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RoGRASYAnista | Monthly Recollection Companion for August 2026MONTHLY REFLECTION:As the Church reflects on the Bread of ...
24/08/2026

RoGRASYAnista | Monthly Recollection Companion for August 2026

MONTHLY REFLECTION:
As the Church reflects on the Bread of Life, the RoGRASYAnista discovers that every vocation is nourished at the altar. The Eucharist is grace made tangible — Christ poured out so we may be filled. To receive Him is to be slowly transformed into a laborer for the harvest.

SCRIPTURE READINGS:
• John 6:22–59: The Bread of Life Discourse
• Luke 22:14–20: The Institution of the Eucharist
• 1 Corinthians 11:23–29: Worthy reception of the Eucharist
• John 13:1–15: Love to the end

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. Do I approach the Eucharist with hunger and reverence?
2. How does the Mass shape and form my vocation?
3. What in my life needs to be "poured out" in imitation of Christ?
4. How can I help others encounter Jesus in the Eucharist?

MONTHLY PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, You are the Bread that sustains my calling. As I receive You, transform me into what I receive — a living offering for the world. Strengthen my "yes" with Your Real Presence. Like St. Hannibal who found his mission at the altar, let me discover my vocation in adoration of You. Send holy laborers into Your harvest, beginning with me. Amen.
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The August 2026 Recollection Talk on "Grace Received: The Eucharistic Wellspring" by Fr. Marcelino Diaz II, RCJ will be happening this Friday - August 28 at the Holy Spirit Chapel of Father Di Francia Center of Studies, 4:00 PM.

21/08/2026

IT IS SUCH A HAPPY DAY SHALALALALA ….

A holiday spent on sports as the theology brothers of Father Di Francia Center of Studies head on for a fraternal battle among four table groups. Basketball and Table Tennis championship were at stake, plus a pasta with egg sandwich bread awaiting for the enthusiastic players 😍🎉

🎥 Br. Ry Bongcac, RCJ

August 2026 Recollection | 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴As we continue the RoGRASYAnista monthly recollecti...
18/08/2026

August 2026 Recollection | 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

As we continue the RoGRASYAnista monthly recollection series, we invite you to join us for our August Recollection talk on the theme, 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, to be facilitated by Rev. Fr. Marcelino Diaz II, RCJ. Let us discover and drink deeply from this Eucharistic Wellspring, where grace is received, hearts are renewed, and the Rogate call to pray and serve springs forth in love.

🗓 August 28 - Friday
🕓 4:00 PM
📍Holy Spirit Chapel, Father Di Francia Center of Studies, Eriberta Lane, Don Jose Green Court, San Dionisio, Parañaque City

Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations will follow.

Should nearby communities participate in person, please coordinate with the FDFCS ahead of time for arrangements.

Join the livestream via Father Di Francia Center of Studies, simulcast through Rogationists - St. Matthew Province and Triennium of Preparation for the Rogationists' 50 Years in the Philippines pages.

Send, O Lord, Holy Apostles into Your Church.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗞𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗸𝗲-81! 🇮🇩Today, the Indonesian priests and brothers of the Father Di Francia...
17/08/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗞𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗸𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗸𝗲-81! 🇮🇩

Today, the Indonesian priests and brothers of the Father Di Francia Center of Studies gathered to celebrate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. The celebration commenced with a Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Rev. Fr. Petrus Marianus and beautifully accompanied by the Indonesian brothers' as choir.

Drawing from St. Augustine in his homily, Fr. Petrus illustrated two distinct paths in discipleship: Cupiditas (worldly greed) and Caritas (divine charity). He defined Cupiditas as an attachment to fleeting things that breeds anxiety and fear, reducing human behavior to that of bees that self-protectively destroy one another. Conversely, Caritas is an properly ordered love that moves us to cherish our neighbors as temples of God. This charity transforms human struggle, directing our hearts toward Christ—the ultimate fulfillment of all desire.

The celebration was further enlivened by cultural showcases highlighting Indonesia’s rich heritage, featuring a historical overview of their independence by Bro. Yanto Bambang. To foster fellowship, the Indonesian brothers provided authentic cuisine for the entire community. Rev. Fr. Ronaldo Paulino closed the gathering with a poignant reminder: "In the spirit of Rogate, we are called to be one despite our differences.”

We also pray for our Indonesian brothers and sisters who were affected by the recent powerful 7.7 earthquake on Flores island.

📝 Br. Siprianus Lembu, RCJ
📸 Br. Christian Angel Ricolcolin, RCJ

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐅𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐞'𝐬 𝟑𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Bles...
16/08/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐅𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐞'𝐬 𝟑𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the community of the Father Di Francia Center of Studies gathered together with the novices, postulants, friends, and benefactors to celebrate the 34th Sacerdotal Anniversary of Fr. Benjie Redoble, RCJ.

The celebration began with the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, presided over by Fr. Benjie himself, concelebrated by his brother priests in the community and other priests from nearby communities.

During his homily, Fr. Benjie thanked everyone who took part in the celebration of the Eucharist. Before the Mass ended, Fr. Pau, Superior of the FDFCS, led the whole assembly in blessing Fr. Benjie.

