Visita Iglesia in Naga City

What is a Pilgrimage? It is a religious journey: a journey to a holy place, undertaken for religious reasons.

What is it not? It is not an educational tour, it is not a party and it is not a picnic.

Objectives of the Lenten Pilgrimage: To have prayerful journey in unity of the sufferings of Christ and to reflect on the sufferings of Christ. 

Here's a prayer guide that you can use  for your visit iglesia. Please do take note that it's not limited to these prayers. If you will visit 14 churches, you can also make use of the Stations of the Cross

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The top four churches usually visited by Pilgrims are Basilica Minore, Our Lady of Penafrancia Shrine, Naga Metropolitan Cathedral and San Francisco Parish Church. There are other churches that you could visit while in Naga, they are all equally important in the Archdiocese of Caceres. You can choose only seven churches from this list.

Starting from the South of Naga, we have:

A. Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus - Concepcion Grande

B. Carmelite Church - Carmelite Monastery Concepcion Pequena

C. Immaculate Conception Parish Church - Concepcion Pequena

D. Holy Cross Parish Church - Tabuco

E. Our Lady of Fatima Church - The only Chinese Catholic Church in Naga City located in Brgy. Tabuco, walking distance from Holy Cross Parish

F. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel - University of Nueva Caceres Campus (might be closed for the Holy Week), J. Hernandez Avenue, Naga City

G. San Francisco Parish Church - Brgy. San Franciso 

H. Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

I. Christ The King Church - Ateneo de Naga University Campus, Bagumbayan

J. Our Lady of Penafrancia Shrine - Penafrancia Avenue

K. Penafrancia Basilica Minore - Balatas Road

L. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - Brgy. Carolina

Overview of the Churches in Google Maps (Approximate location only for some Churches)

Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus

Concepcion Grande, Naga City

Photo by Jun Villegas

Easter Vigil at St. Jude Thaddeus Church

Carmelite Church

Caremelite Monastery, Concepcion Pequena, Naga City

Immaculate Conception Parish Church

Concepcion Pequeña Naga City (near Rotonda)

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Michael Jude Ong Jacinto Photography

Photo by Flip Vision Productions

Holy Cross Parish Church

Tabuco, Naga City

Photo by Jun Villegas

Our Lady of Fatima Church

Tabuco, Naga City

Riverside View of the Our Lady of Fatima Church
Photo by: PIO9ID.blogspot.com

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel

University of Nueva Caceres, J. Hernandez Ave. Naga City

(This chapel might be closed by Holy Week)

UNC Chapel

San Francisco Parish Church

Downtown, Brgy. San Francisco, Naga City

Photo by Pedrito Ensomo

San Francisco Church's altar

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

Elias Angeles St. Naga City

Naga Cathedral and the Patio

Photo by Sean Jamir

Christ The King Church

Ateneo de Naga University, Ateneo Avenue, Bagumbayan Sur, Naga City

Photo by Sean Jamir

Ateneo 

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine 

Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine from afar

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine up close

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Shrine main altar

Basilica Minore

Balatas Road, Naga City

If you still have time, you can go uptown Carolina

Photo by SSC CamSur

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Carolina, Naga City

Photo by: SSC CamSur

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Pope Francis Papal Visit 2015 in the Philippines Live Stream

Live feed courtesy of RTV Malacanang


Day 2 January 16, 2015

January 15, 2015

Day 1 of Pope Francis' Vist in the Philippines

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2014 Lenten Schedules in Naga City

On this page you will see Lenten Schedule of Activities from different Parishes / Churches in Naga City. Bookmark the page for updates.

Lenten Specials

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Visit of the International Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

Visit of the International Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima from Portugal
October 24, 2013 (Thursday) 7:45 PM to October 25, 2014 8:00 AM
@ Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tabuco, Naga City

Image from: JM de la Rosa

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Traslacion 2013 Live Streaming

On this page you will see updates regarding Traslacion 2013 Live Streaming links available for our fellow Bicolanos. If videos do not work, please go directly to the links posted. Please take note however that live streaming is dependent upon your internet connection speed. A bit of patience will come in handy. Program usually starts at 12:30 noon or 1PM. 

Assembly of Traslacion Procession will start at around 11:00 AM along San Felipe road.

