National Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus

25/05/2026

🌹 Daily Grace in the Little Way 🌹

In today’s Gospel, even while suffering on the Cross, Jesus continues to think of others with love and tenderness.

He entrusts His Mother to the beloved disciple, and the disciple to His Mother.

“Behold, your mother.”

In these words, Jesus also gives Mary to us. She becomes a mother who accompanies us in our joys, struggles, fears, and moments of weakness.

The beloved disciple responds immediately by taking Mary into his home. This is more than welcoming her into a house. It is welcoming her into his life, his heart, and his journey of faith.

As we celebrate the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, we are reminded that Mary continues to lovingly guide the faithful toward her Son. As a mother cares for her children with tenderness and patience, Mary accompanies the Church with prayer, comfort, and unwavering love.

Like St. Therese, we are invited to approach Mary with simplicity and childlike trust. St. Thérèse loved the Blessed Mother not only as Queen of Heaven, but as a gentle and loving mother who walks closely with her children.

Mary teaches us how to remain faithful beside the Cross, how to trust God even in suffering, and how to love quietly and faithfully.

When we welcome Mary into our hearts, she always leads us closer to Jesus.

In staying close to Mary each day,
we learn to remain faithful
in the love of Christ. 🌹

25/05/2026

OPENING OF MARIAN EXHIBIT 2026 | May 25, 2026

Today marks the opening of the Marian Exhibit 2026 at the National Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus. We warmly invite you for a special spiritual journey featuring these beautiful Marian images and titles that have inspired faith, hope, healing, and devotion across generations.

These are more than a display of sacred images, this exhibit is an invitation to:
🙏 Renew your faith and devotion
🙏 Find peace and comfort through prayer
🙏 Learn the beautiful stories and significance behind different Marian titles
🙏 Be reminded that our Blessed Mother continually intercedes for us
🙏 Experience spiritual reflection with your family and loved ones

Whether you are seeking inspiration, healing, thanksgiving, or simply a deeper relationship with God, this Marian Exhibit is a meaningful opportunity to encounter the loving presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

📍 Ground Floor, Rectory
📅 May 25–30, 2026

Join us for the:
🎙️ Mariology Talk — May 30, after the 6:00 AM Mass
with Fr. Pedrito Noel Rabonza III

Come and be inspired by the beauty, faith, and maternal love of our Blessed Mother.

24/05/2026

🌹 Daily Grace in the Little Way 🌹

In today’s Gospel, the disciples are gathered behind locked doors, filled with fear and uncertainty. Yet Jesus comes into their midst not with anger or condemnation, but with peace.

“Peace be with you.”

The peace of Christ enters even the places where fear has closed our hearts.

Jesus then sends His disciples into the world, giving them a mission rooted in love, mercy, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

This reminds us that faith is not meant to remain hidden. We are called to bring Christ’s peace into our homes, communities, workplaces, and daily encounters.

Sometimes we may feel unworthy or afraid, just like the disciples. Yet God does not wait for us to be perfect before calling us. He simply asks us to trust and allow the Holy Spirit to work through us.

Like St. Therese, we are invited to become missionaries of love in ordinary ways. Through kindness, forgiveness, prayer, and quiet acts of charity, we can bring the peace of Christ to others.

The Holy Spirit continues to breathe new life into hearts willing to follow Him.

In receiving His peace each day,
we are sent forth
to share His love with the world. 🌹

24/05/2026

LOOK | Marian Exhibit 2026

✨ COME AND EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER ✨

In a world filled with noise, worries, and uncertainties, take a moment to pause, pray, and draw closer to God through the loving guidance of Mama Mary.

The National Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus warmly invites everyone to the Marian Exhibit 2026 — a special spiritual journey featuring beautiful Marian images and titles that have inspired faith, hope, healing, and devotion across generations.

More than a display of sacred images, this exhibit is an invitation to:
🙏 Renew your faith and devotion
🙏 Find peace and comfort through prayer
🙏 Learn the beautiful stories and significance behind different Marian titles
🙏 Be reminded that our Blessed Mother continually intercedes for us
🙏 Experience spiritual reflection with your family and loved ones

Whether you are seeking inspiration, healing, thanksgiving, or simply a deeper relationship with God, this Marian Exhibit is a meaningful opportunity to encounter the loving presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

📍 Ground Floor, Rectory
📅 May 25–30, 2026

Join us for the:
⛪ Opening Rite — May 25, after the 6:00 AM Mass
🎙️ Mariology Talk — May 30, after the 6:00 AM Mass
with Fr. Pedrito Noel Rabonza III

Come and be inspired by the beauty, faith, and maternal love of our Blessed Mother. 💙

24/05/2026

LIVE NOW | May 24, 2026 | Pentecost Sunday

Presider: Rev. Fr. Jimmy Anastacio, CSC

23/05/2026

LOOK | DALAW TERESITA GOES TO TONDO MANILA

Come, let us journey with St. Therese. 🌹🙏

The National Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus warmly invites everyone to the Dalaw Teresita at the Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo from May 24–31, 2026.

As the replica image of St. Therese visits the faithful, may her presence inspire us to live with simplicity, humility, and great love for God through the little way. Let us gather as one community in prayer, devotion, and thanksgiving, entrusting our intentions to the Little Flower.

Join us in the Reception Rite, Solemn Masses, Days of Prayer, and the distribution of blessed roses and prayer cards as we celebrate this meaningful pilgrimage of faith.

‘Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice.’ – St. Therese of the Child Jesus 🌹

22/05/2026

🌹 Daily Grace in the Little Way 🌹

In today’s Gospel, Peter becomes concerned about another disciple’s path and future. Yet Jesus gently redirects him with simple but powerful words:

“You follow me.”

How often do we compare our lives with others? We wonder why others seem more blessed, more successful, or called to different paths. Sometimes we become distracted by looking at others instead of focusing on our own journey with God.

But Jesus reminds us that discipleship is personal.

Each person is called differently, loved uniquely, and guided according to God’s own plan.

Our task is not to compare, compete, or question God’s ways for others. Our task is simply to follow Him faithfully where we are.

Like St. Therese, we are invited to embrace our own little path with trust and humility. She did not seek greatness in the eyes of the world. She simply desired to love Jesus faithfully in the ordinary moments of her life.

Holiness begins when we stop comparing and start trusting.

In following Him each day,
we discover the peace
of walking the path meant for us. 🌹

20/05/2026

🌹 Daily Grace in the Little Way 🌹

In today’s Gospel, Jesus lifts His eyes to heaven and prays not only for His disciples, but also for all who would come to believe in Him.

At the heart of His prayer is unity.

“That they may all be one.”

Jesus desires a unity rooted not in sameness, but in love, faith, and communion with God. He longs for hearts to remain connected to Him and to one another.

Yet we know how easy it is for division, pride, misunderstandings, and selfishness to separate people. Even within families, communities, and the Church, unity requires patience, humility, and forgiveness.

True unity begins when we allow God’s love to dwell within us.

Like St. Therese, we are invited to become instruments of peace through small acts of charity and understanding. She believed that love lived in ordinary ways has the power to bring hearts closer together.

Jesus reminds us that unity is also a witness to the world. When we love one another sincerely, people are able to see the presence of God among us.

Holiness is never lived alone.

In choosing love each day,
we help build the unity
Christ prayed for. 🌹

20/05/2026

LIVE: The Wednesday Family Rosary will be prayed from the Cebu Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Pedro Calungsod in Cebu City. Let us gather as a family and as a community to pray and ask the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

20/05/2026