Sr. San Isidro Labrador Church- Dapdapan, Sapian, Capiz

17/05/2023

15/05/2023

San Isidro Labrador, Ig-ampo mo kami

15/05/2023

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Isidore the Farmer.

MAY 15 | St. Isidore Labrador, the Farmer

Isidore has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular, he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National Rural Life Conference.

When he was barely old enough to wield a hoe, Isidore entered the service of John de Vergas, a wealthy landowner from Madrid, and worked faithfully on his estate outside the city for the rest of his life. He married a young woman as simple and upright as himself who also became a saint—Maria de la Cabeza. They had one son, who died as a child.

Isidore had deep religious instincts. He rose early in the morning to go to church and spent many a holiday devoutly visiting the churches of Madrid and surrounding areas. All day long, as he walked behind the plow, he communed with God. His devotion, one might say, became a problem, for his fellow workers sometimes complained that he often showed up late because of lingering in church too long.

He was known for his love of the poor, and there are accounts of Isidore’s supplying them miraculously with food. He had a great concern for the proper treatment of animals.

He died May 15, 1130, and was declared a saint in 1622, with Saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, and Philip Neri. Together, the group is known in Spain as “the five saints.”

Source: Franciscan Media

01/05/2023

St Joseph, Pray for us

SAINT OF THE DAY | MAY 01
St. Joseph the Worker

FACTS ABOUT THE SAINT

+ The commemoration of Saint Joseph the Worker was established in 1950 by Pope Pius XII as a Christian response to communist celebrations of "May Day."

+ Pope Pius hoped that this special day, honoring the life of labor and service of Saint Joseph, would inspire Christian laborers to recognize the value and dignity that come through working to support families and communities.

+ Pope Saint John Paul II celebrated Saint Joseph’s service to Jesus and Mary in their home at Nazareth in his encyclical Redemptoris Custos ("The Guardian of the Redeemer")

+ The Commemoration of Saint Joseph the Worker is also celebrated as Religious Brothers Day. This is a time to recall the contributions of religious brothers to the life of the Church. For centuries, Saint Joseph has been considered a patron saint of religious brothers and a model for their lives of humility and service.

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PRAYER

O God, Creator of all things,
who laid down for the human race the law of work,
graciously grant
that by the example of Saint Joseph and under his patronage
we may complete the works you set us to do
and attain the rewards you promise.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.
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Source:

Saint of the Day: St. Joseph the Worker — Aleteia

30/04/2023

Flores de Mayo

MAY—A MONTH DEDICATED TO MARY


One of the most celebrated festivals in the Philippines is the Flores de Mayo or Flores de Maria; a Christian devotion celebrated every summer of the month of May and is widely popular in most provinces in the country.

The idea of a month dedicated specifically to Mary can be traced back to baroque times. Although it wasn’t always held during May, Mary Month included thirty daily spiritual exercises honoring Mary.

It was in this era that Mary’s Month and May were combined, making May the Month of Mary with special devotions organized on each day throughout the month. This custom became especially widespread during the nineteenth century and remains in practice until today.

The ways Mary is honored in May is as varied as the people who honor her.

It’s common for parishes have a daily recitation of the Rosary during May, and many erect a special May altar with a statue or picture of Mary as a reminder of Mary’s month. Additionally, it’s a long-standing tradition to crown the statue of Mary during May – a custom known as May Crowning. Often, the crown is made of beautiful blossoms representing Mary’s beauty and virtue. It’s also a reminder to the faithful to strive to imitate our Blessed Mother’s virtue in our own lives. May Crowning, in some areas, is a huge celebration and is usually done outside of Mass, although Mass may be celebrated before or after the actual crowning.

But May altars and crownings aren’t just “church” things. We can and should be doing the same in our homes. When we echo the customs and traditions of the Church in our homes – our domestic churches – we participate more fully in the life of the Church.

If you haven’t already, I encourage you to erect a prayer corner in your home. No matter how fancy or simple it is. The main point is that it’s a place designated for God, and more specifically, for spending time with him. Just as you need proper atmosphere to sleep, you also need proper atmosphere to pray.

For May, give Mary a special spot in your prayer corner. It can be a statue or picture, but place there some representation of our Blessed Mother. Make it appealing and a real tribute to her beauty and virtue.

Sources:

(1) Why is May the Month of Mary?—National Catholic Register;

(2) 📷 Demetz Church Supplies, Courtesy of PJ Mediavilla

01/04/2023

11/12/2022

Today is Gaudete Sunday.
Gaudete means rejoice.
Let us rejoice for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙍𝘿 𝙎𝙐𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙀𝙉𝙏—𝙅𝙊𝙔

By the third Sunday of Advent we are most of the way through this season of preparation. Right away we notice a distinct difference in our external celebrations: the colors have changed from purple to pink. The priests’ vestments and the third candle on every Advent wreath are now pink.

The color pink has long been associated with joy and festivity. Joy is symbolized with the lighting of the pink candle, reminding us of the joy the world experienced at the coming birth of the Savior of the World.

This candle has also been referred to as the “Shepherds’ Candle” as we collectively imagine what incredible joy these humble peasants must have felt when they were heralded by the angels with “Gloria in Excelsius Deo!”

Sources:

(1) What Is Advent Season? A Closer Look at the Christian Tradition—Our Little Rose (Retrieved on November 21, 2022);

(2) The Four Sundays of Advent—America Needs Fatima ( Retrieved on November 21, 2022);

(3) 📷 Pinterest, PngTree

29/05/2021

Thank Lord for all the blessings. Thank you Sr. San Isidro Labrador for your intercession

28/05/2021

Thanksgiving and Harvest Offering