Showing posts with label religious institution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label religious institution. Show all posts
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Monday, April 16, 2012
The relic of St. Clare at the Poor Clare Monastery
After yesterday's Welcome Mass and Veneration at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, the relic of St. Clare was brought to the Poor Clare Monastery in Barangay Rawis. A Mass was said at 4:00 pm and veneration was held from 5:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. A send-off mass presided over by the Bishop of Borongan was held at 5:00 am today. Here are some pictures which I managed to take last night.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Consolatrix is 15 years old
The Sisters of the Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist (whom many fondly refer to as Consolatrix sisters) will mar their 15th year in Calbayog this year. I will be giving updates on the celebration as these become available. In the meantime, let me give you a brief history of the Consolatrix sisters in Calbayog. You may read on or click on these links: link1, link2, link3.
… Our congregation will remain on the ground like the creepers. Look at the violet it just creeps, nobody knows it is the there until it is crushed.* (*from an instruction with Mother Alexis, Feb. 13, 1990)
The feast of St. Scholastica, February 10, 1997, marks the day of arrival of five (5) Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist nuns in the Diocese of Calbayog.
Upon entry into the monastery that was built for them, their Prioress was greeted with: “Can you teach catechism?” The question seemed to have been out of place. Arrangements and correspondence prior to the contract that was drawn would have clarified the monastic character and charism of the Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist.
February 11, 1997, Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, was the date set for the installation; perhaps it was too soon after the Diocese’s formal invitation that there was too little time to consider the conditions that the founding community would find themselves in.
There had been expectations of them contrary to their charism. The location of the monastery was not at all ideal. Their greatest trial, however, was the difficulty of getting priests who would minister to their spiritual needs.
No matter how difficult things may have seemed the nuns remained confident for they knew this was the positive sign needed for god’s work – the sign of the cross. They abandoned everything into the hands of Our Lady and soon some priests came to realize their condition and spoke of it to the new Bishop of the Diocese.
The work of founding has not been easy but the nuns came to understand the purpose for which God has brought them to their new place of obedience and this became their source of encouragement, more and more they came to realize the need for victim-adorers and consolers who would offer themselves and carry at the foot of the Blessed Sacrament the perpetual mission of prayer and supplication for priests and religious especially of the Diocese.
Where there has been difficulty in keeping some of their monastic observances beyond their control they made up by intensifying their life in the observances where they can.
The presence of the violet is noticed only when it is crushed because of the fragrance it exudes after the blow. However, it does not just die; for as long as it has grown its roots deep into the ground it soon brings forth its new velvety leaves and delicate little flowers. But when it is soaked under water through a storm, will the violet still survive? Will it not rather rot and eventually die?
May 14, 1999 was a day of special graces for the nuns. The owner of the land in San Policarpo paid them a visit saying the special intention she asked the nuns to pray for was granted that now she was willing to donate the land she was formerly selling them! At night there was a knock at the monastery sacristy; to the nuns’ surprise, it was the Bishop! He spent an hour before the Blessed Sacrament then later spoke to them. The Bishop told the community that during their general assembly the priests approved of their relocation but it will not be earlier than the year 2003! Do not make any renovations of the building, was the Bishop’s last word.
Through the Bishop said the transfer will only be in three years time, the community hoped it would be during the Jubilee year 2000 – it is a dream God alone will fulfill!
A nun was scheduled for perpetual vows September 1999. The motherhouse decided that she makes her profession with her group in La Union and the whole community of Calbayog while the Prioress and another nun remained in the Motherhouse for the Congregation’s First General Chapter.
November 8, 1999 was a fateful day for the four nuns. The chaplain for the day was unable to reach the monastery because of the heavy rain. When they saw that the river which was just a few meters from the monastery building was rising fast the nuns decided to leave the monastery for St. Camillus Hospital where they hoped to be “admitted” and be assured of their daily Masses. At about twelve noon, after they consumed the Blessed Sacrament, they left hastily; it seemed to have been a Passover.
They went through the rain not realizing there was a storm. The usual place where it gets flooded was not passable but they made it through. Thinking their difficulty was over they continued on not having any idea as to what their plight would be. Before them were mountains of landslides which they had to cross under a heavy downpour, to decide to return was too late.They reached Oquendo soaked, tired and exhausted at about four in the afternoon, to continue the journey to St. Camillus was impossible. They knocked at the convent of the Missionaries of Charity where they were warmly welcomed. Here they were to be refugees for three weeks. Thus started the nuns’ exodus.
