Sr. Eppie and the street kids
Before our program in Radio Veritas, Sister Eppie would be flocked by street kids who would catch her attention. Yes we follow Jesus the Friend of the Poor and the Healer of the Broken.
The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii visits Caleruega in Batangas
The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii had their annual retreat in Tagaytay City this January 2016. We had the opportunity to visit our Dominican brothers in Caleruega who gave us reflections that were challenging with deep thought during our retreat.
Where is Sr. Matt? Remember Sr. Matt had a fracture because of a fall. She is waiting for us in the nursery of plants. The other sisters are manning RICA.
Advent Recollection: I’ll be home for Christmas
Come home to our true selves! Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling. Calling to carry me home. Come home.
Make a home for Baby Jesus this Christmas, Sr. Eppie tells those who attended
We listened attentively as she told us the many stories that has touched our hearts.
Biyaya for RICA at PICC
BIYAYA (blessings) celebrated in PICC on December 8, 2015 was indeed a day to remember. We thank the presence of Mama Mary in Regina RICA, her continued inspiration and guidance to all of us as she continues to invite pilgrims to Regina RICA.
The Regina RICA choir sang the opening prayer, “Lord heal our Land”. In this time of climate change this is what RICA is praying for Lord heal our land, Our Lady heal the people that comes to you.
BIYAYA started with the story of the beginnings and the unfolding events in Regina RICA. Many people had been touched indeed and 8 of them came forward to tell the stories in the 8 wonders that they have seen in Regina RICA. While the 7 described the different places in Regina RICA, Sr. Eppie tells us you are the 8th wonder of Regina RICA and this was received with a loud applause of everyone present.
As we ate we were entertained by the music of the Red Strings Quartet.
We had the testimony of Jessica and Michael Plana on how their daughter born 6 months old Regina Plana has survived through the intercession of Mama Mary through the accompanying prayers of Sr. Eppie. She was born as big as the palm of my hand Jessica her mother would say. And Regina now 5′ sang for us Annie’s song “Tomorrow”. We had tears in our eyes realizing that she is a miracle baby.
Bro. Chito Jongco gave us an inspirational message to share our gifts & blessings.
We then had the dance of the sisters followed by the Rigodon the Honor of our members.
This was followed by the AVP made by Bro. Manny Freires a beautiful aerial view of RICA.
This event marked a great fellowship where all of us felt the call of our Lady Regina Rosarii and felt her presence in our hearts.
We would like to thank all those who gifted us with their time and presence; those who were not able to come but gifted us and sharing with us their financial blessings. We would like to thank our young Biyaya ushers & usherettes the 4th year Tourism students of Trinity University of Asia through the recommendation of Ms. Leah Mangohig. We would like to thank our voice over who donated his beautiful voice to us Danny Sembrano; our CT LAMP who sacrificed their time, talents & treasure in weekly meetings they had planning for this event. The PICC management for being ever ready to assist us, the Via Mare staff for accommodating us and assisting us and the sumptuous meal served that made the stomach happy. Our members who gave so much time to practice the Rigodon dance and Connie Dizon who saw to it everything was in place. To tito frank and staff for picture display at PICC, Dina Amante for the graphic works in the invitations, tickets etc. Sr. Maureen Ava de Mesa, OP & her staff our members in the front lines and many more countless generous persons who were ever ready to assist us. And the last but not the least to Sr. Eppie Brasil, OP our founder, the person who would inspire and animate us especially when the going would get rough; and her ever ready work force and multi talented support: her sisters and lay associates.
Healthy Living and Inner Healing
Every year, The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii together with Regina Rosarii Contemplative Association her lay association would offer Inner Healing seminar. This year we celebrated our 12th year and we had Healthy Living & Inner Healing. We were afraid that few people would come because of the APEC caused vacation before this however the results were our venue was filled up. This shows that people now a days would feel the importance of health.
Sr. Eppie would start the seminar with praying for the environment. We also have a prayer room during the seminar where our members would take turns to pray while the seminar is on going. At lunch time we had a taste of healthy food.
We saw how interested our participants were with the topics that they were already asking when will it be given again for their children, siblings and even grandchildren to attend.
Regina Rosarii Contemplative Association Pampanga Chapter celebrates her 10th anniversary
Ten years ago seems only yesterday, when Doc Lito and Mena came to our former dwelling at 55 Scout Santiago Street inviting Sr. Eppie to San Fernando, Pampanga. They have heard her the night before at Radio Veritas. Doc Lito was looking for something to listen on the Radio when by chance he opened it in Radio Veritas and heard Sr. Eppie. See God calls us in many different ways. And so San Fernando chapter of ROCA- Regina Rosarii Contemplative association was born.
Doc Lito, Mena, their children and many more companions slowly increased in numbers and ROCA Pampanga has since then touched the lives of many.
The 10th year anniversary was celebrated with a talk of Sister Eppie and her sisters and culminated with a mass and agape. ROCA Quezon City members came to support the celebration.
Their contemplative sit is every 3rd Friday of the month at the Eucharist Adoration Chapel from 11 AM to 2 PM. Come and experience!!!
The Dominican Leaders of the Asia Pacific gather at UST
The Dominican Leaders of the Asia Pacific gather at UST to make plans for the celebration of the 8ooth Jubilee. Among them is our very own Sister Eppie Brasil, OP
The Dominican Order celebrates Jubilee 800: Asia-Pacific Dominican Family Retreat in UST
The Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii joins the Dominican Order in the 800th Jubilee in a 3 days retreat at UST. Jubilee 800 is a celebration of the entire Dominican family. Some 1,200 members of the Dominican family from the Asia-Pacific attended last October 12 to 14 at the University of Santo Tomas.Retreat master was Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, former Master of the Order.
Biyaya Blessings for all
You have gone to Regina Rica because you were curious and wanted to see what Regina RICA is all about. You ask for blessing and have received one and numerous blessings.
If you have received a blessing let us give our thanks to our Lady by being a blessing to others. If you are still asking our Lady, thank her now. Join us in this Dinner for a Cause, a night of dancing, singing, delighting in blessings. If you are not in the Philippines you can still be part of BIYAYA by writing to us at regina.rica@yahoo.com
To all our benefactors big and small, whether bote bote donor or our million donor please come and celebrate BIYAYA with us at PICC, Reception Hall at 6 PM on December 8, 2015. Our events are fun and memorable. Come and see.
