DMII - Our Lady of Divine Love Circle

22/08/2026

Happy Feast of the Queenship of Mary! 👑💙

Today we honor Mary as our Queen and Mother—not a queen of power, but of love, humility, and faithful service. May she reign in our hearts and gently lead us always closer to her Son, Jesus.

Mary, our Queen and Mother, pray for us and lead us to Jesus. 🙏💙👑

Ad Jesum per Mariam.

19/08/2026

THE STORY OF FR. JERRY ORBOS, SVD
A CANCER SURVIVOR PRIEST

Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD, was diagnosed with lung cancer in February 2018. As a priest and inspirational writer, he turned to prayer as his weapon throughout his battle with the disease. His positive outlook and unwavering faith also became sources of strength as he faced his treatment and recovery.

After undergoing several sessions of chemotherapy and immunotherapy—or what he fondly called “chemono therapy”—Fr. Orbos was eventually declared cancer-free, with no recurrence, by his oncologist.

“I thank God I had cancer. It’s a blessing. It cleansed me a lot, it made me humble and made me realize how beautiful life is,” Fr. Orbos said.

Fr. Orbos also shared that he experienced healing through the intercession of St. Ezekiel Moreno, the patron saint of cancer, who spent 15 years of his life serving in the Philippines.

He initially knew nothing about the saint until someone gave him a three-foot statue of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

“I really didn’t know him. I never heard about him,” said Fr. Orbos. “But through this cancer, I met St. Ezequiel Moreno.”

In his segment “Just A Moment,” Fr. Orbos recounted his profound experience of St. Ezekiel Moreno’s intercession:

“He helped healed. Tinulungan niya po akong gumaling after my surgery in the lung, I would sit here. And this statue [of St. Ezekiel Moreno] pagtingin ko po, nagbubutil-butil ang perspiration...Nagparamdam po siya, as if he was telling me: "Jerry, I am with you; I will be with you."”

Through his experience, Fr. Orbos discovered a renewed mission: to become “an advocate for cancer, healing, and for the presence of God in our cancer.”

As we commemorate the memorial of St. Ezekiel Moreno, let us remember in our prayers all those who are battling cancer and other serious illnesses. May we entrust their pain, fears, and hopes to God through the powerful intercession of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

As we pray:

“Ezekiel Moreno
you have given us a model of
courage in times of suffering.
I turn to you at this moment of
my life for strength. ... I also
offer this prayer for those who
are suffering from cancer and
other life-threatening diseases,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

St. Ezekiel Moreno, pray for us and for all those suffering from cancer.

18/08/2026

MISS UNIVERSE FATIMA BOSCH’S EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO THE VIRGIN MARY WITH CHILDREN GOES VIRAL

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦—𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦.

Miss Universe 2025 Fátima Bosch Fernández drew attention during a visit to La Merced Church in Guatemala, where she joined a group of children in singing “María, mírame” (“Mary, Look at Me”), a beloved Catholic song dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The beautiful moment quickly spread across social media, with many viewers touched by Bosch’s decision to join the children in singing to Mary.

But for Bosch, this moment was not simply about being a beauty queen.

Her Catholic faith has been a visible part of her public life.

Before her Miss Universe victory, Bosch had already shared images of Catholic items that accompanied her during the competition, including a rosary, an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a Marian image. Catholic media also noted her public use of the phrase “¡Viva Cristo Rey!” and her open devotion to the faith.

When Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in November 2025, she made the Sign of the Cross and pointed toward Heaven—a gesture that drew attention around the world.

She has also spoken about the importance of keeping her faith at the center of her life, especially in an industry filled with pressure, expectations, and public opinion.

Her message is simple:

Do not allow the noise of the world to make you forget who you are before God.

And perhaps that is why this moment in Guatemala touched so many people.

There was no grand stage.

No competition.

No crown being presented.

Just a woman, a group of children, and a song offered to the Mother of Jesus.

Sometimes the most beautiful witness of faith is not complicated.

It is simply having the courage to say:

“Mary, look at me. Lead me closer to your Son.” ❤️🙏

May the Blessed Virgin Mary always lead us to Jesus.

15/08/2026

15/08/2026

15/08/2026

A truly beautiful way to celebrate the Assumption—spending the day learning more about Our Blessed Mother and ending it with an even deeper conviction:

The closer we walk with Mary, the closer she brings us to Jesus. 🌹

Ad Jesum per Mariam.
Our Lady of the Assumption, pray for us. 🙏💙

Note:
Today, Aug 15, we in DMI, attended the first-ever Philippine Marian Conference by the Marian Helpers and the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, celebrating the Feast of the Assumption at the Most Holy Rosary Chapel, SM North EDSA, Quezon City, featuring talks on vocations, healing, and Marian consecration.

The conference featured various speakers discussing faith, vocation, and devotion, with topics covering the Blessed Mother's role, Marian Consecration, personal vocation stories, and Our Lady of Guadalupe.

15/08/2026

In recent years, neuroscientists have used advanced brain imaging technology to study the effects of prayer and meditation—and the results are remarkable.

Multiple peer-reviewed studies show that regular prayer:

🔸 Increases gray matter in brain regions linked to attention, emotional regulation, and empathy (Harvard Medical School research)
🔸 Decreases activity in the amygdala, reducing fear, anxiety, and stress responses
🔸 Strengthens the prefrontal cortex, improving focus, compassion, and moral decision-making
🔸 Creates brain patterns similar to those experienced in deep love and bonding

A landmark study from the University of Pennsylvania (led by Dr. Andrew Newberg) using SPECT scans on Franciscan nuns during prayer showed increased blood flow to attention and language centers, along with decreased activity in the parietal lobe (associated with sense of self), consistent with feelings of oneness with God.

Other research published in journals like Frontiers in Psychology and JAMA Psychiatry confirms that contemplative prayer and meditation can reshape neural pathways, offering measurable benefits for mental health, resilience, and emotional well-being.

This beautifully aligns with the Catholic understanding that prayer is transformative — not just spiritually, but even physically.

As St. Paul reminds us:

“Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” (Romans 12:2)

Prayer is a powerful gift that renews us from the inside out.

🙏 Do you notice the effects of prayer in your own life? What’s your favorite way to pray? Share your thoughts or experiences below 👇

14/08/2026

Happy Feast Day of the Blessed Mother’s Assumption ✨🩵