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MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRITFORMALLY OPENS THE FORMATION

YEAR 2017-2018

F ormation year 2017-2018 was formally opened by Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona as he celebrated the

Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Holy Rosary Major Seminary this June 19, 2017 at 8:00 in the morning. The Mass attended by seminarians, priests formator, lay faculty and staff from the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary and the Holy Rosary Major Seminary as well as religious brothers and sisters from different congregations. [Turn to page 10]

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Humility, Truth, and Happiness: these are the three things we hope to relate in this reflection.

In the Gospel, Jesus said, the Father, Lord of heaven and earth, have revealed himself. That was good news. But the sad part is, it was not meant for everyone. Certainly, it was not to the group of the wise and the learned, as Jesus specifically said, but to the little ones. We may have the tendency to believe that God would only reveal himself to the learned, the wealthy and those who are in the higher position in society. That is not actually wrong to believe. The world offers us so plenty of options so that we may master the arts, the sciences, and other fields of study. Man may find ways to harness his skills and intellect. Each year, man advances deeper and further to discovering nature. The more we study, the more we learn, the better we become. In fact, it is better that we excel at these areas, for the greater glory of God is man fully alive. However, there is a downside to this condition.

Jesus is hinting something that spikes these learned individuals whom we call as the intellectually proud. For what use are the titles and the achievements we have collected when we no longer believe in God, or due to these same reasons, we no longer feel the hand of God at work in our lives. It is here that we remember that word of Christ finally making sense to our consciousness.

There are those who live simple lives, who hardly understand complicated topics in life, and yet, when confronted with God, they are believers. For what purpose are the achievements when we have closed our minds to God. The little ones Jesus is referring have opened their hearts to the miracles of God.

The story is told about St. Martin de Porres, who being a cooperator brother was assigned as the barber of his community. One time, there came a special visitor from Rome who is known for his academic record of excellence. He went to Martin to have his haircut. While Martin was doing his duty as the barber, this guest started talking about the things he studied about God. Indeed, he knew quite well about God- really impressive was his delivery. However, when Martin started to share about his relationship with God, the guest then realized that this simple Martin knew more about God. Martin had a prayerful relationship with Jesus that when he would speak about Him, he was as if referring to a close friend, whom he knew so well. Martin was one of those little ones whom Jesus was referring to in this Gospel. Despite of what he knows about God, he remained humble.

The second point is about humility. Thomas Aquinas defined it as the acceptance of truth. In the second part of the Gospel, Jesus said this

Humility, Truth, and Happiness

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Matthew 11:25-30Fr. Austin John M. Ortinero

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truth, “No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wished to reveal him.” Jesus by telling this truth to us acts in humility. We who are in search of the Father will only have to look at Jesus, for by then we have witnessed the Father. The challenge to us however is a lingering question, who do we claim to be? When others look at us, whom do they actually see? First, we hope that they see the truth of who we are. That truth depends on whether we really reveal who we really are. Second, we hope also to reveal the Divine in us. Do we also reflect the image of God in our lives, like Jesus? Or is it always about treachery, deceit, discouragements and all other negativities? However, a greater truth about who we are is not what we did in the past but what God did and can do for us. He does not dwell in our sins, but on our faith, and what we can become when we embrace the guidance that comes from Him. When we put humility and truth together, we live happy lives.

The third point is happiness. In the last part of the Gospel, Jesus is on the look out for those burdened and tired. It is easy to say that we are tired because of work. This is not the physical burdensome and tiredness Jesus would like to address. He is looking for those whose hearts are troubled, whose spirit are in grief. We are all tired to a certain extent in all our dealings, but one that Jesus would like to heal is the loss of sense, loss of meaning. In the end, these are the people who

do not experience happiness. That is the reason why they are getting tired, because they are no longer happy. To anyone who finds happiness with what he does, he will not feel tired. He is filled with passion and excitement that each day becomes filled with joy.

The yoke Christ referred to as easy and light will not take away the pain of our lives. What Jesus will do is not to remove our hardships, but he will give us something that will make us move forward. He will give us faith, he will make us strong, and he will make us full of hope.

