ORA - UST Angelicum

25/05/2026

𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘾𝙎 𝘾𝙃𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘼𝙉𝙎?

Many people often compare fandoms today to understand identity. For example, fans of Taylor Swift are called “Swifties,” while supporters of One Direction are known as “Directioners.” In the same way, it raises an important question: what do we call those who follow Jesus Christ?

The answer is simple—followers of Christ are called Christians, and Catholics are fully included in that identity.

By definition, a Christian is someone who believes in and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is clearly expressed in the core beliefs of the Church, especially in the Nicene Creed, which professes faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior:

“I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God…”

A common misunderstanding today is the idea that Catholics are not Christians. This confusion often comes from the assumption that the word “Christian” refers only to Protestant groups. However, historically and theologically, this is not accurate.

Catholics were among the very first Christians. The Catholic Church traces its foundation directly to Jesus Christ Himself, who entrusted His Church to the Apostles—especially St. Peter—when He said, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.” The Catholic Church did not begin with later reformers such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, or others who later formed Protestant communities, but with Christ and His Apostles in the early Church.

Thus, it is correct to say: all Catholics are Christians, but not all Christians are Catholics. Among the roughly 2.3 billion Christians worldwide, about 1.3 billion belong to the Catholic Church.

Understanding this helps us appreciate our shared faith in Christ while also recognizing the historical roots and unity of the Catholic tradition.

25/05/2026

LET’S MAKE ORDINARY TIME AN EXTRA-ORDINARY SEASON FOR MISSION & SERVICE

Ordinary Time is often viewed as the “quiet” season of the Church, a period without the grand celebrations of Christmas or Easter. Yet in reality, it is one of the most meaningful seasons in the Christian life because it teaches us how to faithfully follow Christ in the ordinary rhythm of daily living. It is during this season that we are called not only to hear the Gospel, but to actively live it through mission, service, and love for others.

Ordinary Time becomes extraordinary when we allow our faith to move beyond words and into action. The teachings of Jesus are not meant to remain only within the walls of the church; they are meant to be carried into homes, schools, workplaces, communities, and even the smallest interactions of daily life. Every act of kindness, every sacrifice made out of love, and every effort to serve others becomes a living reflection of Christ’s presence in the world.

This season invites us to become missionaries in simple yet powerful ways. We can encourage the lonely, help those in need, comfort the suffering, forgive those who hurt us, and stand beside people who feel forgotten. Mission is not always about traveling to distant places; often, it begins with the people around us. Sometimes the greatest witness of faith is simply being compassionate, patient, and present for others.

Ordinary Time is also an opportunity for spiritual growth. Through prayer, Scripture, participation in the Holy Mass, and works of charity, we deepen our relationship with God and discover how He is calling us to serve. As disciples empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are challenged to become instruments of peace, hope, and mercy in a world that longs for healing and compassion.

The Church reminds us that holiness is not reserved for extraordinary people alone. Saints are made through ordinary acts done with extraordinary love. In the same way, this liturgical season encourages us to transform everyday moments into opportunities for grace and mission.

May this Ordinary Time inspire us to live our faith more intentionally. Let us make this season truly “extra-ordinary” by serving others with joyful hearts, sharing Christ through our actions, and becoming living witnesses of God’s love wherever we are.

25/05/2026

Now you can download and read Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25, 2026.
The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light of artificial intelligence, situating new questions of human dignity, labor, and the common good within the tradition that runs from Rerum Novarum through Centesimus Annus and Laudato Si'.
Download and read the full encyclical as a PDF here: https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/full-text-of-magnifica-humanitas-read-pope-leo-xiv-s-first-encyclical

25/05/2026

THE SEASONS OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR

The liturgical year is the Church’s sacred journey through the life and mission of Jesus Christ. More than a calendar of celebrations, it is a spiritual path that allows the faithful to encounter Christ in every season of life. Through the changing rhythms of prayer, worship, and reflection, the Church invites us to grow deeper in faith and to walk closely with the Lord from His coming into the world to His glorious reign as King.

• Advent — Christ is Coming
A season of hopeful waiting and preparation as we anticipate the coming of the Savior.

• Christmas — Christ is Born
The joyful celebration of the Incarnation, where God became man out of love for humanity.

• Ordinary Time — Jesus Teaches
After celebrating Christ’s birth, the Church enters Ordinary Time, where we reflect on the public ministry of Jesus. During this season, we listen to His teachings, witness His miracles, and learn what it truly means to become His disciples. It is a time of spiritual growth, formation, and learning the values of the Kingdom of God.

• Lent — Jesus Calls for Conversion
A sacred season of repentance, prayer, fasting, and renewal as we prepare our hearts for Christ’s Passion.

• Paschal Triduum — Christ Suffers, Dies, and Rises
The holiest days of the Church, where we journey through the Last Supper, the Cross, and the Resurrection of Jesus.

• Easter — Christ is Risen and Ascended to Heaven
A season of victory and hope, celebrating Christ’s triumph over sin and death and His ascension into glory.

• Pentecost — The Holy Spirit Descends
The coming of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, empowering the Church for mission and marking the end of the Easter season.

• Ordinary Time — Living the Faith
As Ordinary Time resumes after Pentecost, the Church shifts from learning about Christ’s teachings to actively living them out. Strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we are called to continue Christ’s mission through daily acts of faith, love, mercy, and service. This season reminds us that holiness is not found only in extraordinary moments, but also in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life. Here, discipleship becomes action, and faith becomes a way of life.

• Christ the King — Jesus Reigns Supreme
The liturgical year concludes by proclaiming Christ as King of the universe, reminding us that all creation ultimately belongs to Him.

