Celebrate the Feast Day

Today we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal was the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary after she appeared before St. Catherine, revealing the image of the medal she wanted to be made.

These were the words Mary conveyed to St. Catherine:
O Mary Conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee.

Have a Medal struck according to this model. All those who wear it with faith and confidence will receive abundant graces.

In accordance to the message of Mary, the Miraculous Medal should be worn closest to the heart to bring healing and protection to its holder. The medal ranks equal in importance with the holy Rosary and the Brown Scapular.


There are two churches who house the Miraculous Medal image in the Philippines. The first one is at the old San Marcelino Church, administered by Order of St. Vincent de Paul and the other is at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of the Miraculous Medal in Muntinlupa City.

The San Marcelino image is placed on an oval-shaped altar with three oval niches. The church has a yearly procession on the month of November. It's attended by Religious institutions administered by the Vincentians (St. Vincent de Paul).

Stop-over at Padre Pio Church

Whenever I go to Quezon or Batangas, I do not know why I have the impulse to visit the Padre Pio Church at Sto. Tomas. Posted photo of the church and his image.

In the church, you can buy colored candles (with incense to burn) for prayer offerings. The colored candles stand for specific things to pray for, like green for healing and brown for thanksgiving. The small store of the church sells them plus other items like rosaries, oil, prayers, statues and books.

There is a beautiful Padre Pio Chapel in Libis, Quezon City that I plan to check out.

Francesco Forgione was born to Grazio Mario and Maria Giuseppa de Nunzio on 25 May 1887, in Pietrelcina, a farming town in the southern Italian region of Campania.



Padre Pio then became a spiritual director, guiding many spiritually, considering them his spiritual daughters and sons. He had five rules for spiritual growth, namely, weekly confession, daily Communion, spiritual reading, meditation, and examination of conscience.

He compared weekly confession to dusting a room weekly, and recommended the performance of meditation and self-examination twice daily: once in the morning, as preparation to face the day, and once again in the evening, as retrospection. His advice on the practical application of theology he often summed up in his now famous quote, "Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry". He directed Christians to recognize God in all things and to desire above all things to do the will of God.

Based on Padre Pio's correspondence, even early in his priesthood he experienced less obvious indications of the visible stigmata for which he would later become famous.


The Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church is a church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy owned by the Ordine dei Frati Minori Cappuccini di Foggia. Built in devotion to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, it can accommodate 6,500 people seated at worship, with standing room for 30,000 people outside. The Genoan architect Renzo Piano designed the church. It is located in front of Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, a big Italian hospital and research center, founded by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.

Source: Wikipedia

On Padre Pio

Whenever I go to Quezon or Batangas, I do not know why I have the impulse to visit the Padre Pio Church at Sto. Tomas. Posted photo of the church and his image.

In the church, you can buy colored candles (with incense to burn) for prayer offerings. The colored candles stand for specific things to pray for, like green for healing and brown for thanksgiving. The small store of the church sells them plus other items like rosaries, oil, prayers, statues and books.

There is a beautiful Padre Pio Chapel in Libis, Quezon City that I plan to check out.

Francesco Forgione was born to Grazio Mario and Maria Giuseppa de Nunzio on 25 May 1887, in Pietrelcina, a farming town in the southern Italian region of Campania.



Padre Pio then became a spiritual director, guiding many spiritually, considering them his spiritual daughters and sons. He had five rules for spiritual growth, namely, weekly confession, daily Communion, spiritual reading, meditation, and examination of conscience.

He compared weekly confession to dusting a room weekly, and recommended the performance of meditation and self-examination twice daily: once in the morning, as preparation to face the day, and once again in the evening, as retrospection. His advice on the practical application of theology he often summed up in his now famous quote, "Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry". He directed Christians to recognize God in all things and to desire above all things to do the will of God.

Based on Padre Pio's correspondence, even early in his priesthood he experienced less obvious indications of the visible stigmata for which he would later become famous.


The Padre Pio Pilgrimage Church is a church in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy owned by the Ordine dei Frati Minori Cappuccini di Foggia. Built in devotion to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, it can accommodate 6,500 people seated at worship, with standing room for 30,000 people outside. The Genoan architect Renzo Piano designed the church. It is located in front of Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, a big Italian hospital and research center, founded by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina.

Source: Wikipedia

Growth

As you focus and work on your dream, you grow as big as your dream. As you grow your dream, you also keep growing. As you expand your dream, you also keep expanding. - Bo Sanchez

Hi! Just want to drop a quick “Hello!” to you. I’m writing this in a beautiful hotel lobby, enjoying violin music in the background. I’m sipping my hot choco. And I’m breathing in the lovely ambience around me. Hmmmm…

I’m realizing that I’m late bloomer. I’m now 44. And it’s as though I’m still learning how to enjoy life! Honest!

Because once upon a time, I didn’t enjoy life. I thought I didn’t deserve it. That somehow, God will get angry if I enjoyed life too much. That I such a selfish person if I enjoyed too much. Oh, what a twisted mindset!

Now, I’m able to savor God’s goodness with an open heart. I smile more. I laugh more. I enjoy life more.

Hey, I hope you learn how to enjoy life more.

May your dreams come true,

Bo Sanchez

Oh, another thing that makes me feel happy today: In 11 days, it happens! The biggest, most inspiring, miracle-filled event of the year is almost here. (If you’re in Manila, fantastic. If not, fly here!) There’ll be 10,000+ people who’ll get their souls recalibrated, recharged, and restored at the Kerygma Conference 2010 at the PICC on November 26, 27, and 28. The best speakers. The best music. The best experience. For more details, call up Tel. (02) 7259999. Or log on at www.kerygmaconference.com now.

Bo Sanchez, 60 Chicago St., Cubao , Quezon City, Metro Manila 1109, Philippines

Reunion

After just 24 days since we separated (buti kamo hindi naman 24 hours), the members of the St. John Holy land 2010 Pilgrims convened. Inunahan na ang Kerygma 2010 Conference. (even before the K. Conference this coming Nov. 26).

The reunion was a 24-karat moment. Great to see you guys, such lovely people with God-loving souls). Amen!

The Divine Mercy Praises

Today, I pray:

Divine Mercy, accompanying us, every moment of our life . . .
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery . . .
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy . . .
Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts . . .
Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls . . .
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear . . .
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope . . .

I trust in You.