To make reading and devotional materials available to the readers, we are presenting different documents available for download that will help you in understanding our pious traditions that are uniquely Filipino.
Novenas and Devotionals
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
The novena in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran, Parañaque prior to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.
Pagsisiyam sa Mahal na Poong Nazareno
The present novena in honor of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno de Quiapo.
Novena in honor of the Immaculate Conception
The novena in honor of the Immaculate Conception prepared by the clergy of Manila Metropolitan Cathedral.
Novena to La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc
The novena in honor of La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc is currently used at the Minor Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Badoc, Ilocos Norte.
Novena to Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje
The present novena in honor of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje is currently used at the National Shrine and Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Antipolo Rizal.
Novena sa Nuestra Señora de la Buena Hora ng Quiapo
The current novena in honor of Novena to Nuestra Señora de la Buena Hora ng Quiapo currently used at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, Quiapo, Manila
Nobena sa Nuestra Señora del Pilar – Reyna at Patrona ng Diyosesis ng Imus
The novena in honor of Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Imus.
Pagsisiyam sa Mapaghimalang Santo Niño de Pandacan
The original novena texts in honor of Santo Niño de Pandacan that is continuously used at the Parish of Santo Niño de Pandacan, Pandacan, Manila.
He has Risen: A Collection of Easter Prayers and Devotions
This e-prayer book is a compilation of Easter Prayers and Devotions from different reputable sources in print, online, and other printed materials to help the faithful prepare, pray and meditate during the Easter Season.
Novena in honor of Nuestra Señora del Carmen de San Sebastian
The 9-day novena in honor of Nuestra Señora del Carmen de San Sebastian.
One of the most important Marian devotionals in the country was written by the nationalist secular priest Rev. Fr. Mariano Sevilla and formally began the Flores de Mayo practice in Luzon. The copy is provided by the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, Bulakan, Bulacan.
Nobenang Dalangin Parangal kay Sta. Margarita de Castello
The Filipino novena in honor of Sta. Margarita de Castello was prepared by devotees of the saint.
Devotion in honor of St. Benedict
The Devotional guide in honor of St. Benedict was released by the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat in Manila.
Novena in honor of Sto. Niño de Praga of Mendiola, Manila
The Devotional guide in honor of Sto. Niño de Praga was released by the Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat in Manila.
A short prayer book filled with prayers for peace.
Devocionario de Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario – La Naval de Manila
A comprehensive devotional guide in honor of Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario – La Naval de Manila.
Nobena para sa karangalan ng Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados de Manila
The official novena in honor of Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados de Manila.
Nobena sa Ina ng Biglang Awa (Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro sa Binondo, Maynila)
The novena in honor of Nuestra Señora del Pronto Socorro de Binondo was published in 1992.
Pagsisiyam sa Karangalan ng Mahal na Santo Niño de la O
The novena used by the Our Lady’s Nativity Parish, Pangil, Laguna for the Pag-Oo Rites translated by Rev. P. Dr. Cesar C. Pajarillo, Jr.
The original novena texts in honor of Santa Marta de Pateros.
One With His Suffering: A collection of Lenten Prayers and Devotions
This e-prayer book is a compilation of Lenten Prayers and Devotions from different reputable sources in print, online, and other printed materials to help the faithful prepare, pray and meditate during the Lenten Season.
References
A good reference on the proper iconography and vesting of images for public and private veneration.
La Virgen Maria Venerada en sus Imagenes Filipinas
One of the most referenced books on the history of numerous venerated Marian images in the Philippines before the Second World War.
The Venerated Virgins of Intramuros
A reference guide on the Venerated images of the Blessed Virgin Mary within the walls of Intramuros and its suburbs.
The Philippine Colonial Tradition of Sacred Art
Written by Rev. Fr. Rene Javellana on Sacred Art in Philippine Colonial period.
Saint Philomena, The Wonder-Worker
Written by Rev. Fr. Paul O’Sullivan, O.P. on the life and devotion to St. Philomena for devotees of this powerful saint.
Mga Unang Bagay na Dapat malaman ng isang Katoliko
A leaflet on the basics of the Catholic faith in Filipino.
The Canonization of Padre Pio at St. Peter’s Rome by June Keithley Castro
A small pamphlet was written by the late June Keithley Castro reporting on the canonization of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina.
San Pedro Bautista: A Saint in the Philippines
An out-of-print booklet detailing the life, missionary work in the Philippines and martyrdom of St. Pedro Bautista in Japan published in 1982.
Casaysayan ng Pasiong Mahal ni Jesucristong Panginoon Natin
The transcribed Pasiong Mahal in old Tagalog published in 1891 by Mr. Justine Cundangan.
Another piece written by Rev. Fr. Paul O’Sullivan, O.P. expounds on the devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus.
Vincentians in the Philippines: 1862 – 1982
The comprehensive book on the history of the
Vincentians in the Philippines.
The Miraculous Medal, Its Origin, History, Circulation, Results by Rev. Fr. Jean Marie Aladel
The English translation of the book of Rev. Fr. Fr. Jean Marie Aladel, the spiritual director and confidante of St. Catherine Laboure.
St. Ezekiel Moreno, Augustinian Recollect Icon of Mission
A comprehensive study on the life and mission of St. Ezekiel Moreno in the Philippines.
The Mojares Panel Report on the First Mass in the Philippines
The final report of the Mojares Panel on the Butuan-Limasawa controversy on the location of the 1521 First Easter Sunday Mass in the Philippines.
Ang Larawan ng Ina ng Laging Saklolo
A comic strip released by the National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help of Baclaran.
Ang Unang Paglalayag Paikot ng Daigdig of Antonio Pigafetta
The Filipino translation of Antonio Pigafetta’s account of Ferdinand Magellan’s circumnavigation by Phillip Yerro Kimpo.
The account of the apparitions of Our Lady of Hope of Pontmain, France.
Comics
St. Ezekiel Moreno – His Humble Servant
A look at the life of St. Ezekiel Moreno as seen in a comic book.
Beyond the Stars – The Story of the Talangpaz Sisters
A look at the lives of the Talangpaz Sisters on establishing the Beaterio de San Sebastian de Calumpang.
Ang Larawan ng Ina ng Laging Saklolo
A comic strip released by the National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help of Baclaran.
The greatest kindness one can render to any man consists in leading him from error to truth. – St. Thomas Aquinas
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