Monthly Archives: July 2024

The Latin word ‘tenebrae’ or ‘tenieblas’ in Spanish means darkness. The Rite of Tenebrae is celebrated to emphasize the momentary victory of darkness over the light of the world. The celebration of this rite is part of the preparation for our entry into the holiest period in the liturgical calendar, the Easter Triduo of our […]

Highlights of the Event: Renewal of Promises of the Malolos Clergy and Awarding of Certificates to Jubilarians

On March 25, 2024, members of Diocese of Malolos’ Board of Consultors, Presbyteral Council, and the Diocesan Council of the Laity gathered for the phase II of the Diocesan Consultations towards Synod 2024. The gathering was headed by Bishop Dennis C. Villarojo, D.D. and was facilitated by the Synod Technical Working Group.

The Way of the Cross is one of the most famous and widespread devotions of the Catholic Church during Lent. It is usually performed and meditated on on the Friday that falls within this period. This devotional meditation features the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It depicts the way Christ took […]

Gaude Virgo Gloriosa: A Look at the Ministry of the National Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Salambao, Obando, BulacanMarch 25, 2024SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE OBANDO NATIONAL SHRINEThis March 25th, the Parish of San Pascual Baylon in Obando, Bulacan celebrates the anniversary of its designation as a national shrine. As Manila Archbishop […]

The Domingo de Ramos or Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week, and the Last Sunday of Lent. Ss Catholic Church, two important things are commemorated on this day: The Majestic and Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem as King; and the Passion or Passion of the Lord. On this day, the Priest […]

The Viernes de Dolores or “Friday of Sorrows” in Filipino is celebrated on the Friday before Palm Sunday. This is the commemoration by Catholic Christians of the Seven Pains or Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.The Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin are: (1) The Prophecy of the Prophet Simeon that a ray of light […]

This Solemnity of Saint Joseph, we are invited to read the Apostolic Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis in connection with the Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Saint Joseph as the Patron of the Global Church in 2021 which was translated into Filipino by Rdo. Father Joseph Franz T. Dizon. This […]

Catechism on the Covering of the Cross and Images One of the old traditions of our Church is the veiling or covering of images when the Holy Days are approaching. It is done every fifth Sunday of Lent which is also called “Passion Sunday” in the old Church calendar. Currently it is performed on Saturday, […]