Ceby, Philippines | La Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno Province of the Augustinian Recollects is immersed in the celebration of its 9th Provincial 9th Provincial Chapterwhich is being held at the Talavera House of Prayer-Recoletos Talavera House of Prayer-Recoletosin Cebu (Philippines). Accompanied by the Miguel Angel Hernandez, OAR, the capitulars are living a time of grace, listening, and prayer.Miguel Angel Hernandez, OAR, the capitulars are living a time of grace, listening and projection, marked by the common desire to walk with courage, fidelity and hope. courage, fidelity and hope..
A Chapter lived in fraternity and discernment
Since its inception, the Chapter has been lived as a moment of deep communion. a moment of deep communion. Friars from different parts of Asia and Africa have come together to listen to the Spirit, review the road traveled and plan together for the future of the Province.
The Prior GeneralGeneral, who was present from the first day, encouraged the friars to not to be afraidto be open to the newness of the Gospel and to live this Chapter as “an opportunity to renew our fidelity to the charism and our dedication to the mission”.
A new government at the service of fraternity
During the conference, it has been confirmed as a Prior Provincial a Bernard C. Amparado, OAR, was confirmed as Prior Provincial.Bernard C. Amparado, OAR, was confirmed as Prior Provincial, and the new Council was constituted to assume the task of accompanying the Province with humility and availability:
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Kenneth Joseph Onda, OAR – Vicar / 1st Councilor
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Leander Barrot, OAR – 2nd Councilor
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Anthony Morillo, OAR – 3rd Councilor
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Rafael Pecson, OAR – 4th Councilor
The image of Our Lady of Healthpresent during all the celebrations and sessions, has accompanied this process with her maternal silence. The new government has expressed its commitment to to serve our brothers and to walk together with gratitude, fidelity and hope..
A history that continues to be written
Throughout the Chapter, reports from the various secretariats, missions and communities are being presented. The most recurring themes have been formation, youth and vocation formation, youth and vocation ministry, fraternal life in community and missionary presence in Sierra Leone, Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam. in Sierra Leone, Taiwan, Indonesia and Vietnam.
The atmosphere is one of gratitude for what has been experienced and the desire to continue moving forward as a young, missionary province dedicated to the people of God. as a young, missionary province dedicated to the people of God..
“God never stops speaking. This chapter is a space to listen to him together and respond with courage. “Several capitulants stated.
The call for courage
During one of his speeches, Friar Miguel Angel Hernandez Miguel Ángel Hernández recalled that fidelity to one’s vocation is not sustained by comfort or routines, but rather with evangelical courage.
“Let us not be afraid to make courageous decisions. It is not a matter of conserving, but of trusting the Spirit and moving forward. “, he said.
His words resonated strongly at a time when the province is celebrating 25 years of history and is preparing to continue serving the Church with simplicity, joy and missionary spirit.
Prayer and communion with the whole Order
The Chapter is still in progress, and all Augustinian Recollect communities around the world are invited to prayerfully accompany this process of discernment. to accompany this process of discernment with prayer.. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide the friars of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno and may courage in love be their hallmark in this new stage. courage in love be their distinctive mark in this new stage..