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Sister Eppie's Easter 2012 message
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Dear Regina Rosarii family and friends,
Happy Easter! Alleluia, our Lord is risen! Jesus is alive! How about you? Are you alive?
Many times we walk through life as though we do not see, hear, smell, taste, touch. Jesus invites us all to be alive, to live a new way of living. It is time to discover that suffering and pain is part of daily living. Discover Jesus and his message of love, every moment, every event, every now, and every present. It is a gift.
The real essence of living as you know is darkness and light. If there is no Good Friday, there would be no Easter Sunday. We are invited to experience a total acceptance of the now. It is only when we experience the absence that we can appreciate more the presence. It is also only when we experience failure that success will be sweet. Death and dying, life and living, tears and laughter, sorrow and joy, defeat and victory, sickness and health, poverty and luxury they are one. So be alive! Taste and see how good our God is. See the beauty of the sunrise, feel the coolness of the dawn, hear the singing of the birds, smell the candles burning at the feet of our Lady at Regina RICA. At RICA you will experience all these blessings. Jesus is alive. You too can live life to the full.
Our Lady now stands on her own land, Mary’s land. We are so grateful to you who have helped build Regina RICA and buy RICA land for Mary, Regina Rosarii. Please continue to be part of this great mission of making our Lady known and loved through all the earth. She waits for you on top of the hill. Will you come and visit?
Lovingly through our Lady Regina Rosarii,
Sister Eppie
Pilgrimage to Eastern Europe
Saturday, 28 January 2012 08:22 | Last Updated on Saturday, 14 April 2012 08:27 | Written by regina rosarii |
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  Regina Motherhouse Saturday Mass goers greets Sister Eppie
Saturday, 17 March 2012 12:30 | Written by Sister Menchi |
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  Last Call
Saturday, 03 March 2012 14:43 | Last Updated on Saturday, 03 March 2012 14:46 | Written by regina rosarii |
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 Sister Matthew celebrates her Anniversary
Saturday, 18 February 2012 05:56 | Last Updated on Saturday, 18 February 2012 10:35 | Written by regina rosarii |
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The blessings at Regina RICA
Saturday, 04 February 2012 12:31 | Last Updated on Saturday, 04 February 2012 12:55 | Written by regina rosarii |
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 Pahuwayan Pahuwayan (an Ilonggo word for a resting place) is on Level 2 of the Chapel on the Hill, nestled in the mountainside and facing the statue of Our Lady Regina Rosarii.
Unique in its design and made to last many generations, our Pahuwayan commands a breathtaking view of nature with its trees and hills so close to us as we visit our loved ones. It is in the care of the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii that the serenity and simplicity of the place is realized. The Chapel of the Women Mystics The Chapel of the Women Mystics, where daily Mass will be held, reminds us of Christ's Resurrection, the stronghold of the Catholic faith and a symbol of hope for us. St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila stand on both ends of our oval altar. They are women mystics who have been declared Doctors of the Church. The Altar area draws our thoughts to that first Easter morning where Mary Magdalene first preached the good news, “I have seen the Lord. He is truly risen!” At the entrance we are greeted by Martha and Mary, one busy and the other attentively listening. Opposite Martha and Mary sits the anchoress, St Julian of Norwich, who trustingly assures us that "All will be well!" A total of 13 statues of women mystics will surround Pahuwayan.
Iloy nga Tunay
 Iloy nga tunay, (Real Mother) was painted by internationally acclaimed Filipina artist, Araceli Dans. She is famous for her detailed, real-life depiction of the calado, a hand-embroidered lacework made of jusi and piña fabrics, a trademark of Tita Cheloy's work of art.
The painting of Iloy nga tunay is distinctively Filipino. Our Lady is depicted in a “baro at saya”. The light from above that shines on the rosary made her initially call the Virgin, Ina ng liwanag, Mother of Light. However, when the painting was donated to the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii, the Ilonggo Sisters, called her fittingly as Iloy nga tunay a real mother because of the care she gives to the children under her calado cape. The painting is like the statue of our Lady Regina Rosarii, who also envelopes her beloved pilgrims under her mantle of love. Temporarily this work of art will be housed at Regina Rosarii Motherhouse chapel. It will be transferred to her permanent home at Regina RICA on the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12, 2011. We thank our generous patron for choosing us to be the treasure keeper of this extraordinary painting of our Lady, Iloy nga tunay! The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii OCHO
Inviting you to be a part of "OCHO"
TRIVIA - " Did you know that the number 8 is "OCHO" in Spanish. It is a special number, an infinite symbol and the birthdate of Our Mama Mary.? " You can be part of OCHO when you give an offering for the building construction of Regina RICA Chapel on the hill. Construction has now started. We can begin by filling up 8 BOTE BOTE para kay Mama Mary. Just empty our wallets or pockets of loose coins at the end of the day and before long, your bottles will be full. You may drop it at Regina Main or offer it during the 11:00 am Sunday mass at Regina RICA,Tanay. There are offerings you can make that will be considered OCHO. Many hands will make the work light and many OCHO "love offerers" will make our chapel on the hill a reality.
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