#Virgin of Antipolo

[pontificiaphl]

NAKAHIBLANG PAMANA Ipininta ni Jonathan Joven

[allaboutjoseph]

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, pray for us!

Original image of the Virgin of Antipolo - Diocese of Antipolo, Philippines.  Image from the Diocese of Antipolo Facebook page. 

Other devotions in the country honoring Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. Image from Pintakasi PH. 

[beeangkah]

06.23.2024

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Attended the closing ceremony of the exhibition: “Buen Viaje: Manila-Acapulco-Manila, An Art & Cultural Exhibition” at Pinto Museum. There was a talk by Chef Claude Tayag on “The Foods that Crossed the Pacific.” After the talk, there was a procession of the Virgin of Antipolo, Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage, all the way to Gallery 7 where the actual exhibit was located. Got to finally see Tita Ag’s work: Magwayen in person. ☺️

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At the Pinto Academy grounds there was a fiesta with all sorts of Mexican themed food & drinks (i.e. tacos, birria, quesadilla, & of course tequila!) There were dancing Higantes at the museum entrance, a Mariachi band, and a costume contest where there were a lot of Frida Kahlos walking around. 😂

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#BuenViaje #Manila #Acapulco #Mexico #PintoMuseum

[mariesdiaz]

VARIOUS TRADITIONS IN ANTIPOLO.

SALUBONG FESTIVAL

Salubong Festival Black Saturday is highlighted by a 3-hour presentation at the patio of the church wherein high-tech stage decorations and sound system are used. Trained production staff assist in the presentation of the "Vigilia ng Muling Pagkabuhay." Easter Sunday Celebration is held in a place called Galilea where the reunion of the Risen Christ with the Virgin Mary is re-enacted.

It is facilitated by the removal from Mary's head of the mourning veil by a young girl inside an inverted giant paper flower suspended from bamboo trellis. The petals are mechanically opened by giant toy birds toy birds to reveal the girl inside. It is then followed by a religious dancing of young ladies called Kapitana and Tenyenta, to the tune of "Bati". The Salubong Festival is the event in which Mary and Jesus meet after Jesus' Resurrection. This event is usually done early in the morning. This day is usually called Pasko ng Pagkabuhay.

PALASPAS / DOMINGO DE RAMOS FESTIVAL

The parish priest, sacristan and disciples parade around the town together with the townspeople and a brass band. As the procession commences, people wave their palm fronds in the air and sing religious songs.

The Palaspas Festival in Antipolo is a religious celebration that takes place on Palm Sunday at the Antipolo Cathedral. During the festival, Filipino devotees wave their palm leaves (palaspas) while receiving blessings from the priest. This tradition marks the arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem and the start of Holy Week for Roman Catholics.

Antipolo is known as the pilgrimage city of the Philippines due to the number of tourists and devotees visiting the church, especially during the pilgrimage season, which is during the month of May 4.

FLORES DE MAYO / SANTACRUZAN

Flores de Mayo is a vibrant festival celebrated throughout the month of May. Its dedicated to honoring the Virgin Mary with daily offerings of flowers at churches, community gatherings, and various fun activities. The festival culminates in a procession known as Santacruzan on the last day of Flores de Mayo. This procession tells the story of Queen Helena (Reyna Elena) and her son's search for the Holy Cross. The procession features young women, called sagalas, representing different historical and religious figures, each symbolizing different virtues or stories from the Christian faith.

In Antipolo, the procession is a grand, colorful event with the sagalas or reinas (queens) wearing elaborate dresses and walking under decorated arches. Each reina holds a unique attribute associated with the entombment of Christ.

The procession is accompanied by the steady beat of a local brass band, playing and singing the Dios Te Salve (the Spanish version of the Hail Mary). Devotees bear lighted candles and sing the prayer as they walk.

The festival is not only a religious event but also a community celebration that brings people together in a shared cultural experience.

PRESENTED BY ;

MARIES JOYCE B. DIAZ

EDWARD P. CABUSAS

LEO D. ARANTON

CARL BAUTISTA

[callmm-06]

ANTIPOLO TRADITIONAL BY CCALLM BLOG.

ANTIPOLO CATHEDRAL

ANTIPOLO CITY Antipolo city The city's name is believed to have been derived from the phrase “a tipolo,” referring to the tipolo (breadfruit) trees that were abundant in the area. Antipolo is now popular because June 26, 2022 VATICAN declared that antipolo cathedral is now a “INTERNATIONAL SHRINE” and there have so many riders, and other people from other city is visiting antipolo and to try the antipolo pasalubong like suman, kasoy, atbp. Antipolo city is the city that we grew up and city that we love because of the tradition happened every year.

SO HERE'S THE 3 TRADITION IN ANTIPOLO THAT WE WANT TO SHARE.

SUMAKAH MAYTIME FESTIVAL (SINHS BUKLURAN DANCE TROUP)

Antipolo Maytime Festival is a kaleidoscope of colors and symbolism that depicts the history, culture, beliefs, and traditions of Antipoleños during pilgrimage season when pious from land near and far visited the famous International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. Antipoleños are known for being religious and devotees of Virgin of Antipolo, giving pride and praise to our beloved Virgin Mary. It is the warmth of freshly cooked suman, it is the sweetness of sun-ripened mangoes, and it is the savory goodness of kasoy as their local delicacies. It is a celebration of faith that sustains its people, its annual pilgrimage that brings together the faithful from all works of life. Steeped in history, imbued in holy illumination. Antipolo Maytime Festival is a festival we proudly call our own.

2. Fiesta(Drum and Lyre)

Antipolo Fiesta is one of the tradition that we celebrate every december 8, theres a lot of celebration in every part of antipolo. As we celebrate the fiesta in antipolo we are doing a performance of drum and lyre this is one of the tradition every fiesta. Drum and lyre is one of the best tradition every fiesta in antipolo because it reminds of the happiest things in antipolo especially during fiesta. Drum and lyre also considered a form of art, These performance often feature intricate choreography, vibrant costumes, and lively music that captivate both locals and visitors during fiestas. These tradition makes people happy especially those who performed a drum and lyre and all the audience.