The following are networks that may live stream the Penafrancia Festivities.

www.choosephilippines.com 

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/global-news-network-naga COURTESY OF GNN TV 48 NAGA


Live streaming video by Ustream

Live Streaming Courtesy of St. Peregrine / PBNDZOK
Visit http://www.saint-peregrine.com/watchtv/livestream.php if this video doesn't work.


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Alay Lakad to Amang Hinulid

Every Maundy Thursday of the Holy Week, thousands of Pilgrims walk together from Naga City to Calabanga where Amang Hinulid lays. Upon arriving near the chapel, one has the option whether to stay and follow the queue just to personally touch the image. The line is long, very long.

CLICK HERE for Guide to The Village at San Bernardino, Calabanga

The distance from Naga City going to Calabanga is about 11 kilometers. Why does this journey differ from a fun walk or fun run? Well it should be different since this is like a "panata" or sort of a promise for people who believe in the miracle of Amang Hinulid. Grieving during the Holy Week or remembering Jesus' suffering is depicted by some who with all their might and strength walk from Naga to Calabanga, some even in barefoot.

The towns you'll be passing by are: Canaman, Magarao, Bombon, then Calabanga. 

I have only walked once going to Calabanga and it was a few years ago. It was an unforgettable experience both for my faith and literally for my physical endurance. My patience was tested and my endurance was surprisingly there even though there were no warm ups or other physical activities that can prepare me a day before. Waking up in the morning after that long walk with body aches all over is part of the experience.

Here are a few reminders for the alay lakad..

1. Bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated. Candies perhaps to keep you alert. It's not a picnic. 
2. Stop whenever you feel like you need to. Amang Hinulid will be there to wait. Wala namang medal ang first 10 finishers. No need to rush. Nandyan lang ang Calabanga pwede ka pa bumalik sa ibang araw kung 'di mo na kaya.
3. If you are not physically fit for an 11-kilometer walk, don't force yourself. Make sure you have the energy to walk. There are other ways of how you can have a meaningful holy week.
4. You are not going to a party, so dress simple.  We are talking about the clothes and accessories here. Ladies..do not wear high heeled shoes or sandals or even sexy outfits, we know you want to express yourselves with the latest fashion, but remember how Jesus and His followers dress up. Dress something light and comfortable enough. Don't wear jewelries baka ma snatchan ka pa. 
5. Don't treat the Alay Lakad as a date with your partner. It's nice that you are with your bf/gf pero nagpaalam ba kayo sa mga magulang niyo lalo na sa mga minor?? Avoid or do not be an example of public display of affection. You have the rest of the year to show it to everyone.
6. Stay close with your friends / companions. Always stay together para walang mawala. It's nice you are with your friends, PERO huwag makipag chismisan. Huwag pag usapan ang mga nakikitang di naayon sa paningin nyo na nasa number 4 at 5.
7. It will be nicer if you are with your family. Remember the saying, "A family that prays together stays together"
8. Bring your cellphone and have enough money for emergency purposes. A sling bag or body bag would be good bringing only what is necessary. Pero wag mag show off. Wag mag check-in ng mag check-in kung nasaan ka na. At higit sa lahat, iwasan ang mag Facebook, Twitter at kung ano ano pang social networks. Hindi kelangan ng madlang pipol na malaman na natipilok ka o dahil nakita mo si crush mo.
9. Remember your purpose of joining the Alay Lakad. Who are you walking for and why are you walking.
10. PRAY. Pangadyi asin penitensya bago ang selfie saka groufie. Pray for yourself and pray for others.

Dakol pa pong pwedeng mairemind sa mga tugang ta na ma alay lakad, magdagdag nalang po kamo. :)

Our expressions of faith may differ, but we have one same goal which is to remember how Jesus sacrificed for our sins and for us to be closer to God.

Have a meaningful Holy Week fellow Naguenos and Bicolanos!

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Civic Reception and Installation of Archibishop-Elect Rolando Tiiron OCD DD

Civic Reception Schedule
As of 8:30 today 11132012, Civic Reception will be transferrred to Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum

• 5AM ETD from Infanta Quezon
• 9AM Lucena
• 3PM ETA of Archbishop-Elect Tirona's Convoy
Motorcade from boundary of Naga and Milaor Tabuco
• 3:20 PM Liturgical Reception at Holy Cross Parish in Tabuco
Then motorcade going to Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia to give reverence "Ina" Our Lady of Peñafrancia.
• 4:15 pm Motorcade to Archbishops Residence
• 5:00 pm Reception Honors of 9th Infantry Division
Civic Reception at the JESSE M. ROBREDO COLISEUM

Note: Schedule may vary depending upon the time of arrival of the convoy and flow of the activity.
Change of venue of Civic Reception will also mean changes in the traffic re-routing plan for today.


