The Breviarian Hours

Dear Reverend Fathers and guests, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Good evening! “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” I’m sure you know that this quote is attributed to St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, one of my favorite saints. I come before you today, first, to congratulate each one of you, my dear Brevs, on your 25th Founding Anniversary! On behalf of my family, together with Mike, and our 4 children, 3 of whom are godparents to the 3 talented Manongdo children, Tantan, Chiara and Xian, I extend our sincere greetings to your humble founder, Brother Alex Manongdo and his lovely wife, Robe Anne ! Congratulations! Alex and Chachi are two very inspired and inspiring people I so love and admire; they have done at least one GREAT THING with GREAT LOVE, that I know of, and that is to found and establish the Breviarians! I’m sure they did more, but the ripple effect of this ONE GREAT THING is astounding! Alex and Chachi, I know and believe th...

                 Good evening. As you've heard I am Maureen Leuzzi. But to those who know me years back I am Maureen Tanseco. I have three children: Mary Therese, Ricardo, and Quintin. And with each of these children I have a grandchild: Tron Isis, Raziel Qin, and Oren Kai. And this is why I say, I am a fulfilled grandma. "Thank You, Lord." I am a professed Benedictine Oblate for 26 years now. Benedictine Oblate is the third order of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. These two saints by the way are twins.           My two sons, Ricardo and Quintin, got involved with the Brevs when the Brevs was just starting. Ricardo who is now 41 years old was one of the brave pioneers. I say brave because to start or to found a group or congregation isn't a joke. We need a tremendous light from the Holy Spirit. And for it to be successful we need tons and tons of prayers, courage, motivation, and inspiration. And I believe that's ex...