Reflection: V World Day of the poor
On the occasion of the V World Day of the Poor, which is celebrated on November 14th, Pope Francis in his message warns us about the individualism that generates poverty and about selfishness, the cause of poverty: “What path of justice must be followed so that social inequalities can be overcome and human dignity, so
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The Prior Provincial of St. Thomas of Villanova visits the ARCORES Peru water project
On November 7, Friar Miguel Angel Hernandez, Prior of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, visited one of the projects currently being implemented by ARCORES Peru. It is a project to provide drinking water for the communities of Pingobamba and Chulit Bajo. The project is being carried out
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ARCORES collaborates with the Laudato Si’ Environmental Center in the Philippines
In a solemn and profound ceremony, Thomasian administrators and faculty members blessed and dedicated the newly established Laudato Si’ Environmental Center (LEC), September 30, 2021. The event commemorates the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) “Season of Creation” and the 2021 Philippine Science Month. ARCORES International (Augustinian Recollect International Solidarity Network) supports the LEC
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ARCORES launchs the community pantry “Gugma ni San Jose” (Love of St. Joseph)
USJ-R Balamban, ForSOAR de Cebu and ARCORES International launch ‘Gugma ni San Jose’ (‘Love of St. Joseph’), a community pantry initiative of University of San Jose – Recoletos Balamban, ForSOAR de Cebu and ARCORES International. It was successfully launched last June 26, 2021. As ‘Gugma ni San Jose’ brings the spirit of the Year of
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Heart Solidarity Award in the Philippines
ARCORES International, the social arm of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, recognizes, giving “the Heart Solidarity Award”, the exemplary efforts of organizations animated by the religious communities and partners during the covid pandemic in the Philippines. The 2020 Heart Solidarity Campaign theme is “Caring for Life, Protecting Humanity”, the awardees exemplified the spirit of the
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From May 16 to 25, we celebrate Laudato Si ‘week
Laudato Si’ Week 2021 to feature Cardinals, Catholic leaders, world-renowned speakers and authors Vatican experts on Laudato Si’ among speakers during 16-25 May celebration Laudato Si’ Week 2021 will feature a diverse lineup of Catholic leaders from across the globe, as well as world-renowned speakers and authors as the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics come together
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Community pantries: revolution against hunger in the Philippines
Anchored on the principle of “Kuha sa Kinahanglan, Hatag sa Masarangan” (“Take what you need, Share what you can give”), just this week, an individual started a people’s initiative called “Community Pantry”, a food cart or table with canned goods, vegetables, rice packs, etc. mounted along the streets where people can just get on what
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