By Br. Marc Jozsef Lester Hallig, O.Carm. Today, June 12, is the memorial of Blessed Hilary Januszewski. Born in 1907 in Poland, Hilary lived comfortably with his family until financial problems forced him to quit college. They moved to Krakow where he continued his studies. In 1927, he entered the Carmelite Order. The following year, …
By Br. Romualdo Delos Reyes Jr., O.Carm. “But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” — Matthew 13:23 Love is what we come to know, our desire and our longing in life; love also teaches us to be confident in facing our fear of the unknown future …
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By Br. Paul Kaptain Pakao, O.Carm. “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” — Romans 12:2 The second day of our retreat at the student friary was challenging yet …
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By Br. Michel San Juan, O.Carm. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are …
TO: All Carmelite Confreres of the Province of the Blessed Titus Brandsma – Pilipinas FROM: Fr. Rico P. Ponce Prior Provincial SUBJECT: Our Attitude and Response to the Pandemic Caused by the Corona Virus DATE: March 13, 2020 We are all aware of what is happening now — …
The Carmelite Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry recently concluded the five-day medical mission in partnership with St. Anastasia’s Roman Catholic Church of Teaneck, New Jersey. Fr. Gilbert Billena, O.Carm., CDPRM director, revealed that in the five days of delivering free medical services, including that in San Luis, Batangas for victims of the Taal Volcano eruption, …
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The Carmelite Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry recently concluded the five-day medical mission in partnership with St. Anastasia’s Roman Catholic Church of Teaneck, New Jersey. Fr. Gilbert Billena, O.Carm., CDPRM director, revealed that in the five days of delivering free medical services, including that in San Luis, Batangas for victims of the Taal Volcano eruption, …
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In response to the needs of residents affected by the recent eruption of Taal Volcano, the Disaster Preparedness and Response Ministry of the Order of Carmelites in the Philippines today conducted a Damages, Needs, and Capacity Assessment in some of the affected areas in the province. Fr. Gilbert Billena, O.Carm. revealed that this is in …
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