Author name: Fray Ian Espartero, OAR

CEBU CITY—The historic 7th Provincial Chapter was concluded in the evening of February 23 with the election of the four Provincial Councilors and the delegate to the 56th General Chapter in 2022.

CEBU CITY—Fresh from a weekend respite, the first day of the week opened with a celebration of the mass dedicated to all the deceased members of the Order. Fray Ian Anthony Espartero was the mass presider and he was assisted by Fray Joseph Dexter Palagtiosa and Fray Charlito Orobia.

CEBU CITY—Fray Amado Emmanuel Bolilia continued the reflection on the meaning of Lent during the holy mass. He said that “Lent is a season of pilgrimage and an ascent to the mountain of Easter.”

CEBU CITY—Fray Julius Marcos situated the whole day activity with his reflection on healing during the holy mass. He narrated some stories of people including his mother who shared with him about the graces of healing that they received from God through the intercession of Saint Ezekiel Moreno.

CEBU CITY—The delegates woke up at 5:45AM after a windy night sleep because of typhoon Basyang and headed to the chapel at 6:15 AM for the Lauds, meditations and the Holy Mass.

CEBU CITY—As tropical depression ‘Basyang’ was passing through the Visayan islands, Fray Miguel Miró Miró, OAR, Prior General, opened the second day with a mass after the praying of the Lauds and the morning meditation.