ESHT Seminary

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗼𝘄𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝘃. 𝗙𝗿. 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗕. 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮, 𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗧, 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗵

“I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!” - Psalm 116 18-19

Congratulations on your graduation from St. Paul Seminary Foundation with a degree in AB-Philosophy! This remarkable achievement is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to your studies and spiritual growth. Your journey through philosophy has not only enriched your mind but also deepened your understanding of the faith and its mysteries.

As you move forward, may the knowledge and wisdom you have gained serve as a strong foundation for your future endeavors. May you continue to inspire others with your passion for learning and your devotion to the calling of the Lord.

We are all incredibly proud of you and excited to see the great things you will accomplish. May Triune God bless you abundantly in your continued path of service and enlightenment.

Congratulations once again, Br. Winston Quilaton!

May 19 | 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:
1st Reading: Acts 2:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34
2nd Reading: Rom 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25
Gospel: Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮:
The word Pentecost derives from the Greek “Πεντηκοστή” (Pentēkostē), which means “𝙛𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙝.” It is the mark of God’s new covenant and the 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿:
The book of the Acts of the Apostles (cf. 2:1-11) recounts what happened in Jerusalem 50 days after the Pasch of Jesus. The disciples were gathered in the Upper Room, and the Virgin Mary was with them. The Risen Lord had told them to remain in the city until they had received the gift of the Spirit from on High. And this was revealed with a “sound” they suddenly heard coming from heaven, like the “rush of a mighty wind” that filled the house they were in (cf. v. 2). Thus, it concerns a real but also symbolic experience. Something that happened but also gives us a symbolic message for our whole life.

This experience reveals that the Holy Spirit is like a strong and freely flowing wind; that is, he brings us strength and brings us freedom: a strong and freely flowing wind. He cannot be controlled, stopped, nor measured; nor can his direction be foreseen. He cannot be understood within our human exigencies — we always try to frame things — he does not let himself be framed in our methods and our preconceptions. The Spirit proceeds from God the Father and from his Son Jesus Christ and bursts upon the Church; he bursts upon each one of us, giving life to our minds and our hearts. As the Creed states: he is “the Lord, the giver of life”. He has authority because he is God, and he gives life. (Regina Caeli, 23 May 2021)

Source:
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day.html
https://faithgiant.com/pentecost/

We, the Emmanuel Servants of the Holy Trinity rejoice in celebrating the ordination of our beloved 𝗕𝗿. 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗚. 𝗚𝘂𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹, 𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗧, to the 𝙎𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨.

On May 3, 2024, amidst the sacred halls of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Fatima, Urduja Village, Caloocan City, presided by Most Rev. Roberto O. Gaa, D.D., Br. Russel answered the divine call with unwavering faith and devotion. His ordination signifies not only a personal milestone but also a testament to his commitment to serving the Holy Trinity and our community with utmost dedication.

As we congratulate Rev. Russel G. Gumobal, ESHT on this auspicious occasion, let us continue to uplift him in prayer and support as he embarks on this sacred journey of ministry and service.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐥 "𝐃𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠" 𝐒. 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨, 𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐓!!!

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