3. ALAY LAKAD

The term "Alay lakad" is a term from the Filipino language that means "offering walk" or "walk of sacrifice." It is a religious or spiritual practice in which people walk to a holy spot as part of a pilgrimage as an act of devotion, penance, or appreciation. In the Philippines, this custom is frequently observed during Holy Week, especially on Good Friday.Throughout the Philippines, various routes and destinations are popular for alay lakad, with some pilgrimages attracting large numbers of participants. While the specific customs and rituals associated with alay lakad may vary from region to region, the underlying principle remains consistent: to undertake a journey of sacrifice and devotion as an expression of faith and reverence.

GROUP MEMBERS:

MARK JEFFERSON V. PEDROSA

CHANNEL JENBER D. GARGAO

LEAN MARK R. BAGUIO

CARLA F. RAÑOLA

AKIRHA L. ZULUETA

LESLIE ANNE N. GUINTO

[nycreligion]

Timeline of Asian American Religion 499-1699 AD

Timeline of Asian American Religion 499-1699 AD

The earliest historical record of Asian Americans probably includes some lascars (sailors) on British ships from India. These three on Viceroy of India came toward the end of the era of lascars in 1929. They were brave, magnificent adventurers. Photo courtesy of National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, CC BY-NC-SA. Pre-16th Century The first “Asian Americans” may have been North and East…

[apenitentialprayer]

The “prayer marathon” that Pope Francis will kick off on May 1 will stretch around the globe during the Marian month of May.

The intention for the daily Rosary, to be led by a different shrine each day, is the end of the pandemic. Specific intentions related to the pandemic will also be included. The Rosary will be broadcast each evening at 6 pm Rome time (12 EST). [...] +++ Rosary Marathon Calendar: May 1: Saint Peter’s (Vatican): Prayer for wounded humanity led by the Pope. May 1: Our Lady of Walsingham (England): Prayer for the deceased. May 2: Jesus the Savior and Mother Mary Sanctuary (Nigeria): Prayer for those who could not say goodbye to their loved ones. May 3: Czestochowa Shrine (Poland): Prayer for the sick. May 4: Basilica of the Annunciation (Holy Land): Prayer for pregnant women. May 5: Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary (South Korea): Prayer for children and adolescents. May 6: Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil): Prayer for young people. May 7: National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, also known as the Antipolo Cathedral (Philippines): Prayer for families. May 8: Our Lady of Luján (Argentina): Prayer for people involved in communication. May 9: Our Lady of Loreto (Italy): Prayer for the elderly. May 10: Our Lady of Knock (Ireland): Prayer for people with disabilities. May 11: Notre-Dame de Banneux (Belgium): Prayer for the poor and people in economic difficulty. May 12: Notre-Dame d’Afrique (Algeria): Prayer for lonely people who have lost hope. May 13: Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary (Portugal): Prayer for prisoners. May 14: Our Lady of Health (India): Prayer for scientists and medical research institutes. May 15: Mary Queen of Peace (Bosnia and Herzegovina): Prayer for migrants. May 16: St. Mary’s Cathedral (Sydney, Australia): Prayer for victims of violence and trafficking. May 17: Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C., United States): Prayer for those responsible for international organizations. May 18: Notre-Dame de Lourdes (Paris, France): Prayer for nurses and doctors. May 19: Shrine of the House of the Virgin (Meryem Ana, Turkey): Prayer for people at war and peace in the world. May 20: Our Lady of Charity of Cobre (Cuba): Prayer for pharmacists and health personnel. May 21: Our Lady of Nagasaki (Japan): Prayer for social workers. May 22: Our Lady of Montserrat (Spain): Prayer for volunteers. May 23: Our Lady of the Cape (Canada): Prayer for law enforcement, military and firefighters. May 24: To be determined: Prayer for those who guarantee essential services May 25: Ta’Pinu National Shrine (Malta): Prayer for teachers, students, and educators. May 26: Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico): Prayer for workers and entrepreneurs. May 27: Mother of God Pochaevskaya (Urkraine): Prayer for unemployed people. May 28: Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting (Germany): Prayer for bishops, priests and deacons. May 29: Our Lady of Lebanon (Lebanon) Prayer for consecrated persons. May 30: Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompei (Italy): Prayer for the Church. May 31: Vatican Gardens (Vatican): Prayer for the end of the pandemic and the return to work.

[victorusolano]

FYD Series

by Victor Ubanos Solano 

The old lady said that the pup was born in the province of Cavite from an unidentified breed of canines. Although it looked like a Labrador or a half-breed Saint Bernard or if mistakenly recognized from refined breeds of dogs, it was just a dog of some ordinary sort or I do not know. She said, “My friend had to put the pup inside a rugged sack so we can travel the way from south to north.” It was Friday morning when I met them at the tail coach of the PUV going to Antipolo. “They're not letting us to onboard because they do not allow pets inside” The Madame exclaimed. She was talking to me like a newly found friend. But only with a calm smile, I rewarded her back from her exasperation. 

The other commuters reverted in silence while we were all comfortably tucked into our seats. “So, I gave its brother to the kind and gentle bus driver then he let us in.” She said while still a bit annoyed. Again, another moment of delay before she spoke another word. “Don’t tell them!” She shrugged with a hush. The car moved on, the furry creature sneaked out from the sack bag where he was kept out of sight and raised his little paws to my feet. “Cute creature,” I said and put him on my lap. “You want? You can adopt him too!” Calmly she said. The little beast gave me a gaze of glassy eyes as if telling me, Please! He bowed his head and folded his feet, pushed his body closer to my arms; I looked at him and told myself, a furry friend – and I named him Maximus.