As the road to Mawacat was badly destroyed, going back to the monastery the following day was impossible except by boat. The nuns found the monastery and the Missionaries of Charity helped them clean. Daily they would take turns to travel from Oquendo to Mawacat until the monastery was once more in order.
The Prioress and her companion who were still in the Motherhouse were updated about the fate of the nuns; however, they could not just return to Calbayog because the Chapter was not yet over. The Congregation’s father Protector decided to recall the community of Calbayog back to La Union until the Diocese of Calbayog is ready to properly provide for the new foundation. The Prioress and her companion pleaded with him as the priests of the Diocese were supportive of them. He then had a change of heart when he learned that Mary Consolatrix is now very much a part of the Diocese of Calbayog.The Motherhouse arranged with a former student of their foundress who is now the wife of the governor of Calbayog. She was more than willing to let the small community use the basement of their house in the city since no one was occupying the place.
On November 23, 1999 the Missionaries of Charity brought the nuns to what would be their home for ten months. Their arrival was blessed with the Eucharistic Sacrifice.
The Prioress, her companion and an aspirant arrived on December 1, 1999. The small community was once more complete! On December 12, 1999 in one of an extern nun’s visit to the Bishop’s palace, the Bishop was questioned in her hearing whether he would let Mary Consolatrix return to Mawacat, hi answer was: “diri na” (no more). On another occasion after celebrating the Mass for the nuns, the Bishop said: “With what happened no further argument is needed!”
January 30 to February 2, 2000 were memorable days for the small community; they were priveledged with a visit from their Father Protector, the Bishop of the Diocese of La Union. He went to see Mawacat, talked to the Monsignori and priests. Visiting the new site in San Policarpo was impossible because of another storm. Later, he gathered the whole community and discussed with them his observations. He gave the community three choices; first to go back to La Union, second to go back to Mawacat and third, to stay in the governor’s residence until June and go back to La Union if transferring to San Policarpo by June is impossible. The community opted for the third.
The physical consequences of the “storm” seemed much easier to take than the spiritual but all the same the community remained abandoned in the hands of Our Lady. It was she who carried them through the “storm”.
Little by little the community started clearing the site in San Policarpo. An access road was built through the help of the governor, but a few meters from its bridge to the site remained unfinished. Coconut trenches provided the solution!
From their small savings and with the help of the generous benefactors the community started a building. It was divided into several rooms for their oratory, dormitory and kitchen. When their debts started to mount; they stopped the construction. The building, thanks God, was more or less habitable. They really had not enough money, they but had: “confidence in God!”
September 14, 2000, Feast of the Exaltation of the cross saw the day of the blessing of the monastery grounds and first building. Their dream came true when on October 7, of the Jubilee year of 2000 the community entered their promise land. It was several months after their Father’s Protector’s deadline – it was a bargain with God!
The sign of the cross shines so brightly looking back from where God has brought Mary Consolatrix after the “storm”. One thing is sure: when His little violet was helpless under the “storm” He himself stooped down to pick it up only to plant it where He knew it would thrive and flourish.
The community felt the great blessings that God had indeed granted them, they were awed by God’s mysterious ways that they did not even feel the difficulties they were experiencing in their new living conditions… a building without plaster, ceiling, finished flooring and screens. Several times they were visited by snakes at night. Their oratory was small to accommodate those who attend mass with them and a contemplative community at that, they could not keep their enclosure yet.
A priest who wanted to take pictures of the sisters while gardening realized the poor living conditions of the founding community. Looking back from the garden where he was taking pictures, the priest turned to their unfinished building and said: “you mean that’s the only place you occupy? How do you manage when it rains…?” His questions were endless! The sisters had to answer that during the day they use their beds as tables and at night they clear their beds for them lay their mat on. They also told him of how they cope with their other difficulties. The priest then helped them write to an agency he knew would be of help to the founding community. Another great blessing was then granted them when their application was approved. They were able to build their Novitiate and with it their parlour as their Chapel or Oratory.
There is still much to be done by the founding community and they take one step at a time… they dream of a chapel, a concrete wall… poustinia houses for those who come to ask for retreats… it’s all to be done, they believe, by the Lord and in His time! What the community experienced and witnessed is enough for them to believe that Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist is God’s work and not at all their own.
