San Fabian Chapel - Olympia Village

26/05/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 🤍

As the Church moves forward from the great seasons of Easter and Pentecost, we now enter once again into the “green season” of the liturgical year — the Second Part of Ordinary Time. This is a sacred stretch of the Church’s journey where we are invited to grow quietly but deeply in our daily walk with Christ.

Ordinary Time is not “ordinary” in the sense of being plain or unimportant. Rather, it comes from the word ordinal, meaning “counted” or “sequential.” It is the time when the Church reflects on the life and public ministry of Jesus — His teachings, miracles, parables, and His call to discipleship.

The second part of Ordinary Time especially reminds us that faith is not only lived in great feasts and solemn celebrations, but also in the simplicity of everyday life. It is in this season that we are called to live what we have received — to let the grace of Easter and the fire of Pentecost bear fruit in our daily decisions, relationships, work, and struggles.

Green, the liturgical color of Ordinary Time, symbolizes life, growth, and renewal. Just as plants grow steadily and quietly, so too does the soul grow in faith through consistency in prayer, participation in the Sacraments, and acts of love. God often works not in dramatic moments, but in the quiet unfolding of daily grace.

This season also invites us to deepen our understanding of the Gospel. As we listen to the Sunday readings, we encounter the teachings of Christ that shape our identity as His disciples. We are reminded that following Jesus is a lifelong journey — one that requires patience, perseverance, and trust.

The Second Season of Ordinary Time is also a gentle call to holiness in the ordinary. In simple acts of kindness, in silent sacrifices, in choosing forgiveness over anger, and in faithfulness to our daily responsibilities, we become living witnesses of Christ.

As we enter this season, may we not overlook its quiet beauty. Instead, may we embrace it as a sacred time of formation — where God continues to shape our hearts, deepen our faith, and lead us closer to Him.

Because in the end, nothing is truly “ordinary” when it is lived with Christ. 🤍

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏 𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐈, 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓
May 26, 2026

O God, who never cease to bestow the glory of holiness on the faithful servants you raise up for yourself, graciously grant
that the Holy Spirit may kindle in us that fire
with which he wonderfully filled
the heart of Saint Philip Neri.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever,

Amen.

*Photo of San Felipe Neri from San Felipe Neri Parish, City of Mandaluyong.

26/05/2026

𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Tayo ay nasa ikaanim na araw na ng ating pag-aalay. Ito ay tuwing 5:00 PM mula May 21 hanggang 29.

Ating anyayahan ang bawat isa upang sama sama tayong mag-alay ng panalangin at bulaklak sa Mahal nating Ina.

"𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘪𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨
𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯
𝘐𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺
𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘬, 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸-𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸"

26/05/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 🤍

As the Church concludes the joyful celebration of Easter and Pentecost, we are invited to enter into one of the deepest and most beautiful mysteries of our faith: the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. On this special Sunday, Catholics around the world proclaim and reflect upon the truth that God is One in essence, yet Three Divine Persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The mystery of the Trinity is not simply a theological concept reserved for scholars or priests. It is the foundation of our Christian life. Every time we make the Sign of the Cross, attend the Holy Mass, receive the sacraments, or pray, we are encountering the Holy Trinity. From the very beginning of our lives as Christians at Baptism, we are baptized “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”

The Father is our Creator, the source of all life and goodness. The Son, Jesus Christ, became man to save us through His passion, death, and resurrection. The Holy Spirit continues to dwell within the Church, guiding, strengthening, and sanctifying God’s people. Though each Person of the Trinity has a distinct role, they are not three gods, but One God united in perfect love and communion.

The Trinity also teaches us something profound about love and relationships. God Himself exists in an eternal communion of love. This reminds us that we are never meant to live isolated lives. We are created to love, to forgive, to serve, and to remain united with one another just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are perfectly united.

Even though the mystery of the Trinity is beyond complete human understanding, it invites us into deeper faith rather than confusion. Not everything about God can be fully explained by the human mind, yet through prayer, Scripture, and the teachings of the Church, we continue to encounter His presence.

As Trinity Sunday approaches, may we take time to reflect on the greatness of God’s love. May we remember that we are deeply loved by the Father, saved by the Son, and continually guided by the Holy Spirit. And may our lives become reflections of the unity, peace, and love found within the Most Holy Trinity.

26/05/2026

"Ako'y alipin ng Panginoon; mangyari nawa sa akin ang ayon sa Iyong salita.” - Lucas 1:3

Ang mga salitang ito ni Maria ay ganap na pagpapasakop sa kalooban ng Diyos. Kahit hindi niya lubos na nauunawaan ang lahat, buong kababaang-loob niyang tinanggap ang plano ng Panginoon. Dahil sa kanyang pagtitiwala at pagsunod, naging daan siya upang dumating si Hesus sa mundo.

Tulad ni Maria, tayo rin ay inaanyayahang magsabi ng “Oo” sa Diyos araw-araw. Sa bawat pagsubok at pagbabago, ang tunay na pananampalataya ay nakikita sa pusong handang sumunod at sa Kanyang banal na kalooban.

25/05/2026

𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | Ikalimang 𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘨-𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘬 | Mayo 25, 2026

Maraming salamat sa mga dumalo at nakiisa.

25/05/2026

𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | Ikaapat na 𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘨-𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘬

Maraming salamat sa mga dumalo at nakiisa.

25/05/2026

𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Tara na at samahan kami sa ikalimang araw na ng Flores de Mayo sa ating kapilya. Ito ay tuwing 5:00 PM mula May 21 hanggang 29.

Ating anyayahan ang bawat isa upang sama sama tayong mag-alay ng panalangin at bulaklak sa Mahal nating Ina.

"𝙄𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙠𝙙𝙖𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨
𝙆𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞
𝙎𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙮𝙤𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣;
𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞."