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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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UST

It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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UST

It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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UST

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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UST

It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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UST

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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UST

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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UST

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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UST

It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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UST

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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UST

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment

The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment. The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of …

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The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration.

The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument and Park, Arch of the Centuries, Grandstand, Fountain of Knowledge and Wisdom were lit with festive Pinoy superhero-inspired lights and including a 70-foot Christmas tree, at 6 p.m. The event coincided with the annual UST Christmas Concert Gala and the Agape, a Christmas feast, which took place earlier that same day.

With the theme, “PASKUHAN 2022: Pananabik, Pagbabalik, Panunumbalik”, the Paskuhan celebration has been the Thomasian community’s unique celebration of Christmas since 1991.

According to Rev. Fr. Dexter A. Austria, OP, UST Facilities Management Office Director, the event highlighted the care of the Christ-centered celebrations.

“The [themed decorations celebrate] the heroism in us. As much as we are still reeling with the pandemic, our heroic virtues shore in our care and love for each other. Our mission to share our time, our presence to each other is manifested. This is also what Christmas signifies-God’s desire that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Tim 2:4). Christ’s birth conveys God’s mission to save his people from their sins (Mt. 1:21.”

The Paskuhan celebrations officially began on December 1, with the Panunuluyan, which is a traditional re-enactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging right before the birth of Christ.

The series of Paskuhan activities throughout the month also includes the Tunog Tomasino (Battle of the Bands) on December 5, 5:00 PM, live-streamed via Tomcat and Tiger TV Radio, and the Institutional Advent Recollection on December 7, 3:00 PM., via Zoom.

The festivities will culminate on December 19, 2022 (Monday), with the annual Paskuhan Concert and the highly anticipated Thomasian tradition, the pyro-musical performance.

During the Paskuhan season, the campus will be lit every evening after the 6:00 PM Angelus, until the end of the Christmas season on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord on January 8, 2023.

The Paskuhan is the culmination of the university wide Christmas activities of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. The annual tradition started in 1991. The programs of Paskuhan were held during the last week or last day before the Christmas break of the university. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Rian Salamat | Photogallery)

 

UST Paskuhan 2022 celebrates “Heroism in us”

The University of Santo Tomas was lit in yellow, red, and blue energy-saving LEDs last Friday, Dec. 2 at 6 in the evening as part of the Paskuhan celebration. The 21.5-hectare Manila campus in Espana particularly the four main drives and prominent locations within the campus, including the Main Building facade, Plaza Mayor, Benavides Monument …

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UST

It seems we can’t find what you’re looking for. Perhaps searching can help.

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.”

This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022.

In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful to grow more in their faith with which they can do their mission of helping others increase their faith as well.

“Let this prayer not only be for our own spiritual benefit. Let this also be an apostolic and missionary prayer. Let us pray for an increase of faith so we can also help strengthen the faith of others,” said Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal stressed that faith gives people a wider perspective of the will of the Lord.

“We need faith because we need the assurance that despite all the seemingly bad things that are happening in our lives, in our society, and in the world, God is in control,” he said.

He also expounded on the importance and the strength of having faith in God when everything seems uncertain.

“That strength that comes from God is faith. By faith, God gives us the courage to face the challenges of mission. Without faith, we may easily give up when difficulties come our way. Faith enables us to endure the sufferings of this world. A person with faith will always persevere,” the Cardinal said.

In the afternoon, a grand procession of the Nuestra del Santisimo Rosario and Dominican saints and martyrs was held.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21, 1943 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D., Archbishop of Manila. The parish was canocially inaugurated with a pontifical high Mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty. The feast of Santisimo Rosario was changed from second Sunday to the first Sunday of October, to give way to the celebration of the feast of ‘La Naval de Manila’. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC)

 

Faith is our assurance that God is in control–Cardinal Advincula

“My dear brothers and sisters, we beg God to increase our faith.” This was the prayer of Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula as he presides the Holy Eucharist at the Santisimo Rosary Parish, UST in celebration of the parish anniversary and fiesta last October 2, 2022. In his homily, the Cardinal urged the faithful …

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UST

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21.

In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”

 “We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude. We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years. We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish. 

We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever,” said Cardinal Advincula.

During the Mass, there were more than three hundred students from the University of Santo Tomas, Juan Luna High School and Dominican School – Manila who received the Sacrament of Confirmation led by Cardinal Advincula.

The Cardinal reminded the students of the importance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in their lives.

“Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive. It is a gift from God. It will lead you to holiness. It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He ended his homily by entrusting the faithful to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) was established on March 21 1942 by a decree issued by Msgr. Michael O’Doherty, D.D, Archbishop of Manila. On April 26, 1942, the parish was canonically inaugurated with a pontifical high mass celebrated by Msgr. O’Doherty.

On September 28, 1942, the image of the ‘La Naval de Manila was transferred from Santo Domingo Church, Intramuros to UST and installed in the Parish Church of Santisimo Rosario to save it from heavy bombings in Intramuros. That year, the Novena to Our Lady of La Naval was held for the first time in the parish church. The novena became a tradition and henceforth, the parish fiesta began being celebrated every 7th day of October. 

After 12 years of stay at the parish church, the image of La Naval de Manila was transferred to Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 10, 1954. It was then that the original parish image was restored to its former place at the main altar. The same image is now enthroned at the left side of the altar above the tabernacle.

