Category: Church Life


Oct
2014

Mother of Milk celebrates Feast Day on October 11

categories: Breastfeeding, Church Life

Nuestra Señora de La Leche Y Buen Parto, or more popularly known as Our Lady of La Leche, is the patroness of mothers and mothers-to-be. Her image is that of the Blessed Mother breastfeeding her Baby Jesus. All mothers, particularly pregnant, nursing and trying to conceive, come to Our Lady of La Leche with their petitions.

La leche at hp
Image enshrined at Harrison Plaza Chapel.

The Our Lady of La Leche Movement aims to make the devotion to Our Lady known throughout the Philippines, giving spiritual nourishment to the Filipino family.

Devotion to Our Lady of La Leche steadily grows in the country through the movement that started in 2000. The following churches are fortunate to have an image of Our Lady enshrined in them:

1. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception -Intramuros, Manila
2. Our Lady of Fatima Parish – Mariveles St., Mandaluyong City
3. Espiritu Santo church – Rizal Ave., Sta. Cruz, Manila
4. St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral – Camp Crame, Quezon City
5. Sanctuario de San Jose – Greenhills East Subd., San Juan City
6. Church of Sta. Clara – P. Burgos St., Pasay City
7. Our Lady of Loreto Parish – Bustillos, Sampaloc, Manila
8. San Roque Parish – San Roque St., Mandaluyong City
9. Holy Family Parish –Faraday, Makati City
10. Shrine of Jesus, Truth, Way & Life – Reclamation Area, Pasay City
11. St. John Mary Vianney Parish – Barangay Cembo, Makati City
12. St.John the Baptist – Pinaglabanan, San Juan City
13. San Carlos Seminary chapel – Edsa, Guadalupe, Makati City
14. San Roque Cathedral – A. Mabini, Caloocan City
15. St. Francis of Assisi church – Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong city
16. Sto. Nino de Violago chapel – E. Rodriguez Ave., Quezon City
17. Parish of the Risen Christ – Bulihan, Silang, Cavite
18. Holy Trinity Parish – Calabash Rd., Sampaloc, Manila
19. Our Lady of Fatima Parish – Maricaban, Pasay City
20. Capuchin Retreat Center – Lipa, Batangas
21. San Rafael Arcangel Parish – Calaca, Batangas
22. Harrison Plaza chapel – M. Adriatico, Malate, Manila
23. San Agustin Parish – Palatiw, Pasig City
24. Medical City Hospital Chapel – Ortega, Pasig

OLLL in Mandaluyong
Special Mass hosted by the OLLL Movement last August 30 in Mandaluyong.

Her Feast Day is celebrated on October 11, and in line with this, the OLLL Movement will celebrate the Feast Day with a special Mass at the Harrison Plaza Chapel on October 11 at 5:00 PM. Pregnant and nursing mothers with their babies and devotees are invited to join this special Mass. Those who would like to have a special part during the Mass, preferably pregnant and nursing mothers, may get in touch with the OLLL Movement by sending a Facebook Message at www.facebook.com/lalecheph.

The Our Lady of La Leche Movement prays for all pregnant and nursing moms for a safe delivery and plentiful milk that will nourish our children–our country’s future.

Image enshrined at Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Image enshrined at Shrine of Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. With my four year old nursling.

 


Sep
2014

Touringkitty Reflections: Exaltation of the Cross

categories: Church Life

Yesterday was the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. Yesterday also, during our Shrine volunteers’ meeting, the new set of council and officers of the church was announced. I was reinstated as Vice Coordinator of the Music Ministry. It sure is another challenging duty, but I take it with a happy heart.

There are two important lessons which I took home from the meeting.
1. From the Scripture reading and reflection of one of the volunteers–To be a volunteer 24/7. We’re not called as volunteers and act one only during church service. We should be one even in our own homes, workplaces, and elsewhere.
2. From our Rector–In the cross, there is suffering, but in the cross, there is also victory, and in the cross there is also salvation. Ang krus ay hindi kabawasan, kungdi karagdagan. That’s why it’s a plus sign.

I was the Music Ministry coordinator for more than five years, to think I was the youngest among the choral conductors there. I always ask our Rector for advise and guidance, especially when difficult times kick in. I doubted my capabilities in the position, but he never did. I knew our Divine Master guided me into serving in the Shrine, and have well done so, for the past eight years and counting.

In the Shrine, I found a community of volunteers who are more like family. I saw how dedicated these people are, coming from all walks of life and from near or far places. I saw in them how they support each other, how they care about each other, especially in times of emergency and calamities. And we can all credit this to the leadership by example coming from our Rector himself. That’s why we’re all inspired to serve better.

As we celebrate the Year of the Laity, we are called to assess our role as lay people in the church. The CBCP has set a beautiful theme for the celebration: Filipino Catholic Laity: Called to be Saints… Sent Forth as Heroes. Visit www.choosetobebrave.org to know about how we can spread Christ’s work to the 12 sectors who are most in need of our prayers and support.

Please pray for lay people serving the church, who dedicate extra time for church apart from work and personal concerns. Also, as lay people ourselves, let us do our part and heed the call to be saints by living it by example, and encouraging others to be proactive churchgoers.

Some dedicated Music Ministry volunteers of the Shrine of Jesus: L-R: My husband who assists me with the children's choir, me, Monsignor Bobby Canlas-our Shrine Rector, Allan Puno (Music Ministry Coordinator and fellow Madz Alumni), and Atty. Mar Alojado-a member of Serenata Vocal Ensemble handled by Bro. Allan.
Some dedicated Music Ministry volunteers of the Shrine of Jesus: L-R: My husband who assists me with the children’s choir, me, Monsignor Bobby Canlas-our Shrine Rector, Allan Puno (Music Ministry Coordinator and fellow Madz Alumni), and Atty. Mar Alojado-a member of Serenata Vocal Ensemble handled by Bro. Allan. Taken during the special celebration for the new saints, John XXIII and John Paul II, whose relics are seen here.

 

~ Touringkitty