After the Mass, the celebration continued with dinner and program. The postulants, novices, brothers, and the St. Hannibal Choir each rendered a song for Fr. Benjie. The celebration closed with Fr. Pau's final remarks and blessing, followed by Fr. Benjie's message of thanks to everyone who came.

Once again, Happy 34th Sacerdotal Anniversary, Fr. Benjie!
Send, O Lord, Holy Apostles into Your Church!

📝 Br. Darren Enjel Zoleta, RCJ
📸 Br. Christian Angel Ricolcolin, RCJ; Br. Darren Enjel Zoleta, RCJ

GRACE AND KINDNESS IN THE MIDST OF A STORM As Luzon experiences continuous heavy wind, rain, and flooding, the Religious...
10/08/2026

GRACE AND KINDNESS IN THE MIDST OF A STORM

As Luzon experiences continuous heavy wind, rain, and flooding, the Religious brothers of the Father Di Francia Center of Studies went out to the streets to offer a little help to our brothers and sisters affected by this weather, distributing bread and noodles to those in the streets and in the evacuation centers.

As the weather continues to persist, let us continue to be instruments of God's grace for others, especially those most in need. Let us keep praying for our brothers and sisters, especially those without a roof over their heads in these difficult times.

Special thanks to Clyde's Bread and Pastries and other generous benefactors.

Send, O Lord, Holy Apostles into Your Church.

📝 Br. Darren Enjel Zoleta, RCJ
📸 Fr. Petrus Marianus, RCJ; Br. Michael Angelo Regala, RCJ; Br. Joseph Cao Thai Phong, RCJ; Br. Christian Angel Ricolcolin, RCJ

"𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙'𝙨...
10/08/2026

"𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙'𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚."

On the Feast of St. Lawrence the Deacon, Rev. Peter Thinh shared in his homily how small sacrifices become something beautiful when offered with love. This echoes today's Gospel that "unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit." (Jn 12:24)

Rev. Thinh relates this to the life of St. Lawrence. He said, "His (St. Lawrence) life was like a grain of wheat. He gave himself completely to God, and through his sacrifice, his life produced much fruit for the Church."

May we be inspired by St. Lawrence to embrace even the smallest sacrifices with love, trusting that when we offer ourselves to God, our lives can become seeds that bear fruit for others.

St. Lawrence the Deacon, pray for us.
Send, O Lord, Holy Apostles into Your Church.

FELICEM DIEM SACERDOTIS! ✨We prayerfully greet our Confreres: Fr. Ronaldo Paulino, Fr. Petrus Marianus, Fr. Niptale Frog...
04/08/2026

FELICEM DIEM SACERDOTIS! ✨

We prayerfully greet our Confreres: Fr. Ronaldo Paulino, Fr. Petrus Marianus, Fr. Niptale Frogosa, Fr. Alex Poblador, Fr. Benjamin Redoble, Fr. Rito Ybañez, Fr. Harvey Cestina, and Fr. Antonio Nocellado.

May your priesthood invite more souls to conversion and mirror the love of Jesus' heart, through the example and guidance of St. John Mary Vianney.

AD MAXIMAM CONSOLATIONEM CORDIS IESU
Send, O Lord, Holy Apostles into Your Church.

34 YEARS OF GRACE, SERVICE, AND PRIESTLY LOVE! ✨Join us in prayer as we celebrate a beautiful milestone in the life and ...
04/08/2026

34 YEARS OF GRACE, SERVICE, AND PRIESTLY LOVE! ✨

Join us in prayer as we celebrate a beautiful milestone in the life and ministry of Fr. Benjie Redoble, RCJ, as he marks 34 years of priesthood! 🙏

Together, let us give thanks to God for the gift of his vocation and celebrate the many years of faithful service, dedication, and love poured out for God and His people.

📅 August 15, 2026 - Saturday
🕕 6:00 PM Holy Mass
📍 Holy Spirit Chapel, Father Di Francia Center of Studies, San Dionisio, Parañaque City

03/08/2026

APOSTOLIC BLESSING | Pope Leo XIV on the 100th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia

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SECRETARIAT OF STATE

N. 47409

Rev. Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, RCJ
Superior General, Congregation of the Rogationists

On the occasion of the centennial of the passing of Saint Hannibal Mary Di Francia, Pope Leo XIV extends his well-wishing greetings to the Rogationists, to the Daughters of Divine Zeal, and to the laity of the Family of the Rogate, as well as to all those who will take part in the commemorative events. The Supreme Pontiff joins in the common thanksgiving to the Lord for having given to the Church such an exemplary figure of one enamored with the Gospel and an Apostle of Charity. The Holy Father hopes that this significant anniversary will awaken, especially in those who share the Founder’s charism, the desire to experience the same ardor that animated him in bearing witness to the world of salvation and, while assuring his prayerful remembrance, gladly imparts the apostolic blessing, as a pledge of copious heavenly favors.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness.

From the Vatican, June 1, 2026
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