One time, there was this patient who is already in the last stage of his sickness. But due to his resistance, the sickness is twice the pain. Upon realizing the meaning of the words, “come, to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest”, his life began to change. First, he experienced what it means to be humble before God. Then God taught him to accept the truth about his life’s condition. God did not remove the sickness, although He could do that, but instead, God gave him faith and hope to fight the temptation of depression. Finally, he accepted the plan of God, then he felt happiness, the one he was looking for all his life.

MALAISE (noun) \mal·aise \mə-əlāz, ma-, -əlez\ 1: an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness An infected person will feel a general malaise. 2: a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being a malaise of cynicism and despair — Malcolm Boyd

CALUMNY(noun) \cal·um·ny \əka-ləm-nē also əkal-yəm-\plural calumnies

1: a misrepresentation intended to harm another’s reputation denounced his opponent for his defamatory insinuations and calumny2: the act of uttering false charges or misrepresentations maliciously calculated to harm another’s reputation He was the target of calumny for his unpopular beliefs. calumnious y\kə-ələm-nē-əs\ (adjective)calumniously (adverb)

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Is veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints through statues or images or icons, idolatry? The book of Exodus 20: 3-5 prohibits making a “graven image” of God: “Worship no God but me. Do not make for yourselves images (idols) of anything in heaven or on earth or in the water under the earth. Do not bow to any idol or worship it, because I am the Lord your God and I tolerate no rivals.” We Catholics kiss the cross, touch and kneel before statues, or images or icons of our Lord, Mary and the saints. Don’t we violate the divine command of not worshiping “idols” by bowing or kneeling or praying before images, or statues or icons of saints? Have we become idolatrous by honoring images, statues or icons of Jesus, Mary and the saints? To understand this divine proscription of making graven images of God, we have to read Deuteronomy 4: 15-19. Herein, the book explains the reason of the divine injunction of making graven images of God: “But beware! You don’t see the form of God that day as he spoke to you from the fire of Mount Horeb, so do not defile yourselves by trying to make a statue of God-an idol in any form, whether of a man, woman, animal, bird, a small animal that runs along the ground, or a fish. And do not look up into the sky to worship the sun, moon or stars. The Lord may permit other nations to get away with this, but not you.” Indeed, the Old Testament does not prohibit the use of images as aids to worship God. (See Numbers 15: 38-39, 21: 8; Genesis 9: 13-16; Exodus 25: 18; 1 Kings 6: 23-28, 7: 23-26). In the New Testament, Jesus Himself is called the image of the invisible God. (See 2 Cor. 4: 4; Col. 1: 15). His holiness, Pope Francis encourages the use of attractive and relevant symbols as means of touching the human heart that shall lead to an encounter with

Jesus. (See Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, no. 167) It is crystal clear that what God prohibits is the making and turning of graven images into “idols” or “gods.” Worshiping “idols”: statues, icons, images of things or persons other than God is idolatry. Worshiping power, pleasure, race, state, money is idolatry. But making use of an image, icon, statue of the Lord, Mary and the saints as an aid to worship God is not idolatry. There is a qualitative difference therefore between worshiping images and making use of images as aids to worship God. Worshiping images, statues or icons is absolutely prohibited but making use of images as aids to worship is highly encouraged. We honor God, Mary and the saints. On the one hand, we honor God by adoring or worshiping Him. On the other hand, we honor Mary and the saints by venerating them. The representations of Mary and the saints through statues, images or icons enable us to physically touch them, whom we believe are our intercessors in heaven, and through them and their intercessions, we touch the spiritual, immaterial God. We do not venerate the image or icon or statue in itself but the person portrayed in it. (See Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2132) Venerating images, icons, statues, thus is not contrary to the first commandment, which prohibits adoration of “idols.” What does veneration of images, statues or icons which we Catholics render to Mary and the saints really mean? Let us allow Saint Thomas Aquinas to do the explanation for us: Religious worship is not directed to images in themselves, considered as mere things, but under their distinctive aspect as images leading us on to God incarnate. The movement toward the image does not terminate in it as image, but tends toward whose image it is. (St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, II-II, q. 81, a. 3 ad 3)

