SOMASCAN VICE PROVINCE FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA: ANNUAL RETREAT 2010

Bro. Reynier, Fr. Abe, Bro. Manuel and Bro. Eugene

Every year we Somascans are gathering together for a week of prayer and spiritual reflections. All religious are coming togther from various parts of the country, some even from abroad to take part in this important even in our religious life. Only few are given exemptions such as those who have to stay in the local house.

Now Fr. Abe taking the shot while Bro. Joseph replaced him

It was held on April 19-25, 2010 under the guidance of Msgr. Jose Marie Delgado the rector of Diocesan Seminary in Iloilo. A Retreat Master is being invited to lead the spiritual reflections supported by daily Masses and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as well as the Sacrament of Confession.

Our retreat master, Msgr. Jose Mari Delgado

In the Session Hall, a closer view of those who were at the back Our group during the Group Sharing:Frs. Tom, Augie, John Carino, Bro. Manuel, Rev. Ruben, Fr. Erwin and Fr. Abe.

Our young religious [Bro. Manuel], deacon [Rev. Ruben] and priest [Fr. Erwin] expressing their answers to the questions during the sharing.

Fr. Augusto Dingal, CRS presiding during the Office of Reading. I also preside earlier but I forgot to bring the camera.

Holy Mass with Evening Prayer

Rev. Ruben Galang genuflects in front of the Blessed Sacrament which is infront of the stained glass depicting Abel the Just, a Type of Christ offering the perfect Sacrifice.

Bro. Manuel Enguerra, CRS

Fr. Cesare de Santis, CRS one of the first to plant the Somascan Seed in the Philippine soil. He served as parish priest of St. Jerome Emiliani Parish in Ayala, Alabang for many years until his retirement. However, retirement for us Somascans does not mean doing nothing. Fr. Cesar is teaching Patristics, History, Arts Appreciation and Music to our religious. Hardworking to the end.

Bro. Noel reporting. I find it very beautiful in this retreat that our religious were so happy and eager to share their ideas and spiritual reflections.

The religious in the Session Hall

The ever joyful Bro. Noel

Fr. Abe with his classmate, Bro. Ambet Timbol, CRS with Bro. Kiko

Fr. Santi Gonzales, CRS beautified our liturgy with music flowing from the Seminary Organ.

The Brothers are waiting for the start of the Morning Prayer

After Msgr. Delgado finished his Talks Fr. Provincial Gabriele Scotti, CRS expressed our collective gratitude for his wisdom and for enriching our spiritual life with his presence and guidance.

Rev. Enrico Balderama, CRS sitting at my side

Fr. Luigi Brenna, CRS the Provincial Vicar reporting about the Casa Miani Foundation.

During the sharing and reports. At the center is the Master of Novices, Fr. Master Luigi Cucci, CRS with the Superior of the Major Seminary, Fr. Richard Germanetto, CRS

It is obvious on their faces that the session keeps on dragging way beyond the merienda time. But patience is also manifested.

Fr. Romel Ermita, Bro. Francisco Lamo, CRS, Fr. John Valenzuela, CRS and Fr. Abe Arganiosa, CRS during the final session

Final Session with Fr. Scotti, CRS