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Vatican releases series on the theology of Pope Francis
12 March 2018 - with Video
A series of books, entitled “Theology of Pope Francis”, has been released by the Vatican Publishing House (LEV). Monsignor Dario Edoardo Viganò, the Prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for Communication, who presented the series, speaks about it.

Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of number 2267 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the death penalty

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Death penalty 'inadmissible' in Catholic teaching update
by Agence France-Presse August 02, 2018

The update to the Catechism text also says the Church will 'work with determination' for the abolition of the death penalty worldwide

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Filipino Holidays - Culture, Rituals & Traditions

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The Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff releases details of Holy Week 2019 ceremonies presided over by Pope Francis.
Holy Week this year begins on April 14th, Palm Sunday and the Passion of the Lord. It is also the 34th World Youth Day, which this year is celebrated at the diocesan level on the theme: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord: may it be done to me according to your word".

The wine that is used in the most sacred celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice must be natural, from the fruit of the grape, pure and incorrupt, not mixed with other substances.

Definition of Liturgy, leitourgia

Roman Catholic Mass, liturgy

A homily is a commentary that follows a reading of scripture. In Catholic Churches, a homily is usually given during Mass

Trinity Sunday, officially called "The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity," is one of the few celebrations of the Christian Year that commemorates a reality and doctrine rather than a person or event. On Trinity Sunday, Christians remember and honor the eternal God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Trinity Sunday is celebrated the Sunday after Pentecost, and lasts only one day, which is symbolic of the unity of the Trinity.

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are "external practices of piety" which are not part of the official liturgy of the Catholic Church but are part of the popular spiritual practices of Catholics. Catholic devotions do not become part of liturgical worship, even if they are performed within a Catholic church, in a group, in the presence of a priest.

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THE TWO SWORDS CONTROVERSY AND THE ROOTS OF MODERN POLITICAL THEORY

Binuksan na sa publiko ang Bible Exhibit. Tampok dito ang iba-ibang klase ng Bibliya, kabilang na ang pinaka-unang bersyon nito sa Pilipinas. Inilunsad ito para sa pagdiriwang ng National Bible Week. Philippines, latest videos, bandila, Karen Davila, national bible week, bible, exhibit, first version, old version.

Jan 24, 2014

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The popular edition can be bought for P150 at the Dilaab Foundation Office in the Seminario Mayor de San Carlos in Mabolo, Cebu City.

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by/Luz Tria, Sagnay, Camarines Sur

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This contains the new English translation of the third edition of The Roman Missal, in use as of 11/27/11.

The Basic Structure of the Mass has four parts: two main parts and two framing rites:
Introductory Rites
LITURGY of the WORD (Biblical Readings, Homily, Creed, Intercessions)
LITURGY of the EUCHARIST (Preparation, Eucharistic Prayer, Communion Rite)
Concluding Rites

The New Mass

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2017.06.18 Mass on the Solemn Feast of Corpus Christi
Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass on the Solemn Feast of Corpus Christi, which is followed by the Procession to St. Mary Major and the Eucharistic Blessing.

by Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

Sign of the cross

Consecration
an act by which a person or a thing is separated from secular or profane use and dedicated permanently to the sacred by prayers, rites, and ceremonies.
Within the Roman Catholic Church, the act of consecration typically can be applied to a bishop, a fixed altar, an altar stone, a church, and a chalice and paten. The ordinary minister of a consecration is a bishop, while the ordinary minister of a blessing is a priest. At a consecration, holy oils are normally used; at blessings, customarily holy water.

ENGLISH TRANSLATION ACCORDING TO THE THIRD TYPICAL EDITION

The most complete Roman Missal serving as a Catholic Mass Guide with Mass Prayers and Catholic Mass Readings.

St. John - St. Luke - St. Mark - St. Matthew

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Liturgy of the Hours - Divine Office - Canonical hours

Liturgy of the Hours (Latin: Liturgia Horarum) or Divine Office (Latin: Officium Divinum) or canonical hours, often referred to as the Breviary, is the official set of daily prayers prescribed by the Catholic Church to be recited by clergy, religious institutes, and the laity. It consists primarily of Psalms supplemented by hymns, readings and other prayers. Together with the Mass, it constitutes the official public prayer life of the Church.

