August 18, 2019
Talk by Fray Johnny Esmilla
GS Augustinian Family Mass
Short Program
Awarding of special prizes
Special thanks to the CSA-PTA.

Photo cr.: Mrs. Yulenia Enriquez

Today, August 19, is the Feast Day of St. Ezekiel Moreno.
Ezekiel (1848-1906) was an Augustinian Recollect known for his simple and open spirit. He was deeply devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He ministered for many years in foreign lands. He stongly defended the rights of the Church.

He was born in Alfaro, Logrono, Spain, April 9, 1848. His family was poor in material goods but committed in faith. Ezekiel professed his vows as an Augustinian Recollect in 1865. He was ordained a priest in Manila, Philippines in 1871.

During the next 15 years, he worked at bringing the Gospel of Jesus to the people of the Philippines. He was called back to Spain in 1885. There he served as Rector of the College and Novitiate of Monteagudo.

In 1906 a diagnosis of cancer. There he died August 19, 1906. He was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1992.

He is considered the patron of cancer patients.

St. Ezekiel Moreno, pray for us.

Source: https://www.midwestaugustinians.org/st-ezekiel-moreno ... See more