ADORATION OF GOD AND VENERATION OF MARY AND THE SAINTS

Rev. Fr. Joey Gonzaga

HRMSSC OFFICERS pledge their commitment to serveSem. Jim Vincent Largo

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SSC Executive Officers

President: Sem. John Robert BañalSenior Vice-President: Sem. Ernie TatuallaJunior Vice-President: Sem.Christian TotanesGeneral Secretary: Sem. Paulo AlcantaraDeputy Secretary: Sem. Jose Remegio AlarconGeneral Treasurer: Sem. Laurence SorredaDeputy Treasurer: Sem. Leoniel Arce Belen

Committee Chairmen and Co-Chairmen

ACADEMICS Chairman: Sem. Arnold Paolo Ablao Co-Chairman: Sem. Meynard OrtuaARTS Chairman: Sem. Aldrin Camacho Co-Chairmen: Sem. Joseph Ogalesco and Sem. Marc Joseph BonotFOOD Chairman: Sem. Simon Elnar Co-Chairman: Sem. Anthony BonanzaHEALTH Chairman: Sem. Peyton De Viana Co-Chairman: Sem. Augustine Dela RosaLITURGY Chairman: Sem. Joshua Sanchez Co-Chairmen: Sem. Sid Paul Tatad and Sem. Adriel SoretaMUSIC Chairman: Sem. Mark Anthony BautistaCo-Chairmen: Sem. Jerome Competente and Sem. Jose Remigio AlarconPASTORAL Chairman: Sem. Freddie BalinoCo-Chairman: Sem. Christopher DacocoPHYSICAL PLANNING Chairman: Sem. Emmanlester Llanes

Co-Chairman: Sem. John RodulfoSOCIO-CULTURAL Chairman:

Sem. Ian Carlo TarragoCo-Chairmen: Sem. Jean Vincent Imperial Sem. Ian DellovaSPIRITUALITY Chairman: Sem. Sonny Bongcalos Co-Chairman: Sem. Julius Joyce TablizoSPORTS Chairman: Sem. Albert BarramedaCo-Chairmen: Sem. John Christian Vargas Sem. Allan Michael Conde

Appointees

ACCOMODATION Chairman: Sem. Reywell Dalipe

Co-Chairman: Sem. Christian TeologoBORONYOG PUBLICATIONEditor-in-chief:

Sem. Rowell ValenciaNOSTRUM PUBLICATION Editor-in-chief:

Sem. Angelito OlilaCANTEEN-IN-CHARGE Canteen Manager: Sem. Joseph Abion Assistant: Sem. Jovinel GiananCHIEF PORTER: Sem. Nellou NiervaCHIEF TIMER: Sem. Devino Dela CruzCHRONICLERS: Sem. Kurt Genesis Morilla and Sem. Ryan ZafeCOMPUTER-IN-CHARGE: Sem. Christopher Arado and Sem. Ian TayamDOCUMENTATION: Sem. Karl Manlangit and Sem. Alvin Jess Laudato

HUMAN FORMATION ASSISTANT: Sem. Dexter Penaflor and Sem. Kerwin FlorendoGENERAL SERVICES Chairman: Sem. Edcel LucilaCo-Chairmen: Sem. Paulo Rosales and Sem. Kim Salvador OrtineroGREEN THUMB Chairman: Sem. Michael Escriba Co-Chairman: Sem. Joseph BascunaLAYOUT: Sem. Leonel Magtagnob and Sem. Christopher AradoPERSONNEL-IN-CHARGE Chairman:

Sem. Noel Bobiles, Jr. Co-Chairman: Sem. Raldy Boy GuetaPROJECTOR-IN-CHARGE: Sem. Jerson PusugacTRANSPORTATION Chairman: Sem. McRedan MagistradoCo-Chaiman: Sem. Amiel Ramos