Discovering Prayer
An Introduction and Tutorial to the Liturgy of the Hours
by/Seth H. Murray

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The Divine Office

The devotion was traditionally recited in Roman Catholic churches, convents, and monasteries three times daily: 6:00 am, noon, and 6:00 pm, many churches still follow the devotion, and some practice it at home. The Angelus is usually accompanied by the ringing of the Angelus bell, which is a call to prayer and to spread good-will to everyone on Earth

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Musika ni Peter Paul Diño Tabilin Apr 20, 2015

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Church leaders oppose moves to revive death penalty
Dec 9, 2016

Wedding Ceremony Traditions
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How to Pray a Novena

Fully Guided Novena

habit shown on National TV in the Philippines before. All catholics schools in the Philippines stop their lectures for a while to pray the Divine mercy, most all malls do as well.

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3 O'clock Prayer

Visayan - Bisaya

The prayer that our Lord Jesus taught. In Cebuano with English subtitles

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Latin Prayers

Ave Maria (Hail Mary) - Pater Noster (Our Father)

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (English Translation)

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Prayers and Collects for the Feast of the Ascension

Prayers for nearly all kind of situations, events, traditions

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2018-01-25 Pope Francis - Celebration of Vespers
From the Basilica of St. Paul's Outside the Walls - Pope Francis presides at the Celebration of the Second Vespers on the Feast of the Conversion of the Apostle Paul

The focus of this article will be on Catholic house blessings that are performed in urban and rural areas of the Philippines.

One may assume that house blessings in the Philippines are merely another Catholic ritual left over from the Spanish Colonization.

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House Blessing

House Blessing Prayer

The FREE iPhone App containing all the blessings, organized exactly like they are in the Book of Blessings HERE

A Fragment of the Ilocano Lord's Prayer, 1620, including an Introduction of the 1621 Dotrina Cristiana.

Cebuano Rosary Prayers

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† The Complete Latin Rosary in Gregorian Chant - (Latin Rosarii)
Aug 20, 2015
The Complete Latin Rosary showing most of the worlds country's Patronage of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There were so many that not all fit on one rosary... But we all know All these Blessed Virgin Mary is only One Mary, the Mother of God and Our Mother.

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary

The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, July 13, criticized the use of sacred objects such as rosaries for "secular motives," as when politicians distribute these as freebies.

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2019-03-29 Pope Francis - Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance

A Guide for Confession with Video and HERE

This app for iOS is now free in order to encourage everyone to go to the Sacrament of Confession regularly.

“During the Lenten season penitential services should be arranged in such a way as to prepare these adults for the celebration of the sacrament of penance”.

“Penitential Rite (Scrutiny)”, which may be used on the Second Sunday of Lent or on a Lenten weekday either during Mass or outside Mass.

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Baptism (Binyag)

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For Filipino parents, a baptism is just as important as a first birthday party. Prepare way in advance.

By Rissa Singson-Kawpeng

Informations e.g.

Requirements for Godparents

Baptismal Requirements

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THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle and other priests baptized 400 children from the slums of Manila on Saturday, January 14, as part of a Catholic foundation's programs for the poor.
He also reminded godparents that their duty is not to give gifts, but to help parents in raising their children.
Organizers said they want to dispel the notion that Catholics need to pay for the sacraments – which, they said, keeps the poor away from baptism.

The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation

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A Guide to Catholic Baptism

Roli G. dela Cruz

the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines and the Lutheran Church in the Philippines

Baptismal sponsors should be limited to two individuals, according to an official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Fr. Melvin Castro, executive secretary of the CBCP's Episcopal Commission on Family and Life (ECFL), said the Code of Canon Law states that only two individuals, a male and female should be baptismal sponsors."

First Communion

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What is the First Communion?

What is the First Communion?

This article will help you learn about the importance on first communion in Filipino families and the how they chose best communion dresses for their little...

Confirmation

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is one of the seven sacraments through which Catholics pass in the process of their religious upbringing. According to Catholic doctrine, in this sacrament they receive the Holy Spirit and become adult members of the Catholic Church

Presentation and explanation

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The Sacrament of Confirmation

Confirmation in the Catholic Church

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Filipino songs and lyrics for Holidays Traditions - Culture & Rituals etc. in the family and the church

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Songs - Hymns - Etc.

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Manuel P. Maramba, OSB

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Holy Week Music Special
For Holy Week 2017, Bukas Palad serenades us with songs for reflection and of praise

Liturgical Songs - Praise & Worship Songs - Complete with Lyrics and Chords

Christian hymns are often written with special or seasonal themes and these are used on holy days such as Christmas, Easter and the Feast of All Saints, or during particular seasons such as Advent and Lent. Others are used to instill reverence to the Holy Bible or to celebrate Christian practices such as the eucharist or baptism. Some hymns praise or address individual saints, particularly the Blessed Virgin Mary; such hymns are particularly prevalent in Catholicism.

