Archive | September, 2010

Some of the Topics to be Discussed

The motto that we have chosen for this Chapter is Saint Paul’s expression in his Letter to Timothy: “We have put our hope in the living God.” Many of the matters that we will be discussing at the Chapter have been proposed by our religious throughout the world. All our communities, and any individual who [...]

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39 “Capitulars” Represent the Entire Order

The Chapter will be comprised of 39 religious, whom we call “capitulars.” Besides the Prior General and the six general councilors, the participants will include the 8 priors provincial, 8 delegates elected by the provincial chapters of the provinces, 12 priest delegates elected directly by the religious, and 6 non-clerical brothers. Following is the list [...]

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Back Again to Monachil (Granada, Spain)

Early last year, on February 4, 2009, our Prior General, Father Javier Guerra, announced the place and date of the General Chapter, declaring that it would be held in Monachil, Granada, Spain, and open on October 4, 2010. We are returning, then, to a very Recollect place with a long Augustinian tradition, where another two [...]

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Welcome to the Official Blog for the Order of Augustinian Recollects

On the occasion of the opening of the 54th General Chapter of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, we wish to set in motion this browsing tool for those of you who want to know more about us. In this blog you will be able to find in-depth information organized under specific subject headings. You will [...]

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