Mary Consolatrix is God’s violet because Mary Consolatrix belongs to Mary. Mary Consolatrix is Mary’s gift to God. A Mary Consolatrix imitates Mary her model victim-adorer and consoler. Like Mary, Mary Consolatrix wishes to remain, humble, poor, hidden…
… Our congregation will remain on the ground like the creepers. Look at the violet it just creeps, nobody knows it is the there until it is crushed.
Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist
San Policarpo, Calbayog City
15 August 2006
… Our congregation will remain on the ground like the creepers. Look at the violet it just creeps, nobody knows it is the there until it is crushed.* (*from an instruction with Mother Alexis, Feb. 13, 1990)
The feast of St. Scholastica, February 10, 1997, marks the day of arrival of five (5) Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist nuns in the Diocese of Calbayog.
Upon entry into the monastery that was built for them, their Prioress was greeted with: “Can you teach catechism?” The question seemed to have been out of place. Arrangements and correspondence prior to the contract that was drawn would have clarified the monastic character and charism of the Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist.
February 11, 1997, Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, was the date set for the installation; perhaps it was too soon after the Diocese’s formal invitation that there was too little time to consider the conditions that the founding community would find themselves in.
There had been expectations of them contrary to their charism. The location of the monastery was not at all ideal. Their greatest trial, however, was the difficulty of getting priests who would minister to their spiritual needs.
No matter how difficult things may have seemed the nuns remained confident for they knew this was the positive sign needed for god’s work – the sign of the cross. They abandoned everything into the hands of Our Lady and soon some priests came to realize their condition and spoke of it to the new Bishop of the Diocese.
The work of founding has not been easy but the nuns came to understand the purpose for which God has brought them to their new place of obedience and this became their source of encouragement, more and more they came to realize the need for victim-adorers and consolers who would offer themselves and carry at the foot of the Blessed Sacrament the perpetual mission of prayer and supplication for priests and religious especially of the Diocese.
Where there has been difficulty in keeping some of their monastic observances beyond their control they made up by intensifying their life in the observances where they can.
The presence of the violet is noticed only when it is crushed because of the fragrance it exudes after the blow. However, it does not just die; for as long as it has grown its roots deep into the ground it soon brings forth its new velvety leaves and delicate little flowers. But when it is soaked under water through a storm, will the violet still survive? Will it not rather rot and eventually die?
May 14, 1999 was a day of special graces for the nuns. The owner of the land in San Policarpo paid them a visit saying the special intention she asked the nuns to pray for was granted that now she was willing to donate the land she was formerly selling them! At night there was a knock at the monastery sacristy; to the nuns’ surprise, it was the Bishop! He spent an hour before the Blessed Sacrament then later spoke to them. The Bishop told the community that during their general assembly the priests approved of their relocation but it will not be earlier than the year 2003! Do not make any renovations of the building, was the Bishop’s last word.
Through the Bishop said the transfer will only be in three years time, the community hoped it would be during the Jubilee year 2000 – it is a dream God alone will fulfill!
A nun was scheduled for perpetual vows September 1999. The motherhouse decided that she makes her profession with her group in La Union and the whole community of Calbayog while the Prioress and another nun remained in the Motherhouse for the Congregation’s First General Chapter.
November 8, 1999 was a fateful day for the four nuns. The chaplain for the day was unable to reach the monastery because of the heavy rain. When they saw that the river which was just a few meters from the monastery building was rising fast the nuns decided to leave the monastery for St. Camillus Hospital where they hoped to be “admitted” and be assured of their daily Masses. At about twelve noon, after they consumed the Blessed Sacrament, they left hastily; it seemed to have been a Passover.
They went through the rain not realizing there was a storm. The usual place where it gets flooded was not passable but they made it through. Thinking their difficulty was over they continued on not having any idea as to what their plight would be. Before them were mountains of landslides which they had to cross under a heavy downpour, to decide to return was too late.They reached Oquendo soaked, tired and exhausted at about four in the afternoon, to continue the journey to St. Camillus was impossible. They knocked at the convent of the Missionaries of Charity where they were warmly welcomed. Here they were to be refugees for three weeks. Thus started the nuns’ exodus.
As the road to Mawacat was badly destroyed, going back to the monastery the following day was impossible except by boat. The nuns found the monastery and the Missionaries of Charity helped them clean. Daily they would take turns to travel from Oquendo to Mawacat until the monastery was once more in order.