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Catholic wedding music and reading ideas
A helpful guide to selecting appropriate scripture readings and music for a Catholic wedding ceremony.

Wedding

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To stop wedding planners’ extras, Catholic Church in Cebu lays guidelines for weddings

Ceremony is 40 minutes long as presented here.

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So we should really learn how to live and talk about death in our normal conversations.

Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos ordered the scrapping of fees for funeral Masses in his diocese, which covers Bataan province, to ease the burden of families and friends of the deceased.
This is the latest in a growing trend in the Philippine Catholic Church to scrap the arancel system, or the practice of imposing taxes on 'free' church services.

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THE CATHOLIC FUNERAL
The Vigil
The Funeral Mass
The Rite of Committal

is not Hell minus a few torments and degrees Fahrenheit; it's not Heaven minus joy. It's not a "Third Final Destination" of souls. Purgatory is simply the place where already saved souls are cleansed of the temporal effects of sin before they are allowed to see the holy face of Almighty God. Revelation 21:27 tells us that "...nothing unclean will enter Heaven."

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Planning for a funeral is often at a time when we are least ready.

Catholic Funerals
The Vigil (Wake)
The Requiem Mass
Burial and Informal After-burial Gatherings
Who may not have a Christian Burial

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By Aaron Simon Caparaz

Filipino death rituals & traditions

Wakes and Funerals Filipino Style

by/Ruth Floresca

by/MARIA CARIDAD ISIDRO, S.Sp.S.

This study concern itself with what happens from the moment of death until forty days after.

The traditions to offer novena prayers at the home of the departed that ends with a simple meal. Both of them are reckoned from the day of the death of the loved one though some places people set it from the day of the first mass said for the soul of the dearly departed. The "ritual" simply consists of regular formulaic prayer, novena for the dead and several litanies that can be recited from memory by the "prayer warriors" probably due to almost everyday usage.

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Mourning Customs in Paoay, llocos Norte

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A tradition in the Philippines on how Filipinos show their last respect to their beloved.

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e.g. White headbands (Ilokano: baridbed) - Black bar pins - Food offering (Ilokano: atang) - Chicken offering - Diram-os (washing of face) - golgol (shampooing)

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Filipino Funeral Traditions

Filipinos and Funeral Traditions

Funeral practices and burial customs in the Philippines encompass a wide range of  personal, cultural, and traditional beliefs and practices which Filipinos observe in relation to bereavement, dying, honoring, respecting, interring, and remembering their departed loved ones, relatives, and friends. Sources of the various practices include religious teachings, vestiges of colonialism, and regional variations on these.

Catholic Funeral Beliefs

St. Brigid of Kildare

Catholic Funeral Beliefs

By Ed Tamayo - Philippine Daily Inquirer

Filipino Funeral Practices

Difference Between Filipino Mourning and Western Mourning
Filipino Respect for the Dead
The Wake Or Vigil for the Deceased
Filipino Funeral
Filipino Mourning Practices

While death is said to be the great equalizer, the divide between the rich and the poor is still evident in how they are sent off.
Living is expensive. Departing is pricey, too.
While death absolves one of debt and all other financial obligations, loved ones carry the burden of the cost of burial and other services on top of grief.

Both by Jodesz Gavilan and Sofia Tomacruz, PHOTOS by Leanne Jazul December 10, 2017

May 16, 2012 djprays wrote: On May 6, 2012, my mother-in-law - Conrada R. Pua - died at the age of 86. On this video you will see highlights of her wake and funeral. Wakes and funerals are a little unique in the Philippines. So hopefully this video will help my American friends understand more about the Philippine culture. I dedicate this video in her memory.

Jesuit Chinese-Filipino Apostolate

Services for the Dead

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Vatican Issues New Cremation Guidelines for 'Faithfully Departed'
By Jeanna Bryner October 25, 2016 12:03pm ET

Ashes of the dead after cremation should not be scattered or kept at homes to avoid desecration of human remains and should still be buried because of the Catholic church's belief in the resurrection of the body

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The traditional burial practices have been honored and observed by generations after generations. There was simply no choice but to pick out a casket, buy a lawn lot wherein to bury the dead, and pay the necessary maintenance fees or whatever related expenses there may be in memorial parks. But when modern cremation services were introduced into the country, there came another practical option.

As Filipinos realized the importance of land and how limited it is in the country, they started to adapt an old way of internment practiced by those who lived during the early Stone Age – cremation.

Nowadays, cremation has become a trend that the younger generation prefer.

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Last goodbye & Cremation

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By Philip C. Tubeza, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ashes to... tree?