CLASS BEADLES

Philosophy I: Sem. Peter RajuPhilosophy II: Sem. Kevin AlbaPhilosophy III: Sem. Joseph BascuñaPhilosophy IV: Sem. Ian Kelly Garces

Theology I: Sem. Reywell McJay DalipeTheology II: Sem. Angelito OlilaTheology III: Sem. Noel Bobiles, Jr.Theology IV: Sem. Nellou Nierva

Last June 5, 2017 during the celebration of the 1st Formators’ Mass for the Formation Year 2017-2018, the elected SSC executives, committee chairmen and co-chairmen, appointees and class beadles expressed and pledged their desire to serve the seminary community. They made their oath of office in a form of a prayer and recited it in front of the Rector himself. One of the highlights of this event was the turnover of the SSC symbol from Sem. John Anthony Del Valle, outgoing SSC President, to Sem. John Robert Bañal, the newly-elected SSC President. The said event was also made special because the presider and preacher of the celebration as well as the SSC Moderator, Rev. Fr. Xavier Amoroso was celebrating his 6th Sacerdotal Anniversary. These are the following SSC Executives, Committee Chairmen and Co-Chairmen, Appointees, and Class Beadles for the Formation Year 2017-2018:

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Missa Pro Seminario

AT CARMELSem. Oliver Delantar

On the 13th Sunday of the Ordinary Time, the Holy Rosary Major Seminary celebrated the Missa Pro Seminario last July 2, 2017 at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Pilgrim City of Naga. Rev. Fr. Glenn Ruiz, formator of the seminary, led the faithful in offering the Eucharistic Banquet. In his homily, he stressed out “Above all things, we must put God first. First thing first… but in reality we are all preoccupied of our work, family, and social life.” “The true measure of genuine discipleship is putting Christ at the center of our lives through a loving service for others,” he added. The celebration was attended by the devotees, daily churchgoers and different religious organizations.

AT OLD MORIONES, OCAMPOSem. Joseph Daza

Together with the parishioners of St. Peter Baptist Parish, the moderator’s group of St. Bernard offered Missa Pro Seminaro last July 2, 2017. Fr. Austin Ortinero led his group in celebrating the 7:30AM mass in the said parish situated at Old Moriones, Ocampo, Camarines Sur. At the end of the mass, Fr. Emmanuel Mojica, the parish priest, expressed his gratitude to the group for celebrating the Missa Pro Seminario with them. He encouraged young men and women to respond to the vocations to the priesthood and religious life, mentioning that it was a long time since a priest was ordained from the parish. He also expressed his hope of having a seminarian in his parish by next year. Fr. Mojica also encouraged his parishioners to continue praying for the seminary, as well as to help them by their donation either in cash or in kind. Missa Pro Seminario which means Mass for the Seminary aims to promote vocations to the priestly and religious life as well as to raise funds for the seminary.

AT PILISem. John Dexter Peñaflor

Part of activities of the Archdiocesan Commission on Vocation is to conduct and preside Missa Pro Seminario (Mass for the Seminary) to different parishes of the archdiocese every first Sunday of the month. This aims to promote and propagate more vocations especially to priesthood in the whole archdiocese. A privilege was given to the Barkadahan of Saints Hilary and Cyril Moderator Group for the first Missa Pro Seminario together with their priest-moderator Rev. Fr. Joey Gonzaga which was held at the Parish of Saint Raphael the Archangel, Pili. The Eucharistic Celebration was at 6:30 in the morning. The seminarians with Fr. Joey Gonzaga were welcomed by Rev. Fr. Lorenzo “Louan” B. Jarcia III, the Parish Priest, and Rev. Fr. Daniel Vegas as the Parochial Vicar with some of the members of the Parish Pastoral Council. The Missa Pro Seminario was presided by Fr. Joey Gonzaga and Fr. Daniel Vegas as concelebrant. Fr. Joey started his homily by explaining the activity of Missa Pro Seminario to the parishioners. He also stressed the message of the Gospel on welcoming other people in our home and life even those who are not close and dear to us. He likened this message to the event of Missa Pro Seminario welcoming the seminarians and his presence. He ended his homily by saying, “Dios Mabalos!” as a response for the hospitality. After the celebration, a simple breakfast was prepared by the parish.

