Saints Katharine Drexel and Isidore Oratory, Sampiniton, Jimalalud

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

MAY 12 ~ THE GIRL WHO DIES OF LOVE FOR JESUS ​​ ~ Bl. Imelda Lambertini (1333)

In 1331, when she was only 8 years old, according to the custom of the time, Imelda entered the convent. At the age of 10, she received the habit of a Dominican nun. Although she was so young, she was an exemplary nun in the activities of religious life. However, she was somewhat intrigued by the fact that people received Holy Communion and continued to live.

Since Imelda was not old enough to take communion, she used to ask the nuns: "Sister, the lady took communion with Jesus and didn't she die?" The nuns responded scared: What is that, girl, why die? The little nun responded: "How can the lady receive Jesus in communion, and not die of love and so much happiness?"

It happened that in the early morning of May 12, 1333, the eve of the Sunday of the Ascension of the Lord, Imelda was at Holy Mass and could no longer stand her desire to take communion. She was wondering: "If Jesus commanded the children to come to Him, why can't I take communion?"

The priest had already finished giving Holy Communion to the nuns when everyone saw: a host came out of heaven and flew through the chapel. It stopped over Imelda's head. The priest then understood that it was time to take communion. Upon receiving the Holy Eucharist, Imelda placed herself in deep adoration.

After hours of prayer, the Mother Superior went to the nun and said: "Okay, Sister Imelda, I already adore Jesus enough, we can continue. Let's go to the other activities of the convent." Imelda, however, remained motionless. After the Superior's insistence, nothing happened.

It was then that the Mother lovingly picked up Imelda and she fell into her arms. Imelda had died during her First Communion. Little great Imelda's inquiry was fulfilled: How can someone receive Jesus in Holy Communion and not die of happiness? At 11 years old, Imelda died of love and happiness for having received Jesus!

The body of Blessed Imelda Lambertini is found incorrupt, in Bologna, Italy. Pope Saint Pius X proclaimed her patron saint of children who are going to make their First Communion.

26/04/2026

This is St. Mother Katharine Drexel, our beloved patroness and protectress of the people of Barangay Sampiniton in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental. Born into an aristocratic Philadelphia family in 1858, she was the wealthiest nun in the world, leading a life of privilege and affluence. Despite her ample resources, she was profoundly moved from a young age by the suffering of Native Americans and African Americans, who faced severe discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion across the United States. Her compassionate heart drove her to abandon her luxurious lifestyle, and she donated over $20 million—equivalent to hundreds of millions today—to establish 62 schools and missions dedicated to serving marginalized communities, both rural and urban. In 1891, she founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, committing her life to acts of charity and service. She peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on March 3, 1955. Pope John Paul II canonized her as a saint on October 1, 2000. Her body remains incorrupt, resting at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. May her inspiring life continue to motivate us all to serve selflessly, to extend compassion to society’s most vulnerable and neglected, and to live with unwavering faith.
In 2024, the people of Sampiniton honored her memory by naming their chapel after her—the first church or chapel in the Philippines and in Asia dedicated to St. Mother Katharine Drexel —symbolizing their deep respect and dedication to her charitable spirit. Go to St. Mother Katharine Drexel and ask for her intercession as she is known for her compassionate healing and numerous verified miracles.
St Mother Katharine Drexel, ora pro nobis

21/04/2026

The Total Gift: A Katharine Drexel Story

Dive into the remarkable story of Saint Katharine Drexel, a canonized Catholic saint from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who chose a life dedicated entirel...

12/04/2026

As we conclude the Easter Octave, we celebrate and give thanks to our Almighty God for His mercy that was bestowed upon us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. https://www.nationalshrine.org/event/divine-mercy-sunday-2026/

12/04/2026

During a live Passion of Christ reenactment in Brazil, held as part of Holy Week, everything was unfolding as expected. The actors moved through the crucifixion scene with practiced timing, the crowd watching a story they already knew by heart. Then, in the middle of that carefully controlled moment, a stray dog ran into the scene—breaking the rhythm in a way no one could have planned.

At first, it reacted to the intensity—barking and moving toward the actors playing the soldiers, as if something didn’t feel right. But then the energy shifted. The dog approached the actor portraying Jesus Christ, lying on the ground, and instead of chaos… it slowed down. It laid beside him and gently licked his face. No performance, no awareness of symbolism—just a quiet, instinctive response to what it saw in that moment.

And that’s what stayed with people. Everyone else understood the scene, the meaning, the layers behind it. The dog didn’t. It wasn’t reacting to tradition or belief—it was reacting to presence, to vulnerability, to something real in front of it. And maybe that’s why it felt so powerful. Because sometimes, when there’s no script to follow, the response says more than the story ever could. 🐾✨

12/04/2026

This is St. Mother Katharine Drexel, our beloved patroness and protectress of the people of Barangay Sampiniton in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental. Born into an aristocratic Philadelphia family in 1858, she was the wealthiest nun in the world, leading a life of privilege and affluence. Despite her ample resources, she was profoundly moved from a young age by the suffering of Native Americans and African Americans, who faced severe discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion across the United States. Her compassionate heart drove her to abandon her luxurious lifestyle, and she donated over $20 million—equivalent to hundreds of millions today—to establish 62 schools and missions dedicated to serving marginalized communities, both rural and urban. In 1891, she founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, committing her life to acts of charity and service. She peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on March 3, 1955. Pope John Paul II canonized her as a saint on October 1, 2000. Her body remains incorrupt, resting at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. May her inspiring life continue to motivate us all to serve selflessly, to extend compassion to society’s most vulnerable and neglected, and to live with unwavering faith.

In 2024, the people of Sampiniton honored her memory by naming their chapel after her—the first church or chapel in the Philippines and in Asia dedicated to St. Mother Katharine Drexel —symbolizing their deep respect and dedication to her charitable spirit. Go to St. Mother Katharine Drexel and ask for her intercession as she is known for her compassionate healing and numerous verified miracles.

St Mother Katharine Drexel, ora pro nobis

10/04/2026

07/04/2026

He is risen! Happy Easter Everyone

06/04/2026

This is St. Mother Katharine Drexel, our beloved patroness and protectress of the people of Barangay Sampiniton in Jimalalud, Negros Oriental. Born into an aristocratic Philadelphia family in 1858, she was the wealthiest nun in the world, leading a life of privilege and affluence. Despite her ample resources, she was profoundly moved from a young age by the suffering of Native Americans and African Americans, who faced severe discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion across the United States. Her compassionate heart drove her to abandon her luxurious lifestyle, and she donated over $20 million—equivalent to hundreds of millions today—to establish 62 schools and missions dedicated to serving marginalized communities, both rural and urban. In 1891, she founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, committing her life to acts of charity and service. She peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on March 3, 1955. Pope John Paul II canonized her as a saint on October 1, 2000. Her body remains incorrupt, resting at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. May her inspiring life continue to motivate us all to serve selflessly, to extend compassion to society’s most vulnerable and neglected, and to live with unwavering faith.

In 2024, the people of Sampiniton honored her memory by naming their chapel after her—the first church or chapel in the Philippines dedicated to St. Mother Katharine Drexel—symbolizing their deep respect and dedication to her charitable spirit.

St Mother Katharine Drexel, ora pro nobis