Augustinian Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines

IKA-APAT NA ARAW NG NOBENARYO KAY SANTA MONICA AT SAN AGUSTIN

Sama-sama natin dasalin ang ika-apat na araw ng Nobenaryo sa karangalan nila San Agustin at Santa Monica bilang paghahanda sa kanilang mga nalalapit na kapistahan. Santa Monica at San Agustin, ipanalangin niyo po kami at ang pamilyang Agustino.

IKATLONG ARAW NG NOBENARYO KAY SANTA MONICA AT SAN AGUSTIN

Sama-sama natin dasalin ang ikatlong araw ng Nobenaryo sa karangalan nila San Agustin at Santa Monica bilang paghahanda sa kanilang mga nalalapit na kapistahan. Santa Monica at San Agustin, ipanalangin niyo po kami at ang pamilyang Agustino.

20 AUGUST | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY WILLIAM PETER ARLEGUI, OSA a happy and blessed birthday!

May the Lord bless you father on your special day! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede and help you persevere in mission.

IKALAWANG ARAW NG NOBENARYO KAY SANTA MONICA AT SAN AGUSTIN

Sama-sama natin dasalin ang ikalawang ng Nobenaryo sa karangalan nila San Agustin at Santa Monica bilang paghahanda sa kanilang mga nalalapit na kapistahan. Santa Monica at San Agustin, ipanalangin niyo po kami at ang pamilyang Agustino.

FIESTA AGUSTINIANA 2024 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

This week we usher in the solemn festivities in honor of Saint Augustine and Monica at San Agustin Church, the Mother Church and House of the Augustinian Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines. Friars from the Convento de San Agustin and Seminario San Agustin will lead us in the Novenario Masses.

On the Feast of our Holy Mother Saint Monica, the Very Rev. Fray Dante Morabe Bendoy, OSA, our Prior Provincial, will preside over the mass at 5:30 in the afternoon. On the Solemnity of Our Holy Father Saint Augustine, His Excellency Most Rev. Dennis Villarojo, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Malolos, will preside over the Solemn High Mass at 5:30 in the afternoon as well.

See you all in our celebrations at San Agustin Church for the 2024 Fiesta Agustiniana! Viva Santa Monica! Viva San Agustin!

SAN EZEQUIEL MORENO, MISIONERO

Ezequiel was born in Alfaro, Spain, on 9 April 1848. He joined the Recollect Congregation of the Order in Monteagudo (Navarra) in 1864, and professed vows on 22 September 1865. He was sent to the Philippines in 1870 where was ordained in 1871 and where he labored for 15 years. He then returned to Spain to serve as prior in Monteagudo for three years, after which he gave all of his energy to various forms of ministry in Colombia, South America, until shortly before his death.

During his time in the Philippines, he was assigned to Mindoro, Palawan, Las Piñas, Santo Tomas (Batangas), Santa Cruz (Manila), and the Recoleto Hacienda in Imus and Bacoor where the faithful in this town bore witness to his holiness and dedication to pastoral mission that protests were made by people not to let him leave when he was about to be transferred.

He is hailed, along with San Peregrino, to be patron of people with cancer.

San Ezequiel Moreno, ruega por nosotros!

We greet our brother Augustinian Recollects at the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno a blessed solemnity of their titular and patron!

UNANG ARAW NG NOBENARYO KAY SANTA MONICA AT SAN AGUSTIN

Pinapasinayaan ngayong araw ang unang araw ng nobenaryo sa pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ni Santa Monica. Kaalinsabay na rin sa araw na ito ay sisimulan na rin natin ang pagdarasal para sa Dakilang Kapistahan ng ating Dakilang Amang San Agustin. Nawa sa kanilang pamamatnubay, tayo nawa ay mamuhay sa pag-ibig ng Diyos sumusunod sa halimbawa na ibinigay sa atin sa buhay ng mag-inang Monica at Agustin.

San Agustin at Santa Monica, ipanalangin mo kami!

17 AUGUST | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY CEDRICK ERROL BARROQUILLO, OSA a blessed anniversary of his Presbyteral Ordination, and FRAY JORDAN BITOON, OSA and FRAY FRANCIS ANDREW BALMACEDA, OSA, a blessed anniversary of their Diaconal Ordination!

