Order of Saint Augustine - Province of Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines

Order of Saint Augustine - Province of Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines Welcome to the Official page of the Province of Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines. In 1256, The Hermits of John the Good, the Hermits of St. Rev. Fr.
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The Order of Saint Augustine and the Birth of Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu - Philippines. In 1244, the Hermits of Tuscany gathered to ask Pope Innocent IV to unite them in one religious order; The Pope gave them the Rule of Saint Augustine and directed the Hermits to elect a Prior General and to craft the constitution. Benedict, the Hermits of Brettino, the Hermits of Monte Favale an

d other small congregations around Italy were called by Pope Alexander IV through the bull Licet Ecclesiae Catholicae to merged them to the new Order. The Grand union took place at the Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome. Since then, the Augustinian way of life has flourished across the world in oneness of mind and heart. Several provinces of the Order have been made across the world that focus on education, parish administration and evangelization. In 1983 of December 25, a Filipino Province was canonically established named as “Santo Nino de Cebu de Filipinas” and later named as “Province of Santo Nino de Cebu – Philippines." Eusebio Berdon, OSA served as the First Prior Provincial of the Province of Santo Nino de Cebu, Philippines from 1984 to 1988 and was re-elected for another term from 1988 – 1992. In 1984 of January 15, the creation of New Province in the Philippines was officially inaugurated at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino de Cebu; Fr. Martin Nolan, Prior General presided over the eucharistic celebration together with Fr. Eusebio Berdon as the Prior Provincial of the newly created province along with other Augustinian Friars; During the eucharistic celebration Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, Cebu Archbishop was also present. The birth of the new Augustinian Province in the Philippines was built in order to ensure the continuity of the Augustinian religious way of life through the recruitment of vocations and formations of candidates to the Order and to serve the people of God in parishes, schools, missions, and other areas where the church needs apostolic service. At present, Rev. Alejandro Moral Anton, OSA serves as the Prior General and Rev. Anthony Banks, OSA as General Assistant (Asia-Pacific) of the Order. Meanwhile, Rev. Andres D. Rivera Jr., OSA is the Prior Provincial of the Province of Santo Niño de Cebu - Philippines.

25/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗼’𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 | 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘆

You died, Jesus, but the source of life flowed out for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fountain of Life, immeasurable Divine Mercy, cover the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water, which flowed out from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, we trust in you!

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. ///

Jesus, King of Mercy, we trust in you!


LOOK | The Asia-Pacific Augustinian Novitiate - APAN is pleased to announce the date of the Frist Profession of the four...
25/05/2026

LOOK | The Asia-Pacific Augustinian Novitiate - APAN is pleased to announce the date of the Frist Profession of the four novices of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA) from the Cebu Province and the Australia Province.


Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are pleased to announce the date of the Frist Profession of the four novices of the Order of Saint Augustine (OSA) from the Cebu Province and the Australia Province.

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀On ordinary Sundays, the pews fill, green vestments appear at the altar, and pra...
25/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀

On ordinary Sundays, the pews fill, green vestments appear at the altar, and prayers unfold in a gentle rhythm. For many Catholics, these quiet Sundays blend together, overshadowed by the great seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. Yet, it is in the long, green stretch of the liturgical year—known as Ordinary Time—that the Church invites us to discover the holiness of everyday life.

The term “ordinary” comes from “ordinal,” meaning “numbered,” as these weeks are counted—Week 1, Week 2, and so forth—spanning 33 or 34 weeks. These numbered weeks belong to the wider liturgical calendar, the Church’s year-long rhythm of seasons and feasts that begins with Advent and moves through Christmas, Lent, Easter, and back into Ordinary Time.

Ordinary Time frames the year in two segments: from the Monday after the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord until Ash Wednesday, and then from Pentecost until Advent. It does not mark a single important church event but shapes the Church’s daily prayer, growth, and mission in the world.

This stretch of time follows the peak moments of the liturgical year, allowing us to learn to live what we have just celebrated in those high seasons. Ordinary Time presents our daily walk with Jesus, where we reflect on His ministry and teachings proclaimed Sunday after Sunday. It becomes a mirror of the Christian life—celebrating the “in-between” times when we are quietly called to follow Christ in everyday discipleship.

