Speech by pope. BIRTHDAY Fray Federico Gregorio Sis. Maxima Malalay, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Maynard Negre (RAY-Talisay) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Aurora Cordova, SAR (Laray Chapter)
3 All day September 3, 2023 APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA Day 4: Ulaanbaatar 1000 Ecumenical and interreligious meeting at the Hun Theater. Speech by pope. 1600 Mass at the Steppe Arena. Homily by pope. OLCP- MIRANILA FIESTA MASS Time: 11:00 a.m. Presider & Homilist: Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D. BIRTHDAY Fray James Erold Gatinao Sr. Annielyn Alejado, AR Sis. Salvacion Alonzo, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Venus Corazon Maturan, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) Bro. Arnel Ortega (Tondo Chapter / Trial) Jay Warren Oberes (RAY-Balamban) Regina Kyle Regonas (RAY-Balamban) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1969-2023) Fray Hernando Coja DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Ma. Rosario Padilla, AR + Sis. Luzonica del Rosario, SAR (Manila Chapter)	4 All day September 4, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR OAR VOCATION SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION Be reminded of the plenary indulgence we may obtain today! APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA Day 5: Ulaanbaatar, Rome 0930 Meeting with charity workers and the inauguration of the House of Mercy. Speech by pope. 1130 Farewell ceremony at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. 1200 Departure by plane for Rome. 1720 Arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino airport. OLCP- LARAY FIESTA MASS Time: 5:00 p.m. Presider & Homilist: Most Rev. Emilio Bataclan, D.D. BIRTHDAY Sis. Mary Grace Morales, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Eufrocina Estanislao, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Marianne Burgos, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Sis. Rosario Claver, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Ms. Brenda Saliendra, Sister General of the OAR ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1993-2023 / 30th) Fray Emilio Jaruda, Jr. DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Melchora de Sta. Teresita de Jesus, AR +Sis. Dorotea Magallon, SAR (Cebu Chapter) +Sis. Nonita Gingoyon, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	5 All day September 5, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Sixto Ciriaco Bitangjol Fray Tomokatsu Yamaguchi Sis. Marilyn Pariñas, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) Sis. Luz Virginia Mapalo, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Camila Doctor (RAY-Urbiztondo) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Antonia Dinsay, AR +Sis. Genoveva Deligero, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	6 All day September 6, 2023 INSTALLATION OF MOST REV. MOISES M. CUEVAS AS VICAR APOSTOLIC OF CALAPAN (Mindoro Oriental) [Hence, cession of the appointment of Rev. Fr. Nestor Adalia as Apostolic Administrator of Calapan] BIRTHDAY Fray Michael Catama Fray Rellyric Delos Santos Fray John Zachary Haguisan Bro. Jimi Paolo Valeza, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Nimfa Ramirez, SAR (Manila Chapter)	7 All day September 7, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Regino Bangcaya Sr. Anita Manigo, AR Sis. Charito Muñoz, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Cynthia Lata, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Rosalina Dumdum, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Sis. Osita Atotubo, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Sis. Estela Pahilanga, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Sis. Regina Babao, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	8 All day September 8, 2023 BIRTHDAY OF MAMA MARY BIRTHDAY Fray René Paglinawan Fray Monday Benjamine Edobor Sr. Alejandra Bendoval, AR Sis. Gregoria Torion, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Ma. Lota Ignacio, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE & SOLEMN PROFESSION Sr. Loraine Lechago, OAR DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Lourdes Lolita Caballero, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) +Sis. Leticia Jacinto, SAR (Manila Chapter)	9 All day September 9, 2023 SECRETARIAT ON INITIAL FORMATION MEETING 9:00 a.m. / Recoletos Formation Center BIRTHDAY Sr. Arlyn de la Cruz, AR Br. Ramon Bancal (aspirant) Sis. Maria Corazon Sigua, SAR (Manila Chapter) Laurence Canillo (RAY-Balamban) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1985-2023) Fray Dionisio Selma DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Gloria Donato, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
