PARAÑAQUE CITY – On the 173rd birthday of St. Hannibal, eight Rogationist religious students, [Bro. Francis Xavier Nguyen Quoc Trung, RCJ, Bro. Peter Nguyen Ho Thinh, RCJ, Bro. Aldine Colago, RCJ, Bro. Benny Caraos, RCJ, Bro. Gervasius Setu, RCJ, Bro. Archie Fornelos, RCJ, Bro. Augustine Nguyen Du Nhien, RCJ, and Bro. Roderick Fernandez, RCJ] professed perpetually the vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and the Rogate in a solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Holy Spirit Chapel of the Fr. Di Francia Center of Studies. Twenty religious also renewed their vows. Fr. Orville Cajigal, RCJ, received their vows and presided over the Eucharist which commenced at 9:00 in the morning of July 5.

The perpetual profession of vows marks a significant milestone in the lives of the religious as they dedicate themselves fully to the call of the Harvest-Master. In the homily, Fr. Orville emphasized the importance of prayer in the Church, and that the commitment of these Rogationist Religious assures that there are people praying for more vocations in the Church. The Rogate is at the core of our community's identity and so prayer will always be our call and commitment.

Lunch and a simple program followed after the liturgical celebration. Let us pray for these chosen men who consecrated themselves today to Him, so that they may become ‘more and more like Christ, the Good Shepherd.’

Send O Lord, Holy Apostles into your Church!

Photo: Gab Punzal

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