Misa de Gallo Day 3 Reflection: THE FAITH OF A FATHER

by Br. June Clark Solas Matthew 1:18-25 As a seminarian for 1 and a half year now, I have discovered a lot about myself. Looking back to the yesteryears I spent with the people around me inevitably led me to the reality of my first seminary formation, my HOME, my FAMILY. As I slowly move…

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Misa de Gallo Day 2 Reflection: Matthew 1:1-16

This is a video reflection from Spanish Class of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary, Baguio City, under the tutelage of Fray Allan Jacinto, OAR. The reflection on the Gospel for the second day of Misa de Gallo is shared by Br. Mel Archie Vergara, 3rd Year Philosophy student.

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Misa de Gallo Day 2 Reflection: WE BELONG TO HIM

Reflections by Br. Mel Archie Vergara Matthew 1: 1-16 The gospel of Matthew presents to us the genealogy of Jesus. Here, we could see that Matthew traces the origin of Jesus from King David to Joseph. He traces the lineage of Jesus to let the Jews see that through Jesus the promise of a messiah…

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UNO-R Fr. President: Christmas season is a moment of Joy

Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–University of Negros Occidental -Recoletos President Fray Don H. Besana, OAR, gave his Advent message during the Opening of Christmas@UNO-R last December 5, 2020, at the university lobby.  He said that there are a lot of things to thank God, especially the graces we have received as we celebrate the 432nd Foundation…

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Misa de Gallo Day 1 Reflection: John 5:33-36

This is a video reflection from Spanish Class of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary, Baguio City, under the tutelage of Fray Allan Jacinto, OAR. The reflection on the Gospel for the first day of Misa de Gallo is shared by Br. Jesse Meer E. Alipes, 3rd Year Philosophy student.

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Misa de Gallo Day 1 Reflection: THE MODERN PROPHETS

Reflection Simbang Gabi (Dec 16, 2020) : THE MODERN PROPHETS   John 5:33-36 The fifth chapter of the Gospel of John starts with Jesus healing a man, sick for thirty-eight years, on a Sabbath day. Seeing the indignation of the Pharisees towards Him, Jesus said, “My Father is always working, and I too must work.”…

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LECTIO DIVINA: IV Sunday of Advent, Cycle B

Translated by Fray Dunstan Huberto Decena, OAR Lk. 1:26-38. 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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Fray Ramon Bitancor, OAR: A Minister of the Word and the Eucharist

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY—A month after Fray Ramon Bitangcor, OAR, had his Solemn Profession of Vows, he was ordained to the Order of the Diaconate on December 5, 2020 on the occasion of the 432nd anniversary of the birth of the Augustinian Recollection. Located in the far-end of Mira-Nila Homes, a subdivision along Congressional…

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Reflection: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception refers to Mary as free from any stain of sin from the moment of being conceived in her mother’s womb. Therefore, throughout her existence she is untouched by sin. Why is this necessary? The Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation said that the Baby to be conceived by Mary was the “Son of the…

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