01/03/2026
𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 | 𝑨𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒊 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒂 𝒅𝒆 𝑲𝒂𝒘𝒊𝒕 𝒔𝒂 𝑵𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂 𝑺𝒆ñ𝒐𝒓𝒂 𝒅𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒍𝒂
𝘉𝘺: 𝘑𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘪𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰
A jubilant atmosphere encompassed the parish as it welcomed the Miraculous Patroness of Kawit, Cavite–Santa Maria Magdalena de Kawit on February 28, 2026, Saturday. The Lakbay Paraluman is a sacred pilgrimage initiated by the image’s diocesan shrine and parish with the purpose of spreading the good news of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
The word paraluman is a Filipino word which directly translates to “muse” or “beautiful lady.” In this context, it is used to describe St. Mary Magdalene as a captivating woman and devoted follower of The Messiah. With that being said, her image is greatly venerated because Emilio Aguinaldo, first President of the Philippines, which presided in Kawit, Cavite honored her image through naming his group after her and offering it to her, placing it under her patronage.
The wooden image itself depicts St. Mary Magdalene, with her left hand holding a cross representing her major role in Jesus’ crucifixion & resurrection, and her right hand holding an alabaster jar of perfume—symbolizing the biblical event wherein she anointed His feet (Lk 7:38). Another noticeable aspect of her image is the mole in the middle of her forehead; while the history of this mark is not confirmed, it is believed to be the mark left by Jesus after His resurrection when He placed His fingertip on her forehead and said “Touch me not” (John 20:17).
As the image departed from Nuestra Señora de Regla, parishioners and ministers of Christ danced along with her image as a vibrant and jovial pronouncement of faith and devotion. Let us reflect on this pilgrimage as a way of knowing more of the Gospel through the veneration of saints and living a life like theirs—guided by Christ.
