22/05/2026
VIVA! STA. RITA DE CASCIA! | Today, we celebrate the feast of the Patron of the Impossible, Saint Rita of Cascia.
A Holy Mass in her honor was celebrated at the Archdiocesan Shrine of Saint Pedro Calungsod, D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City, and was presided over by Rev. Fr. Justin Gayo from the Diocese of Catarman, also an SPFY alumnus from the Mamamalakaya 2023 class, as he offered his thanksgiving Mass at the Shrine of our Katagilungsod,.
The Mass was concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Jonathan Rubin and accompanied by his fellow classmates, Rev. James Jumao-as, SHF, and Rev. Mat Labandero, SHF.
In his homily, Fr. Gayo reminded the faithful that God knows our struggles and pains, just as Saint Rita experienced hardships in her life. He also reminded everyone that God is greater, and His mercy is greater than our sins.
After the Mass, the faithful kissed the hands of the newly ordained priest as a sign of reverence and to receive his priestly blessing.
Afterwards, the Offering of Roses to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Letters of AVE MARIA followed.
Through the intercession of Saint Rita, may we continue to trust in God even in difficult and impossible moments, knowing that nothing is impossible with Him.