Chapel of the Archangels - Opus

13/09/2026

Children's Mass | 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

12/09/2026

THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY
September 12

Today, we honor the Most Holy Name of Mary, a name that has been cherished by the Church as a source of love, comfort, and hope.

Mary’s name reminds us of the Mother who always leads us closer to her Son. In moments of joy, uncertainty, or need, may we turn to her with the trust of a child, knowing that she gently brings our prayers to Jesus.

Mary, Most Holy, pray for us.
Teach us to say “yes” to God with the same faith, humility, and courage that marked your life.

May the name of Mary be a reminder that we are never alone on our journey toward Christ.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

12/09/2026

11/09/2026

“Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly.”
Luke 6:42

It is easy to see what is wrong in others.
It is harder to look honestly at ourselves.

Before we point out another person’s faults, Jesus invites us to pause and examine our own hearts.

Less judgment. More humility.
Less criticism. More mercy.

When we allow God to transform us first, we can truly help others see the way forward.

Lord, give us humble hearts and eyes that see with love.

10/09/2026

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
Luke 6:36

Love those who are easy to love.
But Jesus asks for more.

Love your enemies. Forgive. Do good. Pray for those who hurt you.

Not because the hurt was okay, but because we are called to love as the Father loves us.

Mercy is choosing not to let anger have the last word.

Lord, teach us to love with a merciful heart.

09/09/2026

🎉 A Joyful “YES” to Service! 🙏

Last Sunday, September 6, our parish priest, Fr. Aytoy Opiniano commissioned four new greeters and collectors who have generously volunteered to serve at the Chapel of the Archangels. ❤️

We celebrate their beautiful YES to serving God and welcoming our chapel community with joy and love!

May the Lord bless their ministry and make their service a blessing to all. 🙏✨

Welcome, and thank you for saying YES to service!

08/09/2026

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

08/09/2026

🖼️ SEEING THE WORD
Christian Art & the Daily Gospel

A Child Is Born, A Promise Draws Near

🎨 The Nativity of the Virgin
Andrea di Bartolo
Active 1389–1428
c. 1400–1405
Tempera on poplar panel
© National Gallery of Art, Washington

📖 First Reading — Micah 5:1–4a
"From you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel.

Today, we celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary—the birth of the woman chosen to become the Mother of our Savior.

The prophet Micah speaks of a ruler who will come forth from Bethlehem, one whose origins are from ancient days. His prophecy points toward Christ, the Shepherd-King who will come to gather and lead His people.

And today, we pause to look at the beginning of the story that leads us there.

In Andrea di Bartolo’s The Nativity of the Virgin, Mary’s birth is presented within the warmth and simplicity of family life. Nothing appears extraordinary at first glance. A child has simply been born.

Yet this child is Mary.

Her birth marks a quiet moment in salvation history. God is preparing the way for the fulfillment of His promise. Through Mary, the One foretold by the prophets will one day take flesh.

God often begins His greatest works in the quietest moments.

Mary’s life reminds us that we do not always see the significance of a beginning. What looks small and ordinary may already be part of God’s greater plan.

Today, as we celebrate Mary’s birthday, may we also entrust our own beginnings, our families, and our stories to God.

🙏 PRAYER

Blessed Mother Mary, on your birthday we rejoice in the gift of your life. You were prepared by God to become the Mother of His Son and the Mother of all who follow Him. Teach us to trust God’s timing, to welcome His will, and to believe that He can bring something beautiful from the quiet beginnings of our lives.

Lead us always to Jesus, our Shepherd and our Savior.

Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother! 🌹

SEE. READ. REFLECT. PRAY.
Let the beauty of sacred art lead us deeper into the Word.