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- Aug 23, 2018
Br. Manny Heads Off to Begin Theological Studies
After Br. Emmanuel "Manny" Isaac, OSA professed his first vows at the beginning of the month, he was afforded some vacation time to relax and spend some time with the friars in California. Br. Manny made the most of his R&R time by integrating himself into the St. Augustine Monastery community in San Diego. He fully participated in community prayer, Mass, and was able to socialize with the friars whom he had not seen since he left the the novitiate a year earlier. Now, Br. M
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- Aug 16, 2018
Bishop Barron Opens School Year at Villanova Prep
Bishop Robert Barron, an internationally renowned Catholic evangelist as well as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, celebrated a Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary which opened the school year at Villanova Preparatory School in Ojai, CA. In his homily, Bishop Barron exhorted the students to reflect upon the Blessed Virgin Mary as one who watches and guides us, who is united with us on our journey. He shared that in the morning he was praying the
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- Aug 8, 2018
Deacon Max Begins Priesthood Preparation Retreat
Deacon Maxime Villeneuve, OSA, is leaving for a five day retreat at Prince of Peace Abbey in Oceanside, CA to prepare for his ordination to the priesthood this December. The Church requires that any candidate for ordination to the diaconate, priesthood, or episcopacy go on retreat for no less than five days before they can be ordained. This allows time for the candidate to reflect on the ministry that they will be ordained to, and how God is calling them in their lives. "I l
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- Aug 7, 2018
See the photos of Br. Manny's First Vows!
A First Profession of Vows Mass was celebrated at the Augustinian parish of St. Jude's in New Lennox, IL as Br. Emmanuel Isaac, OSA professed his vows as an Augustinian friar. He was joined by two others from his novitiate class from the Midwest province, Fr. Raymond Flores, OSA and Br. Spencer Thomas, OSA. Fr. Kevin Mullins, OSA, prior provincial, received Br. Manny's vows on behalf of Fr. Alejandro Moral Anton, the prior general of the Augustinian Order. Photos from the M
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- Aug 6, 2018
OMGC Lay Leaders Shine at Theology on Tap
On Wednesday, Aug 1st, 2018, OMGC community members and Augustinian Seculars (3rd Order) Jen and Jason Coito presented on the topic of discernment at a Theology on Tap talk in the Los Angeles area. Theology on Tap is a popular nationwide movement in which both priests and lay ministers are invited to give talks on various topics that would be of interest to a young adult audience, usually in a fun and relaxed restaurant setting. The Coito's live out an active faith life, J
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