Philippines Vacation and Long Term Stay

by: Daniel  Soriano (Guest Writer) Hello there, this is my chance to write some nice places for Visita Iglesia (Church Visits).  This article is for Catholic Christians who plan to spend the Holy Week in the Philippines. There are many occasions when we visit Churches as a family: a.  Holy Thursday b. Pilgrimages to our Lady c. Jubilee Doors Holy Thursday is a day during Lent that is considered a day of feast. It is when the Holy Eucharist is historically instituted during the Last Supper. Thus the Holy Tabernacle is exposed in the garden, commemorating the "Agony in the Garden" of Jesus before his crucifixion. Visita Iglesia  Visita Iglesia, St. Vincent Parish, Tandang Sora Pilgrimages to our Lady   anytime of the year, but specially on May and October. Through her intercession many wars, struggles had been won. Jubilee Doors the is the year of Mercy and Compassion, specific Churches have jubilee doors. If you pass through it, then pray for (1) one Apostles' Creed, one

by: Aileen and Marty Soriano This article is dedicated to those who are at home during Holy Week.   Most of the articles coming up are articles about the Lenten Season in the Philippines.  It is best to take advantage of this season as it comes once in a year. The Philippines is the best place to spend the days of Lent as we are rich in culture. The Filipino is understood by studying the Lent Season in the Philippines.  Holy Thursday       In the morning of Holy Thursday a Chrism Mass is celebrated.  This Mass is for the renewal of vows of the Ministerial Priesthood.  Each Parish Priest and Religious Priest with their parishioners  with the Bishop of the diocese celebrate this important event.  This is when  the Holy Oils used for the sacrament of the Anointing  of the  Sick is blessed too.         In the evening of Holy Thursday, the remembrance of the  enactment  of the Holy Supper is celebrated. There are twelve  men disciples who  represents the 12 disciples during the celebratio