The Prioress and her companion who were still in the Motherhouse were updated about the fate of the nuns; however, they could not just return to Calbayog because the Chapter was not yet over. The Congregation’s father Protector decided to recall the community of Calbayog back to La Union until the Diocese of Calbayog is ready to properly provide for the new foundation. The Prioress and her companion pleaded with him as the priests of the Diocese were supportive of them. He then had a change of heart when he learned that Mary Consolatrix is now very much a part of the Diocese of Calbayog.The Motherhouse arranged with a former student of their foundress who is now the wife of the governor of Calbayog. She was more than willing to let the small community use the basement of their house in the city since no one was occupying the place.
On November 23, 1999 the Missionaries of Charity brought the nuns to what would be their home for ten months. Their arrival was blessed with the Eucharistic Sacrifice.
The Prioress, her companion and an aspirant arrived on December 1, 1999. The small community was once more complete! On December 12, 1999 in one of an extern nun’s visit to the Bishop’s palace, the Bishop was questioned in her hearing whether he would let Mary Consolatrix return to Mawacat, hi answer was: “diri na” (no more). On another occasion after celebrating the Mass for the nuns, the Bishop said: “With what happened no further argument is needed!”
January 30 to February 2, 2000 were memorable days for the small community; they were priveledged with a visit from their Father Protector, the Bishop of the Diocese of La Union. He went to see Mawacat, talked to the Monsignori and priests. Visiting the new site in San Policarpo was impossible because of another storm. Later, he gathered the whole community and discussed with them his observations. He gave the community three choices; first to go back to La Union, second to go back to Mawacat and third, to stay in the governor’s residence until June and go back to La Union if transferring to San Policarpo by June is impossible. The community opted for the third.
The physical consequences of the “storm” seemed much easier to take than the spiritual but all the same the community remained abandoned in the hands of Our Lady. It was she who carried them through the “storm”.
Little by little the community started clearing the site in San Policarpo. An access road was built through the help of the governor, but a few meters from its bridge to the site remained unfinished. Coconut trenches provided the solution!
From their small savings and with the help of the generous benefactors the community started a building. It was divided into several rooms for their oratory, dormitory and kitchen. When their debts started to mount; they stopped the construction. The building, thanks God, was more or less habitable. They really had not enough money, they but had: “confidence in God!”
September 14, 2000, Feast of the Exaltation of the cross saw the day of the blessing of the monastery grounds and first building. Their dream came true when on October 7, of the Jubilee year of 2000 the community entered their promise land. It was several months after their Father’s Protector’s deadline – it was a bargain with God!
The sign of the cross shines so brightly looking back from where God has brought Mary Consolatrix after the “storm”. One thing is sure: when His little violet was helpless under the “storm” He himself stooped down to pick it up only to plant it where He knew it would thrive and flourish.
The community felt the great blessings that God had indeed granted them, they were awed by God’s mysterious ways that they did not even feel the difficulties they were experiencing in their new living conditions… a building without plaster, ceiling, finished flooring and screens. Several times they were visited by snakes at night. Their oratory was small to accommodate those who attend mass with them and a contemplative community at that, they could not keep their enclosure yet.
A priest who wanted to take pictures of the sisters while gardening realized the poor living conditions of the founding community. Looking back from the garden where he was taking pictures, the priest turned to their unfinished building and said: “you mean that’s the only place you occupy? How do you manage when it rains…?” His questions were endless! The sisters had to answer that during the day they use their beds as tables and at night they clear their beds for them lay their mat on. They also told him of how they cope with their other difficulties. The priest then helped them write to an agency he knew would be of help to the founding community. Another great blessing was then granted them when their application was approved. They were able to build their Novitiate and with it their parlour as their Chapel or Oratory.
There is still much to be done by the founding community and they take one step at a time… they dream of a chapel, a concrete wall… poustinia houses for those who come to ask for retreats… it’s all to be done, they believe, by the Lord and in His time! What the community experienced and witnessed is enough for them to believe that Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist is God’s work and not at all their own.
Mary Consolatrix is God’s violet because Mary Consolatrix belongs to Mary. Mary Consolatrix is Mary’s gift to God. A Mary Consolatrix imitates Mary her model victim-adorer and consoler. Like Mary, Mary Consolatrix wishes to remain, humble, poor, hidden…
… Our congregation will remain on the ground like the creepers. Look at the violet it just creeps, nobody knows it is the there until it is crushed.
Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist
San Policarpo, Calbayog City
15 August 2006
Monday, June 20, 2011
Patrun sa Consolatrix
"Do not judge others, so that you may not be judged", or so went the theme of the homily of Bishop Isabelo Abarquez when he presided over the Mass during the Feast Day of Our Lady of Consolation at the Monastery of the Sister of Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist (MCE) in Barangay San Policarpo.
As with the previous years, a good number of priests and mass-goers were on hand for the celebration. This year's feast was given more significance with the renewal of vows of four MCE who celebrated their silver jubilees, among them the Superior of the MCE sisters in Calbayog, Sis. Mary Francis of the Paraclete, MCE.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Jubilee Year para sa mga Mongha
The second order of the Franciscan Family will celebrate their 800th anniversary on April 2012. In line with this, a Proclamation was read during this morning's masses at the Cathedral and the Poor Clare Monastery.
Proclamation of the Jubilee
On this day, Palm Sunday in the year 1212,
in the Chapel of the Portiuncula in Assisi,
Clare D'Offreduccio known later as
St. Clare of Assisi, was received to the
Religious Life by Francis Bernardone,
who later became St. Francis of Assisi.
That same day marked the beginning of
the contemplative community of the
Poor sisters, known worldwide as
POOR CLARE NUNS.
AND SO THIS DAY, Palm Sunday 2011,
The Celebration of the Octocentennial
or 800th Anniversary of the Birth of
The Second Order of the Franciscan Family,
founded by St. Clare
is officially open.
in the Chapel of the Portiuncula in Assisi,
Clare D'Offreduccio known later as
St. Clare of Assisi, was received to the
Religious Life by Francis Bernardone,
who later became St. Francis of Assisi.
That same day marked the beginning of
the contemplative community of the
Poor sisters, known worldwide as
POOR CLARE NUNS.
AND SO THIS DAY, Palm Sunday 2011,
The Celebration of the Octocentennial
or 800th Anniversary of the Birth of
The Second Order of the Franciscan Family,
founded by St. Clare
is officially open.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
an belen sa Mongha
This is still part of my posting of the various Nativity Scenes in Calbayog. This one is at "belen" at the Poor Clare Monastery Chapel.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
150 years of the FMSH
The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart (FMSC) are celebrating the a150th anniversary of the Foundation of the FMSC Institute in Rome. The congregation in Calbayog (they are the sisters who presently occupy the house of the late Julio Cardinal Rosales), led by their superior, Sis. Jocelyn Leaño observed the event with a Thanksgiving Mass led by Bishop Isablelo Abarquez. The mass was followed by an exhibit at the Centennial Pastoral Center.
Here's the introduction read by Sis. Jocelyn before this morning's mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral:
"Good Morning sisters and brothers in Christ,
Last November 14, 2010 at the General House 'Asisium' - Rome, the General Superior of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Sr. Emmapia Bottamedi announced the opening of the Jubilee year for the 150th anniversary of the Foundation of the Institute. she urged every Province and Apostolic Region to adequately plan and celebrate the jubilee year of the congregation, bearing in mind their social and cultural reality.
This is an extraordinary event in the history of our FMSC congregation, a great time to rekindle the flame of the grace of our origins that leads the congregation to remember, to preserve and to celebrate. A time to make a thanksgiving resonate with joy and amazement by reviving the gift shared in the spirit of strengthening awareness of the mission entrusted tos us; and for the immense benefit received from Him; in His goodness, without our merit, from different countries, races, languages and cultures He called us to form a unique Family united in Christ.
Above all to renew ourselves spiritually, to increase the sense of belongingness to the Congregation, devotion to the charism, love to one's own vocation. Everybody builds and grows on the basis of faith that our founders Laura Lerox, Duchess of Bauffremont and Father Gregory Fioravanti, ofm with the first sisters in different ways have sought to convey to us.
So today with praise and gratitude to the Lord, we, The Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Calbayog City Community, in participation to the whole congregation celebrates the opening of the Jubilee year for he 150th anniversary of the Foundation of the Institute, with the theme: "For 150 years in the steps of Divine Providence: from the gratitude of memory to the commitment of prophecy".
