Dominicus Humus

Sunday, July 19, 2009

MADRIGAL SINGERS @ LFC!

The Madrigal Singers (ALUMNI MADZ - Teresian Association) stayed at LFC for a night because of an engagement in the area. After seeing the chapel, the group spontaneously lifted their hearts and voices in singing a beautiful piece for the Lord - "Love is the Answer." Enjoy!

This is an (amateur) video, just be sure to turn on your speakers to moderate volume for optimal effect.

The Madz with a Fr. Mario

Friday, July 17, 2009

EDNAS SAN CARLOS - First Year HS

First Year High School Sections Pearl and Topaz of Ednas School of San Carlos experienced having a recollection at LFC for the first time today, the 17th of July 2009. Typhoon "Isang" was lashing Pangasinan as well as Northern Luzon, but the students were focused on the recollection. The LFC staff was impressed about the students' natural attitudes of joy and playfulness.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

MINOR SEMINARIANS (Senior Class)

The Senior Class of the Mary Help of Christians Minor Seminary experienced a day with the Lord at LFC on July 15-16.

Fr. Mario gave them a conference on the methodology of praying with the Bible (Lectio Divina). He was joined in the evening by Sis. Susan who led a meditation which geared towards an appreciation of the vocation that the Lord has given them.

The recollection (class encounter) was, as usual, culminated by the Eucharistic Celebration and Lunch by the Tondaligan Beach.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

THE HARVEST IS GREAT!

This is the fifth time we harvested "atis" (see below for translation) from our small garden here at LFC. The fruit bearing trees (guyabano, santol, guava, lanzones, rambutan and others) were given by Fr. Mario's mother in December 2005. Now, they are bearing fruits...

Anona squamosa linn. is a.k.a. "atis" or "yates" is called "sweet apple" or sweetsop" in English.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Moral Revolution and the Ang Kapatiran Party

The Social Action Apostolate of the Archdiocese had an afternoon session on the possibility that "moral change can be the solution to our country's woes." The Ang Kapatiran Party was at LFC for the conference.

The Archbishop gave a short introduction about the conference, after he led the group in prayer.

First and Second Year High School Students

July 8-9 and 9-10 were recollection days for Dominican School First Year and Second Year High School students respectively.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Dominican School Grade VI Pupils

Recollection Day for the Grade VI pupils of Dominican School, Dagupan City.

Vocation and Mission of LFC

Christifidelis Laici, the 1985 Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II on the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World, speaks very eloquently about the formation of the lay faithful. According to this document, the laity should receive a complete and integrated formation, one which bears its fruit in every sphere of their existence and activity.

1) The spiritual formation of the laity – their continual growth in communion with Christ is nourished by the help to holiness offered by the Church.

2) Doctrinal formation – which will enable them to explain to the world the reason for their hope. Systematic catechesis is also necessary.

3) A proper formation of a social conscience, especially in the Church’s social teaching.

4) An integrated program of formation that cultivates the human values and skills necessary for the lay faithful’s apostolic activities.

God is the first formator of the laity. The Church for her part also takes part in forming the lay faithful through the ministry of teaching and celebration of the sacraments. The Lay Formation Center exists for this purpose.

The Lay Formation Center (LFC) was established by Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz and the Clergy of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, Philippines, for the formation "especially of the laity." It opened on the feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first Filipino Saint, who is a Filipino and lay person on September 28, 2005. Fr. Mario Dominic C. Sanchez was appointed its first Director. Since then, LFC has housed more than 500 groups from the entire country for retreats, recollections, conferences and seminars. Its location is about 7 kilometers from Dagupan City center (east) and 20 kilometers from the Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag (west). It is only a kilometer away from Bonuan Tondaligan Beach (north).