THE MOTHER ROSARIO BULLETIN 17
EDITORIAL
September is the month that plays a very significant role in the history of salvation because it is September 8 that the church set the date (or the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Had she not been born God would provide another lady but will she be humble and obedient like the Blessed Mother? She pronounced her fiat without any hesitation not even thinking of what would come ahead. Such is the faith of Mother Mary deep and trusting in the power and love of God. She was chosen among women because she was an epitome of true womanhood. God the Almighty has seen her innocence, her holiness, her obedience, her childlikeness and simplicity. Betrothed to Joseph yet she pronounced her fiat as her acceptance to the message of the angel. The birth of Mary is a blessing to the people of God.
Like Mary the birth of Mother Rosario is a blessing not only to the Dominicans of Molo but to all the people of God. Mother Rosario excelled in the love of God in the Blessed Sacrament. She also has a great devotion to the holy rosary. Having as its center the life of Christ she has given us example of continuous prayer. Mother Rosario has left to the congregation the holiness worthy of imitation. Her birth is a symbol of sanctity like all the saints. She too possessed other virtues, that are admirable and outstanding.
THE MRAC JOURNEY
The MRAC journey still continues. This time there is more enthusiasm as we await the formal opening of the process of the cause of canonization of Mother Rosario. Activities has been planned .Dawn rosary at 4:00 A.M. and novena mass at 9:00 A.M. everyday in honor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary will start on September 28, 2009. The mass will be held at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse Chapel. Delegation from the different schools of the congregation, other institutions and establishments, religious organizations and devotees and friends of mama Mary are invited.
October 6, 2009 Procession of the image of the Holy Rosary after the 2:00 o'clock PM mass.
Formal Opening of the Archdiocesan Process of the Cause of Canonization of the Servant of God Mother Rosario Arroyo de la Visitacion will be held on October 7, 2009 at St. Anne Church, Molo, Iloilo City .
MEMBERS OF THE TRIBUNAL:
Judge - Most Rev. Angel Lagdameo, D.D.
Judge Delegate – Very Rev. Higinio Velarde VG
PA Promoter of Justice – Rev. Fr. John de Castro OSJ
Notary – Rev. Father Carlo Noquez
Actual Notary – Sr. Thaddeus Magtoles OP
Theological Commission - Rev. Fr. Rey Zerudo, Msgr. Jose Ma. Amado Delgado
Historical Commission - Rev. Fr. Alejandro Esperancilla, Sr. Visitacion Alecto OP, Atty. Rex Salvilla
Postulator – Rev. Fr. Samson S. Silloriquez, OARFor the past 4 months the Dominican Sisters gathered in the Motherhouse for the monthly recollection and for a deeper reflection and study of the life of their Foundress, Mother Rosario. To many especially the young Sisters in the Congregation the gathering gave them a deeper knowledge of the life of the Foundress as the older Sisters shared the experience they had with Mother Sayong.
MOTHER ROSARIO'S RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL CHALLENGE
( by: Sr. Eleanor Garlito)Reflecting on the Gospel demands for the month of September, we can single out a number of them which Mother Rosario responded positively and radically.:
• Invitation to a life of Blessedness
• Challenge to carry the cross and follow Jesus.As we continue to unfold the pages of history on the life of Mother Rosario we come to know her bit by bit in the way she lived her life and how she responded to the challenges of the Gospel during her life as attested by witnesses.
The invitation and the promise of happiness as narrated in the Gospel of Luke 6:20, "Blessed are the poor, the kingdom of God is yours," deeply penetrated in the heart of Mother Rosario. And amidst great wealth and material possessions, luxury, comfort and ease, she gave up everything, chose and embraced a life of austere poverty. She then understood and appreciated the way of holiness through the practice of poverty. She willingly and courageously carried the cross of deprivation of the necessities of life and lived in utmost simplicity. She steadfastly and perseveringly followed the poor Christ, her Master and Saviour. "He who was rich became poor, so that by his poverty we might become rich.
Testimony and Favors Recieved
By: Carmen Premarion
Sacred Heart Academy
Zarraga, IloiloMy niece Gay Margaret Pinongcos third year student at Sacred Heart Academy had been vomiting and had fever. Her mother rushed her to the clinic but the doctor was out so we brought her to the hospital. There were many patients when we arrived in the emergency room that she cannot be attended to immediately. She became weaker. Her eyes were moving up and down and looked dehydrated. Finally the doctor went to her mother and told her that Gay needed to be admitted. While the doctor was writing the prescription I told Gay to pray. Gay said she also remembered the prayer for Mother Rosario and also what Sr. Ma. Luz told them in class that in time of sickness and difficulties to pray for the intercession of Mother Rosario.
I went out to buy the prescribed medicines. When I came back I saw her again vomiting in the rest room but she went back to her bed walking straight without her mother's help, sat down and ate flakes. The doctor and the nurse were amazed and exclaimed "Ay, maayo man sya."
I am sure Mother Rosario interceded for Gay. She was back to normal, took a lot of fluids, had a full diet and a good rest. Very early the following day Sunday she went to church, attended mass together with her mother in thanksgiving to God for the help she received.
