Sunday, January 18, 2015

Pope Francis at Rizal Park

JANUARY 18, 2015  SUNDAY MASS  AT RIZAL PARK  (LUNETA)

More than 6 million Filipinos braved the inclement weather and attended the concluding papal mass of Pope Francis.  To many, the rain from above was like a baptismal blessing of Holy Water.  It was also the Feast of Santo Niño, celebrated every third week of the month, and many of the faithful present were holding their beloved statue.  An astute observer said that the Philippines may be a third world country when it comes to material possessions but it is a first world country when it comes to spirituality.  The Filipinos live by faith and song.  Wherever Filipinos go, they go with God.  In every country of the world, Filipinos are devoted to the Catholic and Universal Church; singing glory and praise to "our" God.

Elpidio Quirino Grandstand,   Rizal Park

On Jesus Feet




Manila Philharmonic Orchestra


Santo Niño Statues



Reading of the Gospel,   Petitions to the Lord






Ang Mabuting Apostol  (The Good Shepherd)




Fr. Socrates Villegas, President of Philippine Conference of Bishops

Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, on behalf of the Filipino people,  so extremely happy that Lolo Kiko (endearing Filipino name of Papa Francisco) came to visit the Philippines, meeting with street children and orphans, the youth from all walks of life,  most especially going to the typhoon devastated area of Tacloban.


Mabuhay si Papa Francisco!  Papa Francisco, mahal ng Filipino!  Farewell!  Ciao Papa Video



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