Always humble yourself lovingly before God and man, because God speaks to those who are truly humble of heart, and enriches them with His gifts. – St. Padre Pio
There are places where we really feel at home, places where you long to be closer to the Lord and experience that inner tranquil peace that one normally does not experience in such a noisy world such as ours. The very first time I visited St. Padre Pio Chapel in Libis, Quezon City, I was struck by the lovely interior of the place and the prayer room was such that when I began writing my prayer petitions, thoughts came freely, unhampered by the movements of other people who kneeled side by side with me writing their own prayers and thoughts on paper. I’ve longed to visit the place since a former classmate suggested it when I had my chemotherapy more than two years ago. Come to think of it, it’s a walking distance from Eastwood City and just about a few minutes ride from our place but I never knew it existed. Since that first visit, I always planned of attending masses there. It’s full during Sundays and parking is nil unless you come one hour early before the scheduled mass. Proper dress code is strictly implemented – no shorts, no sleeveless dresses, no plunging necklines which I think is just right. People from all walks of life come to this place for a visit.
The facade was patterned after the Church of Our Lady of Grace in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy where St. Padre Pio spent most of his remaining years until his death. I remember taking these shots during Padre Pio’s Feast Day last September 23, 2011 when I attended mass there.
This is the main altar of the Chapel where a life-sized image of St. Padre Pio is venerated by the faithful.
The image of St. Padre Pio at the side entrance of the chapel.
The Prayer Room
Lighting candles is always one of the highlights of my visit here.
The place is adjacent to the high-rise buildings of Eastwood City.
Hello Tita Arlene, I also used to attend mass at Padre Pio Chapel in Libis and it is also a place where I find peace and comfort especially when I found out I got cancer. Many testimonies are posted and hanged on the wall to show proof that Padre Pio indeed helped them recover and grant their wishes. I do recommend everyone to visit the place. BTW I’m done with my first chemo and 5 to go….please continue praying for me. Thank you. I missed your blogs within the last few days.
I am glad to know you’ve hurdled the first session of chemo Ria. Just take it easy and BELIEVE that you are cured.
It’s nice to learn that you also visit St. Padre Pio Chapel. Who knows, we might have met at some time there. We’re kindred spirits, traveling the same journey to facing life without the threat of cancer. Let us continue praying for each other Ria. God bless you always.
If you take a long, loving look at the marbled wall behind the altar, you may notice Mother Mary, Jesus, St Pio, and the angels in there. Please ask the chapel officials and staff, they know. And Arlene, pray faithfully for St Pio’s intercession. The chapel walls are full of testimonials of his miraculous intercessions and having served there as a lay minister for a time, i have personally talked with some of those healed, among them, Mr Ramon Rodriguez. God bless you.
Thanks Kuya Al. I didn’t notice that, now that you told me, I would love to visit the place again and take a look at those figures of Mama Mary, Jesus and the angels.
Salamat sa positive comments. It’s good to know that you read my blog too.
How i wish i could visit this place. I am a faithful devotee of Padre Pio. I wish some financial blessings would come my way so that i could afford the fexpenses in going there because its far from where i live…joy, Carmen, Cotabato