November 13, 2012 Civic Reception at Plaza Quezon, 4PM
Traffic Plan

November 14, 2012 Installation at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, 10AM
Traffic Plan

Dagos po kamo sa Maogmang Lugar mga partidaryos ni Archbishop-Elect Tirona!

*On this page you will see updates during Nov. 13 and 14, 2012

 To know more about the Archbishop-Elect Tirona CLICK HERE

News Article from Bicol Mail


 Tirona’s installation rites set

Archbishop-elect Rolando Octavius Tria-Tirona will be installed as the 34th Bishop and 4th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Caceres on November 14, 2012 (Wednesday), ten o’clock in the morning at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, Seat of the Archdiocese. Fourteen lay faithful will be chosen to represent the fourteen Vicariates during the mass. The Archbishop-elect, however, will be arriving a day before via a convoy from his previous assignment, Infanta, Quezon. A motorcade at the boundary of Naga and Milaor will welcome him and bring him to the Holy Cross Parish in Tabuco. A liturgical reception will be observed upon his arrival. After which, he will be taken to the Basilica Minore de Peñafrancia to give reverence to Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia. He is estimated to arrive at three o’clock in the afternoon. Thus, the civic reception at Plaza Quezon will be observed at around five-thirty... READ MORE

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Image of San Pedro Calungsod in Naga City

Image of San Pedro Calungsod in Naga City on November 11, 2012 at the Ateneo de Naga University

Image from: @this_is_H

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Thank God it's Good Friday!

Some friends usually correct my 'wrong' choice of words in greeting people during Holy Week or when someone's loved one passes away. I tend to say, " Happy Holy Week" as if it's New Year. It gets them wondering why it's a happy situation and I suddenly find myself even more puzzled why it's such a bad thing. Well, I kind of misuse it on some friend's relative's wake by mistakenly saying, "Happy Condolence" with a smiley. There is a difference between these two awkward greetings, I suppose.

When Jesus died, although it brought temporary sadness among his early Christians, it consequently brought forth a lasting testimony to us, new generations of Christians, not to mention the great guilt Judas felt when he realized he was wrong for betraying Jesus. Thus, the so-called 'Judas Kiss'. And this great testimony is, God loves us all that He will never forsake us as He never did betrayed His own begotten Son. There goes the declaration, "Truly this was God's Son". Even Pontius Pilate knew there was no reason to condemn Jesus but still conformed to the angry mob.

Human weakness.

Is mob rule ever that scary? I believe not. As what history tells us, the power to put down someone's life because of false accusations, firmly believing on corrupted knowledge loses to the power of God.

Bad vs Good.

On this Good Friday, we thank God for Jesus' mission is accomplished. To die for our sake! Considering the sufferings inflicted by the jealous, dubbed 'righteous', low key Pharisees and other non-believers like the Jews,  Jesus must have been really really (as in major major) bullied down to earth. He was alone in this battle. I kind of remember Him everytime I am pestered by bloodsucking mosquitoes outside Beanbag while chatting and having Mango Banana Shake with friends. His followers could only do so much. Ultimately, He triumphs.

Thank God it's Friday! Good Friday it is.

"Weeping Women for the love of Jesus"
'Dolorosa (Mama Mary) in black veil escorted by black-dressed women. this is reenacting the grief of the early Christian women when Jesus died on the cross after suffering the beatings and falls for hours up to Mt. Calvary. My first time to experience watching a good Friday procession facilitated by Naga Metropolitan Cathedral down J. Hernandez st. in Sta. Cruz .

"The death of Jesus"
Paying respect to a socio-religious tradition, procession of wooden images of saints and Jesus, deeply rooted down to Spanish influence. 

His promise of a second coming brings hope to all of us sinners that God's grace has something to do with it. It's not all prayers and good deeds. It's not all 'Bahala na ang Dios'. Our free will separates us from the chimpanzees. We are conscientious human beings ready to take up our own cross, or maybe not. We know so much but understand little. We are vulnerable without Him. The Holy Spirit guides our way like a brandnew GPS for the limited sedans that we are. But then again, we may not allow it. Our faith should separate us from the pigs.

Advance Happy Easter NCDeckers! =)

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