The truth is, I never had a pet that I raised on my own. The feeding and caring for a pet to live was never handed to me directly as an opportunity. My attempts from the past were some experience of a disaster, I can name a few: Boomer was the first, she was a family dog and died while giving birth to Dugan which I named after an anime series Cedie in the ninety’s. Unfortunately, Dugan died a miserable death due to an unknown disease. The last was Chuchay. I would say Chuchay is a lesbian bitch but that was only my guess and died a virgin dog. There was one animal that lived a long life and expired old, It was a rooster. Needless to say, the reasons for these animals being gone, the sad and happy moments had been revered and marked happy memories. 

Now as for Maximus, the first nourishment I gave was all dog milk that I bought from the pet shop the next morning. I can say that he liked it and enjoyed it till the last drop of the serving. The routine began like that, milk in the morning and afternoon.

One day, there was an inevitable change in my work schedule. I left Maximus wandering outside around a fenced structure. I decided to let Maximus claim the outside surroundings. A territory, my strong belief was that; going out of the fence is far from his ability. 

I went home early the next day. I expected that Maximus would be so excited to see me wagging its tail in joy. But no shadow of Max at the entrance, I wondered and tried to look for him. I called him Max for a nickname. “Where is that rascal?” Sweat on my brow dropped. I've looked at all corners of the surroundings and I am sure he cannot be inside the house. It would be impossible, I locked all the doors and checked them twice before I went to work last night. The only recollection I had was; I left Max at the gate; Max watched me leaving, and wagged his tail like sending me the message, Goodbye. It could be a snake swallowing him whole for dinner? That was my suspicion. In fear of that indescribable scene, which I considered could be possibly true, I grabbed a metal rod which I used to push coals in the hearth and poked it under the hearth stand, but only pots and old ceramics clanged under and no Maximus or a snake moved to be visible.

There, I turned my survey to the other part of the premises, to a meter square of foliage near the dead mango tree, I grubbed the metal rod to the soil and the newly grown shrubs, but there was no reptile of some sort to be recognized. If Maximus is not inside the house. And a dog can't break the fences. That Maximus may have been stolen? Yes and no! What would be so interesting for a small dog? Maximus is not even an expensive breed, so what to steal it for? I went on curiously.

I went outside and looked. Maybe a charitable neighbor allowed him a free sleepover. “Nanay Auring! Have you seen my dog?” I yelled out from the gate. She opened the door and stepped out onto the porch wearing a billowy duster dyed in Okir patterns, and said “No! I didn’t even know that you have one!” I resigned my curiosity and walked a little more and searched. Disappointed I was, with no Maximus found. I began to lose yearning. I felt tired and it has been an exhausting day – my mind whirled of many thoughts. If Max happened to know where to go back, I'd make sure he could not escape anymore, or if someone brings my dog home, I would be grateful to thank the good samaritan then. I retired to look for that dog; I have gone for the next street and the next street further. And to the tall rusty arch gate of the village, now I can see the highway from a distance. I imagined a scene, a plausible one, did Max walk this far last night? tried to follow me, and was hit by ten-wheelers careless of their speed. I prayed without words “May good heaven forbid.” While trudging, I decided to go back and will continue my search tomorrow. I have agreed to myself to take my usual drill at home, boil water for coffee, take a bath, continue reading the pages of the novel I left last night, take note of ideas and write more chapters to a story I have been developing for the past two months, then go to sleep.

I entered the gate of my house and pushed the door open. Alas! Almost all things inside were scattered. Shoes were randomly thrown everywhere, and the tattered fleece of the sofa and paper bills were torn in pieces. I looked at all these things and quickly I thought they were not made by a human. “Maximus!” I yelled out with all the energy. Max came out from my room, little pink tongue out as if smiling, wagging the small tail, and with all speed, I ran to my room and found a disaster. All pillow covers raged in an inordinate piece, my room slippers are all twisted. Max barked a screeching note trying to divert my attention. “Little rascal! How did you get in?” but in no time before I finished what I just said, a book fell from the shelf inside my room near the window. “Aha!” Little did I know that there was a stack of old things outside of my room window. Max managed to climb and entered through a missing jalousie blind near the beam. He quickly felt from my sharp stare that Max committed something wrong. Maximus curved his hind half, bowed his head, and tried to kiss my feet. “Little beast! I thought I lost you.” A sudden surge of feeling not to punish him is a remarkable thing I felt, I pity and realized Maximus was just a pup.

A few months passed, the acquaintance with him went on with ease, Max and I shared my favorite nook in the house, He and I went out together. Max, I can say, is almost a member of the dance club organized by the village sports enthusiasts. All afternoon we went there and he waited patiently till I was all perspiring for the afternoon workout and then he slipped out and explored all nearby places. There were other gangs of dogs, high breed dogs, toy dogs, and all sorts of unidentified colors. Maximus, a snobbish dog I observed, had been in too many dog fights before he could learn to go places he liked. 

After my workout at the village sports center, I usually attend some readings and writings before going to bed. Maximus never missed an opportunity to read what I type on the computer. He sat beside the writing table and climbed on a little space left on the bench. “Hey, is that beautiful?” Max's responses are few, he would just look at me, a big mouth of a yawn, and look away. Max didn't know any tricks that time so I taught him the basics; shake the hand, sit in place, roll over and poop training, the only difficult one was to play dead. Surprisingly, he exhibited that skill by ignoring my presence when I am deeply immersed in reading or writing. 

In the totality of his existence, Maximus was very happy and satisfied with all that comprises a dog life, nearly those eight months of being my chum, I could not say that Maximus was of a selfish temperament. But Maximus hated to be acquainted with other dogs. At some point I tried to understand that animal behavior is multifaceted. In the case of Maximus, it was curious that he had skipped some of the processes. Maximus would walk away when being ignored or would stay in his cabin for a couple of days and almost a week or many days. He sulks and this is what he meant by his isolation or maybe I was wrong. After all, I don’t know all the details of the dog's affair.

