by Mariele Aquino | Dec 25, 2017 | Aranzazu News
It has been seven months since a surprise attack erupted in Mindanao, Philippines. A group called the Maute, inspired by the terrorist group ISIS, launched a siege against the small town of Marawi located in Lanao del Sur. A lot has happened since the start of the...
by Mariele Aquino | Dec 16, 2017 | Evangelization, Personal Blog
It is already the start of Simbang Gabi which has always been a part of the Filipino Christmas tradition, but others are still clueless of its origins and significance. It is in fact a novena to the Blessed Virgin Mary and also serves as a countdown or spiritual...
by Mariele Aquino | Dec 9, 2017 | Aranzazu News
Few weeks ago, Rev. Fr. Larry Paz, Parish Priest of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu (DSPNSDA), announced that the Parish’s Adoration Chapel will be temporarily closed for renovation. Now, the wait is over for the parishioners who have long anticipated for the newly...
by Mariele Aquino | Nov 16, 2017 | Aranzazu News
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship.”- Romans 12:1 21 participants of the Parish Renewal Experience (PREX) Class 68 were given...
by Mariele Aquino | Nov 1, 2017 | Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities
It’s all saints day but have you ever wondered where and when did this feast celebrated for centuries originated? Besides from the knowledge of it as a holy day of obligation and commemoration for the individuals officially recognized by the Church as holy men and...