Feast Of Our Lady Of Lourdes

O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, health of the sick, refuge of sinners, comforter of the afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings; look with mercy on me. By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes, you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary, whence you dispense your favors; and already many sufferers [...]

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It’s Our First Road Trip for 2012 (Visiting Regina RICA)

I love going on road trips, sometimes they take us to places where we discover something wonderful and I just stare in awe  and imagine myself transported to a world where only peace and quiet reign, when the only thing you could hear is your heart saying, “Thank  You, Lord, You took me here.” This [...]

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

  Immaculata Mater Dei Immaculate Mother of God, Queen of heaven, Mother of mercy, Advocate and Refuge of sinners, behold, I, enlightened and inspired by the graces obtained for me abundantly from the divine treasury through thy maternal affection, resolve this day and always to place my heart into thy hands to be consecrated to [...]

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Congratulations, Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle

He is the new Archbishop of Manila. And here is his status update on Facebook: “His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI appointed me, a humble servant , to succeed His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales to the Metropolitan See of Manila. I face this heavy responsibility with much trepidation. Leaving the Diocese of Imus, my beloved home, [...]

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Sights and Sounds

It’s another beautiful Sunday,  the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila.  I regret though that much as I want to join some of our members at our AFCC group in attending the solemn procession, I could not.  Sometimes I hate being hindered by being so cautious of [...]

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Feast Of Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary 2011

It’s another year of celebrating  the Feast Day of  the Holy Rosary. Last year, I found this wonderful picture on the net and blogged about it. Today however, Fr. Louie made and posted this lovely profile picture at our catholic site. I found another lovely prayer composed by Saint Aloysius Gonzaga and I wish to [...]

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Longer Nights Begin Tomorrow

Great! According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Service Administration (PAGASA), tomorrow is the start of the autumnal equinox which is the beginning of shorter days and  longer nights in the northern hemisphere which includes the Philippines.  I am thinking of the colder nights which signal the long celebration of the Christmas season here [...]

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More On Mama Mary and Friendship

I received this wonderful text message from Lovell, a close friend from Sto. Domingo Convent. It’s written in Tagalog which I really appreciate . It’s a lovely greeting for Mama Mary’s birthday today: Salamat sa Diyos sa pagkakaloob kay Maria!  Salamat kay Maria sa pagkakaloob kay Hesus! Maligayang bati sa kaarawan ni Maria! Pueblo amante [...]

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Happy Birthday MAMA MARY

Tomorrow is Mama Mary’s birthday. Here’s a lovely profile picture posted at our Catholic site, Apostles Filipino Catholic Community.  I would love to share  with you some lovely quotes about the Blessed Virgin Mary. They exactly echo what I deeply feel in my heart for her. “Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too [...]

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Today Is The Solemnity Of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

I am again borrowing the profile pic of our Catholic page, Apostles Filipino Catholic Community. Fr. Louie , my co-admin and creator of the site made this for today. Tomorrow we will be celebrating the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Act of Love to the Sacred Heart Reveal Thy Sacred [...]

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