Ateneo Liturgical Ministries

Dear Friends,
here's the schedule of Paschal Triduum Services at the Church of the Gesù:

March 29, Maundy Thursday
4:00 PM
Mass of the Lord's Supper
Presider: Fr. Arnulfo O. Bugtas Jr., SJ

March 30, Good Friday
3:00 PM
Celebration of the Lord's Passion
(followed by Way of the Cross)
Presider: Fr. Joseph Emmanuel A. Liwanag, SJ

March 31, Holy Saturday
8:00 PM
Easter Vigil
Presider: Fr. Jose Ramon T. Villarin, SJ

April 1, Easter Sunday
10:30 AM
Easter Sunday Mass
Presider: Fr. Norberto Ma. L. Bautista, SJ

Photo Credit: Ciamae Balanga

Photos from this year's Simbang Gabi at the Church of the Gesù. Servers are from ALM, Friends of the Gesù and alumni.

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity (feast day outside the Jesuit ordo) of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus and patron saint of the Ateneo.

In omnibus, amare et servire Domino!

Today is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Orate pro nobis!

It is on this day that newly created metropolitan archbishops receive the pallium, the primary symbol of their office, from the Pope.

"As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints are the founders of the See of Rome, through their preaching, ministry and martyrdom there."

Source:
See the news article at http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint.php?n=501

Image:
Sts. Peter and Paul, Guido Reni, 17th century

Image source:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Guido_Reni_-_Sts_Peter_and_Paul_-_WGA19309.jpg

Today is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Ora pro nobis.

"A prophet from before his birth, leaping in the womb to announce the coming of the incarnate God, his task was to proclaim the fulfilment of all prophecies – and thus his own obsolescence. And he did it: with unequalled courage he spread the news that he, the greatest of all men, was the least in the kingdom of heaven."

Source:
http://www.universalis.com/today.htm

Image:
Geburt Johannes des Täufers, Jacopo Pontormo, 1526

Image source:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jacopo_Pontormo_031.jpg

Today is Trinity Sunday, and we commemorate the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity.

Here we celebrate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, which defines God as three consubstantial persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ) and the Holy Spirit.

Today is the Solemnity of Pentecost, where we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. Pentecost is also known as the "Birthday of the Church".

Today also marks the end of the Easter season. We are now back in Ordinary Time.

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Today is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

In this solemnity we commemorate the announcement by the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus, the Son of God, marking his Incarnation.

We commemorate this event on March 25; nine full months before Christmas, the ceremonial birthday of Jesus.

Fact: The Angelus prayer commemorates the Incarnation.

Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ora pro nobis.

Finally, congratulations to ALM for being the sole recipient of the Premier Org Award for this school year. This award is given to the org that has exemplified the A.C.T.I.V.E. goals.

Amare et servire!