With Fr. Paul Talavera as its parish priest, the Santisimo Rosario Parish continues to serve the faithful through its daily masses, confession and other sacraments, as well as a variety of ministries and programs for people from different walks of life. The parish also assists the poor, sick and elderly. (Jheng Prado/RCAM-AOC | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

Santisimo Rosario Parish marks 81st anniversary

The Santisimo Rosario Parish (UST) marked the 81st anniversary of its canonical establishment with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided over by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, March 21. In his homily, Cardinal Advincula said that the anniversary of the parish is “an invitation to gratitude.”  “We celebrate the Eucharist as …

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Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ:

We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   The apostles never forgot the moment when they first met Jesus, when Jesus touched their hearts: ‘It was about four o’clock in the afternoon’ (Jn 1:39).  Today, we remember with gratitude that day when this community became a parish.  From then on, God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism, nourished with the living bread and the word of life, and renewed through the sacraments.

We celebrate the Eucharist as we remember with gratitude.  We thank the Lord for his providence and mercy that sustained Santisimo Rosario Parish through the years.  We thank all the priests, lay leaders, and all other collaborators of the parish.  We give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.

My dear candidates for Confirmation, I know you have been praying for this important day.  You have studied your faith and have gone through the necessary preparation for the worthy reception of this most important Sacrament in the life of every Christian.

I wish to share with you three things about the Sacrament which you are about to receive and how it will transform you into a faithful disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

The first thing you must remember about the Sacrament of Confirmation is that, like all the sacraments, it is a gift given by God; and like all of God’s gift, it is designed to help us grow in holiness.   This sacrament brings us into closer relation with him through the imparting of grace.  Confirmation seals us with the Holy Spirit, who gives us his seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.   You all know how it feels when we receive gifts.  We feel overjoyed, especially when we know that the gift, we are receiving, is priceless.  My dear young friends, this gift you are about to receive is indeed more precious than an expensive sneaker, beautiful clothes, or the latest gadget.  What you are receiving now is way more valuable because it is a gift that equips you to go out into the world as faithful witnesses and disciples of Christ. So be grateful. Thank the Lord for his priceless gift to you.

The second thing you must know is that the Sacrament of Confirmation will help you become a faithful friend of the Lord.  What does it mean to be a friend of the Lord?  To be a friend of God means to be a saint.  I hope that among those of you who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today there are some of the future saints. What God wants most of all for each one of you is that you should become holy. He loves you much more than you could ever begin to imagine, and he wants the very best for you. And by far the best thing for you is to grow in holiness. Perhaps some of you have never thought about this before. Perhaps some of you think being a saint is not for you.  But I tell you, if you make good use of the gifts the Holy Spirit has given you, holiness is not impossible.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, you will be more loving toward your parents, more caring towards your peers, more diligent in your duties as students and more helpful to those who are in need. Do not be afraid to be holy.  You can become saints!

This leads me to the third point about the Sacrament of Confirmation.  As you grow in friendship with God, everything in your life begins to change.  You all know what it is like when you meet someone interesting and attractive, and you want to be that person’s friend.  As you come to know God better, you find you want to reflect something of his infinite goodness in your life.   You want to imitate him.  My dear young friends, as you receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, I pray that you will begin to think about how to best imitate God.  I am inviting to seriously think about to what vocation God is calling you.  Many of you may choose the life of marriagein the future.  That is beautiful!  Be holy husbands and wives, fathers and mothers. I hope that all of you will begin considering joining the ministries and organizations in the parish.  You received the Sacrament of Confirmation in order to continue the mission of Jesus.  Some of you, and this I really pray, may choose to become priests or consecrated persons in the future. That is even more beautiful! Please do not ignore the voice of the Lord that calls you: “Follow me”!

Dear friends, remember these three things about the Sacrament of Confirmation which you are about to receive.  It is a gift from God.  It will lead you to holiness.  It will help you discover your vocation. It will transform you into faithful disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, I entrust you to the maternal embrace of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  I promise to pray for you, and I ask you to pray for me. May God bless you all! (Photo by Maricar Santos | Photogallery)

 

HOMILY TRANSCRIPT | MANILA Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Mass for the 81st Anniversary of Santisimo Rosario Parish, March 21, 2023, 10 am

Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, our parish priest, my dear brother priests and deacons; lay leaders of the parish; dear parishioners; dearly beloved in Christ: We praise and thank the Lord for gathering us together to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Santisimo Rosario as a parish.  An occasion like this is an invitation to gratitude.   …

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The University of Santo Tomas and the Focolare Movement have lined up a year-long series and events to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment.

The celebration kicked off with a program on March 12, 2023. With the title “Chiara: Apostle of Dialogue,” the day’s activities was also held in remembrance of Chiara Lubich’s 15th death anniversary (March 14), and will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her consecration to God, which also serves as the 80th founding anniversary of the Focolare Movement.

The event began with messages from the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President His Excellency Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio David, D.D., former UST Rector Rev. Fr. Rolando V. de la Rosa O.P., who originally conferred the degree to Chiara Lubich in 1998, and Focolare Movement President Margaret Karram.

His Excellency Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, D.D., the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines presided over the celebration of the Holy Mass at the UST Medicine Auditorium. Following the Eucharistic Celebration, there will be a barrio fiesta program, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Quadricentennial Park.

Twenty-five years ago, Focolare Movement Founder and Servant of God, Chiara Lubich, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Sacred Theology by the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas upon the unanimous petition of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Being the only woman and layperson to receive this honor in the 411-year history of UST, the conferment of the honorary degree was a recognition of Chiara Lubich’s lifelong work of introducing, living, and spreading a charism of love and unity to help build a more united world. (Jheng Prado | Photo by Maricar Santos/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

 

 

UST, Focolare Movement commemorate 25th anniversary of Chiara Lubich’s honorary degree conferment