LAGAWAN: CHURCH VISIT: Asking for Guidance

It is customary for those taking the board exams to pray for guidance, and last 2011 we did our church visit to ask our Lord to help us get that most coveted "passed" mark. Some of my pictures were lost, and I've added some links to help you out if you ever plan to go on a spiritual trip. Enjoy! (And I will be forever thankful to the Lord for helping me pass my exams, and making this event a way to make me get closer to Him. I am not a fanatic Catholic, but I do believe in Him and His powers. \m/)

BACLARAN CHURCH

The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, also known as the Redemptorist Church, or commonly known as Baclaran Church is one of the largest Marian churches in the Philippines, and is open 24/7. It houses the image of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, one of the most venerated and celebrated Marian image. Baclaran Day happens every Wednesday, where a Perpetual Novena is offered for the Virgin Mary's miraculous aid and intercession. Click here for the mass schedule and to learn more about the church.

National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Redemptorist, Baclaran

Paranaque City 1700

Tel: (+6302) 832-1150 / 832-1151 / 833-5016

Fax: (+6302) 551-175

Website: http://www.baclaranovena.org

How to get there by MRT/LRT

From EDSA, go to Taft Avenue by MRT then proceed to LRT (maximum fare for both is Php 15) and get off at Baclaran station. From the station you'll be in the midst of the famous Baclaran market (beware of pick pocketeers), so just ask for the way to the church, which is just about 10 minutes away.

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QUIAPO CHURCH

The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, also known as Saint John the Baptist Church, and commonly called Quiapo Church is famous for enshrining the Black Nazarene (black-colored Jesus), where many devotees claim to have miraculous powers. Devotees also get to touch the Nazarene's feet at the back of the church. Personally, I have been touched by the Black Nazarene. It was the only church that made me cry every time I look at the image of Jesus at the altar, as though the Lord tells me that it's alright to unburden all my problems to Him.

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How to get there by MRT/LRT

From EDSA, ride the MRT to Taft Station then transfer to LRT and get off at Carriedo Station. From there just like in Baclaran, you will be greeted by market stalls and you may ask around to point you in the direction of the church, which is about less than ten minutes away. The famous Plaza Miranda is in front of the church. For other forms of transportation and directions, click here .

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday to Thursday
5:00 am - 10:00 am (every hour) ; 12:15 pm, 5:00 pm, & 6:00 pm

Friday
4:00 am - 12:15 pm (every hour) ; 3:00 pm (Holy hour), 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (every hour)

Saturday
5:00 am - 10:00 am (every hour) ; 12:15 pm, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (every hour)

Sunday
5:00am - 12:15 pm (every hour) ; 3:00 pm- Children’s Mass (Misa Pro Populo),
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (every hour)

Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene

910 Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila

P.O. Box 610 Manila

Email: roffice_mbbn@yahoo.com

Telephone: (+6302) 733-4434 loc 100 / 733-4945 loc 100

Fax: 735-8614

Website: http://www.quiapochurch.com

OUR LADY OF MANAOAG

Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag is the patroness of Manaoag, Pangasinan. She is the patroness especially of the sick, the helpless, and the needy, and because of her miraculous powers she is not only popular in the Philippines but also in foreign lands. We brought our board exam paraphernalia here to be blessed after the mass.

Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag

Milo St., Manaoag

Pangasinan, Philippines

Tel: (+6375) 529-0132

Fax: (+6375) 529-0508

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Tel: (+6375) 529-0249

Website: http://www.manaoagshrine.org/

How to get to Manaoag, Pangasinan

We hired a van from Quezon City to bring us to Manaoag Church, which is recommended if you are in groups because the travel time is approximately four hours and we left around 4am.

To commute, click here.

REGINA ROSARII

We got to know the existence of the center of the Dominican Sisters of the Regina Rosarii through our friend whose aunt is one of the sisters. One of its feature is a giant Mary, Regina Rosarii statue atop their roofdeck in Quezon City, where a peaceful respite awaits. We were prayed over by Sr. Eppie herself.

With their mission the Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia (commonly known as Regina Rica) in Tanay, Rizal has been established. The place features the 71-feet tall image of Regina Rosarii, and a place best for devotion and contemplation.

Regina Rosarii Center for Contemplative Prayer

70 Scout Fernandez St. brgy. Laging Handa

Quezon City, Philippines

Tel: (+632) 372-5327 / (+63) 919-2694286

Email: info@reginarosarii.org ; messagecenter@reginarosarii.org

Website: http://www.reginarosarii.org

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Regina Rica

Along Marcos Highway, Sitio Aguho Sampaloc, Tanay

Tel: (+632) 985-3878 / 401-2036

Mobile:(+63) 919-2694286

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