EDSA Shrine - National Shrine of Mary, Queen Of Peace, Our Lady of EDSA

EDSA Shrine - National Shrine of Mary, Queen Of Peace, Our Lady of EDSA The Official FB page of EDSA SHRINE

REV. FR. JEROME R. SECILLANO
Rector On December 15, 1989, the EDSA Shrine was established with then Rev. Fr. Socrates B.
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The EDSA Shrine, located at the crossroads of Epifanio de los Santos (EDSA) Avenue and Ortigas Avenue in Quezon City, is formally known as the Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace (Our Lady of EDSA), It is dedicated to Our Lady who has miraculously interceded to oust the dictatorship in a peaceful and bloodless uprising that is now world renowned as the People Power Revolution of 1986. Villegas as Rector. Since then, the Church has grown with the help of volunteers who now have formally organized themselves into the EDSA Shrine Community. His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin described the EDSA Shrine as Holy Ground when another miracle, the second peaceful People Power took place in January 2001. With the help of the Blessed Mother and Santo Niño, the people’s prayer for a moral leadership was answered. A Holy Ground marker was inaugurated at the EDSA Shrine on February 25, 2001 during the 15th anniversary of the first EDSA People Power.

26/08/2026

Wednesday of the Twenty-first Week
in Ordinary Time

25/08/2026

Join us as we pray the morning prayer. Today is Wednesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time, August 26, 2026.

Kindly leave your prayer intentions at the comment section so we can all pray for them.

25/08/2026

Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time
August 25, 2026
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Reading 1: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17
Responsorial Psalm: The Lord comes to judge the earth.
Alleluia: The word of God is living and effective, able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
Gospel: Matthew 23:23-26

24/08/2026

Join us as we pray the morning prayer. Today is Tuesday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time, August 25, 2026.

Kindly leave your prayer intentions at the comment section so we can all pray for them.

24/08/2026

Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

A Friend Who Was Honest, and a Faith That Cost EverythingToday, we celebrate the feast of Saint Bartholomew, one of the ...
24/08/2026

A Friend Who Was Honest, and a Faith That Cost Everything

Today, we celebrate the feast of Saint Bartholomew, one of the Apostles of Jesus. His story serves as a quiet reminder that sometimes a person’s entire life can begin to change with one honest encounter with the Lord.

When Bartholomew first heard about Jesus, he had questions and doubts. He did not simply accept everything he heard. However, when he came to Jesus, he discovered something deeper: Jesus already knew his heart. Bartholomew felt seen and known by the Lord. That encounter opened his heart, and he chose to follow Jesus.

Perhaps this is also where our own story begins. Often, we come to God carrying questions, disappointments, fears, and even doubts. We may pray without feeling anything or wonder why certain things happen in our lives. But Jesus does not turn away from us because of our questions. He patiently meets us where we are and invites us to walk with Him.

Saint Bartholomew teaches us that following Jesus is not about understanding everything. It is about learning to trust Him little by little. It means allowing Him to change the way we see people, the way we speak, the way we forgive, and the way we respond when life becomes difficult.

In our daily lives, this can start with something very simple. Before responding in anger, we can pause. When someone hurts us, we can choose forgiveness. When someone is struggling, we can choose to notice. Even when we are tired or discouraged, we can still offer God a small act of love.

Bartholomew stayed with Jesus and eventually gave his life in faithful service. His life asks us a simple question: What happens when we truly allow Jesus to touch our hearts?

May Saint Bartholomew inspire us to look beyond the noise of everyday life and recognize the quiet presence of Jesus. May our encounter with Him slowly become visible in the way we live, love, forgive, and care for one another.

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Lord Jesus, like Saint Bartholomew, help us to recognize You, trust You, and follow You with an open and faithful heart. Amen.

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23/08/2026

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 23, 2026 / 12:00NN
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Reading 1: Isaiah 22:19-23
Responsorial Psalm: Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.
Reading 2: Romans 11:33-36
Alleluia: You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20

22/08/2026

Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 22, 2026 / 12:15PM

A Crown of Love, Humility, and HopeToday, we honor Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Her crown is a reward of perfect h...
21/08/2026

A Crown of Love, Humility, and Hope

Today, we honor Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth. Her crown is a reward of perfect humility and total surrender to God's will.

Like Mary, may we learn to trust God even when we do not understand His plans, to serve others with love, and to bring hope and peace wherever we go.

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Mary, our Queen and Mother, you became great because you chose to be humble and always said “yes” to God. Pray for us that we may follow your example, to trust God, obey His will, and serve Him with a humble heart. May our small daily "yes" to God one day bloom into something beautiful in His eyes. Amen.

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21/08/2026

Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope
August 21, 2026 / 12:15PM

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Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue Cor. Ortigas Ave
Quezon City
1110

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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