Mariannet burial Saturday; Church in dilemma

Rituals on death and other burial traditions and practices

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Filipino Cultural Perspective of Death & Dying

This video was made as a student project for a Geropsychology (geriatric psychology) course taught at the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Phoenix.

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Filipino Superstition on Death & Illness

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Usually, the heirs realize the need to pay the estate tax after years or even decades have passed from a person's death.
Among the taxes in the Philippines, estate tax is probably the most ignored.

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Filipinos' devotion in religion is unwavering, especially when it was about to beatify Pedro Calungsod as a Saint. In line with this, Howie Severino travelled to Cebu to discover how Cebuanos celebrate their Catholicism, and figured out if the Saint-to-be was believed to have lived in the said province.

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“Fr. Willmann has continuously resided in the Philippines since 1936 and during such period has shared with Filipinos his heroic virtues, ideals and aspirations. He dedicated his life in social work and humanitarian services to this country, to the Filipino people,” Jose Reyes Jr., chairman of the Knights of Columbus said.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle opens the process to declare Fr George Willmann SJ the next Filipino saint

and the article: Family, friends mark 21st death anniversary of Jesuit martyr

Msgr. Teofilo Camomot - His Life and Works
Jul 3, 2012 Gat Soc
a video on the Life and Works of the Late Monsignor Teofilo Camomot whose live was well lived, in the service of God. This video is presented by the members of the Camomot clan from various locations in Philippines for their 2012 CAMOMOT GRAND FAMILY REUNION & HOMECOMING held in Cebu, Philippines July 7 and 8, 2012

Pope Francis declares Bishop Alfredo Maria Obviar of Lucena, Quezon, as 'venerable'

Darwin Ramos, Servant of God
is a Filipino street child affected and died because of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He discovered the Catholic faith when he was 11 years old and became a master of Joy. After his death, in 2018, the "Darwin Ramos Association" requested to His Excellency Honesto Ongtioco, DD, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao (Philippines) to initiate a Cause of beatification and canonization. He could become the first non martyr Saint of the Philippines.

Mike Arroyo's great, great grandaunt now a step closer to sainthood
Erik Palino, ABS-CBN News Jun 12 2019

Filipina nun declared venerable, moves closer to sainthood
July 06, 2019
Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo is the founder of the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena

The Blessed Ivan Merz Reliquarium (Home of the Sacred Relics) was established to house the sacred relics of Blessed Ivan Merz and of other sacred relics belonging to Our Lord, the Blessed Mother, and beatified and canonized Servants of God. It serves as spiritual oasis for pilgrims, devotees and disciples in faith of the Apostle of the Youth.

The Cause for the Canonization of Blessed Ivan Merz is officially promoted by the Confraternity of Catholic Saints in the Philippines

Blessed Ivan Merz Reliquarium
ABS-CBN News Apr 21, 2019
Kim Atienza visits the Blessed Ivan Merz Reliquarium in Marikina City, which houses 1,457 relics including the relic of the True Cross.

and Basilica  del Santo Niño - Magellan´s Cross

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Sinulog St. Niño de Cebu

Kaplag

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Numerous miracles have been wrought by the power of the Santo Niño. It is said that a voluminous book is needed to contain all the attestations and testimonials of the goodness and mercy of the Infant Jesus of Cebu. Considered as the prime of all Christian relics in the Philippines, the image of the Infant Jesus continues to shine as the lodestar that attracts the hearts of the Filipino people.

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Magellan´s Cross in Cebu City, read also HERE where there´s more link

and Visiting Magellan's Cross in Cebu, after heritage sites restored
by/Jona Branzuela Bering March 20, 2016
Heritage sites damaged in the 2013 Bohol earthquake were recently turned over. Writer Jona Bering reflects on faith, Catholicism, and history before the newly restored Magellan's Cross in Cebu

Santo Niño de Cebu & Magellan's Cross

a large Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines in 1521. This cross is housed in a small chapel next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño on Magallanes Street (Magallanes being the Spanish name of Magellan), just in front of the city hall of Cebu City

Ipinagdiriwang tuwing ikatlong linggo ng Enero sa Cebu ang Sinulog Festival kung saan binibigyan pugay ng mga Cebuano ang Sto. Niño. Pero ang debosyon sa Sto. Niño hindi lang sa Cebu dahil na ukit ito sa panananampalataya ng mga Pilipino sa buong bansa.

