JULY - AUGUST 2021
REKINDLE THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ON-GOING FORMATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. PAUL OF CHARTRES
pure joy zoomed SISTER
The
MARIA
first
Program
CONSUELO
online of
SPC
the
July-August
Spiritual
40,
2021
CELIS,
45,
50,
was
Enrichment
55,
the
SPC
and
largest
60
Renewal Years
of
the
on
three
groups that had their Renewal in 2021. The group was
characterized
by
pure
joy,
laughter,
enthusiasm, wisdom and awe. It was a sight to see some
renewalists
superiors, staff the
in
assisted
administrators,
navigating
group
was
renewalists Group
being
the
the
to
Zoom
in
and
the
in
either
to
Evident
remind
unmute
their
community
Platform.
patience
mute
sharing
sisters
by
or in
fellow
their
devices.
has
become
afternoon
fascinating, too. Some groups really found time to look
for
their
missing
batch
mates
in
their
group
chat. A more senior group opted to take siesta in the afternoon. One
could
know
only
what
chuckle
they
and
need.
say:
There
Oh, is
they
no
really
big
fuss
expressing it. The
energy
such
that
level
of
this
interaction
group
with
was
the
so
contagious
resource
speakers
was vibrant and enlivening. Looking
back
twinkle
to
Chauvet
to
this
one’s
is
both
group
eyes,
amused
of
Renewalists
certain and
that
amazed
brings
Fr. at
Louis
his
little
Sisters who are full of zest in life, who walk in the truth. Despite
their
because
of
missions), Spouse
groups
death
one
and
or
could
the
being
incomplete,
distance surmise
Healer
of
(being that
Life,
in
either far-off
Jesus,
had
their
completed
them.
Editorial Box JULY - AUGUST 2021 RENEWALISTS
SR. MARIA CONSUELO CELIS, SPC
SR. BERNADETTE S. RACADIO, SPC
SR. GAYE A. CASILIHAN, SPC
CONTRIBUTORS
CONSULTANT
EDITORIAL CONSULTANT
GUEST LAY-OUT ARTIST
THE JULY-AUGUST 2021 RENEWALISTS
60 YEARS FROM ENTRANCE INTO THE NOVITIATE 1.Sr. Mary Loyola Marcelo 2.Sr. Mary Philip Galeno 3.Sr. Cecilia Andrea Perez 4.Sr. Clemence Marie Mira* 5.Sr. Marie Valerie Alonzo 6.Sr. Anna Domingo 7.Sr. Francis Mary Mortola *I N T H E F O R E I G N M I S S I O N S
50 YEARS FROM ENTRANCE INTO THE NOVITIATE
1.Sr. Maria Teresa Gabriel 2.Sr. Maria Felicitas Sison 3.Sr. Fe Irene Villanueva 4.Sr. Marietta Catalina Gutierrez 5.Sr. Gloria dela Cruz 6.Sr. Editha Irene Cariaso* 7.Sr. Maria Linda Tanalgo 8.Sr. Librada Ventigan 9.Sr. Decorosa Alcala 10.Sr. Lolita Teresa Francisco 11.Sr. Maria Cresencia Esguerra 12.Sr. Leonora Matias *I N T H E F O R E I G N M I S S I O N S
55 YEARS FROM ENTRANCE INTO THE NOVITIATE 1.Sr. Mary Fides Pangilinan 2.Sr. Mary Gladys Lim 3.Sr. May Maynard Paglinawan 4.Sr. Mary Reginald Pastrana 5.Sr. Mary Angelina Rojas 6.Sr. Fidelisa de Marie Portillo 7.Sr. Clare Leonard Garcillano* 8.Sr. Mary Edwardine Columbano 9.Sr. Mary Carolyn Asistin 10.Sr. Elvira Theodore Ibardolasa 11.Sr. Grace Giles Datoc 12.Sr. Trinitas Marie Babula 13.Sr. Kathleen de Jesus Pascual 14.Sr. Mary Seraphim Atacador 15.Sr. Mary Urban Mago 16.Sr. Francesca of the SH San Diego* *I N T H E F O R E I G N M I S S I O N S
45 YEARS FROM ENTRANCE INTO THE 1.Sr. Hipolita Collado 2.Sr. Helen Famisan 3.Sr. Maria Luisa Militar 4.Sr. Jean Asok 5.Sr. Emma Jane Obsioma 6.Sr. Maria Danilla Garces 40 YEARS AFTER PERPETUAL VOWS 1.Sr. Cecilia Sto. Tomas + 2.Sr. Veronica Alvarez 3.Sr. Nicole de Marie Dabalus 4.Sr. Lerma Javing 5.Edith June Pesirla
sharing & personal advocacy
MORE AND LESS
I continue to beg for God’s grace as I strive to have a
SISTER MARY URBAN MAGO, SPC
Faithful to its goal, the renewal program has truly been a spiritual enrichment experience for me as it has sharpened my spiritual life. Thus, as fruits of my encounter with Jesus, the Healer of Life, I resolve to be also a channel of God’s healing grace to others by becoming “more” and “less” to the maximum. That is, to live more simply, to be more caring, more loving, more understanding as well as less
demanding,
less
reactive,
expectation, and non-judgmental.
