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BABY REGINA VISITS REGINA RICA

The Annunciation is a news about pregnancy, when a woman becomes certain that a new life is growing inside her. Like Mary, most mothers welcome this moment with joy. For some, those with unwanted or complicated pregnancies, the announcement brings fear and anxiety. read more.

Night Sounds at Regina RICA

Sometimes I just sit outside ny bahay kubo and take time to listen to all the sounds of the night. I have a duyan, a hammock, that supports me and gently rocks me to rest my weary mind. read more.

Come and See!

"Lord, where do you live?" The disciples asked Jessus on the shore. He replied. " Come and see." read more.

Finding GOD at Regina RICA

Why is our Lady so big? Well, she is a most powerful intercessor. She will bring our prayers to her Son, Jesus. As we sit, walk, climb, wander and wonder at Regina RICA you will see that God is present in everything. God indeed speaks in all things, in all events, in every drop of rain that falls on RICA ground. Discover and dream with us. . read more.

ARMY Engineers lend a hand to Regina RICA Sanctuary

Sitio Aguho, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal – Engineer soldiers from 51st Engineer Brigade, under the leadership of BGEN FELIZARDO A SIMOY AFP, armed with skills, talent and dedication, shared their assistance to Regina – Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia (RICA) Ecological Sanctuary in Tanay. read more.

March 25, 2010, feast of the Annunciation

We are so happy to share with you in the photo gallery some photos taken during the unveiling and blessing of Regina Rosarii, our Lady on top of the hill. She is really our Mother most beautiful and our Virgin most powerful intercessor. She is doing so much for us at the Regina RICA. read more.

The making of our Lady on top of the hill

We found her hill! Our campaign period to look for donors who will partner with us in the making of the 53-foot statue of Our Lady started on September 8, 2009. We were banking on the cooperation of the people of Tanay. However, on September 26 typhoon Ondoy came unexpectedly. All our desires to make the people of Tanay be part of the endeavor were foiled. read more.

To our Benefactors and Sponsors of Regina Rica

We had mass at the chapel tent at Regina Rica yesterday. The decorations made by the novices were so impressive. Everything was so nice and beautiful. Thanks to all of you who attended the mass yesterday. We had to postpone the blessing of the chapel under the mantle of our Lady. read more.

Finding GOD in Simplicity

Life has become quite complicated these days. I am very grateful for all the blessings that modern life has to offer. But, there are times when I just want to walk barefoot on the ground, bend and kiss a flower, and become aware of the eternal now…. read more .

Bird Sounds and Cricket Calls

How often have we heard sounds in life and yet never took the time to pause and really listen? Tonight, as I listen to the sounds of the night, I enter into the experience of praying using my body. It is so simple. I simply count my breath and listen to the quiet rhythm of my heart. When I intently listen, I hear and become intensely aware of every sound that resonates and reverberates. . read more.

BK Village

With the western and European influences, today’s homes have separate rooms for parents, children and other family members. The concrete houses become a status symbol. However, we still find a longing for the good o’l days of closeness of the families. read more.

Praying with Trees

When we first arrived from our Holy Land Pilgrimage, I can’t help but marvel at the blessing of green earth, green grass, and green trees in the Philippines. Most parts of Dubai, Jordan, Egypt and part of the Holy Land are dry, desertified and depressing. But the first sights we have, especially upon landing at the air strip of Surigao, are the green trees and the green grass read more.

Adopt-A-Tree

“Oh the Lady is waiting on top of the hill”. . . . . .so goes the song of the devotees of our Lady, Regina Rosarii whose image lovingly gazes at us on the roof deck of the Regina Rosarii Center for Contemplative Prayer read more.

Regina RICA cold drink

Walking around Mama Regina’s Ricaland in Tanay gave me an idea. What is it? You may ask. Let me explain. read more .

		BABY REGINA VISITS REGINA RICA The Annunciation is a news about pregnancy, when a woman becomes certain that a new life is growing inside her. Like Mary, most mothers welcome this moment with joy. For some, those with unwanted or complicated pregnancies, the announcement brings fear and anxiety. read more.
		Night Sounds at Regina RICA Sometimes I just sit outside ny bahay kubo and take time to listen to all the sounds of the night. I have a duyan, a hammock, that supports me and gently rocks me to rest my weary mind. read more.
		Come and See! "Lord, where do you live?" The disciples asked Jessus on the shore. He replied. " Come and see." read more.
		Finding GOD at Regina RICA Why is our Lady so big? Well, she is a most powerful intercessor. She will bring our prayers to her Son, Jesus. As we sit, walk, climb, wander and wonder at Regina RICA you will see that God is present in everything. God indeed speaks in all things, in all events, in every drop of rain that falls on RICA ground. Discover and dream with us. . read more.
		ARMY Engineers lend a hand to Regina RICA Sanctuary Sitio Aguho, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal – Engineer soldiers from 51st Engineer Brigade, under the leadership of BGEN FELIZARDO A SIMOY AFP, armed with skills, talent and dedication, shared their assistance to Regina – Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia (RICA) Ecological Sanctuary in Tanay. read more.
		March 25, 2010, feast of the Annunciation We are so happy to share with you in the photo gallery some photos taken during the unveiling and blessing of Regina Rosarii, our Lady on top of the hill. She is really our Mother most beautiful and our Virgin most powerful intercessor. She is doing so much for us at the Regina RICA. read more.
		The making of our Lady on top of the hill We found her hill! Our campaign period to look for donors who will partner with us in the making of the 53-foot statue of Our Lady started on September 8, 2009. We were banking on the cooperation of the people of Tanay. However, on September 26 typhoon Ondoy came unexpectedly. All our desires to make the people of Tanay be part of the endeavor were foiled. read more.
		To our Benefactors and Sponsors of Regina Rica We had mass at the chapel tent at Regina Rica yesterday. The decorations made by the novices were so impressive. Everything was so nice and beautiful. Thanks to all of you who attended the mass yesterday. We had to postpone the blessing of the chapel under the mantle of our Lady. read more.
		Finding GOD in Simplicity Life has become quite complicated these days. I am very grateful for all the blessings that modern life has to offer. But, there are times when I just want to walk barefoot on the ground, bend and kiss a flower, and become aware of the eternal now…. read more .
		Bird Sounds and Cricket Calls How often have we heard sounds in life and yet never took the time to pause and really listen? Tonight, as I listen to the sounds of the night, I enter into the experience of praying using my body. It is so simple. I simply count my breath and listen to the quiet rhythm of my heart. When I intently listen, I hear and become intensely aware of every sound that resonates and reverberates. . read more.
		BK Village With the western and European influences, today’s homes have separate rooms for parents, children and other family members. The concrete houses become a status symbol. However, we still find a longing for the good o’l days of closeness of the families. read more.
		Praying with Trees When we first arrived from our Holy Land Pilgrimage, I can’t help but marvel at the blessing of green earth, green grass, and green trees in the Philippines. Most parts of Dubai, Jordan, Egypt and part of the Holy Land are dry, desertified and depressing. But the first sights we have, especially upon landing at the air strip of Surigao, are the green trees and the green grass read more.
		Adopt-A-Tree “Oh the Lady is waiting on top of the hill”. . . . . .so goes the song of the devotees of our Lady, Regina Rosarii whose image lovingly gazes at us on the roof deck of the Regina Rosarii Center for Contemplative Prayer read more.
		Regina RICA cold drink Walking around Mama Regina’s Ricaland in Tanay gave me an idea. What is it? You may ask. Let me explain. read more .