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A new look for the cathedral read HERE

It houses the Santo Niño vestments in various sizes. Valuable jewelry from rings to necklaces are placed in one display cabinet, gifts of devotees offered to the Santo Niño for his use during his feast on the third Sunday of January

Prayer to Señor Santo Niño de Cebu

English language

Santo Niño Hymn

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If you know, where it´s possible to buy copy of one of these figures of St. Niño de Cebu, please send a mail. Click on the photo and look it in big size.

We know you can buy them in the Basilica Store, but we have no email to the Basilica or other information.

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Sinulog St. Niño de Cebu City

Sinulog St. Niño de Cebu - Festival

Sinulog Foundation, Inc. (Sinulog Festival)

OFFICIAL Cebu Sinulog 2019 Schedule of Events & Activities
One beat. One dance. One vision. Welcome to one of the GRANDEST FESTIVALS in the Philippines - Cebu’s Sinulog Festival!

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WATCH: Sinulog 2019 Mass in Cebu
January 18, 2019
The Sinulog 2019 Mass on January 20 is led by Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma
Bookmark the link to watch the Mass live from Cebu at 6 am on Sunday, January 20

Sinulog Festival 2019: What's new, what to expect
by Justine Adigue January 18, 2019
Attending this year’s Sinulog Festival? Here’s a simple guide to help you make the most of the celebration.

LOOK: Cebu City Mayor Tommy Osmeña takes down Imee Marcos tarp
January 18, 2019
‘Cebuanos do not appreciate the politicization of Sinulog,’ says the mayor, who has ordered a team to take down other such tarpaulins along the parade route

300,000 devotees turn up to show love, sacrifice
January 11, 2019

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SINULOG 2019 OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Bato Balani sa Gugma

Cebu prepares for Sinulog 2019
Jan 10, 2019
Sto. Niño devotees in Cebu expressed their devotion through the #Sinulog2019 song and dance during the 1st day of Novena Masses in honor of the Child Jesus. Their feast or the “Fiesta Señor Day” will be on January 20.

Cebu Sinulog 2019 Grand Launching
January 10, 2019: Day 1 of the month-long Sinulog celebration.

Sinulog 2019 Parade of Participants Cebu City
Streamed live on Jan 11, 2019

Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2019
Talisay City wins Sinulog sa Lalawigan 2019
THE contingent from Talisay City, Cebu was again named champion in the Sinulog sa Lalawigan, this year taking home P350,000.
In 2018 and 2017, Talisay City also won the Sinulog sa Lalawigan.

Sinulog sa Barangay 2019
Jan 13, 2019
BANAY Labangon of Barangay Labangon, Cebu City bagged the grand prize in this year's Sinulog sa Barangay. Here is the list of all the winners
Aside from the ritual showdown, Banay Labangon won first place in Street Dancing and second place in Best in Musicality award.
Banay Labangon last won the grand prize in Ritual Showdown in Sinulog sa Barangay 2017.

Sinulog sa Lalawigan and Barangay 2019 - Highlights

SINULOG FESTIVAL QUEEN RUNWAY COMPETITION 2019 e.g.:
Sinulog 2019 - Festival Queen Introduction
Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 - Solo Performances
Festival Queen Announcement of Winners
Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 Winners

Solemn Procession 2019
SunStar Philippines Jan 19, 2019

SINULOG PYROFEST (FIREWORKS) 2019
Jan 19, 2019

IN PHOTOS: 2019 Sinulog Festival
January 20, 2019
Check out what happened during Cebu's 39th Sinulog Festival!

Sinulog Grand Parade 2019
January 20, 2019

Sinulog Awarding
SunStar Philippines Streamed live January 21, 2019
At Abellana Sports Complex, Cebu City

SINULOG 2019 CLOSING DANCE: FIESTA SENYOR OFFICIALLY ENDS
by fielsvd Jan 25, 2019

IN PHOTOS: The Sinulog Festival Queen 2018 runway competition
by Mars G. Alison January 19, 2018
A new Sinulog Queen will be crowned on January 19

FAST FACTS: Things to know about Sinulog
by/ Jodesz Gavilan January 16, 2016

Held every January, Sinulog aims to connect the country's rich pagan history with its Christian traditions

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Sinulog 2016 schedule of activities
December 31, 2015

Check out the schedule for the 2016 Sinulog Festival in Cebu City

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“Hubo” Ritual at the end of the Sinulog Festival

A few days after the feast of the Sto. Niño de Cebu every Third Sunday of January, the so-called “Hubo” (a Cebuano term meaning “naked”) ritual takes place during the early morning celebration of the Holy Mass, marking the end of the Sinulog Festival in Cebu. Seen from the outside, it appears as a simple rite of undressing, bathing and redressing the image of the Holy Child. The icon is stripped of its elaborate festive garments, washed, and dressed with a simpler garb.

