“All Generations will call me blessed”, these are the prophetic words that Our Lady sang in her Magnificat when she visited her cousin St. Elizabeth. She expressed such words, not for vanity’s sake, but because she was chosen by the Lord as the Mother of the Son of God, the King of Kings, that sheContinue reading “Virgenes Coronadas de Filipinas – the Pontifically Crowned Marian images in the Philippines”
Nuestra Señora de las Saleras – The Salt and Light of Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, known for its agricultural products and comparatively cool and healthful climate, and is situated about midway between the Pampanga Grande and the Pampanga Chico rivers, became a seat of two distinct devotions of Nueva Ecija, St. John the Baptist where the traditional Taong Putik Festival is held and its Patroness, Nuestra Señora deContinue reading “Nuestra Señora de las Saleras – The Salt and Light of Aliaga, Nueva Ecija”
The National Pilgrim Image Our Lady of Fatima – The Nation’s Peacemaker
Whenever we spot a block rosary group in different parts of the country, one cannot fail to notice that the image of Our Lady of Fatima is the most commonly seen and a prominent figure in this popular pious activity that is sweeping the nation in modern times. It is not a surprising fact thatContinue reading “The National Pilgrim Image Our Lady of Fatima – The Nation’s Peacemaker”
St. Ezekiel Moreno – Missionary par excellence in the Philippines
One of the most important yet unsung luminaries of the Catholic Church in the country is a humble yet hardworking friar who left a great impact on his mission stations and in nation-building subsequently. St. Ezekiel Moreno’s missionary zeal and unwavering commitment to the Gospel also led him to advocate for the rights and welfareContinue reading “St. Ezekiel Moreno – Missionary par excellence in the Philippines”
Seeking His Face – The Holy Face Devotion in the Philippines
Throughout the history of the Roman Catholic Chruch, numerous devotions to Our Lord Jesus Christ sprung over the centuries and most gained worldwide popularity like those of the Sacred Heart, the Passion, Divine Mercy, the Holy Infancy and Childhood, the Real Presence in the Eucharist among others. Some notable devotions are clandestinely existing yet equallyContinue reading “Seeking His Face – The Holy Face Devotion in the Philippines”
The Divine Majesty of Nuestra Señora de Lourdes de Manila
In the boundary of Manila – Quezon City, where Retiro is located, lies the Shrine where the historic, beautiful, and miraculous image of Our Lady of Lourdes is enshrined and venerated at the Capuchin Church and National Shrine in this area. Our own beautiful Lady in the grotto has lavished her devotees with abundant gracesContinue reading “The Divine Majesty of Nuestra Señora de Lourdes de Manila”
“Halina sa Belen!” – The Enduring Charm of Nativity Imagery in Filipino Christmas Traditions
Halina sa Belen, hakbang ay daliin.Suma’t bibingka ay ating dalhin.Tayo’y dumalaw sa ‘ting “Emmanuel.” So as the popular Christmas song goes. Christmas in the Philippines is more than just a holiday; This is a time of fun, warmth, and rich traditions that unite families and communities. An iconic feature that has stood the test ofContinue reading ““Halina sa Belen!” – The Enduring Charm of Nativity Imagery in Filipino Christmas Traditions”
St. Vicente Liem de la Paz – The Foremost Letran Alumnus
One of the most recognizable martyrs in Asia and in the country garbed in the academic and ecclesiastical uniform of Colegio de San Juan de Letran that graces the La Naval de Manila Procession, Letran campuses, and other rosary processions in different parts of the country. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Saint VicenteContinue reading “St. Vicente Liem de la Paz – The Foremost Letran Alumnus”
Bienvenida a la Patrona Jurada de Manila: The homecoming of Nuestra Señora de Guia to Intramuros
The following article is an eyewitness account of the events of the historic homecoming of the original image of Nuestra Señora de Guia as witnessed by the writer of this article. On a breezy Sunday morning, the 29th of October 2023, history came alive as an extraordinary event unfolded at the Ermita Shrine in Manila,Continue reading “Bienvenida a la Patrona Jurada de Manila: The homecoming of Nuestra Señora de Guia to Intramuros”
To Die a Thousand deaths for the True Faith – The Companion Martyrs of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz
The majority of Filipino Catholics knew Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the country’s first-ever Filipino canonized Saint. The whole nation rejoiced at the announcement, the beatification (held in Manila), and the canonization rites in the 1980’s. Numerous images, statues, books, novena booklets, prayer cards, and other religious paraphernalia are widely circulated up to this day, and afterContinue reading “To Die a Thousand deaths for the True Faith – The Companion Martyrs of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz”
Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba – Laguna’s Sorrowing Queen and Cause of their Joy
In the historic and quiet town of Pakil in Laguna, just a few kilometers away from Paete – the town famous for its workshops dedicated to religious sculptures, can easily be dismissed as “one-of-those” old boring towns in this modern world. However, little that these people know is that when Holy Week and the monthContinue reading “Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba – Laguna’s Sorrowing Queen and Cause of their Joy”
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