Ina Away From Home

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder”. This isn’t a wondrous case of a long distance relationship between lovers or so, but a case of faith for the almighty away from home. For Filipinos working abroad, one source of strength to stay longer in a foreign land is his or her own faith. Faith in the supreme being regardless of one’s religion. In Floyd Bola Francisco’s case (now based in New Zealand), like any another Nagueno, Ina, Our Lady of Penafrancia has a big role in strenthening our faith in God.






Floyd, using his skillful hands, made a backdraft of an altar. Made from cloth, spray painted with a pattern of Ina’s outlined image is now Floyd’s own version of Basilica’s altar. There is nothing more rewarding in expressing one’s faith by using your own gifts and talents. A simple gesture of faith and  yet fulfilling as it is.

Our source of strength will always come from home, and rebuilding a new home away from home is always a challenge. Faith in God thru Ina can be expressed in so many ways not only in Maogmang Lugar but in a person’s happy heart wherever and whenever he may be.

Penafrancia de Mayo is nearly approaching... CLICK HERE for the schedule of activities. 

All images are from Floyd Bola Francisco

Kudos to you Floyd! Kudos to fellow Naguenos, Bicolanos and devotees for keeping the faith! 

Remember our posted image on Facebook of Ina using chips?

Art work by Jessy Florendo

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Penafrancia de Mayo 2014

Penafrancia de Mayo 2014
May 19-23, 2014
Schedule of Activities

Mass before the Fluvial Procession

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Penafrancia de Mayo 2013

PENAFRANCIA DE MAYO 2013
General Calendar of Activities
Source: Penafrancia Basilic Minore Facebook

May 4, 2013 (Saturday)

7:00 AM Archdiocesan Pilgrimage and Flores de Mayo
In Attendance: Pilgrims of the Rinconda District
Main Celebrant: Fr. Cesar Bongon
Homilist: Fr. Abundio Nopre Jr
Concelebrants: Priests of the Rinconada
Sponsors: OLPA July to December Groups

May 11, 2013 (Saturday)

7:00 AM Archdiocesan Pilgrimage and Flores de Mayo
In Attendance: Pilgrims from the Partido District
Main Celebrant: Fr Nonito Bersola
Homilist: Fr Emmanuel Noel Alforte
Concelebrants: Priests of the Partido District
Sponsors: OLPA January to June Groups

2:00 PM Last Canvassing: Search for Reyna Elena 2013
Small Hall, Basilica Complex

May 18, 2013 (Saturday)

5:00 AM Run for INA III – Takbo Para Sa Museo
7:00 AM Archdiocesan Pilgrimage and Flores de Mayo In Attendance: Pilgrims from the Bay District
Main Celebrant: Fr Rey Caceres
Homilist: Fr Danilo Arnante
Concelebrants: Priests of the Bay District
Sponsors: OLP Pilgr Foundation & Basilica Joggers

May 20, 2013 (Monday):
INA’S VISIT TO NAGA CITY PEOPLE’S MALL

5:45 PM Candlelight Procession(from Basilica-People’s Mall)
7:00 PM MASS AFTER THE TRASLACION

May 21-23, 2013 (Tuesday to Thursday)
5:00 PM Confessions c/o Cathedral Priests
6:00 PM MASS

May 24, 2012 (Friday): FIESTA SA PEOPLE’S MALL

8:30 AM CONCELEBRATED MASS
10:00 AM CONFIRMATION
11:00 AM BAPTISM

5:00 PM PONTIFICAL CONCELEBRATED MASS
Main Celebrant & Homilist:
Most Rev. Rolando J Tria Tirona, O.C.D., D.D.
Archbishop of Caceres
7:00 PM Fluvial Procession (People’s Mall to Basilica)
8:00 PM Salve Regina (upon arrival of INA at the Basilica)

May 25, 2013 (Saturday):
7:00am Archdiocesan Pilgrimage and Flores de Mayo(Katapusan)
In Attendance: Pilgrims from the Central District
Main Celebrant: Fr Balbino Gumabao
Homilist: Fr. Danilo Isidro Dizon
Concelebrants: Priests from the Central District
Sponsors: PYP, Lectors, Lay Ministers, & Auxilires

9:00 AM PAKAWAT SA MGA KAAKIAN
Basilica Grounds
c/o Rotary Club of Naga & Peñafrancia Young Professionals

4:00 PM CORONATION RITES
of Reyna Elena 2013 & Her Court

Image Source: Lo Occi Facebook

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