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Look the below videos HUBO Mass 2015, Hubo Mass 2016 and HUBO Mass 2017

is a comprehensive guide to the Sinulog Festival held every 3rd Sunday of January in Cebu, Philippines. Sinulog is the grandest festival in the Philippines.

The guide includes the story of the festival - a religious and cultural event that culminates with a grand parade and street dancing.

The love story of devotees Irish and Edwin Labatus traces its roots from the Sinulog celebration.
Sinulog devotees have their own diverse ways of expressing their devotion to Señor Sto Niño. Often times, Cebuanos and other devotees express their reverence through personal prayers or by attending novena masses dedicated to the Holy Child.

Videos - photos - wallpaper

Basilica  del Santo Niño and the festivals: Sinulog St. Niño de Cebu & Kaplag

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Look also the above section Sinulog St. Niño de Cebu City

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The chapel was decorated with flowers in time for the feast of the Infant Jesus. Taken last January 17, 2007 at the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño, Cebu City

From the album "Hunino - halad kang Senyor Santo Nino de Cebu". Composed by Eugene Tan. Performed by For The Lord Choir. Musical accompaniment by Joey Cabusas. Vocal arranger Michael Lada and Joey Cabusas. Recorded at Sountraxx Recording Studio

Batobalani Sa Gugma (Gozos) video with lyrics. Created by Ronie (Catechetical Arts Ministry). Viva Señor Sto. Niño

The Theology of Sto. Niño de Cebu & Devotional Practices to the Sto Niño - These videos is an excerpt of the report made by theology students at Recoletos School of Theology in one of their course requirement.

In line with the annual Sinulog festivities, Prof. Jojo Bersales provides an in-depth storytelling of the strong faith Cebuanos have to Señor Santo Niño in this episode of KABILIN entitled SUGBO, SINULOG UG ANG SANTO NIÑO!

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Grand Parade Finale

Jan 18, 2015

Sinulog HUBO Mass 2015

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Sinulog 2016

Sinulog Grand Parade 2016, Cebu City

Sinulog attracted 3 MILLION people... The best Sinulog I've seen so far! Perfect weather to shoot.... a visual feast for us photographers and video cameramen. The 20 feet high puppets, higantes were awesome....Difficult to believe that it only takes one person to operate all the movements! by/globalvideopro1 on Jan 18, 2016

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Giant 20 feet high puppets and all movements operated by only one person! Truly amazing....Everything hand made and beautiful costumes made out of recycled materials. Very clever! Jan 23, 2016 by/globalvideopro1

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Hubo Mass

Live streaming of the Hubo Mass January 22, 2016

Hubo Mass Ritual at Basilica del Sto. Niño

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Sinulog 2017 - MANY videos etc. e.g.:

Novena Masses at Basilica Menore Del Sto. Nino
The 9 Days (day 4 & 5: 2 videos each day)
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Sinulog 2017 launching parade (2 videos)
Jan 6, 2017
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Sinulog sa Kabataan sa Lalawigan 2017
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Sinulog sa Barangay 2017
and
IN PHOTOS: Sinulog sa barangay 2017
January 08, 2017
CONTINGENTS: Barangay Cambinocot, Barangay Pahina San Nicolas, Barangay San Nicolas Proper, Barangay Guadalupe, Barangay Inayawan, Barangay Labangon, Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Barangay Sambag, and Barang Sapangdako.
Photos taken by Alex Badayos, SunStar Cebu's Chief Photographer.
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Walk with Mary
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Sinulog Festival Queen, Parade of Festivals costumes & Runway competition
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Sinulog 2017 fluvial procession
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Sinulog 2017 reenactment mass
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Solemn Procession
Thousands of Catholic faithful braved the rain to join the annual Sinulog solemn procession on Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2017.
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Visperas Day - Pontifical Mass after Solemn Procession
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The traditional Sinulog. Viva Pit Senyor
Jan 14, 2017
Watch this and see how Sto. Niño devotees who joined the solemn procession and attended the Pontifical Mass on January 14, 2016 celebrated the traditional Sinulog. Viva Pit Senyor!
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Re-enactment of First Mass, Wedding and Baptism
January 14, 2017 at Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
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Sinulog Festival versions

e.g. Grand Parade, January 15, 2017
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IN PHOTOS: Sinulog Grand Parade 2017
Photos by Alan Defensor and Alan Cuizon of SunStar Cebu. January 15, 2017
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Sinulog 2017 Awarding
Jan 16, 2017
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Hubo Mass 2017
Jan 20, 2017
Hubo Mass Ritual at Basilica del Sto. Niño
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Etc.