Bishop Isabelo Abarquez with the FMSC community in Calbayog led by the Superior Sis. Jocelyn Leaño (right)
Here are some pix i took at the FMSC photo exhibit at the Centennial Pastoral Center
That's me with Elma Magoncia and Sis. Jocelyn.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
LMA website
I recently came across the website of the La Milagrosa Academy Alumni Association. I thought I'd like to share it with you. It's still new, but kinda worth checking upon.
check this: LMA Alumni Association.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
images from the CKC Installation Ceremony
I recently got hold of some pictures taken during the installation of Rev. Fr. Marcelo Tubac, ofm as the new President of Christ the King College. The ceremony was held last June 11, 2010 at the San Damiano Chapel in Christ the King College. In attendance was Calbayog Bishop Isabelo Abarquez and some Calbayog clergy. Fr. Mar will be the OIC-President until the end of school year 2010-2011.
Here are some pictures courtesy of Bro. Ariel Manga of the CKC-MIS.
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Fr. Mar receiving the mace from Fr. Prisco Cajes, ofm.
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Bishop Boy Abarquez presiding over the liturgical celebration.
Fr. Mar with (l-r) Bro. Dennis Tayo, Fr. Tony Mahinay, Fr. Set Monet, ofm, Bishop Abarquez, Fr. Noel Lavendia and Fr. Prisco Cajes, ofm.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Just a friendly reminder
I recently assisted a mass at the Poor Clare Monastery. There was something at the sacristy which caught my attention, and this is it - a reminder for the priests to be early or to be on time. I thought I wanted to share with you what I saw, or the pix that I took (with the sisters' permission, of course).
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Feast Day at Consolatrix
The Mary Consolatrix of the Eucharist (MCE) Sisters celebrated their feast day today. Bishop Isabelo Abarquez presided over the Eucharistic Celebration which was held at the Chapel of the MCE Monastery in Barangay San Policarpo.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Concert at the Poor Clares
The CKC - Jose Gomez Orchestra opens its 2009 concert season through a fund-raising concert at the Poor Clare Monastery at 5:00 pm this Saturday, April 18, 2009. Proceeds of the activity will be utilized for the repairs that will be done at the monastery.Sunday, October 05, 2008
The Blessing of Pets
Last Saturday's celebration of the Feast of St. Francis was capped by the traditional blessing of the Pets. The activity was held at the Christ the King College (CKC) Chapel after the Concelebrated Mass at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral.
I managed to take a few pix during the activity (thanks to my mobile phone, again).
I managed to take a few pix during the activity (thanks to my mobile phone, again).
Bro. Ariel Manga trying to take a pix of some pets brought to the chapel.
some students as they had their pets registered before the blessing
Friday, October 03, 2008
something for my fellow Christi Regians
Tomorrow is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the ecology, a Roman Catholic saint who took the gospel literally by following all Jesus said and did. He is a saint every Christi Regian ought to know.
In Calbayog, (following tradition) the Franciscan community of Christ the King College will gather at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral for a Eucharistic Celebration.
The traditional blessing of the pets will follow at the CKC Chapel.
Let me share something which I got from www.americancatholic.org:
Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally—not in a narrow fundamentalist sense, but by actually following all that Jesus said and did, joyfully, without limit and without a mite of self-importance.
Serious illness brought the young Francis to see the emptiness of his frolicking life as leader of Assisi's youth. Prayer—lengthy and difficult—led him to a self-emptying like that of Christ, climaxed by embracing a leper he met on the road. It symbolized his complete obedience to what he had heard in prayer: "Francis! Everything you have loved and desired in the flesh it is your duty to despise and hate, if you wish to know my will. And when you have begun this, all that now seems sweet and lovely to you will become intolerable and bitter, but all that you used to avoid will turn itself to great sweetness and exceeding joy."
From the cross in the neglected field-chapel of San Damiano, Christ told him, "Francis, go out and build up my house, for it is nearly falling down." Francis became the totally poor and humble workman.
Monday, August 11, 2008
images from the Feast of St. Clare and the Transitus
Bishop Isabelo Abarquez presided over the Pontifical Mass at the Poor Clare's Monastery this morning. That mass was said in observance of the feast of St. Clare. Let me share some pictures from the said celebration. I got these courtesy of Joselo Co of Studio 8.
Among the mass sponsors was Mayor Mel Sarmiento whose birthday falls on the Feast of St. Clare. He is seen here kissing the Bishop's hand during the offertory.
The Brass Section of the CKC-Jose Gomez Orchestra which performed during the Pontifical Mass.
The Brass Section of the CKC-Jose Gomez Orchestra which performed during the Pontifical Mass. The faithful as they took time to venrerate the relics
On the eve of the feast, a Transitus was performed by the City's scholars at the Monastery's Chapel. Here are some images from the said presentation (also courtesy of Joselo Co):
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