by Angela Patrice | Jun 9, 2019 | Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities, Personal Blog
“When we have the Holy Spirit, we have all that is needed to be all that God desires us to be.” -Aiden Wilson Tozer The Catholic Church annually celebrates the Pentecost on the 7th Sunday after Easter, to commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit to the...
by Angela Patrice | Feb 2, 2019 | Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities
photo courtesy: National Shrine of Our Lady of Candles The Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is annually celebrated every 2nd day of the month of February. It is in honor of Mary, Mother of Jesus who participated in a purification rite, during the Presentation...
by Lester de Castro | Jan 20, 2019 | Feasts and Solemnities
Every Sto. Niño Festival, you might notice different kinds of children. Some are holding their own Sto. Niño images, some are participating in the procession, some are dancing, and some are just watching while yelling “Candy! Candy! Candy!” With these,...
by Mariele Aquino | Jan 20, 2019 | Evangelization, Feasts and Solemnities, Personal Blog
Parishioners of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu blissfully celebrate the annual Sto. Niño festival in honor of the child Jesus. Colorful costumed bands play different lively music, people throwing away candies for the...
by Flint Osric Gorospe | Jan 20, 2019 | Aranzazu News, Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities
San Mateo, Rizal-Parishioners of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu rejoice as the celebration of the Feast of Sto. Niño started this early Sunday morning. The festivity kicks off with a solemn procession of the image of the Child Jesus from...
by Christian Robles | Jan 20, 2019 | Aranzazu News, Catholic Faith, Feasts and Solemnities
The newly restored original image of Nuestro Señor Sto. Niño de San Mateo. (PHOTO: AranzazuShrine Facebook page) In every barrios, towns, and cities all over the Philippines, the Sto. Niño celebration has been part of the most distinguished fiesta celebration...