Two years have passed. I can say Max is now a fully grown-up dog, so many physical changes have happened. I am correct to assume that he is a big dog with big paws and short folded ears. But one afternoon Maximus ran away. I went on my search and imagined that he wandered all over the residential area and went to town in search of food or shelter, or maybe he went to the market and tried his luck there; why would a dog just leave like that? Max’s life inside the house was all working fine, with all this theorizing, I almost forgot that maybe I am overthinking, but since he cannot talk, it makes sense that all was and in between were only mere suggestions of his gestures, or perhaps Max is just a dog.

I went home and surrendered my search mission, which made me very tired. I laid down in a daybed, and my thoughts were quickly drawn in a pensive. There, I saw Max stopped in a shop and was thrown a piece of meat from passersby eating street food. He enjoyed it very much, and some of the bystanders threw leftovers, and eventually, more came. He enjoyed a banquet, feasting on what was left. The romanticized life there, however, only lasted for a moment. And with another twinkling, the image changed and dissolved into darkness. Another scenic place looked like a highway road except that no vehicles were passing by. There on the sidewalk, I saw Max walking slowly past a pile of food scraps but he just ignored the presence of it. I reckoned his solitaire swiftly in my mind, he fasted his cravings and preferred to go without food, I thought there he longed for my company. “Maximus!” I called him loudly and beckoned him to come over but sadly he swept aside his master's order and ran away so fast. I tried to follow him but the scene warped so quickly and transcended to another beyond.  

One afternoon after many days passed. My neighbor Nanay Auring brought kalamay for a snack, I received it with warm thanks, and after her funny gossiping performance act, she left. I dashed to my small kitchen and made myself a cup of coffee. I went onto my writing table and dedicated myself to scrawl pictures in my mind. That moment of my solitude I have forgotten Max for a little while. I went on to write as much as I could, and when almost half of the page was done, I heard scratching knocks at the door. I unbolted the metal lock and opened it. “You giant scamp! Where have you been all these days?” He curved his legs, tucked in his tail, and stood before me with a bowed head. I bent over to hug him, and he pressed his cold nose onto my neck, and I patted his fur. I pulled him inside and cleaned him up. I gave him his usual favorite dog food, and not too long he consumed the last dab from the feeder bowl. He climbed up and sat beside me. He looked at the screen of my computer. I swallowed the rest of the coffee with a gulp. I looked at him and asked, “What title do you think is pretty for this piece?” He barked loudly as he approved when I typed the name Maximus.

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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GLOSSARY

*Auring: a coined nickname of Aurea, Aurora or Aurelia. *Kalamay: a variety of rice cakes in the Philippines. *Nanay: (n) mother / a female parent. *Okir: a design or pattern often rendered or curved in hardwood, brass, silver and wall painting in curvilinear lines and Arabic geometric figures. *PUV:  (abbr) public utility van / vehicle.

[andwiththyspirit]

https://aleteia.org/2021/04/28/these-30-shrines-will-lead-the-rosary-relay-for-end-of-the-pandemic/

Here is a link to the guide (in .pdf format) released by the Vatican which includes daily morning prayers with candle-lighting.

Marian Month of May 2021 Calendar

May 1 Saint Peter’s (Vatican): Prayer for wounded humanity led by the Pope.

May 1 Our Lady of Walsingham (England): Prayer for the deceased.

May 2 Jesus the Savior and Mother Mary Sanctuary (Nigeria): Prayer for those who could not say goodbye to their loved ones.

May 3 Czestochowa Shrine (Poland): Prayer for the sick.

May 4: Basilica of the Annunciation (Holy Land): Prayer for pregnant women.

May 5 Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary (South Korea): Prayer for children and adolescents.

May 6 Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil): Prayer for young people.

May 7 National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, also known as the Antipolo Cathedral (Philippines): Prayer for families.

May 8 Our Lady of Luján (Argentina): Prayer for people involved in communication.

May 9 Our Lady of Loreto (Italy): Prayer for the elderly.

May 10 Our Lady of Knock (Ireland): Prayer for people with disabilities.

May 11 Notre-Dame de Banneux (Belgium): Prayer for the poor and people in economic difficulty.

May 12 Notre-Dame d’Afrique (Algeria): Prayer for lonely people who have lost hope.

May 13 Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary (Portugal): Prayer for prisoners.

May 14 Our Lady of Health (India): Prayer for scientists and medical research institutes.

May 15 Mary Queen of Peace (Bosnia and Herzegovina): Prayer for migrants.

May 16 St. Mary’s Cathedral (Sydney, Australia): Prayer for victims of violence and trafficking.

May 17 Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C., United States): Prayer for those responsible for international organizations.

May 18 Notre-Dame de Lourdes (Paris, France): Prayer for nurses and doctors.

May 19 Shrine of the House of the Virgin (Meryem Ana, Turkey): Prayer for people at war and peace in the world.

May 20 Our Lady of Charity of Cobre (Cuba): Prayer for pharmacists and health personnel.

May 21 Our Lady of Nagasaki (Japan): Prayer for social workers.

May 22 Our Lady of Montserrat (Spain): Prayer for volunteers.

May 23 Our Lady of the Cape (Canada): Prayer for law enforcement, military and firefighters.

May 24 Our Lady of Lourdes in Myanmar: Prayer for those who guarantee essential services.

May 25 Ta’Pinu National Shrine (Malta): Prayer for teachers, students, and educators.

May 26 Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico): Prayer for workers and entrepreneurs.

May 27 Mother of God Pochaevskaya (Ukraine): Prayer for unemployed people.

May 28 Shrine of Our Lady of Altötting (Germany): Prayer for bishops, priests and deacons.

May 29 Our Lady of Lebanon (Lebanon) Prayer for consecrated persons.

