La Patrona de Intramuros: Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa

28/08/2026

𝟭𝟱 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢

To console is more than to ease the burden of another. It is to remain with them in their sorrow, to remind them that they are not abandoned, and to lead them once more toward the hope that comes from our Lord. The Sweet Lady of Consolation knows the struggles of her children. Beneath the gentleness of her maternal gaze, we may bring our weariness, our wounds, our fears, and even those sufferings which we cannot put into words. She does not turn us away from our crosses; rather, she teaches us to bear them with faith, and points us always toward her Son.

For the true consolation she offers is not found in a life without suffering, but in the assurance that Christ is with us in the midst of it. Through her maternal intercession, she leads us to the Sacraments, to the mercy of God, and to the charity by which we become instruments of consolation to others, especially to the poor, the infirm, the forgotten, and the dying.

𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥

𝐎 𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞, cast your tender gaze upon us, your struggling children.
Comfort those tormented in body and soul, lead us to the Sacraments, and enfold us in your unfailing love, that we may live for your Son and serve Him in our neighbor, especially the destitute, the feeble, and the dying. Assist us, that we may never stray from Him who is Beauty ever ancient, ever new.

Photo credits: Kris Gonzales Photography

28/08/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬
29 August | 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁

The Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist complements the Solemnity of his birth, celebrated on 24 June. John is the cousin of Jesus. He was conceived when his parents, Zechariah and Elizabeth, were elderly. Both his parents were descendants of priestly families. John’s birth took place about six months prior to that of Christ, and coincides with the Gospel episode of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. The liturgical celebration of his martyrdom, which occurred between 31 and 32, has ancient origins. It was already celebrated in France in the 5th century, and in Rome the following century and can be traced to the dedication of a small basilica that dates back to the 5th century where he was buried in Sabaste in Samaria. Tradition holds it was on this day that his head was found. Pope Innocent II had it later transferred to Rome to the Church of Saint Sylvester in Capite.

📖 | https://www.vaticannews.va/en/liturgical-holidays/memorial-of-the-passion-of-saint-john-the-baptist.html

28/08/2026

𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗟𝗢 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔 𝗗𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔

On the last Saturday of August, the Virgin of Consolation of Intramuros will journey beyond the walls of the historic city to visit the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Manila, the final church of her Dalaw Consuelo before she goes to her final stop, the Manila City Hall. In this sacred encounter of two beloved Marian devotions, the Sweet Lady of Consolation comes as a beacon of hope and grace, bringing with her the tender consolation of a mother who accompanies her children in their joys, struggles, and hopes.

The Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Paco, Manila is home to the 300-year old icon of the Blessed Mother depicting the apparitions to Simon Vela. In 2022, the parish was solemnly declared as an Archdiocesan Shrine. In 2024, the City Government of Manila through a resolution declared Nuestra Señora de la Peñafrancia de Manila as the "Holy Queen Mother of Paco." Recently, their community celebrated their parish's 75th Anniversary of Canonical Establishment.

Join us this Saturday, August 29th at 5:30 P.M. for the Rite of Reception to be followed by the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 6:00 P.M. to be led by Rev. Fr. Herbert John B. Camacho, Rector & Parish Priest of the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

28/08/2026

𝗢 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔,
woman of great and unwavered faith,
pray to God for our mothers and their children
that they may experience the joy of living in God's love.

𝗢 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘,
you who found true peace
after seeking God with all your heart, pray for us.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬
26 August | 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗳𝘀𝗮

Augustine had founded several monasteries in Northern Africa, where numerous followers of the Augustinian ideals of monastic community life lived.

Only 34 years after the death of Augustine, in 484, King Hunmeric issued a decree that all monasteries were to be abolished, and the monks and nuns were to be handed over to the Moors.

Seven brothers from the monastery of Gafsa, Tunisia, were arrested. They were the Deacon Boniface, the Subdeacons Servus and Rusticus, their Abbot Liberatus and the monks Rogatus, Septimus and Maximus.

They were forcefully taken to Carthage. There they were at first offered worldly rewards if only they would renounce Christ and their Augustinian way of life.

When they steadfastly remained faithful to Jesus, they were thrown into prison. At first, Christians from Carthage bribed the jailers, who permitted them to offer material and spiritual support to the prisoners.