Indeed miracles happen if we pray hard and believe in the power of God.
Thanks to you Mother Rosario.
By: Prescila Alianza
Address: Tabuc Suba Jaro, Iloilo CityMay apat ako ka anak. Ang ikaduha amo si Roselyn Alianza nga nag DH sa Cyprus sang Noviembre, 2008. Pito palang ka bulan sa Cyprus gin dala sa hospital kag ang diagnosis sang doctor sa Cyprus intracranial tumor (tumor sa ulo). Tatlo ka adlaw sya sa hospital kag ginpauli sya diri sa Pilipinas agod diri magpabulong. Antes sya maghalin gin injectionan sya sang pain reliever. Pag-abut sa Pilipinas nagbatyag naman sya sang sakit sa ulo kay nagtahaw na ang bulong.
Sang July 20, 2009 na admit siya sa ICU sang WVMC. Sang August 2, 2009 nag-abot si Sister Leah. Nagsiling nga magdangop kami kay Mother Rosario kay nagapati gid sya nga buligan gid kami.Tanan kami sa family nag-ampo gid nga mag-ayo si Roselyn. Gin-operahan sya ni Dr. Bacalian bisan wala kami kwarta. Gin offer ni doctor ang iya serbesyo para mag-ayo ang akon bata. Subong daku gid ang iya nga pag-ayo. Siling ni Dr. puede na kami makapauli. Madamu gid nga salamat kay Mother Rosario. Kon indi sa iya bulig wala pa gid mag-ayo si Roselyn. Adlaw gab-i ang amon ampo sa iya. Gani madamu gid nga salamat sa imo Mother Rosario. Subong man kay Dr. Bacalian kag tanan nga mga doctors, si Elena kag Andres nga nagbulig man sa amon financial kag ang iya mga kaupod didto sa Cyprus kag mga pariente.
Salamat gid sa inyo nga tanan.
By: Lydia Roldan
Address: Sumangel, Janiuay, IloiloAng akon apo nga si Russel 1/2 ka tuig ang edad tama na gid kaluya kag indi na magsuso. Gindala ko sa West Visayas University Hospital bisan wala ako kwarta. Pag-abot ko gin recitahan ako sang doctor kag nagsiling ako "anhon ko ini Doc wala man ako sing inogbakal. Siling sang doctor. Pongko lang anay. Dugaydugay gintawag niya ako kag ginkuha ang recita kag naghatag bulong. Nagpauli kami kag ginhatag ko ang bulong sa akon apo. Duha na ka adlaw wala man efecto ang bulong. Ang bata nagrabe kag nagparomatay lang. Gindala ko sa hospital sang July 18, 2009 kag gin admit sya. Ang kwarta ko P200.00. Daw patay na ang akon apo. Ang diagnosis sang doctor may tubig ang ulo, kag may allergy, naga-ubo kag may hilanat. Madamo nga kaingod namon sa Pedia ward nga nalooy sa amon. Ginadangop ko nalang sa Mahal nga Dios and tanan. Sa ikatlo ka adlaw nga kami sa hospital nag-abot si Sr. Leah. Ginhambalan ko sia "Sister, wala pa kami kapamahaw kag wala kami inogkal bulong. Nagsiling sia nga nagayuhum. "Idangop sa Mahal nga Dios kag kay Mother Rosario. Mabinuligon gid ini si Mother Rosario sa mga pobre". Ginhatagan nya ako sang prayer leaflet ni Mother Rosario kag akon gid ginpangamuyo an nga nagahilibi-on kay wala pa gid maumpawan ang akon apo. Paglakat ni Sr. Leah nagwa ako sa hospital dala ang mga recita nga nagabili sing isa ka libo (Php1, 000.00) ka pesos. Samtang nga nagalakat ako sa sagwa natulokan ko ang papel nga nalikit nga daw sigarilyo. Ginpulot ko. "Ay salamat sa Mahal nga Dios gintagaan ako ni Mother Rosario cuarta para sa bulong. Nagbakal ako dayon bulong. Pagka aga nagbalik si Sr. Leah kag ginsugiran ko sia. Siling ni Sister padayona ang pag-ampo. Abi mo Sister aga hapon hasta gab-i ang tawag ko kay Mother Rosario. Pagkatapus 3 ka adlaw natingala ang doctor pag check up nya nga gulpi lang nag-ayo ang bata. Tani pasuyopan pa para makuha ang tubig sa ulo pero si Mother Rosario ang nagkuha sang tubig. Karon maayo na sya. Nagtinlo ang iya panit kag nauli-an ang lawas.
Nagapati ako nga ini tanan isa ka milagro nga halin sa Dios paagi kay Mother Rosario. Bisan ang doctor nagsiling "Daw ka hinali lang" Salamat Mother Rosario. Ginapasalamatan ko man ang tanan sa sulod sang Pedia ward nga naghatag sa amon gatas kag mga pagkaon para mabuhi ang akon apo. SALAMAT.
For favors granted please write to:
Mother Rosario Arroyo Commission (MRAC)
Dominican Sisters Motherhouse
Molo, Iloilo City , Philippines
Email: Mracop@yahoo.com
Tel.: 337-9820
CP.: 09284134592