In Pictures: OLCP Fiesta 2019

Mira-Nila Homes, Quezon City – “Consolation is a movement, a movement closer and closer to God,” said Most. Rev. Roberto Gaa, DD, the new Bishop of Novaliches during the Parish Fiesta of Our Lady of Consolation Parish last September 1. 2019. “So if you have a beautiful church and it does not have any effect…

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All Souls’ Day

November 1 and 2 are important days for our Catholic faith. We profess: “I believe in the Catholic Church, the communion of Saints.” November 1 we commemorate all the saints who we believe entered heaven. Rev. 7:3-8 tells us that a seal was put on the foreheads of 12,000 from every tribe of Israel, totalling…

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In Pictures: 8th IPRAYS

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY—The Recollect Augustinian Youth – Recoletos Formation Center (RAY-RFC) hosted this year’s gathering of Recollect Augustinian Youth (RAY) from different Augustinian Recollect parishes around Manila, also known as Inter-Parochial Recollect Augustinian Youth Summit (IPRAYS) This year’s summit was held at Our Lady of Consolation Parish – MiraNila last October 28 –…

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Jaguars Settle for Silver Finish in CESAFI Volleyball

CEBU CITY—At the height of what is considered the final stage in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Volleyball tourney, both the University of San Jose – Recoletos Women’s and Men’s Volleyball teams conclude their 2019 CESAFI season with a 2nd place finish overall at the Southwestern University-PHINMA (SWU- PHINMA) Coliseum, yesterday, October 28,…

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In Pictures: Solemn Profession of Vows 2019

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–On September 7, 2019, two young Augustinian Recollect friars professed solemnly the Evangelical Counsels. In a solemn rite presided by Fray Dionisio Selma, OAR, Prior Provincial of St. Ezekiel Moreno Province, at Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Fray Virgilio Calalang, Jr., OAR and Fray Cristito Rey Tepace, OAR, solemnly professed their…

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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Wis. 11:22-12:2; 2 Thes. 1:11-2:2; Lk. 19:1-10 The first reading from the Book of Wisdom tells us: “For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made…you spare all things, because they are yours, O Lord and lover of souls… Therefore you rebuke offenders little by little, warn them and remind…

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LECTIO DIVINA: XXXI Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Translated by Fray Emilio Larlar, Jr., OAR Lk 19:1-10 A. Invocation to the Holy Spirit Let us invoke the Holy Spirit with the words of St. Augustine. Come Holy Spirit, by whom every pious soul who believes in Christ in order to make himself a citizen of the City of God is made holy! (En.…

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Prior Provincial’s 60th Birthday

Provincial Curia, QUEZON CITY–Today, October 26, 2019, the Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno, Fray Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, is celebrating his 60th natal day. We pray for the intention of our Prior Provincial and also include him in our prayers. Happy birthday Fray Diony!

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UNO-R news updates

Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos continues to be the Cradle of Excellence both in the academic and athletic divisions not only in the island of Negros, but also in the national platform. Recently, students, alumni, teachers, and member of the administration have brought laurels for the university making UNO-R a home of achievers.…

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LECTIO DIVINA: XXX Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

Translated by Fray Emilio Larlar, Jr., OAR Lk 18:9-14 A. Invocation to the Holy Spirit Let us invoke the Holy Spirit with the words of St. Augustine. Come Holy Spirit, by whom every pious soul who believes in Christ in order to make himself a citizen of the City of God is made holy! (En.…

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