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Mary Help of Christians of Parañaque City In the modern subdivision of Betterliving located in Parañaque City where modernization of living is evident in the area, there is a place in that area that is flocked by pilgrims for years for it was in this location where the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians is located. The image of Mary, Help of Christians probably is one of the most widely recognized image of the Blessed Virgin in the world which shows her attentiveness to her devotees and and at the same time, demonstrating her power against the enemies of God. The Image The image of Mary, Help of Christians is based from the description of St. John Bosco when he commissioned the original painting: "Our Lady stands out in the center, bathed in light and majesty. She is surrounded by ranks of Angels, who are doing Her honor as their Queen. On Her right hand, She holds a scepter, the symbol of Her power, and on Her left arm, She carries the Child with arms outstretche...

Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu of San Mateo, Rizal In the historic and quiet town of San Mateo, Rizal, known for its kakanin, there is a unique shrine that is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a very unique title that can only be found in San Mateo, the miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu. The Virgin of Aranzazu became a beacon hope to the people of San Mateo for she is known as the advocate against natural calamities, especially typhoons and earthquakes, healer of the sick, comforter of the afflicted among others. The original image of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu in Oñate, Spain The Visage of the Lady The Lady of Aranzazu depicts the apparition in 1469 as she stands in a thorn-tree with a small quadrilateral bell hanging on it . It includes the statue of the visionary Rodrigo de Balzategui in a kneeling position. The image is known for its unusual artistic posture, as the original image in Sanctuary of Arantzazu, in Oñate, Spain is a seated Madonna, yet ...

San Juan Nepomuceno de Malibay In the historic town of Malibay in Pasay City where cultural heritage and modernization uniquely blends in the area, the people of Malibay for centuries entrust their endeavors to their beloved patron - San Juan Nepomuceno, the famed Martyr of the Sacrament of Confession, patron against calumnies and protector from floods and drowning. San Juan Nepomuceno, or Tata Juan as he is affectionately called by his devotees, guided his people for centuries that helped them spawn many traditions that are still being practiced up to the present. He became part and parcel of the town and became a father figure to the people of Malibay and his visits to every home in Malibay is much sought after event in their lives for he granted numerous graces that the people needed in their everyday lives. The image The original image of San Juan Nepomuceno (St. John Nepomucene or St. John of Nepomuk) is an 18th century image from Spain that stands in a special base tha...

Santa Potenciana of Maquiapo, Guagua, Pampanga In the Catholic Philippines, there were numerous saints who were given Patronage to our country for centuries, for instance, the Principal Patroness of the islands is the Immaculate Conception and it is a Holy Day of Obligation in our country, The Virgin of Guadalupe of Mexico was declared officially as the Celestial Patroness of the country, contrary to popular belief that she is the Secondary Patroness of the archipelago. The Virgen del Santisimo Rosario - La Naval de Manila was given a special Patronato as the "La Gran Señora de Filipinas" (The Great Lady of the Philippines) and the Queen of the Philippines while the Virgen de la Soledad de Porta Vaga of Cavite is popularly known as "Luz de Filipinas" (Guiding Light of the Philippines) due to the miracles that Our Lady wrought to the people under these specific sobriquets. Little did most people in the country did not know that the real Secondary Patroness o...

Nuestra Señora de Salambao In the fishing town of Obando in Bulacan, a certain fiesta is very well known throughout the country for its famous Fertility Dance Rites Festivals that lasted for three days in honor of Obando's three patrons, Saint Paschal Bailon, St. Claire of Assisi, both Franciscan Saints and the famed Nuestra Señora de Salambao. The Virgin of Salambao (A Tagalog word for a big fishing net) is known in the country as advocate for those who wanted a child and expectant mothers for such petitions were granted, especially if one will dance to its famous tune to get pregnant. The Virgin also known to for helping the people of Obando for a good catch and harvest for the entire year. The Lady in the net The image of Nuestra Señora de Salambao is an image of the Immaculate Conception that is stylized inside a salambao (a fishing net) to remind the devotees of her origin. There were two image of the Virgin of Salambao venerated in Obando, the altar image with a ...

Señor Santo Cristo de San Juan In the city of San Juan, located near Mandaluyong and some parts of Makati City, there is Shrine that is hidden from the noise of the city's urban jungle that pilgrims and devotees find solance and comfort. That particular shrine is the centuries old Santuario de Santo Cristo located in San Juan City where centuries old miraculous image of Our Crucified Lord is enshrined and the center of devotions over the centuries since its transfer from Binondo. The Señor Santo Cristo became the silent witness of the rich history of San Juan from a small barrio to a highly urbanized city and the city's role in the Philippine Revolution and He continues to watch over and protects His children over the centuries. The image The image of the Santo Cristo was that of Our Lord Jesus in His Crucifixion. In this image, He sports a set of Tres Potencias and He is vested with a set of tapis made from different fabrics and done with different styles of embroide...

Servants of God Dionisia and Cecilia Rosa Talangpaz During the Spanish period,, there were few women who pioneered for a change in the early years of the Catholic Church in the Philippines, then controlled by the Spanish Clergy from the likes of Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, foundress of the Religious of the Virgin Mary, Servant of God Francisca del Espiritu Santo, foundress of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena and the two sisters who founded the Second Congregation for Filipino women, the Augustinian Recollect Sisters of Manila - the Talangpaz sisters of Calumpit, Bulacan. The Talangpaz sisters heeded the call to serve the Lord and later founded a Congregation for Filipinas who wanted to live a contemplative life within the cloisters of a convent which was then denied by the Spanish colonial clergy at that time until the foundation of these Congregations. Despite the Controversies and hardships they faced, the sisters, backed up with their unwavering faith ...

Nuestra Señora delos Desamparados de Marikina In the fast rising city of Marikina, located near the banks of Marikina River, is known for its famous shoe industry for years. Marikeños are also known for being disciplined, well mannered and calm in midst of adversities. These traits of Marikeños might be traced to their beloved Patroness that protected them for centuries - the beautiful Nuestra Señora delos Desamparados de Marikina or fondly called as "Mama Ola" to her devotees in Marikina and other parts in the country. Marikina's Lady of the Abandoned have captivated the hearts of her devotees for years and devotees flock her shrine constantly and she in turn gives them unconditional love by granting them graces necessary for their temporal and spiritual needs. The image The Venerable image of Nuestra Señora delos Desamparados de Marikina follows the typical Madonna and Child model. The Virgin is holding a sheaf of lilies while holding the Child Jesus on the ot...