10 All day September 10, 2023 SOLEMNITY OF ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE Be reminded of the plenary indulgence we may obtain today! 53nd FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE RECOLETOS DE PROVINCIALATE AS A COMMUNITY (Est. 1970) BEATIFICATION OF THE ULMA FAMILY [Josef & Wiktoria and their seven children, including the unborn] Place of beatification: Markowa, Poland FIESTA MASS @ SNT ORATORY– UNO-R BACOLOD FIESTA MASS @ SNTP – TALISAY CITY, NEGROSOCCIDENTAL Time: 10:00 a.m. Presider: Most Rev. Patricio Buzon, D.D. FIESTA MASS @ SNTP – QUEZON CITY Time: 6:00 p.m. Presider: Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. FIESTA MASS @ SNDT MISSION CENTER – LOS ARCOS, AGUSAN DEL SUR Time: 9:00 a.m. Presider: Msgr. Isaleo Madelo (Vicar General for Pastoral Affairs) BIRTHDAY Sr. Eufrocina Rusiana, AR Sr. Mary Grace Judith Alamares, AR Bro. Inocencio Sayo, SAR (Miranila Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Ruperto Santos, D.D. (Bishop of Antipolo) (1989-2023) Fray Francisco Antonio Fray Amadeo Lucero DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Josefina Alegata, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)	11 All day September 11, 2023 Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines– Men Assembly / September 11 – 15, 2023 Venue: St. Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality and Development Center, Brgy. San Jose, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Theme: “Enlarge the space of your tent” (Is 54:2) BOT MEETING – USJ-R MAIN, CEBU Venue: USJ-R Main, Cebu / 2:00 p.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Emilio Edgardo Quilatan Br. John Marco Daniel (postulant) Br. Christian Julag-ay (aspirant) Br. Francis Cortez, SAR (Manila Chapter / diocesan priest) Sis. Herminigilda Hernandez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Davic James Cabatingan (RAY-Valencia) Dianne Morales (RAY-Provincialate) SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1998-2023) Fray Randolph Castulo Castillo Fray Charlito Orobia Fray Amado Emmanuel Bolilia Fray Jonathan Caballero DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Emilia Cruz, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	12 All day September 12, 2023 BOT MEETING – USJ-R BALAMBAN Venue: USJ-R Main, Cebu / 9:00 AM BIRTHDAY Fray Jorr Rabacal Br. Eivan Earl Martinez (postulant) Br. Ramon Jayson Valdez (aspirant) Sis. Esmalita Amigable, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Gerald Artates (RAY-Provincialate) PRESBYTERAL ANNIVERSARY (1992-2023) Fray Leander Barrot Fray Paulino Dacanay	13 All day September 13, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sis. Rosario Gaspar, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) Sis. Aida Lopez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Pacita Cisneros, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Robert John Navarro (RAY-Miranila) Hon. Rufus Rodriguez, Brother General of the Order ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1970-2023) Fray Dionisio Cachero ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1997-2023) Fray Jose Ernil Almayo DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Fray Emilio Larlar Jr. (2020-2023) +Sis. Paz Garciano, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	14 All day September 14, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sr. Ma. Lourdes Piccio, AR Sr. Floramae Lanuza, AR Sis. Catalina Marzon, SAR (Tondo Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Rizalina Poblete, SAR (Cavite Chapter) +Bro. Paulino de la Cerna, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	15 All day September 15, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Anthony Morillo Fray James Bumangabang Bro. John Bumangabang, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Leonida Tejada, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) Sis. Patria Laguna, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Beah Marie Ganarias (RAY-Bacolod) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Lolita Jara, SAR (Tondo Chapter) +Sis. Josefina Villa, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)	16 All day September 16, 2023 111th ANNIVERSARY (1912-2023) OF RELIGIOSAS FAMILIAS BIRTHDAY Fray Joseph Cyprian Panaligan Fray Robin Ross Plata Sr. Mary Ann Lumactao, AR Bro. Nestor Paredes, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Angeles Gabutina, AR +Sis. Maxima Barrera, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
17 All day September 17, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sis. Ma. Nimfa Garganta, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Aurora Guilaran, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Anita Luces, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Julia Tamsi (RAY-Baguio) Most Rev. Socrates Mesiona, D.D. (Apost. Vicariate of Puerto Princesa) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Regina Morales, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	18 All day September 18, 2023 BOT MEETING – UNO-R BACOLOD Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 2:00 p.