Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace gazes at Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales, D.D.
Atty. Marwil N. Llasos, O.P. at the Residencia de Arzobispo
Rosarian Art Reynald G. Drueco at the Archbishop's Residence
Officers and members of the Company of St. Dominic wait for their Superior
In full force: Members of the Company of St. Dominic and the Rosarian Youth Movement
Last Sunday, the members of the CSD and representatives of its youth arm, the ROSARIAN YOUTH MOVEMENT (RYM), trooped to the Residencia de Arzobispo at the Arzobispado in Intramuros to visit the Cardinal Archbishop of Manila. They arrived at the Archbishop’s Residence at seven o’clock in the morning. At 7:30, they were ushered near the balcony of the second floor for the audience with the Cardinal.
Eagerly waiting for the arrival of the Cardinal Archbishop of Manila
His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales D.D. arrives
When Cardinal Rosales arrived after a brief wait, the members of the CSD and the RYM greeted the Cardinal and kissed his Episcopal ring as a token of filial love, respect, and dedication to this prince of the Church and their Superior. The Cardinal was visibly happy to see the officers and members of the CSD once again.
Singing of the Dominican Magnificat
The Superior of the Company of St. Dominic listen to the Report given by CSD Secretary General Harolm M. Eugenio, O.P.
The audience with the Cardinal started with the very moving rendition of the Dominican Magnificat. The hymn put everyone in prayerful contemplation of the Song of Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness and protectress of the secular institute. Thereafter, the Cardinal took his seat and thanked the members of the CSD for the visit.
Cardinal Rosales gestures while he shares insights with the CSD officers and members
Our beloved brother HAROLD M. EUGENIO, O.P., Secretary General of the CSD gave a report about the accomplishments of the secular institute. The Cardinal listened attentively when the brother secretary general was reading the report. He nodded his head in agreement to the salient points of the report.
The Cardinal shares his plans for retirement with Atty. Marwil N. Llasos, O.P.
RYM Formator Adrian B. Tambuyat, O.P. show the framed picture of Bl. Pierre Giorgio Frassati, patron of the Rosarian Youth Movement
Thereafter, CSD Supreme Moderator NESTOR M. LIMQUECO, O.P. apprised the Cardinal of the various apostolate of the secular institute. The Cardinal was happy to know about the activities of the CSD.
RYM Formator Adrian B. Tambuyat, O.P. presents the gift of the Rosarian Youth Movement to Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales, D.D.
RYM Formator Adrian B. Tambuyat, O.P. show the framed picture of Bl. Pierre Giorgio Frassati, patron of the Rosarian Youth Movement
CSD Brother Formator MARWIL N. LLASOS, O.P. assured the good Cardinal and the Archdiocese of Manila of the continued support of the CSD and the RYM. He then introduced the representatives of the RYM who were present during the courtesy call.
CSD Brother Marwil N. Llasos, OP and artist Reggie Macapagal present Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales, D.D. with the gift of the CSD to their Superior
Cardinal Rosales reads the inscription at the back of the painting gifted him by the CSD
RYM Youth Formator ADRIAN B. TAMBUYAT, O.P. presented the Cardinal with a framed picture of BLESSED PIERRE GIORGIO FRASSATI, the patron of the RYM. The Cardinal joyfully received the gift from RYM. Cardinal Rosales is known to have genuine concern for the youth. The youth formator told the Cardinal that he can always rely on the RYM for support and prayers.
Members of the CSD pose with Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales
Flanked by the officers and members of the CSD: Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales D.D. proudly shows his portrait with the Blessed Virgin Mary
Our new aspirant, artist REGGIE MACAPAGAL gave the Cardinal a genuine work of art – a painting of the Cardinal in prayer, with Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace lovingly gazing at him. When the artist presented his magnum opus as a gift to the Archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Rosales was extremely delighted. He truly appreciated the gift and told us that he will bring it with him back to Lipa when he retires and hang it on the wall of his bed. (Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales was Archbishop of Lipa before his appointment as Archbishop of Manila.)After the gift-giving, Cardinal Rosales gave the members of the CSD and RYM his blessing.
Representatives of the Rosarian Youth Movement with CSD Formator Marwil N. Llasos pose for picture with Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales
Music education student and Assistant Coordinator of the RYM, Satcheil M. Amamangpang plays Eres Tu to the great delight of the Cardinal.
Thereafter, the Company of St. Dominic serenaded the Cardinal with a lively rendition of Eres Tu. Cardinal Rosales enjoyed the song as he was nodding and clapping to the tune. Rosarian SATCHEIL M. AMAMANGPANG, a music education student at Philippine Normal University served as the organist and lead vocalist. CSD Formator Marwil Llasos requested the organist to play the World Youth Day 1995 theme song Tell the World of His Love which was truly appreciated by the Cardinal. Cardinal Rosales was singing with the group. Finally, the CSD and RYM members sung the birthday song to belatedly greet the Cardinal for his 79th birthday last August 10, 2011.
Cardinal Rosales and CSD aspirant Reggie Macapagal who was inspired to paint a portrait of the Cardinal with Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace
CSD Council Member Vincent Aranas, O.P. show the portrait, beside him is the Cardinal Archbishop of Manila
The audience concluded with the Salve Regina which was solemnly intoned based on the Dominican tradition. When the “eia ergo Advocata Nostra” part of the hymn was being sung, the CSD and RYM members knelt down and Cardinal Rosales sprinkled all those who were present at the audience with holy water according to the venerable tradition of the Dominican Order.
Top brass: Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales, D.D.,CSD Supreme Moderator Nestor G. Limqueco, O.P. and CSD Formator Marwil N. Llasos, O.P.
The Cardinal with RYM Coordinator Art Reynald G. Drueco, O.P.
After the audience with Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales, the members of the CSD and RYM proceeded to the chapel for thanksgiving prayer. It was indeed a blessed and grace-filled day for all of us.
Cardinal Rosales whispers to CSD Council Member Vincent Aranas, O.P.
Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales with RYM and CSD formators Adrian B. Tambuyat, O.P. and Marwil N. Llasos, O.P., respectively
His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales prays over the members of the CSD and the RYM and imparts to them his special blessing
Cardinal Gaudencio B. Rosales sprinkles holy water to the CSD and RYM members while the Salve Regina is sung
Thanksgiving prayer at the Chapel of Residencia de Arzobispo led by Brother Formator Marwil N. Llasos, O.P. of the CSD
Atty. Marwil N. Llasos, O.P. with the image of St. Raphael the Archangel at the entrance of the Chapel of the Archbishop's Residence
Grace-filled day: Members of the CSD and RYM leave the Archbishop's Residence
CSD formand Aries Rodriguez, Rosarian Rhea Lumba, CSD Formator Marwil N. Llasos, O.P. and CSD Secretary General Harold M. Eugenio, O.P. pose before the marker of the Beaterio de Sta. Catalina de Sena at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros
Atty. Marwil N. Llasos, O.P. pose before the bronze statue of Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes de Manila in Letran
Plazuela Madre Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes
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