The Feast of Christ the King or Cristo Rey (or the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, if we want to be quite proper) is celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year (the last Sunday before Advent begins). This has been a special day for our family for decades. […]
Viva La Virgen! A History of the Fiesta of Our Lady of Penafrancia
Today, our Lady of Penafrancia will sail back to the Basilica via the Bicol River through a fluvial procession. Read about the history of Ina and one of the most amazing experiences of collective faith. Fr. Rex Alarcon is the Director of the Naga Parochial School, teaches at the Major Seminary and is President of […]
Our first Pilgrimage in Bicol
Honestly, I have never been on any of those Holy Pilgrimages in Europe. We dream of going one day – visit Rome, France and Medugorje – and experience the sort of spiritual high that you get when you go to those places rich in history, culture and faith. World Youth Day here in the Manila, […]