Exciting Sinulog Festival

A selection of beautiful girls who participate or watch the festival.....
I think you'll agree that the Cebuanas are probably the most exotic girls in the Philippines.

Viva Senyor Sto. Niño! Viva Pit Senyor!

Aug 16, 2015

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is held at dawn the day before the Sinulog Grand Parade with a statue of the Santo Niño carried on a pump boat from Mandaue City to Cebu City, decked with hundreds of flowers and candles. The procession ends at the Basilica where a re-enactment of the Christianizing, the acceptance of Roman Catholicism of Cebu is performed.

The Basilica del Santo Niño de Cebu and the Santo Niño de Cebu Augustinian Social Development Foundation, Inc., SNAF celebrate the 446th anniversary of 'Kaplag' focusing on Señor Santo Niño as the El Capitan General, Lord Admiral of the Sea.

The day-long activity included the naval honors for the Santo Niño as recognition of its rank as the most esteemed Captain General of the Spanish Forces in the Philippines. For the first time, the coat-of-arms of the Celentisimo Capitan General de las Esfuerzas Españolas en Filipinas will travel on a Philippine Navy ship.

Look the full description of the Kaplag festival - video HERE

Devotees welcome, Duaw Santo Niño, in Naval, Calubian towns HERE

For those interested in buying a copy of the commemorative book, you may contact the Kaplag Office of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu (tel. 032 2556698 loc. 400) or Fr. Czar Emmanuel Alvarez, OSA, from the Theology Office of the University of San Agustin – Iloilo (tel. 033 33748 41 to 44 loc. 239).

Remark this is an album in the album "Organs, Music & Choirs - For different occasions etc."

Black Nazarene statue returns to Quiapo Church
by Paterno Esmaquel II January 10, 2017
UPDATED This year's procession for the Feast of the Black Nazarene takes more than 22 hours

January 01, 2018 - January 10, 2018:

Cagayan de Oro's own orderly version of the Black Nazarene's traslacion

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Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum: A Collection of Filipinos' Grandiose Past
by Piccio Belle Piccio Jul 14, 2016

WATCH: Coronatio Canonica de Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu
May 31, 2017 - with videos

Apparition of St. Joseph in the Philippines

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e.g. Naga Cebu and Cagayan de Oro

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who, according to Catholics, appeared to Saint Simon Stock in 1251 and handed him a scapular as "a sign of salvation, a safeguard in dangers, and a pledge of peace and of the covenant."

the Videos

Lapu-lapu City's Patroness - Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Regla (Our lady Of The Rule). The Nuestra Señora de Regla, the image of the blessed Virgin in black holding a black Sto. Niño in her arms, is the patron saint of Opon. The two-and-half-feet high icon has a black face with curly, black hair flowing down her shoulders. Locals and visitors from other provinces come to her to hope and pray for a miracle, and there had been many stories and testaments of miracles interceded by the Blessed Virgen. Hundreds of devotees and pilgrims pay homage to this miraculous lady.

Look also this article pdf HERE

the Video

Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Regla - The Black Virgin of Opon

Our Lady of Namacpacan

SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH

LUNA, LA UNION

The Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje or famously known as Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage was the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the basis of the Spanish galleon's successful eight ocean crossings. On several occasions, it was believed that she saved the galleon by warning the people about an imminent catastrophe.

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(The history of)

Our Lady of Peñafrancia (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia) is a wooden statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary originally from Salamanca, Spain. Tens of thousands of pilgrims, devotees, tourists come to Naga City, Philippines every September for a nine-day festivities in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol, endearingly addressed by Bicolanos as INA (mother).

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Peñafrancia Festival & Divino Rostro feature novenas and fluvial procession

the Videos UPDATED September 22, 2019: Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia - Our Lady of Peñafrancia - Festivals and Fluvial processions

STA. JUANA DE CUZA - This not-so-known saint, St. Joanna of Chuza, was a woman of affluence who gave financial support to Jesus Christ and was also present when His empty tomb was discovered. She was the wife of Chuza, the steward of Herod Antipas. Feast Day: May 24

the article HERE

Brief history and devotion and hymn

Our Lady of Ina Poonbato (Botolan, Zambala, Philippines) became popular after the explosion of Mt. Pinatubo in June 1991 when it was half buried in lava.  The image of Ina Poonbato is said to be of miraculous character. The statue was found by the Aeta chief Djadig over four hundred years ago.  He brought the beautiful lady carved in shining wood to this home.  His wife threw the statue without recognizing its meaning into the fire.  The fire burned the house down but left the statue unscathed.  It soon became an object of veneration among the Aetas.  The first missionaries to the Zambalas region (1608, Recoletos) recognized the statue as that of Our Lady and transferred it to their church.