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Sending Off Mass for Apostolate andFr. Glenn Ruiz’s 20th Sacerdotal Anniversary Sem. Andrew James Ibasco

“Fill the hearts of your seminarians with the Holy Spirit, so that, becoming all things to all people, they may lead many to you, the Father of all, to sing your praises in your Holy Church.” The Holy Rosary Major Seminary celebrated its sending-off mass on the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle to formally begin its apostolate which aims to cater to the various needs of the faithful. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Rev. Fr. Glenn Ruiz, who celebrated in advance his 20th Sacerdotal Anniversary which is supposed to be on July 4. The seminary formators were also there as concelebrants headed by the Rector, Rev Fr. William M. Parde, Jr. The homily of Fr. Glenn which focused on the doubting character of St. Thomas emphasized that there will always be a point in our lives that we will doubt what is happening in our lives, our vocation especially our relationship with God. He said that we don’t stop at our doubting situation rather we always remind ourselves that our faith seeks understanding and it will always continue to seek, believe and trust in God’s plan for us. The sending-off rites began as Sem. Freddie Balino, Pastoral Committee Chairman, called each class’ field and place of apostolate. Philosophy I is assigned to orphanage apostolate at Gift of Love, Naga City, Philosophy II is assigned to hospital apostolate at St. John Hospital, Naga City, Philosophy III is assigned to school catechesis at Jose Rizal High School and Philosophy IV is assigned to organize the Basic Ecclesial Communities at Sabang, Naga City. The Theology I is assigned to school catechesis to four different Secondary Schools, Theology II is assigned to BEC/House-to-House Visitation at Gawad Kalinga Village, Del Rosario, Naga City, Theology III is assigned to radio apostolate at San Felipe and also jail apostolate at Tinangis Penal Farm, Theology IV is assigned to neighborhood apostolate at Sitio San Antonio and Theology 5 is assigned to teaching apostolate at Ateneo de Naga University. After all the classes were called, the Rector recited a special prayer for the seminarians and blessed them as they begin their mission as future shepherds of God’s flock.

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BORONYOG SEASON: A R E T R O S P E C T

Sem. Ian Carlo Tarrago

It was in September of the year 2014 when the first season of the Boronyog was launched. This season of games was initially proposed by Fr. Arnel I. Haber, then the priest moderator of the seminary student council. “Boronyog” was unanimously chosen by the student’s council to capture the main objective the whole year series of games, cultural competitions, etc. Basketball, volleyball, football, chess, scrabble, Game of the generals, billiards, lawn tennis, sepak takraw were the games that were first played in the first season. Teams were divided according to their dormitories: Sancho is composed of by the moderator’s group of Jerome and Hilary; Reyes had Irenaeus and Bernard; Peter Chrysologus and Augustine build up Gainza; Albert and Gregory are for Alberto; Leo and Ambrose are collectively called Lladoc. The first colors were Red for Sancho; Blue for Alberto; Gainza was green; Black for Lladoc and white for Reyes.

During the second season of the Boronyog, Team names were replaced with known Bicolano virtues. Sancho team was called “Pusuanon” which means courage, Lladoc was called “Chaste” at first then later changed into “Mabinion”, Gainza preferred to call themselves “Kadunungan”, Alberto chose to be dubbed “Maimbod”, Irenaeus and Bernard, then called “Reyes” was changed into “Katalingkasan.” These names were retained until the third Boronyog Season.

The First Season of Boronyog had the team Sancho as the first overall champion. The second season was the year for “Kadunungan”, who made it back to back championship during the third season.

