Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Pasig

18/04/2026

What to Pray before going to bed

Have you ever wondered why the Church encourages prayer before going to bed? Nighttime is not just a time to rest the body; it is also a sacred moment to hand over our worries, seek God’s protection, and prepare our souls in peace. Many spiritual attacks, fears, and anxieties happen at night, but a prayerful Catholic goes to sleep covered in grace, not fear.
These simple practices can help you sleep with confidence, knowing God and His angels are watching over you.

1. PRAY THE ROSARY.
The Rosary is one of the strongest spiritual we@pons a Catholic has. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, it brings peace to the heart and protection to the home. Even one decade prayed with faith can calm the mind and invite God’s presence into your night.

A home that prays the Rosary invites the protection of heaven.

2. SAY THE PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL.

Calling on St. Michael is asking heaven’s warrior to stand guard over you while you sleep. This prayer is especially powerful when you feel afraid, restless, or spiritually uneasy.

God assigns angels to defend His children, especially in moments of vulnerability.

3. SAY YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL PRAYER.

Every Catholic has a Guardian Angel given by God from birth. Speaking to your angel before bed is a way of asking for guidance, protection, and peaceful rest through the night.

You are never alone, your Guardian Angel is always near.

4. SPRINKLE HOLY WATER IN YOUR ROOM.

Holy Water is a sacramental of the Church used for protection and blessing. Sprinkling it in your room before sleep is a simple act of faith that invites God’s presence and drives away spiritual disturbances.

Sacramentals remind us that God’s grace reaches into our daily lives.

5. SPRINKLE BLESSED SALT (If Available).

Blessed salt has been used in the Church for centuries as a sign of purification and protection. A small sprinkle in faith is a reminder that God preserves and guards His people.

God uses simple signs to bring spiritual strength and protection.

6. PLEAD THE BL00D OF JESUS.

To plead the Bl00d of Jesus means to place yourself under the saving power of Christ’s sacrifice. It is a prayer of trust, asking Jesus to cover you, your family, and your home.

The Bl00d of Jesus is a symbol of victory, mercy, and protection.

7. EXAMINE YOUR CONSCIENCE.

Before sleeping, take a quiet moment to reflect on your day, your words, actions, and thoughts. Ask God for forgiveness for any sins and thank Him for the blessings you received.

A peaceful conscience leads to peaceful sleep.

8. READ A SHORT PASSAGE FROM THE BIBLE.

Even one verse from Scripture can calm your heart and fill your mind with hope. God’s Word brings comfort, guidance, and reassurance before rest especially Psalm 91.

The Word of God strengthens faith and quiets anxiety.

9. FORGIVE EVERYONE IN YOUR HEART.

Going to bed with anger or resentment can disturb your peace. Choosing to forgive, even silently, opens your heart to God’s grace and healing.

Forgiveness brings freedom to the soul.

10. MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AND ENTRUST YOURSELF TO GOD.

End your night by making the Sign of the Cross and surrendering yourself to God’s care. This simple gesture is a declaration of faith that your life is in His hands.

Trust in God brings true rest.

A Catholic who prepares spiritually before sleep rests not only the body but also the soul. These nightly practices invite peace, protection, and God’s presence into your home.

30/03/2026

Holy Monday procession of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno and Mater Dolorosa

📸 Josef Villaran

19/02/2026

ANO BA ANG DAPAT BAWASAN SA PANAHON NG KWARESMA?

1. Ang pagiging malungkot dahil sa kakulangan ng mga bagay-bagay. Ang pagpili sa pagiging mapagpasalamat.
2. Ang laging nakatuon sa mga isiping negatibo o pagkawalang-pag-asa.
3. Ang pagiging mapaghusga sa kapwa at pag-iisip ng masama sa ibang tao.
4. Ang laging pagiging balisa at walang tiwala sa kalinga at awa ng Diyos.
5. Ang kawalan ng tapang upang gawin ang tama.
6. Ang magpadala sa kawalang-tiwala sa sarili.
7. Ang pagpapadala sa pagkamuhi o galit sa ano mang dahilan.
8. Ang laging pagiging kontra o negatibo sa maraming bagay.
9. Ang pagiging magagalitin at kawalan ng pasensya.
10. Ang pagpapadala sa hili o inggit sa paniniwalang nakalalamang ang ibang tao.
11. Ang pagiging “Marites” o pagiging tulay ng mga maling akala tungkol sa kapwa.
12. Ang pananatili sa kasalanan, maliit man o Malaki.

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

How to Go to Confession: A step by step Guide

Lent is about to begin — a season of returning to God with a sincere and humble heart.

One of the most powerful ways to prepare is through the Sacrament of Confession. We go to Confession not because we are perfect, but because we need mercy. Sin weakens our soul, but God never refuses a repentant heart. In Confession, we don’t meet condemnation — we meet grace.

Lent calls us to repent. Confession restores our relationship with God, gives us a clean heart, and strengthens us to begin again.
PREPARATION: Before going to confession, the penitent compares his or her life with the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the example of Christ, asking the Holy Spirit to show them their own particular sins.

GOING TO CONFESSION: The light above the middle door means that the priest is in. If a light is above one of the side doors, then someone else is there. If neither side light is on – go in, using the side with the screen for anonymous confession or the other for face-to-face.

Begin by making the Sign of the Cross with the priest and say:

“Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been (state how long) since my last confession.

These are my sins.”

Tell your sins simply and honestly to the priest. You might even want to discuss the circumstances and the root causes of your sins and ask the priest for advice or direction. You have to confess mortal sins in number and kind as best as you are able. If you want to write them down or use a phone app to help you remember, that is fine. Don’t be afraid – the priest is a sinner too. Don’t be worried – the priest can’t tell anyone what you tell him, as he is in this moment an agent of God’s grace.

When you are finished say: “I am sorry for these sins and all the sins I cannot remember.” The truth is there are usually more. This is also a good way to let the priest know you aren't just trying to recollect something else.

Listen to the priest and accept the penance from him. Penances are things we do to begin again, and to show God we are sorry – prayers, reflections or works of charity.

Receive Absolution. The priest will pray the prayer through which your signs are forgiven by the grace of God. Make the sign of the Cross when the priest says, “I absolve you from your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

The grace of Confession is absolution of sins, as we are also raised up by God’s love and mercy to begin again in His grace.

11/01/2026

Traslacion 2026 in Pasig City