The Sto. Niño de Molino Parish at Molino, Cavite, Philippines

The Holy Child Parish of Molino, Cavite viewed from its right side

For several months I was not able to present Catholic local churches in the Philippines. So now having given the oppurnity I hereby present another one and two others are in the line up.

The Main Facade of the Parish

This is the parish of the Holy Child in Molino, Cavite. I was privileged to visit this church because of the 25th Anniversary of Sis. Emmy whom I will feature after this one.

The Interior of the Church adorned for the Silver Anniversary of Religious Life of Sis. Emmy Matanguihan and a young Somascan Novice who will profess her first vows

I find this parish very beautiful. We went there Saturday morning but the place was very quiet, the church is very beautiful. I found its design and altar truly fitting for the worship of God. It looks like the churches of our forefathers during the 18th century and the use of marbles on the sanctuary provides sense of grandeur to it.

Even though the patron is the Holy Child [Who is Jesus of course], the one honored at the main Altar of the parish is the Resurrected Christ adorned by an Angel and with a collapsed soldier guard.

I also loved the fact that the Resurrection is given prominence in the High Altar and it is also great that the pillars are decorated with the 12 Apostles reminding us of the Book of Revelation wherein the Apostles became the pillars of the New Jerusalem.

The Altar of the Eucharistic Sacrifice is very beautiful. It is made of white and red marbles. Majestic in appearance.

The lectern of the Word of God is also made of white and red marbles

The image of the Patron. It's a unique Sto. Niño because the Lord is not dressed in majestic robe which is His common appearance. Instead, He is attired as if a Victorious Warrior.

A very cute angel guards the candelabra

The beautiful image of Our Lady at the right side of the Main Altar

The Blessed Sacrament

An Angel holding the container of Holy Water The image of the Perpetual Help near the Entrance of the Church

The red and orange bricks used on the walls of the Church gave it an ancient and majestic look. It is even highlighted by the statues of the 12 Apostles on top of each pillar inside the Church.

The Belfry of the Parish Church

The Church with its parking lot at the right side

The Choir Loft

The image of the Holy Spirit adorns each of the bench

A very beautiful Cross at the end of the Church

The Celebrants' Chairs

St. Lorenzo de Manila, the first Filipino Saint and Martyr

Blessed Pedro Calungsod, the young Filipino catechist & martyr

A Cherubim carrying the Holy Water basin

The Exterior Altar of the Our Lady of Fatima at the right side of the parish

This garden and the side views of the Church give me an impression as if I was in Intramuros, Manila

The Icon of Our Lady at the back of the Church

The Santo Intierro at the back of the Church

The Entrance Door to the Adoration Chapel

Angels announcing the words of Christ in the Gospel: "Come to me all you who are weary..." This is on the top of the Entrance to the Adoration Chapel.

The left side of the Parish

The Altar of the Holy Child

St. Peter carrying his Epistle on top of the pillar

In another pillar there is St. Peter again carrying the Key of the Kingdom of Heaven

The Holy Family statue as they were rushing to Egypt because the Child was in danger of death due to Herod's murderous order to massacre the infants.

A wonderful declaration of the Church's defense of life and the unborn: PRAYER FOR THE UNBORN AND PRAYER FOR THE ABORTED BABIES.

Our Lady of Lourdes at the back of the parish rectory