Sunday, July 5, 2009

The Shrine of Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan - Part 1 The Shrine Church

The National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan

As I have mentioned in the earlier posts, it is an annual tradition for the Arganiosa Family to visit altogether the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacan. In order to praise and worship the Lord for His great love is without end as well as to thank Him for all the blessings that we have received throughout the year.

The Merciful Father and the Prodigal Son

Last December 2008, during the Christmas Octave we went on pilgrimage again since my elder Sister, Ate Luz Arganiosa, arrived from abroad where she is working. She wanted to consecrate herself and her work before the Divine Mercy and to the Blessed Mother and so we all joined together to visit the Shrine.

The Statue of St. Joseph and the Child Jesus greets the faithful entering the Shrine Gate

The National Shrine of Divine Mercy is not too large. I think its sitting capacity can only accommodate about 200-250 people. However, it is very special for Catholics because it is the National Shrine of Divine Mercy which is very popular in the country. Because every 3:00 pm everyday the nation stops for few minutes of recitation of Divine Mercy prayer.

The Interior of the Shrine from the Main Door

It was almost noon when we arrived at the Shrine because we passed by the St. Joseph Parish in San Jose del Monte City so the number of worshippers were fewer then. That is why I was able to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the place. I was able to visit almost every corner and check on each of its works of arts and religious images. I was overwhelmed by its simplicity and richness in faith expressions.

The Altar and the Divine Mercy adorned by the Angels

St. Faustina in a photo at the Entrance of the Shrine

The Door of the Shrine decorated by Biblical symbols such as the sheep, chalince and bread
A Copy of the Papal Decree issued by Pope John Paul the Great erecting this National Shrine
The Image of the Divine Mercy

The Other Part of the Main Door
Full View of the Main Door at the Right Full View of the Main Door at the Left
Another image of St. Joseph and his beloved foster Son Jesus Jesus' Appearance to St. Faustina
The Image of Mary as Queen of Heaven with the Child Jesus as King of the World
The Interior of the Shrine from the furthest left side
The Ceiling of the Shrine, then adorned wtih Christmas decors
The Stained Glass at the left side. It's a pity that they chose to make it very plain instead of using it as another catechetical sacred image in glass.
Artwork depicting the souls in purgatory. They are suffering from the purificatory fire yet they are longing and looking forward to be in Heaven.
The Statue of St. Faustina
The Sacred Scriptures shrined in the Altar
The Main Altar
My elder sister, Luz and her daughter Mary Louise
The Shrine's Nativity Scene for Christmas Season 2008
The Belen of the Nativity Scene
The Holy Cross prominently displayed in the Sanctuary
The Altar of Eucharistic Sacrifice
The Celebrant's Chair
The Image of Divine Mercy and the Blessed Sacrament at the Center of the Sanctuary
Another large Cross at the further left of the Sanctuary
Artwork depicting the Saints in Heaven
The Banner of the Legion of Mary
The Icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the most beloved Marian icon in the Philippines
Beautiful image of the Sto. Niño
Focus on the Sto. Niño
Closer look at the Sto. Niño
Canopy for the processions of Sacred Images
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14 comments:

  1. See the page about John Paul II in Poland. Light a virtual light before the tomb of John Paul II. The first page, the first tab. Welcome.

    http://janpawelii.pl

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  2. wat time po ung simbang gabi sa divine thanks

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    1. father, pwede po bang malaman kung kailan ang pista ng divine??

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  4. father, pwede po bang malaman kung kailan ng pista ng divine?? salamat po.

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  5. Hi!Fr.Abe,good day po! magtanung lang po ako kung pede po gumanap ng kasal sa shrine ng dec.8, 2012?thanks po Fr.Abes..

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    1. Hello Anonymous,

      Tingin ko kailangan mo din pumunta sa Shrine personally, kung malapit ka lang ha, para alam mo na makapagtanong kapa ng ibang details dun. tsaka by schedule ata yon.. :)

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    2. QUESTIONS LIKE THAT DAPAT DUON MISMO ITANONG SA SECRETARY NG SHRINE.

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    3. fr. abe,
      ronz po ito ng plaridel.. tanong ko lang po kung nasaan na po yung old painting ng lamina na nakalagay po malapit sa altar? yun po ung may dalawang nakaitim na figure. i think my elders know them.. hand over lang po ung stories about that painting kaya curious po ako. sana po makita ko po iyon. antay ko po reply nyo. salamat po.

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  6. Mar tnx po z reply mo...bali po kc aza labaz po kmi ng banza ngayun pngarap ko po kc mkazal sa Shrine if pahihintulutan po kami..sino ba po pede nmin makausap duon tungkol po za bagay nato?tnx po kua mar..odz nlang po itwag nyo sakin..Godbless us po!

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  7. Ah okey...tama yan magpapakasal kayo sa simbahan.. meron naman po namamahala sa Simbahan, pwede kayo magtanong niyan. actually kasi malayo ako sa Shrine sa Marilao, nagbigay lang ako nag-comment since naman andito lang din ako sa Blog ni Father Abe.

    basta puntahan niyo ng persoanal kasi hindi lang naman yan ang itatanung niyo eh marami pa kayong itatanong niyan. at yong taga Shrine lang din mismo ang makakasagot sa inyo.

    God Bless.. Best wishes in advance.

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    1. a ok po kua mar..marami pong salamat kua!godbless din po!";)

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