When the King learned of this, he ordered that the seven captives be burned to death. Before imposing this cruel ex*****on, the King's soldiers made particular efforts to persuade the youngest monk, Maximus, to escape death by denying Christ. Maximus refused to do this, proclaiming his allegiance to God and to his brothers in Augustine.

The soldiers tied bundles of dry wood to the seven monks and placed them on an old boat or raft. However, when they tried to set the wood on fire, they were not able to make the wood burn. At this the King became very angry. He then commanded that the monks be beaten to death.

The seven died for the sake of Christ, united in their faith and Augustinian fraternity.

24/08/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬
25 August | 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘇

St. Joseph Calasanz devoted his life to bringing the gift of education to children who otherwise would have had little hope of receiving it. Born in Peralta de la Sal, in the Kingdom of Aragón, Spain, in 1557, he was the youngest child of a noble family.

Joseph received an excellent education and was ordained a priest in 1583. After serving in various Church roles in Spain, he traveled to Rome, where he expected to continue his ecclesiastical career.

Instead, what he found changed the course of his life. Walking through the poorer districts of Rome, Joseph encountered countless children living in poverty, many of whom lacked even the most basic education. Deeply moved by their situation, he became convinced that providing both religious instruction and academic learning could transform their lives and strengthen the Church.

In 1597, he opened the first free school for poor children near the Church of Santa Dorotea. The school quickly grew and is recognized as the first free public school in Europe. Joseph believed that every child, regardless of wealth or social standing, deserved an education. His approach combined academic excellence with spiritual formation, emphasizing patience, kindness, and respect for each student.

As the work expanded, Joseph founded a religious community dedicated to education. The Piarists became the first religious order in the Church devoted primarily to teaching children. Their schools spread throughout Europe, bringing learning and Christian formation to thousands of young people.

Joseph collaborated with those who shared his vision that catechizing and educating the masses would improve society. Seeking to expand the school’s general education curriculum, he collaborated with controversial figures of his time, such as the scientist Galileo Galilei and the philosopher Tommaso Campanella, who agreed to train his teachers.

The final years of Joseph’s life were marked by trials. He endured false accusations and internal political corruption that led to suppression of his order and his dismissal toward the end of his career. Yet he remained steadfast, trusting in God’s Providence.

Joseph suffered silently and remained faithful. His integrity and his order were later vindicated and restored. He died in 1648, at the age of 90. Canonized in 1767, he is honored as a patron of Catholic schools and educators. His vision continues to inspire Catholic education throughout the world.

📖 | https://ewtnmission.com/dailysaint/st-joseph-calasanz/

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐨, 𝐃𝐮𝐥𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫
𝐎𝐲𝐞, 𝐎 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐨
𝐋𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫!

As the visit of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa comes to a close, the Mapúa Campus Ministry invites the entire community to gather for a farewell Mass. We express our gratitude for the days of grace, peace, and spiritual renewal that Our Lady of Consolation and Cincture has brought to our campus during her stay at the Chapel of St. Rita of Cascia.

The Mapúan Community is invited to join us for a Eucharistic Celebration:

📅| August 24, 2026
📍| Sta. Rita de Cascia Chapel, Mapúa University
🕦| 11:30 AM - Recitation of the Holy Rosary
🕛| 12:15 PM - Farewell Mass
🕑| 1:00 PM - Departure for Lyceum of the Philippines University–Manila

Let us come together to offer our prayers, intentions, and thanksgiving for the many blessings received throughout this visit. May the comfort and protection of Our Lady remain with our entire community long after her departure.

24/08/2026

𝟮𝟬 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢

As the last days of August unfold, we turn towards the ever-historic walls of Intramuros, where faith and devotion have been cherished through centuries. Twenty days remain before it once again resounds with praises and thanksgiving as we approach the Patronal Solemnity of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación y Correa, Patroness of Intramuros, Queen and Protectress of the Distinguished and Ever-Loyal City.

𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥

We fly to your protection, O Most Holy Mother of Consolation, with you, we glorify the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, He who deemed you worthy to be the Mother of His Son. Gathering as your children, who laud your powerful intercession, we pledge our filial devotion to you, whose resounding fiat echoed throughout the world and heralded the dawn of solace in this valley of tears. Today, we look up to you, our Most Sweet Mother, as we consecrate to you ourselves, our communities, and our beloved country, the Philippines. Amen.

Photo credits: Kris Gonzales Photography