As we journey through the liturgical year, we are continually drawn into the Paschal Mystery — the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each season forms our hearts, strengthens our faith, and teaches us how to live as faithful followers of Christ. May this sacred journey inspire us to live the Gospel daily and lead us ever closer to the heart of God.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

Prayer for Pentecost Sunday

Come, Holy Spirit,
fill our hearts with Your presence
and set our souls on fire with Your love.

On this blessed feast of Pentecost,
renew Your Church and awaken in us
the courage to live the Gospel faithfully.
Where there is fear, give us strength.
Where there is doubt, give us faith.
Where there is sadness, give us joy.

Teach us to listen to Your voice
in the silence of prayer
and in the needs of others.
Make us instruments of peace, mercy, and truth
in a world longing for Your light.

Holy Spirit,
just as You descended upon the Apostles,
descend upon us today.
Transform our hearts,
strengthen our families,
guide our decisions,
and lead us closer to Jesus Christ.

May our words speak kindness,
our actions reflect charity,
and our lives proclaim the love of God.

Come, Holy Spirit, come!
Never leave us,
but remain in our hearts forever.

Amen.

Happy Pentecost Sunday!
🔥🕊️

23/05/2026

Happy Birthday, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church!

Today we rejoice not simply in a tradition, but in a living mystery—the birth of the Church at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles like a rushing wind and tongues of fire. From that moment, fear was transformed into courage, confusion into mission, and silence into proclamation. The Church was no longer locked behind closed doors; it was sent forth into the world.

To call this the “birthday of the Church” is to recognize that the Church is not merely an institution, but a Spirit-filled body of believers united in Christ. The “One” Church speaks of unity amidst diversity—many nations, languages, and cultures, yet one faith and one baptism. The “Holy” Church is not holy because of human perfection, but because it is continually sanctified by God’s grace. The “Catholic” Church is universal, embracing all peoples and all corners of the world. The “Apostolic” Church stands firm on the foundation of the apostles, faithfully passing on the teaching and mission of Christ.

Pentecost reminds us that the Church is always being renewed. The same Spirit who empowered the first disciples continues to breathe life into every generation—calling the fearful to courage, the weary to hope, and the divided to communion. It is a reminder that faith is not meant to remain inside churches alone, but to be lived in families, communities, and the world.

So as we say, “Happy Birthday, One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church,” we are also praying: Come, Holy Spirit, renew Your Church once more. Ignite our hearts with love, strengthen our faith, and send us forth as witnesses of Christ’s living presence in the world today.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

“Halina Espiritu Santo…”

Sa darating na Sabado, Mayo 23, 2026 sa ganap na ika-6:45 pm sa Main Altar ng Sto. Domingo Church ay magkakaroon muli ng PARISH-WIDE PENTECOST CELEBRATION. 🕊️

Ito ay isang natatanging selebrasyon ng pagsalubong sa Linggo ng Pentekostes — ang pagbaba ng Banal na Espiritu Santo sa mga apostoles at nagsisilbing Kaarawan ng Santa Iglesia Katolika.

Ang gabing ito ay mapupuno ng mga pagbabahagi mula kay Bro. JM Mediavilla, O.P. upang mas mapalalim pa ang ating pagkilala sa Banal na Espiritu Santo.

Inaanyayahan po ang lahat na magdala ng kandila.
Sama-sama tayo manalangin, makinig, magpuri, sumayaw at umawit para sa ating Panginoon.

Mag imbita ka rin kapatid!

23/05/2026

TOMORROW IS PENTECOST SUNDAY ❤️🕊️

Tomorrow, the Church celebrates Pentecost — the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, filling them with courage, wisdom, and zeal to proclaim the Gospel to the world.

Pentecost is often called the “Birthday of the Church” because it was through the power of the Holy Spirit that the frightened disciples were transformed into fearless witnesses of Christ. The same Apostles who once hid in fear after the crucifixion suddenly went out boldly to preach, heal, and spread the message of salvation.

And the same Holy Spirit continues to move today.

In a world filled with fear, confusion, division, and uncertainty, Pentecost reminds us that God never leaves His people alone. The Holy Spirit still strengthens the weak, comforts the brokenhearted, enlightens troubled minds, and renews weary souls.

Maybe lately you have been spiritually tired.
Maybe your faith feels weak.
Maybe your heart has been carrying silent battles.
Maybe you have been praying for clarity, healing, peace, or strength.

This Pentecost, ask the Holy Spirit to enter your life again.

Ask Him to renew your heart.
To remove the heaviness within you.
To rekindle your faith.
To give you courage to continue despite life’s difficulties.

The fire of Pentecost was never meant to remain in the Upper Room. It was meant to spread — from heart to heart, soul to soul.

As we prepare for this beautiful feast, may we open ourselves once more to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love.”

21/05/2026

𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 | 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐲𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞‑𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

From Orléans to Rome, Blessed Hyacinthe‑Marie Cormier (1832–1916) breathed new life into the Dominican tradition of study, contemplation, and preaching. As the 76th Master of the Order of Preachers, he championed institutions like the 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬 (𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐦) restoring Dominican scholarship and shaping generations of preachers and teachers.

𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐈𝐈 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐲𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞‑𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝, “𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡.” His life was marked by a deep love for truth and a trusting surrender to God’s providence, an enduring model of prayer, study, and preaching.

His vision of rigorous intellectual formation, rooted in Veritas yet engaged with modern thought, continues to inspire Dominican schools worldwide. 𝐀𝐭 𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

From Blessed Cormier’s renaissance to today’s Reinforced Education, the Thomasian Angelican journey remains a living witness of Dominican truth and renewal.