Sunday, November 4, 2012

The Unexpected Fiesta in Eastwood City Part 2: Procession in the City

The question confronting the Church today is not any longer whether the man in the street can grasp a religious message, but how to employ the communications media so as to let him have the full impact of the Gospel message.~ Blessed Pope John Paul II

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October 21st- The newly instituted Parish of Blessed Pope John Paull II Parish celebrates the Feast of its Patron Saint, culminating in a procession around Eastwood City.

Karol J. Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometres from Cracow, on May 18, 1920. He was the second of two sons born to Karol Wojtyla and Emilia Kaczorowska. He reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He was the second-longest serving Pope in history and the first non-Italian since 1523.

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Mass celebrated by the Bishop of the Diocese of Cubao, Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, D.D.

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Final Blessing...

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Ready for the procession, after the Mass the crowd outside instantaneously came to life with the marching band playing and with devotees flocking towards the carroza of Blessed Pope John Paul II for picture taking.

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A well loved Pope, inspiration for the youth hanging out in Eastwood City. "Young people are threatened... by the evil use of advertising techniques that stimulate the natural inclination to avoid hard work by promising the immediate satisfaction of every desire."

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Top Right, Caracol dancers exiting the Parish...

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The image of the beloved Pope exits the church. Bishop Ongtioco joins the faithful in the procession around Eastwood City.

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Dancing the night away. "Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." 

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A beautiful night for a procession, for dancing and for fireworks. Blessed Pope John Paul II, pray for us!

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To sing and to dance for the beloved Pope..."I have a sweet tooth for song and music. This is my Polish sin."

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The Modern Pope, bringing the catholic chuch to the new millennium. "The future starts today, not tomorrow."

A very charismatic figure, John Paul II was acclaimed as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. He was instrumental in ending communism in his native Poland and eventually all of Europe.[1] John Paul II significantly improved the Catholic Church's relations with Judaism, Islam, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Anglican Communion. Though criticised by progressives for upholding the Church's teachings against artificial contraception and the ordination of women, and by traditionalists for his support of the Church's Second Vatican Council and its reform, he was also widely praised for his firm, orthodox Catholic stances (from Wikipedia).

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He was one of the most-travelled world leaders in history, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate. As part of his special emphasis on the universal call to holiness, he beatified 1,340 people and canonised 483 saints, more than the combined tally of his predecessors during the preceding five centuries. He named most of the present College of Cardinals, consecrated or co-consecrated a large number of the world's past and current bishops, and ordained many priests.[2] A key goal of his papacy was to transform and reposition the Catholic Church. His wish was "to place his Church at the heart of a new religious alliance that would bring together Jews, Muslims and Christians in a great [religious] armada".[3][4] On 19 December 2009, John Paul II was proclaimed venerable by his successor Pope Benedict XVI and was beatified on 1 May 2011 (taken from Wikipedia).

An Eastwood Fiesta

A huge celebration in Eastwood will not be complete without a spectacular fireworks display, the perks of having a parish in Eastwood City...the night sky was transformed into a ballet of dancing colors and sparkles making the night's festivities even more memorable.

I kept thinking of nebula, nebula...

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Pope John Paul, we love you!

See Part 1.

Twin Hearts Procession at Villarica Subdvision, Ortigas Extension

Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, protect us!

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Carroza of the Immaculate Heart of Mary passing by

Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I concecrate my entire self
to the Most Holy Love of You Two Hearts.
I wish to make reparation for all the sins of the world,
including my own.
I offer these things for the love of the hearts of Jesus and Mary.

I will keep my mind on beauty
and turn my thoughts from evil things.
I will hold my temper and bear the mistakes of others
with love and a forgiving heart.
I will admit when I am wrong and ask others to forgive me.
I will not show off, but remain humble.
I will offer up my sufferings,
sickness and hurts.
I will seek God's Will, not my own.
I will show appreciation for the kindness,
the blessings that I receive, and thank God for all things.
I will do everything in my life for the love of God.
And I will love others, as God has loved me.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, through the intercession
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
receive the offering and consecration I now make of myself to You.
Keep me faithful unto death.
Bring me one day to the happy home in heaven.
I desire to live forever
with God the Father and Most Holy Spirit
and You my Jesus,
together with Your Most Immaculate Mother.
Amen.

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Carroza of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus passing by

Marian Exhibit at Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall

In celebration of Mama Mary's birthday, an exhibit was held in Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall.

The non-marian images
Placed at the entrance of the exhibit area are the images of San Jose and of Sta. Lucia (namesake of the mall)

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San Jose, beloved spouse of Mary

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Sta. Lucia, patron saint of those who are blind

The Exhibit Proper: the Marian Images

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Cubao, Quezon City

Cubao Cathedral, formally known as the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Cubao (taken from Wikipedia).

I have always wanted to see this parish especially a few years back with talks of the completion of the renovation works done in this church. Initially I thought it was somewhere near the Cubao-Araneta area, that's why I can't find it. It is located at #39 Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City...I'd say the heart of Cubao.

Upon entering the church I can't help but look up, the ceiling and it's many arches are magnificent with all the details, and the repeated curves of the structure, immediately I imagined that this is wonderful venue for weddings. The design of the church, following the neo-classical tradition as I read in the newspaper before is clean and relatively simple compared to the Baroque tradition, in a way it is refreshing although its simplicity does not take away from the faithful the realization of the magnificence and grandeur of God.

It is a beautiful church, sometimes I assume that the city does not offer a lot in terms of uplifting the spirit, but it is more a case of knowing where to find it. Truly, this church is immaculate!

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