May 30 Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompei (Italy): Prayer for the Church.

☛ May 31 Vatican Gardens (Vatican): Prayer for the end of the pandemic and the return to work.

[pontificiaphl]

PRUSISYON SA KABAYANAN NG ANTIPOLO Sining Vexel ni Jan Matitu Tinipon ni Charles Matthew Guillen

Sa landas niya ring buhay, kami ay 'yong sinasamahan, sa iyong muling paglalakbay sa kabayanan kami Ina sa iyo ay sasama.

Dalawang taong napaham, pag-ikot mo sa iyong sintang bayan, mga Antipoleño'y ikaw lagi ang pintuho, takbuhan sa karamdaman, sakuna, at kagipitan.

Iyong mga deboto, palagian ang pag-ahon, makasilay lamang sa iyo. Kahit na malayo ang Antipolo, sila'y laging nandirito dahilan sa pagmamahal sa iyo.

Mga manlalakbay ikaw ang takbuhan, gabay mo sa kanila'y nananangan. Kaguluhan sa bawat bayan, ngalan mo ang palagiang sinasambit at takbuhan.

MAHAL NA BIRHEN NG KAPAYAPAAN AT MABUTING PAGLALAKBAY, Ang Mapaghimalang BIRHEN NG ANTIPOLO, Ang Ina naming mga Pilipino, Ipanalangin Mo kami!

[allaboutjoseph]

Blessed Solemnity - Assumption of Our Lady

[anastpaul]

Saint of the Day – 14 July – Saint Kateri ‘Catherine’ Tekakwitha (1656–1680) aged 24 Virgin laywoman, Penitent, Ascetic – known as Lily of the Mohawks – born in 1656 in the Mohawk village of Osserneon (Auriesville), modern New York, USA and died on 17 April 1680 at Caughnawaga, Canada of natural causes.   Patronages – ecologists, ecology, environment, environmentalism, environmentalists, loss of parents, people in exile, people ridiculed for their piety, Native Americans, Igorots, Cordilleras,Thomasites, Northern Luzon,[citation needed] Diocese of Bangued, Vicariate of Tabuk, Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe, Diocese of Baguio, Marikina City, Cainta, Rizal, Antipolo City, Philippines.

Kateri contracted smallpox in an epidemic; her family died and her face was scarred.  She converted to Roman Catholicism at age twenty, when she was renamed Kateri Catherine, baptised in honour of Saint Catherine of Siena.   Refusing to marry, she left her village and moved for the remaining five years of her life to the Jesuit mission village of Kahnawake, south of Montreal in New France, now Canada.

Kateri took a vow of perpetual virginity.   Upon her death at the age of 24, witnesses said that minutes later her scars vanished and her face appeared radiant and beautiful. Known for her virtue of chastity and mortification of the flesh, as well as being shunned by some of her tribe for her religious conversion to Catholicism, she is the fourth Native American to be venerated in the Roman Catholic Church and the first to be Canonised.

Only known portrait from life of Catherine Tekawitha, c 1690, by Father Chauchetière

Under the pontificate of St Pope John Paul II, she was Beatified in 1980 and Canonised by Pope Benedict XVI at Saint Peter’s Basilica on 21 October 2012  . Many miracles and supernatural events are attributed to her intercession.

This wonderful crown of new blesseds, God’s bountiful gift to His Church, is completed by the sweet, frail yet strong figure of a young woman who died when she was only twenty-four years old –  Kateri Tekakwitha, the “Lily of the Mohawks”, the Iroquois maiden, who in seventeenth century North America was the first to renew the marvels of sanctity of St Scholastica, Saint Gertrude, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Angela Merici and Saint Rose of Lima, preceding, along the path of Love, her great spiritual sister, Therese of Child Jesus.

She spent her short life partly in what is now the State of New York and partly in Canada. She was a kind, gentle and hardworking person, spending her time working, praying, and meditating.   At the age of twenty she received Baptism.  Even when following her tribe in the hunting seasons, she continued her devotions, before a rough cross carved by herself in the forest.   When her family urged her to marry, she replied very serenely and calmly that she had Jesus as her only spouse.   This decision, in view of the social conditions of women in the Indian Tribes at the time, exposed Kateri to the risk of living as outcast and in poverty.   It was a bold, unusual and prophetic gesture – on 25 March, 1679, at the age of twenty-three, with the consent of her spiritual director, Kateri took a vow of perpetual virginity – as far as we know the first time that this was done among the North American Indians.

The last months of her life were an ever clearer manifestation of her solid faith, straight-forward humility, calm resignation and radiant joy, even in the midst of terrible sufferings.   Her last words, simple and sublime, whispered at the moment of her death, sum up, like a noble hymn, a life of purest charity – “Jesus, I love you….”.

The Church has declared to the world that Kateri Tekakwitha is saint, that she lived a life on earth of exemplary holiness and that she is now a member in heaven of the Communion of Saints who continually intercede with the merciful Father on our behalf.

During the Canonisation ceremony on 21 October 2012, Pope Benedict XVI said in his homily – “Kateri impresses us by the action of grace in her life in spite of the absence of external help and by the courage of her vocation, so unusual in her culture.   In her, faith and culture enrich each other!   May her example help us to live where we are, loving Jesus without denying who we are.   Saint Kateri, Protectress of Canada and the first native American saint, we Entrust to you the renewal of the faith in the first nations and in all of North America!   May God bless the first nations!”

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Saint of the Day – 14 July – Saint Kateri ‘Catherine’ Tekakwitha (1656–1680) “Lily of the Mohawks” Saint of the Day - 14 July - Saint Kateri 'Catherine' Tekakwitha (1656–1680) aged 24 Virgin laywoman, Penitent, Ascetic - known as…

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EXPLORING THE RICH CULTURAL TAPESTRY OF ANTIPOLO

Antipolo is a city east of Manila in the Philippines. It's known as a Catholic pilgrimage site. In the Antipolo Cathedral, the shrine to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage has a 17th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, and attracts thousands of visitors each year. 