with
less
heart that is sensitive and mindful to the plight of my neighbor,
especially
the
poor and the weak among them. All these I desire and resolve to do with hope that when the day comes that I come face to face with God, I too may hear the words of Jesus saying: “Good and faithful servant, come and share your Master’s joy.”
PRAYER AND SPIRITULITY WITH FR. RENE LAGAYA, SDB
Retreat Reflectin Sister Mary Urban Mago, SPC Truly, Sr. Iñigo Joachim, OSA is a living prophet of our time. She is a prophet in her own
way
whose
wisdom,
depth,
and
spirituality are much-needed to be heard and experienced by more people in this new normal with all the effects of this pandemic.
My gift of intimate encounter with God during this retreat is packed with an invitation for me to strengthen my mystic and missionary spirit as I
Personally, I am deeply grateful to Sr. Iñigo
strive to seek Him and His kingdom in the faces
for being instrumental in my reformation and
of the poorest and the weakest, in the persons
transformation even at this time of my
of those I serve and work with, in the presence
religious
stimulating
of my own sisters in the community, and in all
meditations, very rich inputs, especially
creation. With this, I am challenged to be more
chosen scripture texts, and inspiring real life
mindful and respectful of the respective rights
stories have helped me re-sharpen my
of people well as with nature. Concretely, I am
spiritual axes with an increased awareness of
impelled to live in communion with others,
the Divine breath/presence that I enjoy and
expressed in loving and serving the hungry, the
that sustains me every moment of my life.
thirsty, the homeless, the prisoners, and even
journey.
Her
those who are difficult to love, such as people who are aggressive, snobbish, those who are so negative, irritating, proud, etc. I may be nearing the end of my journey but my life continues to be a mission and in mission. As I am almost reaching the maximum age of 80 for those who are strong…and that means if am healthy. I resolve to witness a richer and fuller life by living each day gratefully, joyfully, meaningfully,
faithfully,
truthfully,
purposefully- all for the greater glory of God.
and
KNOW THYSELF: SELF-ESTEEM & ANGER MANAGEMENT Healthy Self-Esteem
with Dr. Imelda Villar
Unhealthy Self-Esteem
s u s e J f o Story e f i L y m in with Fr. Dennis Lim, LC
ONLINE RECREATION
with Young Ladies and Sisters in Formation
g! n i t u o family
SR. MARIA DECOROSA ALCALA, SPC (GOLDEN JUBILEE)
SR. MARY LOYOLA MARCELO, SPC (DIAMOND JUBILEE)
SR. MARIE VALERIE ALONZO, SPC SR. MARIA FELICITAS SISON, SPC (DIAMOND & GOLDEN JUBILEE)
SR. FE IRENE VILLANUEVA, SPC (GOLDEN JUBILEE)
Jubilee Celebrations SR. MARIA LINDA TANALGO, SPC (GOLDEN JUBILEE)
SR. MARY PHILIP GALENO, SPC SR. MARIA CRESENCIA ESGUERRA, SPC (DIAMOND & GOLDEN JUBILEE)
TREE-PLANTING LITURGY
Online Birthday Celebration
Acknowledgements Thank you to the local communities of july - august renewalists for their support and prayers sr. ma. consuelo celis, spc for her pro-active leadership, support and prayers to make this renewal creative and grace-filled