1. Three brothers have expressed their desire to study Philosophy and Theology in Mindanao. The brothers are: Br. Jose Raul Rico,OFMCap., Br. Francisco Atienza,OFMCap and Br. Paul Vincent Perlado, OFMCap. The brothers wish to study in the Theological College of the Redemptorists where the brothers of the TOR are presently studying. The OFMs are planning to send their brothers there next year to study theology. They wanted to do it this year but they could not find a place to stay at present. According to the TOR brothers, the school only requires of college graduates 15 to 20 units in Philosophy. Another even mentioned that as long as they have the basic subjects of Philosophy, the brothers can already take theology. Many religious congregations prefer the Redemptorist theology college over REMASE. It is an international school and many foreigners are presently enrolled in it. It could be an alternative also for brothers from China and Malaysia. I am also considering to continue my studies in Philosophy and Theology there and join the brothers if they would be permitted to study there.2. Last July 21, 2011, the brothers showed their support to Br. Renante Sasi,OFMCap by attending in full force the Pinning Ceremony in Br. Renante´s Nursing course. Brs. Larry and Nanding were the only ones admitted inside the Marco Polo Hotel while the PN2s and PN4s waited outside. They had Franciscan joy later in the evening.
3. By July 22, 2011, the brothers of Padre Pio Fraternity were again complete and it allowed us to start with some classes.
4. We already finished discussing the 6th and 7th CPO; Chap 3 of the Constitution – The Brothers´ Life of Prayer; and Chapter 8 of the Constitution – The Government of our Fraternity.
5. The brothers have completed and submitted their reflections on the 6th and 7th CPOs and on their respective experiences in Nuing (Franz), Caburan (Jeamboy and Paul), the Medical Mission (Dennis and Jeff) and the IP Ministry course (Jojo).
6. The brothers started celebrating the Liturgy of the Word which is scheduled every Thursday evening. They are very religious with the community prayers, devotional prayers, rosary and with the meditations. They are very enthusiastic with house chores and ground works. Fraternity life is light and joyful.
8. The brothers also modified their marketing. We now ask the packaging clerk to use boxes instead of plastics in packing the goods we bought. We now also buy products in big containers (e.g. cooking oil in large cans instead in small plastic containers) and stock them for longer use thereby lessening the number of non-biodegradable or non-recyclable containers we acquire. The recyclable products are being collected in one place to be later sold in junk shops.
9. We plan to create a vegetable garden soon with plans for crop rotation. We have the seeds already.
10. Brs. Jeamboy and Paul had remedial classes in shelter building since they were in Caburan during the class. The PN4 brothers also watched some slides about water purification and basic fire building techniques.
11. We also harvested the coconuts for the month of August and the brothers took the task of gathering the coconuts which lessened the expense of harvesting them. They are now removing the coconut meat themselves.
12. Last August 6 to 8, 2011 the PN4 brothers and I joined Fr. Larry on a trip to GenSan. We celebrated mass at the Poor Clares in Polomolok and also conducted a Vocation Search-in at Baluan on Sunday. In the evening we went to the beach for a much needed break.
13. We had two occasions of gathering with and interacting with the TORs, Capuchinas, SFIC and SFOs – August 2: Portiuncula and August 11: St. Clare. Further inter-franciscan gatherings are being planned for September 17, September 23, October 3 and October 4. Although the brothers will not be able to join the peace Rally on Oct 17,2011, we are assisting them in the preparation.
14. Brother Jeamboy went to Caburan last August 10 to assist in the Parish preparation for the fiesta on August 15. He will return to Davao on the 16th.
15. The brothers will go to Caburan on the 13th to the 16th to attend the fiesta. We will go there together with the GenSan Fraternity and Fr. Francis Mesina,OFMCap.
16. The medical mission in Caburan was postponed for a later date due to the fiesta preparations and activities but we were able to secure a schedule with Fr. Ricardo Rara, OFMCap to conduct medical missions at Kiapo and Bulawin from August 19 to 25.
17. We are planning to attend the Installation of Fr. Francis Mesina,OFMCap. at Titay on the 28th of August.
18. The brothers have a very hectic schedule but so far, all are in good health and in high spirits.
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