And now, we are going to explore and discuss the different various traditions here in Antipolo.

VARIOUS TRADITIONS IN ANTIPOLO.

SENAKULO

A re-enactment of the passion of christ which starts on the night of Palm Sunday (Palaspas) up to the night of Easter Sunday (Salubong). The Senakulo (Cenaculo) is conducted in the Plaza square on public theaters constructed for purposes, with the participation of village thespians with perpetual vows.

The town or church plaza, as well as the streets, serve as the venue of most Senakulo performances. In some instances, during the early 20th century, it has also been performed in sabungan (cockpits) in areas near Manila. As with other Holy Week traditions marked by community participation, the staging of the Senakulo is no different.

Senakulo actors would prepare the props and sew their own costumes in anticipation of the Holy Week while the stage is built in the plaza using scaffolding and wooden boards, which are painted to serve as the backdrop. While the stage is central to the performance of main scenes such as the crucifixion, many episodes of the Senakulo are performed while going around the town streets. After which, they circle back to the plaza where the stage is located. As the plaza is usually located in front of the church, the end of the Senakulo will serve as a transition for the viewers to attend the succeeding activities such as the Seven Last Words or the procession of the Santo Entierro (image of the dead Jesus Christ) around the town.

ALAY LAKAD ; THE CITY'S TRADITION EVERY HOLY THURSDAY.

A deacon of the Diocese of Antipolo, said the city’s Alay Lakad every Holy Thursday is a pilgrimage tradition that is different from the one that starts from Quiapo Church in Manila.

The two pilgrimage activities differ not only in the dates when they happen, but also in their history, significance, and development through the years. According to the Antipolo Cathedral’s website, the pilgrimage season of the city is initiated by the annual “Visit of the Mother to the Son,” a motorcade “bearing the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage from Antipolo Cathedral to Quiapo Church where the Black Nazarene is enshrined” every April 30.

Part of the Holy Week celebrations, Alay Lakad is a mixture of two Filipino words “alay” which means 'offering', and “lakad” or “to walk.” Holy Week is the most solemn period in the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar when Christians commemorate the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ over 2,000 years ago

They come in droves, a sea of humanity streaming along the streets like water from a gushing river, walking and plodding determinedly to reach a domed cathedral at the top of a hill in upland Antipolo, Rizal province. Years ago this crowd of long-distance trekkers reached a record five million.

TAYO NA SA ANTIPOLO FESTIVAL

Antipolo Festival "The Tayo Na Sa Antipolo" May time Festival is a highly celebrated event in the Philippines, gaining immense popularity thanks to Antipolo’s revered Marian image, known as Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or Virgin of Antipolo. Held annually from the first Tuesday of May to the first Tuesday of July in the capital of Rizal province, this festival serves to showcase Antipolo as a significant pilgrimage destination in the country. Rooted in the timeless folk song “Tayo na sa Antipolo,” sung for generations, the festival aims to showcase the city’s local culture, attractions, and renowned products like suman, manga, and kasoy.

What sets this yearly celebration apart are its intriguing components. Spanning a month, it encompasses rituals like the Unang Prosisyon and Santacruzan, along with engaging activities such as a street dance competition and a historical tour. The program also features a walking pilgrimage, drawing thousands of pilgrims who actively participate in the religious festivities.

During the festival, Antipolo sees an influx of attendees, predominantly locals from Manila and nearby cities, making the journey to partake in the vibrant celebrations. Overall, the Tayo na sa Antipolo Maytime Festival stands out as a unique and captivating tribute to the city’s rich heritage and traditions.

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#TARANASAANTIPOLO

"Have a desire, travel to inspire"

Sometimes, in order to feel okay, we only need to take a break. Go to the place where we can feel peace and away from stress. We find this perfect place where you can enjoy your rest days after a long hours of work. Our travel to Antipolo will not be completed if we won't visit their famous and old church that was built there.

What are you waiting for? Tara na sa Antipolo!

The Antipolo Cathedral is probably well known as the shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje or Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage who is also the Patroness of Antipolo. Did you know that the church shouldn't be built here instead, in different locations? It was originally built to enshrine the miraculous image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage but instead of settling to other locations, they chose to locate it near the "Tipolo" tree. They said that the miraculous image was found under this tree after vanishing several times from the shrine.

Before entering the church you can see the history marker there which dedicated to the crowned image of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje. You can also see the statue of Virgin Mary.

As you go inside , you will feel like you're in the most peaceful place. You will see there the image of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje. It is one of the most important saints that was built in Antipolo Cathedral. His safe voyage across the Pacific Ocean was attributed to the image, which was given the title of “Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage“.

Fact!!!

Did you know that Dr. Jose Rizal also became the great devotee in this church? It is because he and his father went on a pilgrimage here to fulfill the vow made by her mother after giving birth to him. Rizal even mention the image in some of his writings.

Outside the church, they also have their park. Near of it, has different vendors that sells their famous pasalubong, kasoy at suman. There are also people who are selling religious bracelets and necklaces that were blessed by the church. The park is a perfect spot for taking pictures with your friends and families. It is a place where you can enjoy more your resting hours after work.

We've enjoyed our travel in Antipolo. People there are very hospitable when it comes in welcoming visitors from other places. We find it very perfect and suitable spot and place if you want to enjoy your resting hours. Since it's a church, they also have rules and regulations that we , the visitors need to obey. Tara na sa Antipolo! Have a desire , travel to inspire!

Things to know before going to the Antipolo Cathedral:

There are rules and regulations in the church that need to be obeyed.

Spend and take time to visit and to know more about the Image of Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje.

The church is also selling souvenirs located at the back of the cathedral.

