I am
living in Pasay for 8 months now and I visited more than one churches already,
like Our Lady of Loreto Chapel inside the Villamor Air Base, Sta. Clara de
Montefalco Parish Church
and a church in Maricaban. Last night my
husband and I decided to attend a mass in St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church
in Pasay and I am amazed seeing the church for the first time. It is funny that
I had an argument with my husband; I told him that St. Therese of the Child
Jesus church is bigger than Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene church Quiapo
and he did not agree.
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| St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church in Pasay |
St. Therese of the Child Jesus is a
huge church in Villamor, speaking of the church measurement, it is long and
wide. It is a very elegant place of holiness, the designs are very welcoming. The
shape of its ceiling captivated my interest, it is curve and big. Before you
reach the church, you have to steps on stairs for it is a high in location.
The church is known for providing an
elegant wedding or nuptial mass. However, the price is expensive more or less
20,000 pesos if I am not mistaken. Actually, this is my second option when I am
scouting for a wedding church last year and I ended getting married in Our Lady
of Loreto chapel.
The church is in front of Newport
condominiums, lucky those who are living in those condominiums for they are
just walking distance with the church. I enjoyed walking in the streets nearby
the church, busy streets yet disciplined people are walking.
The moment I felt after the mass is
unexplainable, the mass was very solemn and I really felt God’s presence. The priest
made a very good sharing of God’s words. He indeed talked about how to be a
good announcer of God’s promise and goodness. He has a sense of humor that made
me awake throughout the mass.
its been years since i haven't been to our church though i always pray and keep a rosary even i am a member of INC hoho xx
ReplyDeleteNever knew about this, that there's a church in the name of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. I know St. Therese as a saint died at a very young age. Hope to pass by the place, a celebrate the eucharist if ever I'll pass by the place. thanks
ReplyDeleteI was just talking to Dr. Banaag, Father of child and adolescent psychiatry in the Philippines last Saturday, and he mentioned that he has noticed that our youth are becoming more interested with satellite religions outside of Catholicism. One of the comments of these young churchgoers is that they find the satellite groups more solemn and intimate resulting to what they think is a better relationship with God.
ReplyDeleteHowever, that means more of our youth are leaving the major veins of religion and going to these satellite groups. There is no problem with this as long as the faith is the same. The problem is nobody really monitors these satellite groups and we don't want to see another religious fiasco committed by misled so-called prophets.
It seems your experience in church became memorable because it was not crowded and so you were able to appreciate the mass better. I think if we want our children to have that kind of experience as well, our churches should aim for more quality than quantity.
Having faith and being blessed is definitely an unforgettable experience that should not be left in the church but taken with you anywhere you go.
ReplyDeleteThis is the beautiful church that can be seen in the Skyway.
ReplyDeleteBased on your description, the church is indeed Beautiful. Hope one day i will be able to visit it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house of worship indeed.. post more pics and of the interiors.. :)
ReplyDeleteI've passed by this church for several times now, even when I go to Resort World. I've always been fascinated with the architecture. But never really went inside. I don't know why. But at least this made me think about attending mass there once I find myself in the area.
ReplyDeleteThat is a big beautiful church to visit for praying.
ReplyDeleteI think i should pay a visit in this church in one of my vacations in Manila .. it's a must see ...
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful place. Hope I could visit this someday :)
ReplyDeleteborn and lived in Pasay for almost 30 years, at I can attest na maganda ang church na ito. Have you visited na ba ang San Roque Church?
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