The color green, representing life and growth, invites us to develop quietly and steadily through prayer, service, and presence in our daily lives. Within the wider liturgical calendar, solemnities, feasts, and memorials break into the season, honoring Jesus, Mary, and the saints, reminding us that holiness is found in every vocation, parish, and setting.

Ultimately, Ordinary Time teaches us to find God in our daily moments, revealing that each simple day—tucked between the major feasts of the liturgical year—offers a fresh chance to listen, love, and walk further with Christ.


2026 | ORDINARY TIME| May 25, 2026First: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 or Acts 1: 12-14Psalm: Psalms 87: 1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7Gospel...
25/05/2026

2026 | ORDINARY TIME| May 25, 2026

First: Genesis 3: 9-15, 20 or Acts 1: 12-14
Psalm: Psalms 87: 1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7
Gospel: John 19: 25-34

Daily Reflection

The First Reading spoke of Mary accompanying the disciples in prayer as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem. Her presence assured them of her maternal solicitude and concern for the nascent Church, just as she assures us today of her maternal love, care and protection. As we celebrate this memorial of the Virgin Mary, let us remind ourselves of the words of today’s Gospel: “This is your mother.” Let us see in Mary a Mother who always leads us to her Son Jesus, the Head of the Church.

24/05/2026

INTERCESSORY PRAYER TO ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE
Hear, O Lord, the prayer which we offer you,
made worthy by the intercession
of your faithful servant
and our protection St. Nicholas
whose witness during life on earth
was pleasing to you as his prayer is now in heaven.

We recognize our weaknesses and our sins,
but we trust in the fraternal aid of St. Nicholas
whom you, O Lord, wished to raise up
in our midst as a sign and instrument of your providence.
Sustain us with your prayer,
O St. Nicholas, and do not abandon us,
because we who invoke you as protector
know that in you we have a valid model of Christian life,
and a powerful incentive for advancing in goodness and virtue.

We desire to have, O St. Nicholas,
your faith, your hope and your charity in order
to be more grateful to the Lord and worthier
to be heard, but finding ourselves so poor we trust
in the infinite goodness and mercy
of the Lord obtained for us
by your powerful intercession.
Amen.


𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐞𝐰 “When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in o...
24/05/2026

𝐆𝐨𝐝’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐞𝐰

“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” (Acts 2:1-4)

Meanwhile, outside, visitors from various nations had gathered for a Jewish feast. They were astonished to hear Galileans praising God in their own languages. Some were confused and suggested the disciples were drunk.

Peter, who had previously denied Jesus, boldly addressed the crowd. He revealed that they were witnessing God’s promised gift: the pouring out of His Spirit. This event, known as Pentecost, marked a turning point for Jesus' followers, who no longer hid but began their mission, representing the birth of the Catholic Church.

For Catholics, Pentecost is a reminder of Jesus’ promise fulfilled, equipping believers with strength, wisdom, and courage to spread the Good News. The apostles emerged transformed and immediately set out to share the message of Jesus. Peter’s preaching moved many, leading to about three thousand baptisms that day, creating a united community in faith.

Pentecost symbolizes the fulfillment of God's promise to dwell among His people. It begins the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives, guiding and empowering them. Today, the Church honors this feast with the color red, representing the Spirit’s fire and love, and embraces traditions that celebrate God’s continuing work through ordinary people.

References:
CBCP News. (2019, June 8 ). Listen to: Everything you need to know about Pentecost. CBCPNews. https://cbcpnews.net/cbcpnews/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pentecost/
Dougherty, L. (2018, May 29). What is Pentecost? Saint Patrick Catholic Church. https://www.saintpats.org/parish/what-is-pentecost/
Mary, O. O. T. V. (2026, April 7). Pentecost: The birthday of the church. Oblates of the Virgin Mary. https://www.omvusa.org/blog/pentecost-sunday/


23/05/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲

God of truth,
desire of all hearts,
we praise you for your love
that touched the heart of St. Augustine
and awakened in him the quest for your truth.
Attracted by the Good things you made,
he learned to seek your face
and to know the joy of your presence,
the name of Christ,
echoing from infancy
in the depths of his heart,
called him back to your word,
the teacher who dwells within.
With St. Augustine,
we praise the work of your love
and proclaim your action of grace in our lives.
Through his intercession,
we ask you to hear our prayers.
Teach us daily to live by his examples
so that our restless hearts may find your peace
and our lives may rejoice in your love.
Amen.

Saint Augustine of Hippo, pray for us!

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