Transportation

If you are from Marikina, you will ride a jeepney(Antipolo , simbahan) near the Terminal in sports center marikina. That's it then it will drop you off to Metro. When you are in Metro, ride for a tricycle and ask the driver to drop you off in exact location of Antipolo Cathedral Church.

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Timeline of Asian American Religion 499-1699 AD

Timeline of Asian American Religion 499-1699 AD

The earliest historical record of Asian Americans probably includes some lascars (sailors) on British ships from India. These three on Viceroy of India came toward the end of the era of lascars in 1929. They were brave, magnificent adventurers. Photo courtesy of National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, CC BY-NC-SA. Pre-16th Century The first “Asian Americans” may have been North and East…

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INUMAN SPOTS AROUND QC

Disclaimer: This post only includes the places where my friends and I used to drink and hang out, and my only intention in posting this is para balikan ang mga drunk night memories namin at para na rin bigyan ng idea ‘yung mga tao kung saan sila pwedeng uminom. By the way, drink moderately, ha?

          Here’s a fact about me: Nanirahan ako sa Quezon City for 2 years nang mag-aral ako doon ng SHS. Let me also share na noong nagsimula kaming mag-boarding house ng kaibigan ko, gumawa pa kami ng sandamakmak na “rules”, at isa na roon ang bawal uminom. Ngayon, napapangiwi na lang ako sa kung gaano pa ka-virgin ang mga dila namin sa lasa ng alak o kung ano pa mang alcoholic beverages, tapos ilang buwan lang ang nakalipas, hindi rin naman nasunod ‘yung mga “rules” na nagawa namin.

     Kinalaunan, dumating na ang mga pagkakaayaan at biglaang inuman. Minsan, ang alcohol ang habol ko. Minsan naman, ang kwento o kaya ang mga tao mismo. But there will always be a special place in my heart para sa mga lugar kung saan kami umiinom, nagpapakasaya, at nagpapa-ikot ng kwento sa mesa. Ilan lamang dito ang mga sumusunod:

     [1] FORTUNATO’S      Location: 5-A Scout Torillo Street, Sacred Heart, Quezon City

     Isa ang Fortu sa mga makasaysayang tambayan-slash-inuman venue sa 2 taong pananatili ko sa QC. Ito rin kasi ‘yung isa sa mga saksi sa mga afterparty at pagpupuyat ng mga kapwa ko estudyante sa paggawa ng kanilang thesis. Dito rin ang takbuhan ko kapag hindi na kaya ng budget kong bumili pa ng hapunan sa ibang kainan. Kung susumahin, malapit na ito sa puso ko at parang “2nd home” nang maituturing. Maliban ba naman sa kanilang CR na may bidet, maaari ka ring maki-charge, maki-connect sa kanilang wifi o magpatugtog via bluetooth speaker na available sa loob at labas ng place nila. Oo, pwede ka ring tumambay sa labas lalo na kapag puno na ang seats sa loob o kaya ay may nagpa-reserve. If nagkaayaan namang mag-videoke, pwede ring kausapin ‘yung mga friendly nilang employees doon para makapagpa-reserve kayo at nang masolo niyo ang buong espasyo dun.

STORYTIME AHEAD! (Feel free to skip HAHA)

     Dito napapadalas ‘yung inom ko ng gin pineapple at kain ko ng kanilang chicken poppers o kaya lumpiang shanghai na ipinaibabaw sa kanin na mabibili lang sa halagang 38 pesos (’yung chicken poppers o lumpiang shanghai ah, hindi ‘yung gin). Maikwento ko lang din, dito ako unang nalasing in public. Sariwa pa sa utak ko ‘yung gabi matapos ng rehearsal namin ng play, bumalik kami sa school ni Jason (kaklase ko) sa mga hindi ko maalalang kadahilanan. Puro mga estudyanteng thesis ang inaatupag lang ang tumambad sa amin pagkarating doon, at ewan ko ba. Wala na siguro kaming magawa at ayaw pang umuwi nang bigla, isa sa amin ang nagbanggit ng salitang “lambanog” (si Jason siguro; uso raw kasi sa kanila ‘yun sa Quezon). Kasunod nun, dumiretso na lang kami sa Fortu at ako na ang namili ng iinumin: gin dalandan mix (sinusumpa ko ‘to, wait for it). May mga ka-schoolmates din doon na inaasikaso yata ‘yung thesis nila, pero nauwi rin sa pagvivideoke nang dumating ang isa pa naming kaklase. Nang magsawa, nagpatugtog na lang ‘yung iba kong kasama. Ang huling memorya ko na lang ay nagsasasayaw kami, tapos hindi ko na napansing nag-blackout ako. Nagising na lang ako noong alas tres na ng umaga na nasa sahig. Wala na ang iba naming kasama mga ilang oras lang ang nakaraan. Nabayaran na rin daw ‘yung iba naming pinagkagastusan. Wala talaga akong maalala kaya hindi ko na lang alam kung maniniwala ako sa mga pinagsasabi ni Julia (oo, ikaw, kung nababasa mo ‘to). Hindi ko naman alam na nasira ko pala ‘yung electric fan nila’t nalalaglag ako sa pagkataas-taas nilang upuan. Wala rin akong maalalang naging suki pala ako ng CR nila. Ilang baso lang ba ang nainom ko sa kasumpa-sumpang gin dalandan na ‘yun? Kaya siguro ‘di talaga advisable ang maging malikot kapag nainom. ‘Wag niyo akong tularan.

     Pero ayun nga, ilan din sa mga ikinaganda ng Fortunato’s ‘yung pagkakaroon nila ng aircon at throw pillow sa mga upuan nila (indoor tsaka outdoor). Tapos late din silang nagsasara (ang alam ko, hanggang alas tres nga ng madaling araw), pero depende siguro sa customers nila. You might wanna consider this place kung malapit lang kayo sa Kamuning area, pero ang downside lang din ay maliit lang ang lugar nila. Check niyo na lang kung may space pa kayo sa loob o kaya sa labas para kumain o uminom. Kung wala na, try niyo ‘tong next.