And now the 4th season of Boronyog games opens up to a new face of Boronyog history. Teams were regrouped and new names were assigned to each. They are Latin nouns which altogether mean “Unity” or in Bikol “Boronyog”. The names are Unitas, Societas, Communitas, Sodalitas and Fraternitas. Unitas is composed of Leo and Peter Chrysologus. Sodalitas has Albert and Augustine. Communitas is for Barkadahan and Bernard. Fraternitas is the name for Gregory and Jerome. Societas is for Ambrose and Irenaeus. The fourth season of Boronyog uses #Encuentro which suggests that this season was geared towards a new encounter in the community. The general theme is a quotation from the letter of Paul to the Romans 12:5 in the bikol translation of the Msgr. Noe de los Santos, “Minsan dakul, saro sanang hawak ki Kristo.”

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Boronyog Games Season 4 Kicks Off in Soaring CheersSem. Kurt Genesis Morilla

Dubbed as #encuentro in its fourth regular season, the Boronyog Games’ opening ceremony celebrated diversity and unity with its theme: “Minsan dakul, saro sanang hawak ki Kristo” (Though many, we are one in Christ), as it features the ten moderator’s group of the seminary forming alliances into five Boronyog teams, namely: Unitas, Fraternitas, Sodalitas, Communitas and Societas. The event kicked off in the morning with an adrenaline-filled parade of teams showcasing high levels of horsepower and stamina, and featured the debut performance of the seminary drum corps and cadets. In his opening speech, SSC President John Robert Bañal highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship, brotherhood and unity, as well as this activity’s aim as an encounter with Christ through one another. Boronyog Teams feuded with each other as they cheered loud-and-proud for their own teams in the presentation of banners as paraded by the team muses and escorts, in the roll call and in the torch relay inside SPBC. Sem. Albert Barrameda, Sports Committee Chairman, helmed the ceremonial lighting of torch and Rev. Fr. Austin John Ortinero, Sports Committee Moderator, led the Oath of Sportsmanship. As an inspirational message, Rev. Fr. Jaime Danilo Ll. Viola, who himself is a sports enthusiast, stressed the value of sports in the life of a seminarian and as a future priest in terms of aspects related to health, social relationships, personal development and spiritual growth. The event reached its climax as Rev. Fr. William Parde, Jr., the rector of HRMS, officially declared this year’s Boronyog Games, officially open. Rev. Fr. William Parde was then joined by Rev. Fr. Austin Ortinero for the Ceremonial Toss, which was carried out by Rev. Fr. Xavier Amoroso, the Seminary Student Council Moderator. In his message, Fr. Rector delightedly stated that it would be an “understatement to say that the Boronyog Opening had been a huge success”.The whole seminary community of HRMS truly enjoyed the exhilaration and thrill that the Boronyog Opening had effected, and is looking forward for more things in store for an exciting season of the Games in the days to come.

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The Meaning of the Logos of each Team