God bless you fathers on your vocation to the Augustinian life! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede for you and help you persevere in mission!

SANTA CLARA DE LA CRUZ DE MONTEFALCO

Today, the Augustinian family celebrates the feast of Santa Clara de la Cruz de Montefalco. She was born in Montefalco, Perusa, Italy in the year 1268. At six years old, she entered the hermitage just outside the walls of her hometown where here sister, Juana, lived with great austerity with some religious sisters. In the year 1290, the hermitage was converted into an Augustinian convent and made her profession there taking the name of Clare of the Cross. After the death of her sister, Juana, she was elected as abess of the convent until her death.

Throughout her life, Clare devoted herself in reflecting the mysteries of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. In her last days, she always mentioned that she keeps the cross of Christ embedded on her heart. Upon her death, her heart was exhumed and was found that a crucifix, the symbols and marks of the passion of our Lord, were present.

Santa Clara de la Cruz de Montefalco, ruega por nosotros!

Featured in this post is the venerated image of Santa Clara de Montefalco in her parish in Pasay. The church was administered by the Augustinian Fathers of our province when it was established as a parish in 1864 with Fray Simon Barroso as the first parish priest. It was later ceded to the administration of the Archdiocese of Manila in the early part of the 20th century.

The Augustinians and the community hailed her as the patroness of the church of Pineda. Santa Clara de Montefalco is also the patroness of the city of Pasay.

| SAN ROQUE DE MAMBOG OF MALOLOS, BULACAN

The image of San Roque de Mambog is one of the oldest images of San Roque in the Philippines whose origins trace back to 1599 when Fray Roque de Barrionuevo placed the image in the Barrio of Mambog. The entry reads as:

"The patronage of the Concepción de Nuestra Señora. It has three parishes which are: Matingbo, under the titular head of La Cruz because of a miraculous cross it has in the town; Paombong, under Santiago Apóstol; and Mambog, under San Roque, whose image is located in this town that is one of the most devout and miraculous among these islands, as experienced by its residents and those throughout the region in their time of need. It is a tradition held by the elders that Fr. Roque de Barrionuevo placed it in the church of Mambog in 1599, when he was prior of the convent of Malolos, and it is worthy of pride that the image, being so old and having been exposed so long to inclement weather, the sun and rain, is still beautiful and its colors so alive that it seems not too long ago that it was repaired and restored, despite its never having been touched by human hands for any restoration work whatsoever."

The entry of Fray Gaspar de San Agustin described the colorful devotion of the people to San Roque and speaks of its miraculous intercession to them which has lasted to this day, 425 years since its enthronement in their humble barrio.

Photos from the official page of San Roque de Mambog and Erik Tenedero

SAN ROQUE DE MONTPELLIER

The church celebrates today Saint Roch or more famously known as San Roque. Not much of his life was known as there are uncertainties on the account of his life. Nevertheless, this did not deter the devotion of the people to the saintly healer.

Roch was born of a noble family who distributed his worldy possessions among the poor upon the death of his parents. In entering the Third Order of Franciscans, Roch travelled to Italy to which its towns was stricken with plague. He then placed the sign of the cross and his hands among the sticken and were miraculously healed. When he began to fell ill, he retreated to the forest and lived in a thatched hut, he was then sustained by a dog who brought him bread everyday to which its owner upon knowing this incident decided to place Roch under his care until he was healed.

Arrested on the false accusation as a spy, he then died after 5 years of imprisonment. According to the Golden Legend, An angel brought down a tablet with letters of gold that inscribed: "Whoever would invoke Roch should be preserved from pestilence and contagious disease"

San Roque, ruega por nosotros!

SOLEMNIDAD DE LA ASUNCION DE LA VIRGEN

The church celebrates today with great solemnity the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to heaven. Our dearest mother, after her earthly life, was assumed into heaven to be in the company of her Son. Our Lady, preserved from the stain of sin from the moment of her conception was also preserved from the corruption brought about by death. With great joy, the church celebrates this memory in the dogmatic proclamation by Pope Pius XII.

Virgen de la Asuncion, ruega por nosotros!

