Bro. Marwil Llasos Visits Sorsogon Cathedral

The Facade of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral of Sorsogon Diocese with its towering belfry.

After the inspiring but grueling Apologetic Conference Franz and I brought Bro. Mars outside for him to have something to eat. But, Mars requested instead to see the Sorsogon Cathedral in order to give thanks to God and to honor its patrons Sts. Peter and Paul.

Atty. Mars before the pilgrim images of Sts. Peter and Paul. These are the statues that is touring every barangay of the Cathedral Parish.

It was very touching. Bro. Mars left Daraga City that day without taking lunch and when he arrived in Aemilianum he only took some crackers and waters before the Conference despite the fact that he was not feeling well and right after the talk he was not eager to eat instead was looking for the House of God.

Bro. Mars in front of the Cathedral

The Sorsogon Cathedral since early last year is under major renovations, including its Rectory, Offices and Media Center. However, the beauty of its architecture was already visible when we visited late that afternoon of June 25, 2009.

Bro. Franz and Bro. Mars in front of Sorsogon Cathedral

We failed to give Bro. Mars a full tour of the Cathedral because a Mass was at its peak then. We arrived almost at the consecration time. So we knelt during the Institution Narrative. Instead, we stayed outside in the statue of the Blessed Mother and at the further end of the interior of the Cathedral where the pilgrim statue of the two Patrons is located in preparation for the coming Procession on the coming Sunday which was the beginning of the Fiesta celebrations of the entire Diocese.

Fr. Abe, CRS and Bro. Mars in front of the Sorsogon Cathedral

It means a lot for Bro. Mars because he worked so hard to proclaim the faith of Peter and Paul for the Apologetic Conference. It was a fitting conclusion to such a wonderful event and apostolate.

The Interior of the Cathedral which then has an afternoon Mass. It was thursday afternoon. The Cathedral is still under major renovation inside and outside.

May the Lord continuously bless Bro. Mars and Bro. Franz for their dedicated service of defending the faith and explaining it to the people. May the Lord grant us the grace to be together again for another Apologetic Programs and Activities.

Atty. Mars at the entrance door of the Cathedral. We decided not to enter because of the on-going Mass then being celebrated by Fr. Lolito Fuentes.

Bro. Mars before the statue of the Blessed Virgin at the right side of the Cathedral's entrance door.

Mars and Franz again

Fr. Abe joining Bro. Mars and Bro. Franz. Fr. Abe requested the passing sweethearts to let the boy take this shot. The girl consented after Fr. Abe promised that 'we will pray that you will become husband and wife later...'

The pilgrim image of the co-patron saints of Sorsogon: PETER AND PAUL, Apostles and Martyrs.