JOYFULLY SERVING THE MOST HIGH IN THE SPIRIT OF HUMILITY
ORDER OF THE DISCALCED AUGUSTINIANS - OAD Asia
PHILIPPINES:
Fr. Recto Frando
Contact: 09199923588
VIETNAM:
Fr. Augustine Tran Nhu Huynh
Contact: (84) 901306693
Email: aug.huynh@yahoo.com.vn
INDIA:
Fr. Aji Thomas George
Contact: 7559973458
Email: ajipnl@gmail.com
PRESENZA AGOSTINIANA
(Digital edition 2024 -no. 6 November-December)
JUBILEE 2025 PILGRIMS OF HOPE: Discalced Augustinian
Spirituality in the Jubilee Year
Dear Readers, the Jubilee of 2025 stands as an event of extraordinary importance for the Church, a year of grace inviting every baptized person to rediscover hope as a foundational virtue of Christian life. This theme, chosen by Pope Francis, is rooted in the certainty that God is always close to humanity, accompanying it with love and mercy. The celebration of this Holy Year is not limited to a liturgical moment but is a spiritual journey that touches every aspect of life. Through pilgrimage, confession, and the opening of the Holy Doors, the Jubilee invites us to experience profound reconciliation and renewal.
This issue of Presenza Agostiniana explores various aspects of the Jubilee: its significance for the Discalced Augustinians, the biblical and historical elements that characterize it, the event calendar, the meaning of pilgrimage and the Holy Doors, the value of prayer, and the technological innovations that will guide pilgrims on this journey of faith. May the Jubilee of 2025 represent a time of spiritual renewal for all, an opportunity to strengthen hope, and a deep commitment to the service of God’s Kingdom.
Happy reading!
Rejoice with us as we celebrate the gift of the priesthood!
With hearts full of gratitude and joy, we give praise to God for the ordination of our five brothers to the Sacred Order of the Presbyterate. Today, they respond to Christ’s call to shepherd His people, to break the Bread of Life, to forgive sins in His name, and to be living witnesses of His merciful love...
OLYMPICS 2025
A joyful celebration of our 30 years of grace—thirty years of God’s blessings, shared faith, and the enduring bonds of friendship and fellowship.
A defining moment came with the lighting of the torch, symbolizing the flame of faith that continues to burn brightly within our community. This was followed by the Oath of Sportsmanship, where our brothers pledged to uphold fairness, integrity, and the true spirit of friendly competition.
As the curtain closes on this epic championship game, we celebrate not just the winners but the shared values of brotherhood, perseverance, and the joy of coming together in the spirit of friendly competition.
OAD
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit,
that I may think what is Holy.
Guide me, O Holy Spirit,
that I may realize, what is Holy.
Attract me to you, O Holy Spirit,
that I may love what is Holy
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit,
that I may defend what is Holy.
Defend me, O Holy Spirit
that I may never lose what is Holy. Amen
St. Augustine
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Mission of the O.A.D
BE A MISSIONARY TOO!
Help us in the formation of more priests and missionaries, It will be the best investment of your life!
"To give from what I have in order to receive what I do not have"
(St. Augustine, Sermon 311)
It is in giving tithes you can receive the abundance of God's Blessings.
(Malachi 3:10)
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