Sem. Christian Totanes

SODALITAS. The logo reflects the moderators’ patrons, Saint Augustine of Hippo and Saint Albert the Great. It is composed of a shield with a green scroll which is a symbol of hope, loyalty and love, bearing the name of the team: SODALITAS- a Latin word which means companionship and is written in blue to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, the team’s mother and queen. The shield symbolizes wisdom, constancy and prudence. The miter and crosier are symbols of Saint Albert the Great and Saint Augustine who served as bishops and both proclaimed Doctors of the Church. The sword relates to the letter to the Hebrews 4:12 and Paul’s admonition in his Letter to the Ephesians. SOCIETAS. The Boronyog of St. Ambrose and St. Irenaeus is named SOCIETAS, a Latin word for “FELLOWSHIP” or “UNION FOR COMMON PURPOSE”, the name embodies the aspiration of its member to be in fellowship with one another and with God. Their coat of arms is inspired by the letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians. The YELLOW color symbolizes the Hope of Concordia to the Risen Lord and symbolizes also friendship among the seminarians; WHITE signifies their aspiration for Purity of Heart, and their FAITH to the Eternal Triune God; RED means their burning Love to their Creator, Savior and Sanctifier; BLACK signifies Nothingness, their acknowledging that without the grace of God, there are as good as nothing; thus, these colors emphasize the virtues of Faith, Hope, Love and Humility. The SHIELD, HELMET AND SWORDS symbolize the Armor of God spoken about by St Paul; the CROSIER/BISHOP’S STAFF represents St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, the PALLIUM and the CHAIN represents St. Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons. The Phoenix, a mythological bird, represents the flame of our brotherhood. COMMUNITAS. St. Bernard and St. Hilary, now united as one community. The letter B and the monogram A-M symbolize St. Bernard and his devotion to our Blessed Mother, Mary. Meanwhile, the letter Hand the miter symbolize St. Hilary and his office as bishop. Although established recently this year 2017, and though we are many, we are united, like a pack of wolves, united as one herd, ready to fight. UNITAS. At the center of the logo is the triangular-shaped like a HOME which is comprised of two letters: L for St. Leo the Great Moderator’s Group and an inverted letter P for St. Peter Chrysologus Moderator’s Group. Behind the letters L and P are the three people with hands upward which symbolize family united with each other. Below the letters L and P are the two balls on fire which symbolizes their intense desire and passion to compete with other teams as part of one community. The one and only sword at the centre is their weapon and that sword - their best weapon is no other than the cross of Christ. FRATERNITAS. Fraternitas Gaudium which means the Joy of Brotherhood, is the official battle cry of Team Fraternitas, consisting mainly of St. Gregory and St. Jerome Moderator’s group a.k.a Jegory. The banner simply symbolizes the authentic way of being brothers with each other despite of diversities in culture and tradition, races, colors, personality, character, perspectives and beliefs in life. A genuine brotherhood can be manifested in a community who are supporting each other, inspiring each other, comforting one another, dreaming altogether soaring high together and journeying in communion with one another. Jesus Christ, the brother of all, will always be the center of our brotherhood now and until he come again.

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X-Men Crushes Justice LeagueTeam Pili also downs HRMS BasketballSem. John Oliver Delantar

X-Men made sure to get an easy win against their rivals, Justice League as they unloaded a six-point lead, 27-21, during the Boronyog Seasonal Opening last July 8, 2017 at the Holy Rosary Major Seminary.

Sem. Christian Totanes led the charge by scoring 12 points supported by Sem. Joseph Daza’s three straight markers beyond the arc as he started the first half with hot hands. Justice League saw a glimpse of hope as they made a 2-10 run in the early start of the second half, almost making a deadlock with the score 21-17. But they fell short when X-men unleashed an 8-4 run to seize control of the game.

Later, Team Pili upset a shorthanded HRMS basketball, 98-77, behind a superb performance from the Bryan Celso who finished with 30 points and 13 rebounds.

The 6’6” forward from Pili, Camarines Sur dominated the hoops and the rebounding department throughout the game making it hard for HRMS basketball to defend the ring.

Scores:

X-MEN 27- Totanes 12, Daza 9, Tayam 2, Querobin 2, Castro 2JUSTICE LEAGUE 21 – Pabico 10, Raju 7, Dellova 2, Santos 2

TEAM PILI 98 – Celso 30, Alex 22, Asido 19, Lopez 12, Bodino 9, Orquitta 3, Jason 3HRMS basketball 77 – Rodulfo 22, Del Valle 21, Masagca 10, Silva 6, Aldea 5, Ibasco 5, Escarda 4, Tatad 2, Manlangit 2,

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bearded \’bir-dəd\ (adjective)beardedness (noun)

beardless \’bird-ləs\ (adjective)

FEBRILE (sdjective) \fe·brile \əfe-əbrī(-ə)l also əfē-\1: marked or caused by fever : FEVERISH a febrile reaction caused by an allergy