Featured is the venerated image of the Assumption of Our Lady from the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Santa Maria was founded by the Spanish Augustinian friars as a visita of Narvacan before 1710. Construction of the present church was started in 1765. It was declared an independent parish in 1769 under the advocation of the Our Lady of the Assumption. In 1810, the bell tower was built during the renovation of the church and furnished with a bell the following year. In 1822, the church and convent became a mission centre of the Augustinians to places such as Pidigan and La Paz in the province of Abra.

IN PHOTOS | Last August 10, Saturday, the Immaculate Conception Parish held its First Communion rites for children that was presided over by Fray Reynante Balilo, OSA, Parish Priest, and Fray Sofronio Macabinlar Jr., OSA. After a series of catechesis with the parish's catechists, they have received for the first time Our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Photos from San Agustin Church-Immaculate Conception Parish

Next month, the Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows and the Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross in Batalay will celebrate once more its parish titular fiesta. Below is the official schedule of fiesta activities along with the mass presiders for the solemn masses each day.

Viva la Virgen Dolorosa! Viva Santa Cruz nin Batalay!

We are delighted to invite you to join us in celebrating the upcoming Parish Fiesta of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish-Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross. The novena masses will start on September 6-14, 2024 and in a Solemn Feast day celebration on September 15, 2024 to be presided by Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena, Vicar for the Clergy. Parish Priest, St. John the Baptist Parish-Bato, Catanduanes.

Throughout the novena masses, we will come together in prayer and reflection, seeking the intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows and the Holy Cross for our parish community and for all those in need. It is a time for us to gather as one faith-filled community, deepen our spiritual connections, and express our gratitude for the blessings we have received.

We warmly welcome you to participate in the novena masses and to join us for the festivities on the feast day. Your presence and support are highly appreciated as we come together to honor Our Lady of Sorrows and the Holy Cross.

We look forward to celebrating this joyous occasion with you. Dios Mabalos!

Ecce Mater Tua

12 AUGUST | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY ASIS BAJAO, OSA and FRAY HORACIO RODRIGUEZ, OSA a happy and blessed birthday!

May the Lord bless our dear friars on their special day! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede and help them persevere in mission.

10 AUGUST | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY JERASCO TIMOTHY KOMBA, OSA a blessed anniversary of his Solemn Profession!

God bless you, father, on your vocation to the Augustinian life! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede for you and help you persevere in mission!

ANNOUNCEMENT | NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR OUR FILIPINO FRIARS IN SPAIN

The Prior Provincial of the Province of San Juan de Sahagun, the Very Rev. Fray Domingo Amigo, OSA, updated the community assignments of our Filipino friars affiliated and ascribed to the aforementioned province:

FRAY CEDRIC ERROL O. BARROQUILLO, OSA
Parish Priest in solidum of Ntra. Sra. de La Vid
San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid

FRAY GLENN C. CALAMBA, OSA
Malaga

FRAY GILBERT G. DE VERA, OSA
Ecónomo Local and Member of the Formation Community
Valladolid

FRAY MICHAEL M. GO, OSA
Parochial Vicar in San Agustin, Barcelona

FRAY MARCIAL V. LAGUNA, OSA
Valladolid

FRAY MAR-LOU CONRAD C. STO. DOMINGO, OSA
Parochial Vicar in Ntra. Madre del Buen Consejo, León

FRAY JULITO H. SANTIAGO, OSA
Parish Priest of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao

FRAY ALDRIN ALVARADO, OSA
Parochial Vicar in Ntra. Sra. de la Peña de Francia
Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife

FRAY ALDIN R. BALQUIN, OSA
Parochial Vicar in Sta. Rita de Casia, Zaragoza

FRAY GENARO J. MANZANO, OSA
Zaragoza

FRAY DENNIS P. PINEDA, OSA
Parish Priest of San Roque, Badalona

We pray that our friars may persevere in mission that was entrusted to them. May the Santo Niño and the Virgin of Consolation guide them in their pastoral life.

SANTO DOMINGO, LUZ DE LA SANTA IGLESIA

The church celebrates today Saint Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Order of Preachers. Born in Caleruega, Spain, Dominic lived a life dedicated to contemplation, charity, and preaching the gospel of salvation. While studying in university in Palencia, a famine struck. He sold all of his possessions to feed the hungry and the poor. He was also known to have fought against the Albigensian heresy that was prevalent at that time.

