By Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm. The Order of Carmelites in the Philippines will once again be holding a virtual concert in order to raise much need resources to support its mission and ministries in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. Entitled “Sa Ngalan ng Ama,” the concert is a tribute to Saint Joseph, to whom …
By Hilario Belonio Despite the limitations posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount Carmel College of Escalante, Inc., was able to successfully celebrate its 60th founding anniversary. Last February 18 to 20, the Carmelian community in Escalante City gathered both physically and virtually to participate in activities that reflected it’s theme, “Carmel: Gifted to Give @ …
By Br. Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm. In order to realize its mission in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, the Order of Carmelites in the Philippines has sought the help of philanthropic consultancy group, Spring Rain Global. Spring Rain Global has been helping the Order in professionalizing its various ministies by setting up the O.Carm. …
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By Br. Ritche T. Salgado, O.Carm. Living out its commitment to justice and peace, the Order of Carmelites in the Philippines participated in a send-off rally for the lawyers who will challenge before the Supreme Court the anti-terror law on February 2. Since the law was signed into law last July 3, 2020, 37 petitions …
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By Alvin Lozano, Carmelite Novice On the feast of Mary, Mother of God (January 1), the novices of the Order of Carmelites together with residents of Gloria III in Tandang Sora, Quezon City planted fruit trees in the compound of Spring of Carmel Novitiate House. Led by the community prior and novice master, Fr. Esmeraldo …
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There are six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination to him; Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that plots wicked schemes, feet that are quick to run to evil, The false witness who utters lies, and the one who sows discord among kindred. – Proverbs 6:16-19There …
This Christmas season reminds us that God became one of us, an Emmanuel, and shares our humanity. As the COVID-19 crisis demonstrates how everything and everyone is truly connected, we are reminded of our shared fragility. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! In Carmel, Fr. Rico P. Ponce, O.Carm., Prior Provincialand the Provincial Council
Eleven brothers of the Order of Carmelites in the Philippines were granted Master’s degree from the Inter-Congregational Theological Center – Our Lady of the Angels Seminary Graduate School. During the first virtual graduation of the institution, Rev. Joiezl Fern Piñon, O.Carm. received the highest honors given by the institution as Summa Cum Laude and Best …
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Pope Francis declared that the church will be dedicating the year to St. Joseph, from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 to the same feast in 2021. In his Apostolic Letter, Patris corde (With a Father’s Heart), Pope Francis described St. Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, …
