LECTIO DIVINA: Baptism of the Lord, Cycle A

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mt. 3:13-17. A. Invoking  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, grant…

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Baptism of the Lord, Cycle A

Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 The first thing that comes to mind when we consider this feast, is the question, “Why does Jesus have to be baptized?” Even John the Baptist asked that same question: “I ought to be baptized by you and yet you come to me?” The answer of Jesus was,…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Baptism of the Lord

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Lk. 3:15-16, 21-22 A. Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believe in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit,…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Epiphany

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mt. 2:1-12 A. Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believe in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant…

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Let us take this occasion to reflect on the Biblical passages on the Blessed Mother. The earliest passage is found in Gen 3:15, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, between your seed and hers; he will strike at your head, while you strike at his heel.”…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR LK. 2:16-21 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,…

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Recoletos de Urbiztondo's Parish Church blessed, welcomes newly ordained OAR priests

Urbiztondo, PANGASINAN—“Let us allow the manger to speak for us. Be empty, do not be afraid to let go. Be strong, take courage and stand up for the Lord. As you are strong, be soft inside. Be still and do not get engrossed in too much work. Last of all, be ready and obey all…

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LECTIO DIVINA: Holy Family Sunday, Cycle A

Translated by Fray Hubert Dunstan Decena, OAR Mt. 2: 13-15, 19-23. A. Invoking 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…

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