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On the night of the 8th day of July, the Holy Rosary Major Seminary held its Sayaw-Kurahaw Competition which is part of the Opening of Boronyog Games 2017 with the theme: “Minsan dakul, saro sanang hawak ki Kristo” (Roma 12:5). The said competition was facilitated by the Socio-Cultural Committee headed by Sem. Ian Carlo Tarrago. The night was filled with competition, unity, creativity and laughter. It started with aheart-warming opening prayer followed by the Opening remarks of the SSC Vice-President Sem. Ernie Tatualla. A video presentation done by the Documentation committee made everyone reminisce what happened in the morning when the teams competed for supremacy at various competitions. It was followed by a breathtaking performance coming from the Vincentian Performing Arts Company which really ignited everyone and became the foretaste of what the audience will witness at the Competition Proper. The judges namely Ms. Imeeh B. Almencion, Ms. Julie Manuel and Mr. Rafael Avila were presented by Sem. John Vincent Imperial and the criteria for judging was presented by Sem. Ian Dellova. The competition was judged by the following criteria: Choreography 30%, Uniformity of movements/ Execution 20%, Creativity on costume and props 20%, Facial expression and humor 10%, Energy 10% and Loudness and clarity of words 10% for a total of 100%. Team Unitas was the first one to present and the SPBC roared with laughter as they enlivened the crowd with their humorous moves and choreography. It was followed by team Fraternitas whose green clad performance rocked the souls of the audience with their intense movements yet funny adlibs. The third performance took the audience back in time as a Galleon entered the limelight and team Societas wowed the crown with their fast movements and unique stunts. Team Communitas did not back down as they entered with a bang as they wrote awe in the faces of the viewers with choreography that seemed flawless. Last but not the least Team Sodalitas stirred the hearts of everyone as they started with a sort of an encounter followed by an animating act that ended the competition in a good note. Everyone was thrilled with the performances and the seminarians really showcased their talents and creativity. The announcement of winners was a nail-biting moment at the completion as Sem. Ian Carlo Tarrago went up the stage to announce the winners. Team Unitas was announced as the 4th runner- up followed by Team Societas as the 3rd runner-up then team Sodalitas as 2nd runner-up. Team Fraternitas won 1st runner-up and Team Communitas was hailed as Champions of this year’s Sayaw- Kurahaw Competition. It was a well fought fight among the teams but at the end the spirit of camaraderie and unity was all over the place. Rev. Fr. William Parde, Rector of the Holy Rosary Major Seminary, congratulated everyone for an overwhelming success and he gave the final blessing which was followed by the singing of the seminary hymn. It was a night to remember and hopefully this event becomes an avenue for everyone to be united with each other despite differences.

Sayaw KurahawSem. Andrew James Ibasco

Nostrum Issue 2, Vol. 1

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LiterarySa liwanag kan diklom

I Am Nothing

Duman dai ka nanggad matatakotSa suba kan aninong marumpotDai mo man iisipon an karayoan

Nin huli ta dai mo nahihiling an inaagihan

Dai ko aram kun ano an yaon sa atubang,Kun ano an igwa sa oro-enotan

Kun ano an gigibuhon kinaagahan.An igwa sana ika na iyong sinasarigan

Dai nahaloy, ika natapokSakong masasabotan.

Ini an liwanag na nagmumuklatSa matang natatakbungan nin diklom

Na tibaad yaon man ika sa ibongNaglalakaw, naghahalat na lambang saro

sabaton

Alagad kan nag-abot an saldang,An gabos nahiling asin dai nagkakarayo

an kulogKan matadom na liwanag sa sakuyang

karinawnawAng kulog kan katotoohan

Na sa likod kan diklom mayo man palan,Puro sana palan pangiturugan.

-LIPUTOK-Z.

Magpili nin lubina tama ang pagkalayaBunutan ning marinas

asin buhangon ning patasAng pagbulos ning sabaw

Na masiramon asin mahamisonNakahari ning pagal

kung saimong iinumon.

Sa saimong pagkudkodsa gilid inuton

Papunta sa tahawhanggang makudkod gabos.

Pugaon ang kinudkodgamit ang malinig na kamot

Ang tagok na dayupotasin manatok

Iyo ang masirammalapot na lipotok.

Wara ang pagalasin kurog nin lawas

Ta an saimong ninatukanPagkasiniram siram.

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Boronyog Opening 2017#ENCUENTRO

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