Blessed Marcelina Darowska

15/01/2026

BLESSED MARCELINA DAROWSKA 198TH BIRTHDAY
(JANUARY 16, 1827)

Eucharistic Focus: A profound love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, seeing Him as the source of life and strength.
Marian Imitation: A childlike, trusting love for the Virgin Mary, seeking her guidance and assistance.
Intercession: Praying for the Christian formation of women (wives, mothers) and the growth of God's kingdom in families and society, as seen in prayers for her congregation.
Simple Conversation: Viewing prayer as an intimate "agreement with God, being closer to Him, a conversation," a true need of the heart.
Example Prayer Inspired by Her Spirituality (for her Sisters/Family)
"O Lord Jesus Christ, grant us your Holy Spirit, that we may always seek you and your kingdom. Enable us to follow your holy Word... Give us grace at all times and in all places to confess your holy name. Rule us by your Spirit, so that the joys of your birth may increase in us... Deliver us from the destructive ways of error and sin, and by your Holy Spirit lead us in the ways of peace and in the paths of righteousness. Amen" (Adapted from a prayer attributed to her).
How to Pray Like Blessed Marcelina
Adore Jesus in the Eucharist: Spend time in quiet adoration, offering your heart to Him.
Entrust Yourself to Mary: Ask her to bring you closer to Jesus, seeking her motherly care.
Pray for Family & Nation: Ask for God's kingdom to grow in families and for Christian women to be strong witnesses.
Speak to God Honestly: Share your needs and desires with Him as a close friend

28/03/2025

Pabasa 2025
Oratorio ng Apung Mamacalulu
Brgy, Cristo Rey Capas, Tarlac
Chua Family

13/03/2025

PANALANGIN PARA KING PAMAGBAYU

O Lubus Mayupayang Dios Ika ing mumugit king Sablang Panaun. Itubud Me kekami ing Kekang Banal a Espiritu.

Ban datang na kekaming anak Mu ing Panaun ning Pamagbayu:

Panamdaman mi na sa king metung kaming Pamilia Mipapagmalasakit, Mipapanatindi, Miyayadwangan gamat king dapat ming dikilan.

Mabiasa ke sanang milele Karing Makasarili ming kapagnasan para king lalung Ikasulung ning kabilugan a Komunidad Uling Bukud mung kaniting paralan Karin mayakit king ikami ing King Ika, O Dios mi, matibe ka at magobrang kayabe mi, ngeni at kapilan pa man. Amen.

VIRGEN MARIA DOLOROSA DEL SOLEDAD

MAMILATAN KA SA PU KEKAMI

05/01/2025

21/09/2024

Marcelina (or Marcellina) Kotowicz was born in Szulaki, a part of Poland that was controlled by the Russians at the time. Her parents, Jan and Maksymilia Kotowicz, were wealthy landowners.[1] She attended a school in Odessa for three years, before working on her father's farm.

Some sources state that she was pious from a young age. Before his death, her father made her promise that she would marry and start a family. On 2 October 1849 she married Karol Darowski, a land owner from Podolia. He died of typhus three years later, leaving her with two children, Jozef and Karolina. A year after that, her son died. This series of tragedies influenced her thoughts; she claimed that she no longer belonged to any earthly being but rather to only God.[1] Weakened by the traumatic experiences, she was sent abroad for medical treatment. She traveled to Berlin, then to Paris, and finally to Rome, arriving on 11 April 1853. In Rome she met Father Hieronim Kajsiewicz, a priest of the Resurrectionist Order, who became her spiritual director. On 12 May 1854 she made private vows before him. Kajsiewicz introduced her to a nun, Maria Józefa of the crucified Christ (Józefa Karska), who became a close friend.[2]

Marcelina had to return to Podolia to look after her daughter. Troubles and worries accompanying the upbringing of sickly Karolcia, as well as the family's opposition to her plans related to religious life. While managing the estate in Żerdz, she started social and educational work, helping peasants to become independent after the enfranchisement. Whilst in Poland, she decided to found a religious community dedicated to the education and support of women.