     [2] DEVOUR FOOD HUB      Location: 1216 E Rodriguez Sr. Ave, New Manila, Quezon City

     One jeep away from the first one, makakapunta ka na sa Devour. Food park siya, basically, so marami kang choices ng food o pulutan na pwedeng pagpilian doon. Plus, may bar talaga sila kung saan ka pwedeng mag-order ng drink. Meron silang seats malapit sa mga stalls, pero pwede ring umupo sa taas. Maraming seats and tables doon, at sa ilang beses na pagbabalik ko roon, mas kaunti ang kumakain o umiinom sa taas.

     Ewan ko ba pero favorite part ko sa lugar na ‘to ‘yung bar at CR nila. Napaka-homey ng feeling? Mayroon ding parts na insta-worthy kung matatawag. Pwedeng kumuha ng litrato bago makipagkwentuhan at inuman sa mga kasama mo.

     Open ang food park mula 12PM to 12AM every Sundays to Thursdays, tapos 12PM to 2AM naman kapag Fridays at Saturdays.

     [3] OASIS BAR & GRILL      Location: 130B Panay Ave, Diliman, Quezon City

     Malapit lang ‘to sa ABS-CBN, M Place at Camelot Hotel. Once pa lang ako nakapunta dito, pero I’d definitely come back. Medyo malas nga lang at walang nagpeperform live noong pumunta kami, tapos masyadong konti ang mga tao sa area kaya less noise. Eh para sa’kin, less noise = less din ang excitement para uminom. Pero ayos lang din naman dahil nagkakarinigan kami ng mga kasama ko ‘pag nag-uusap. Sadyang nataon lang siguro ‘yung pagpunta namin sa isang weekday na marami ang hindi nakatrip pumunta sa Oasis noong gabing ‘yun.

     Anyway, dito ako unang nakatikim ng weng-weng at blue hawaiian. Mga masasarap na inumin, pero wagas kung makatraydor. Nag-avail din kami ng barkada platter nila na hindi rin naubos sa kalasingan. Pero real talk, ang saya mag-unwind dito (syempre, depende ‘yan sa depinisyon mo ng “unwind”). Maidagdag ko lang din na kung ayaw mong uminom at gusto lang kumain ng rice meal, meron din sila. ‘Yung isa nga naming kasama (hi, Juls! HAHA), silog ang hapunan habang kami, solve na ang pulutan pang-dinner. Ay, sorry baka hanggang dito, nabasa mo pa. Okay, tapos na ang story time.

     [4] INUMART      Location: Hosla Building, 49 Tomas Morato Ave, St, Quezon City

     Ito na yata ang isa sa mga pinakapatok na inuman spots sa pandinig ko (maliban sa Padi’s Point at Cloud 9 sa Antipolo). Ito rin daw ang kauna-unahang convenience bar sa Pinas— pupunta ka muna sa kanilang bar na tila isang maliit na convenience store ng mga alcoholic beverages, pampulutan, at iba pa, tsaka magbabayad sa counter. Pwede ka na rin magpahalo ng iinumin niyo dun— may sindi man o wala, at mamili kung saan mo ipapalagay: sa pitcher o tower?

     Matapos nun ay maaari ka nang umupo kasama ng mga tropa mo. Kung mag-yoyosi, pwede na sa may bandang hagdanan o sa labas na mismo. Mayroon ding mga bandang tumutugtog o nagpeperform doon tuwing alas siyete (sabi sa website nila; ito, i-check mo na lang din), at may 2nd floor din na hindi ko alam kung bukas na ulit para sa mga tao ngayon. Maganda rin ‘yung lugar nila kung titignan. “Aesthetically pleasing” in other terms.

     Malapit lang ‘to sa Devour. Actually, ilang lakad lang ay mararating mo na kapag doon ka galing.

     [5] KAMUNING FOOD TRIP      Location: 48 Kamuning Rd, Quezon City

     I had to add this here para at least makalima man lang ako sa listahang ‘to. Tsarot! Anyway, bilang isang food park sa gilid lang ng highway, madali itong mahanap at marami ring pagpipilian kung saan kakain o iinom.

     Lagi ko itong nadaraanan noon, kaya tanaw ko na hindi gaanong karamihan ang mga taong dumadagsa dito. Paminsan nga ay bilang lang sa daliri ang nakikita kong nandoon, pero ayos din namang tumambay dito.

     Actually, once pa nga lang ako nakapasok. ‘Sang litrong Red Horse na inilipat sa bucket ng yelo ang tinagay namin ng kasama ko. Ewan ko ba kung anong trip niya’t sa mismong bucket daw kami uminom, pero gusto ko ‘yung idea, ha. 12AM na rin yata nang pumunta kami galing pa sa Dolphy Theater. Nalaman namin pagkarating na may nag-perform daw pala dun at tumugtog. Pero, ayos lang! Bukod kasi sa malamig na beer, nakilala rin namin ‘yung mabait nilang aso doon na si Brownie.

           Iyan lang muna ang mga mababanggit ko sa ngayon, pero good news (nasimulan ko na ‘tong post na ‘to bago pa man ang magandang balita, pero ngayon ko lang tatapusin HAHA): SA MANILA ULIT AKO MAG-AARAL! Nakapasa ang babaeng ito sa UPD, kaya bukod sa pag-aaral, marami pa akong inumang aatupagin. Malay mo, may part 2 ‘to.

     Anyway, may mga alam din naman akong iba pa, ngunit hindi pa nasusubukan. Nariyan ang The Naked Turtle sa Cubao, T2 sa Kamuning (pwedeng mag-billiards dito), Katipunan, at Maginhawa.

     Paala lang ulit: Drink moderately, ha?