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Henry Santiago Br. Sean Cass Alvarez (postulant) Sr. Ma. Ruth Gulane, AR Sis. Mary Ann Cabanes, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Demetria Bayona, SAR (Talisay Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Lourdes Donayre, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	19 All day September 19, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE SICK FEAST OF ST. ALONSO DE OROZCO 5TH ANNIVERSARY (1918-2023) OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE PIONEER RECOLETOS IN INDONESIA BOT MEETING – CST-R SAN CARLOS Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 8:00 a.m. BOT MEETING – SPA-R CAIDIOCAN Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 10:00 a.m. BOT MEETING – CSP-R VALENCIA Venue: UNO-R Bacolod /2:00 p.m. BOT MEETING – CSNT-R TALISAY Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 4:00 p.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Joseph Philip Trayvilla Fray Joel Alve Bro. Leonaldrin Ostia, SAR (Tondo Chapter / Trial)	20 All day September 20, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sr. Ma. Nena Labrague, AR Sr. Kristine Ignacio, AR Sis. Corazon Catindig, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Normita Pleno, SAR (Cavite Chapter) Estella Marie Andador (RAY-Talisay)	21 All day September 21, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Alexus Mansueto Sis. Carmencita Estillore, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Estrelleta Alao, SAR (Laray Chapter) Sis. Normita Pleno, SAR (Cavite Chapter) Sis. Efigenia Itong, SAR (Manila Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Isabel Pantoja, AR +Sr. Salvacion Olalo, AR +Sr. Ma. Susana Quiñones, AR +Sis. Aquilina Gonzales, SAR (Manila Chapter)	22 All day September 22, 2023 APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO MARSEILLE BIRTHDAY Sr. Marietta Angelica Gunayan, AR Sr. Nancy Macaraig, AR Sr. Sheryl Garcia, AR Sis. Mauricia Romero, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Pilar Gomez, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Lebron Jay Bantog (RAY-Valencia)	23 All day September 23, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Vicente Ramon, Jr. Sis. Julia Sonsona, SAR (Tondo Chapter) ANNIVERSAY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Roberto Gaa (Diocese of Novaliches) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Sebastiana Jaropojop, AR +Sr. Agustina Salcedo, AR +Sis. Florencia Velarde, SAR (Manila Chapter) +Sis. Dolores Romarate, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
24 3:40 PM September 24, 2023 109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES Pope Francis’ Message: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/migration/documents/20230511-world-migrants-day-2023.html BIRTHDAY Br. Christian Jay Manalo (aspirant) Sis. Bernadita Campos, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Dinah Espino, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Sis. Aura Mae Salanap, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) Sugarrey Rendajae (RAY-Talisay) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1967-2023) Fray Emeterio Buñao	25 All day September 25, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sr. Lucita Mingueto, OAR DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Esperanza Heffler, AR	26 All day September 26, 2023 DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Socorro Ladim, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) +Sis. Belen Osorio, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	27 All day September 27, 2023 44TH WORLD TOURISM DAY Theme: “Tourism and Green Investment” Pope Francis’ Message: http://www.evangelizatio.va/ content/dam/pcpne/pdf/PastoraledelTurismo/44Messaggio/ Messaggio%20GMT%202023%20-%20Inglese.pdf BIRTHDAY Sr. Rafaela Paras, AR Sr. Damiana Tafalla, AR Sr. Ma. Melodina Ramirez, AR Sis. Encarnacion Cinco, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Susan Manalon, SAR (Inagawan Chapter) Sis. Ruth Miralles, SAR (Inagawan Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY: +Sr. Genoveva del Santísimo Sacramento, AR	28 All day September 28, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE MISSION BLESSED MARTYRS OF JAPAN 1ST FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF RECOLETOS DE LOS ARCOS MEETING OF PROVINCIAL PROCURATORS Sept. 28-30, 2023 / Rome BIRTHDAY Bro. Ruel Alcedo, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Sis. Salome Mapili, SAR (Valencia Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Iluminada Apurillo, AR +Sis. Concesa da Silva, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)	29 All day September 29, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Roderick Deguit Br. Joseph Alladen Lagare (aspirant) Sis. Mercedita Macabihag, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Rodelin Oredina (RAY-Talisay) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Maria Acuña, SAR (Cebu Chapter) +Sis. Elvira Birondo, SAR (Talisay Chapter)	30 All day September 30, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Ferdinand Fornilos Sis. Teresita Labos, SAR (Cebu Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (2017-2023) Fray Invenzor Melgazo Fray Jayferson Baldelovar Fray Mark Saludes DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Fabiana Gimongala, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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