In establishing the Order of Preachers, Pope Innocent III was astonished in the petition to create a religious order dedicated to preaching. He then asked him to consult his friars to choose an exisiting rule. After the council, they presented to the Pope that they would follow the rule of Saint Augustine.

We greet our Dominican brethren in the Dominican Province of the Philippines a blessed feast of Saint Dominic.

Santo Domingo de Guzman, pray for us!

ANNOUNCEMENT | NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR BASECO AND BATALAY

The Prior Provincial has appointed the following friars for new assignments in our parochial communities in Baseco, Port Area, and in Batalay, Catanduanes:

FRAY ANTHONY P. ACUPAN, OSA
Parish Priest, Santo Niño de Baseco Parish
Convento de Santo Niño de Baseco

FRAY WILLIAM PETER A. ARLEGUI, OSA
Rector and Parish Priest, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross
Convento de Fray Diego de Herrera

FRAY FRANCIS ANDREW R. BALMACEDA, OSA
Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross
Convento de Fray Diego de Herrera

We pray that our friars may persevere in mission that was entrusted to them. May the Santo Niño and the Virgin of Consolation guide them in their pastoral life.

IN PHOTOS | Colegio San Agustin-Bulacan opens the new school year with the students, faculty, and staff. Fray Johnny Esmilla Jr., OSA, Vice Rector of Colegio San Agustin-Bulacan, and Fray Roy Gallano, OSA celebrated Holy Mass in the presence of the academic community marking the opening of a new school year for 2024-2025.

Photos from Colegio San Agustin - Bulacan

IN PHOTOS | Colegio San Agustin-Makati welcomes back Augustinians from different levels as they open the new school year 2024-2025. Friars of the CSA-Makati community with the Very Rev. Fray Dante M. Bendoy, OSA, Prior Provincial and Rector of Colegio San Agustin, opened the school's doors to old and new students who would be journeying with them for this school year.

Photos from Colegio San Agustin Makati

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

Today, the church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Mountain of Tabor, our Lord transfigured in the presence of His apostles, Saints Peter, James, and John. Appearing also was Saints Elijah and Moses, a nod to the fulfillment of the Old Testament's prophecies and of the Mosaic law. It is interpreted that this moment in Jesus's life, the revelation of His eternal glory, was a foretaste of His resurrection.

Señor Jesucristo, el Salvador del Mundo, ten piedad de nosotros!

06 AUGUST | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY HORACIO RODRIGUEZ, OSA a blessed anniversary of his First, and Solemn Profession!

God bless you, father, on your vocation to the Augustinian life! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede for you and help you persevere in mission!

31 JULY | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY PETER CASIÑO, OSA, and FRAY JAMES UY, OSA on the anniversary of their Presbyteral ordinations.

God bless you fathers on your vocation to the Augustinian life! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede for you and help you persevere in mission!

31 JULY | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY GENARO SUPREMIDO, OSA a happy and blessed birthday!

God bless you, father, on your special day! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede for you and help you persevere in mission!

ACCEPTANCE OF NEW ASPIRANTS TO THE ORDER

The Very Rev. Fray Dante M. Bendoy, OSA, Prior Provincial of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines, led the rite of acceptance of new aspirants for this formation year last July 29, Monday. They are:

Angel Federis Pacheco, II (Paombong, Bulacan)
E.J. Jierol Buten Amora (Candijay, Bohol)
Raine Clarence Paul Concepcion Paet (Marikina City)
Juan Carlos Visco Triviño (San Pedro, Laguna)
Timothy Andrei Abordonado (Taguig City)
Mark Joseph Benaya Bataller (Bacacay Albay)
Ian Christopher Talion Sarmiento (Virac, Catanduanes)

Photos from Seminario San Agustin Manila

CONGRATULATIONS, FATHER JAMES!

The Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines greets the Prior of the Convento de San Agustin, Fray James Uy, OSA, as he earned his doctorate degree in Education major in Design Development and Supervision at Saint Paul University Manila. Your Augustinian family is proud of your success and achievements!

30 JULY | The Augustinian family wishes FRAY JULIAN MAZANA, OSA, and FRAY JULIAN SANTIAGO, OSA a happy and blessed birthday!

God bless you, fathers, on your special day! May our Holy Mother of Consolation with Saints Augustine and Monica intercede for you and help you persevere in mission!