The devotion to Our Lady of Consolation happened when St. Monica in a vision received a black leather belt from the Blessed Virgin, who assured the holy widow that she would take under her special protection all those who wore it in her honor. In return, Monica gave it to her son, Augustine who later changed his ways and eventually became one of the saints in the Roman Catholic Church.

Look the full story and description of the video HERE

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is one of the three patron saints of the town Obando, Bulacan, near Manila. She is invoked by fishermen for a bountiful catch, owing to her image being found by a fisherman using a salambaw, a type of net.

Look much more on the above link and the video "La Milagrosa Grand Procession 2015" HERE

the Videos

Composed by: Rev. Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo, Performed by: Carol Banawa, Arranged by: Dennis Quila, Guitars by: Noel Mendez, Strings by: Leagato, Recording Company: Star Records, Produced thru AVP: Dan Jayson Jose.

Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City

Fiesta Mass and Grand procession for La Naval de Manila 2018
October 14, 2018

 Cynosure of a People´s Devotion

and The history of La Naval de Manila

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FAST FACTS: What you should know about Our Lady of La Naval
Glenda Marie Castro October 13, 2019
For devotees, Our Lady of La Naval is the symbol of love and strength to withstand life's constant battles - Download the FAST FACTS

The Video: Devotees celebrate Feast of La Naval de Manila
Oct 13, 2019 ABS-CBN News
Hundreds of devotees of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary joined the procession around the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City on Sunday, Oct. 13 to celebrate the Feast of La Naval de Manila.

IN PHOTOS: La Naval de Manila grand procession 2018
The feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, La Naval de Manila, is known for one of the biggest Marian processions in the Philippines

History and hymn. Look the text of the Virgen Delos Remedios Hymn as pdf HERE

Patroness of youth, young women, purity, and victims of rape (1890 - 1902)

Patroness of Parish Youth Ministry Sta. Monica Parish Minalin, Pampanga

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died a martyr before her twelfth birthday. Young as she was, she made a choice, a choice based on her faith. The Church holds up to the world, the life, death and the faith of this young Italian virgin martyr, Maria Goretti. Mabuhay to our Parish Youth Ministry for taking Maria Goretti as their model in upholding the faith rather than committing sin.

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A documentary of her life and death

by the St. Cecilia Choir Toledo City Cebu

Look the full description of the video of Gozos ni Sr. San Juan Sahagun and the life of Sr. San Juan Sahagun HERE

(Photo St. Barbara, Iloilo)

a Virgin Martyr, is the patron saint of Sta. Barbara Iloilo and Pangasinan

 and firefighters, soldiers, prisoners, stone masons, those who have dangerous professions, construction workers, builders, mathematicians, and the cities named Santa Barbara. She died by the sword, but her killers were struck down by lightning, so she is often called on for protection from lightning and for protection from violent and unpredictable death. She is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Her feast day is December 4th.

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Francis de Sales, C.O., T.O.M., A.O.F.M. Cap. (21 August 1567 – 28 December 1622) was a Bishop of Geneva and is honored as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

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Join Professor Jojo Bersales as he unfolds the story behind the images and saints present in many houses and churches of Roman Catholics in this episode entitled LARAWAN SA KATOLIKANHONG TINUOHAN.

Remark this is an album in the album "The Life in & with the Church, Etiquette & Why Do Catholics Do What They Do? - Etc."

The Lady of Guadalupe Was the Original Marian Patroness of the Philippines
The Ina Poon Bato
Our Lady of Caysasay
Our Lady of Manaoag
The Lady of Peace and Good Voyage of Antipolo
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Piat, Cagayan
The Lady of Peñafrancia
Our Lady of Namacpacan
Marian Contributions to the Making of Filipino Heritage

in the whole catholic church

Archangels

including both specific angels (e.g. Gabriel) and types of angels (e.g. Seraphim).

Legends of Archangel Michael and the army of angels
Author Vihra Baeva
English version Milena Daynova

The ancient fallen angel stories come from a large variety of sources including the Old Testament and The Book of Enoch.

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The new Rome Reports app is now available! Download it here:
Android - Apple

Study theology - liturgy, etc.

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In January 1990 the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines approved the establishment of the Institute. In March 1991 the Institute received recognition from the Pontifical Liturgical Institute of San’t Anselmo in Rome

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