UST Pax Romana - Medicine Unit

16/02/2026

LITURGICAL NOTIFICATION no. 5 s. 2025-26
On the Celebration of Ash Wednesday for the Community of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Eucharistic Celebration with Imposition of Ashes 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Auditorium
presided by Rev. fr. Maximo P. Gatela, OP

Imposition of Ashes outside Mass
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 12:00 NN - 1:00PM
KWARESMA Exhibit 
*** Non-Catholics may be Imposed with Ashes

Ash Wednesday is an obligatory day of fast and abstinence.

May we also observe silence during this time of reflection and prayer throughout the building.

Way of the Cross Posters are also displayed throughout the floor of the exhibit for personal prayer and those who wish to pray the Stations of the Cross

For proper catechesis of the Faithful, the Section for Catechesis puts QR Code and printed catechesis around the exhibit making sure that the faithful is well aware of the Lenten Season. This includes an interactive quiz. Among the highest scorers, a respondent will be chosen randomly that will receive an award within the Octave of Easter of our Lord’s Resurrection.

For 3rd Year Students, all are highly encouraged to attend the University-Wide Retreat via the online channels of the University.

16/02/2026

“Meow-pent and Believe in the Gospel”

IN PHOTO | A cat seemingly prays while looking to the Image of Nuestro Padre Jesus es Condenado a Muerte

Images of the Saints and Scenes of the Passion are being prepared at the Medicine Building Lobby as part of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Unit of the UST Pax Romana’s MEDNILAY 2026 which aims to promote the pillars of the upcoming Lenten Season.

15/02/2026

WORD OF THE DAY: TRANSUBSTANTIATION

By the consecration of the bread and wine there takes place a change of the whole substance of the bread into the substance of the body of Christ our Lord and of the whole substance of the wine into the substance of his blood. This change the holy Catholic Church has fittingly and properly called transubstantiation.

– Catechism of the Catholic Church (1376)

15/02/2026

The UST Pax Romana - Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Unit, known for evangelizing through visible signs and symbols of the Church, thanks its friends, through the Acquisition and Sacristy Custodian Department, for bringing with us beautiful vessels and vestments for the use in our liturgical celebrations.

In special gratitude, we thank Aurum Patella, NG Ecclesiastical Tailoring, St. Mary’s Religious Shop, St Pauls, and The Scents of the Sacred for making our liturgical celebrations more meaningful.

15/02/2026

14/02/2026

KWARESMA CATECHESIS SERIES
Unang Bahagi: Miyerkules ng Abo, Pag-aayuno, at Pangingilin
Part One: Ash Wednesday, Fasting, and Abstinence

Bilang mga Katoliko, ano nga ba ang nararapat nating gawin tuwing Kwaresma at mga Mahal na Araw? 🧐

Nakapagtataka ba ang mga simbolo sa panahong ito, tulad ng abo at kawalan ng mga bulaklak sa altar? Halina't samahan kaming tuklasin ang iba't ibang mga Tradisyon at aral na makukuha natin sa panahong ito na may salin sa Filipino at Ingles nang mas maunawaan ng karamihan.

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EN: As Catholics, what should we do during the Lenten Season and the Holy Triduum?

Have you ever wondered the signs and symbols used during this season like the ashes and that no flowers can be seen on the altar? Join us as we explore the different Traditions and catechesis that we can get from this season of purification with translation in Filipino and English for the understanding of the audience.

14/02/2026

Understanding the sacredness of the liturgy helps us participate more fully in the mystery of our faith. ⛪️

This second part of our series focuses on the Appropriate Gestures during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, specifically on the posture of standing and sitting. As we witness the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, our physical postures serve as outward expressions of our interior reverence and adoration.

Let us approach the altar with humble hearts and renewed devotion. 🕊️✨

14/02/2026

Celebrating the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the brothers who proved that faith and culture go hand in hand. By creating the Glagolitic alphabet to bring the Gospel to the Slavic people in their own tongue, they reminded us that everyone deserves to be heard and understood. Today, we honor the bridge-builders who connected East and West through the power of language and literacy.

14/02/2026

Honoring the Memorial of St. Valentine today. ❤️

Beyond the red roses, we celebrate a saint who laid down his life for the sake of the sacrament of marriage and the truth of his faith. May we all strive to love as selflessly as he did—with a heart that serves, a spirit that sacrifices, and a devotion that lasts far beyond a single day in February.

10/02/2026

Happy Feast of Saint Scholastica! 🕊️✨

Today we honor the twin sister of St. Benedict and the patron saint of nuns and convulsive children. Known for her powerful faith and the beautiful story of her final meeting with her brother—where her prayers literally moved the heavens to bring a rainstorm so they could spend one more night discussing spiritual joys—she reminds us that "she could do more because she loved more." ⛈️🙏

May we all seek that same depth of love and divine connection in our own lives today. Whether you’re seeking a little extra peace or a "holy storm" of inspiration, let’s celebrate the quiet strength of this remarkable woman. 📖🙌

08/02/2026

Begin your Lenten journey with reverence and purpose. 🌿

As we observe Ash Wednesday on February 18, we invite the community to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We are providing you with the mass schedule at the parish and those led by our brethren units to encourage everyone to attend mass at this sacred occassion.

May we also remind everyone to fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday as we start our Lenten journey towards Christ's Resurrection.

08/02/2026

Deepen your spiritual journey by understanding the gestures that define our worship. 🕊️

As we enter into our series on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, we focus on the profound beauty and reverence found within the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Every gesture we make is a physical prayer, reflecting our interior devotion and respect for the Real Presence of Christ.

Join us as we explore how our posture and actions can lead us to a more meaningful encounter with God. ✨🙏