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Santa Juana de Cuza de Sasmuan, Brgy. Sta Lucia, Sasmuan (2026)

17/08/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗞𝗔𝗧 | Capagmasusian king Cafiestan nang Beato Pedro de Zuniga

16/08/2026

WHY DOES SAN ROQUE HAVE A DOG AND AN ANGEL?

One of the most recognizable symbols of San Roque (Saint Roch) is the faithful dog at his side. But why?

According to tradition, while caring for victims of the plague, San Roque himself became sick and withdrew to a secluded place so he would not infect others. There, a dog would come to him each day carrying bread, helping sustain him during his illness.

The dog's owner eventually followed the animal, discovered San Roque, and cared for him.

The angel, meanwhile, represents God's heavenly assistance and care during San Roque's suffering and illness. Together, the dog and angel remind us of God's providence and loving presence in times of suffering.

Because of this tradition, San Roque is often depicted with a dog, bread, and an angel.

San Roque, pray for us!

Source:
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16/08/2026

𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 | Saint Roch of Montpellier
Patron Saint of Barangay San Roque

The Memorial of St. Roch of Montpellier, which is ordinarily celebrated today, is superseded by the Sunday liturgy.

He was born in 1295 to a rich family in Montpellier, France. Tradition says Saint Roch was born with a birthmark of a red cross on his chest. He joined the Franciscan Order and distributed his fortune among the poor. While living in Italy, he caught the plague while ministering to the sick and was expelled from the town. Ill and starving, he was saved when a hunting dog found him and brought him bread every day.
He recovered and decided to devote himself to caring for the sick. After his recovery, Saint Roch returned to Montpellier, France. His uncle, the governor, did not recognize him and cast him into prison as a spy. After five years in the prison, he died, stretched out on the ground and after receiving the Last Sacraments.
He was recognized by the red cross on his chest, and his true identity was then known. Saint Roch was reputed to have performed many miracles of healing throughout his life. Saint Roch is usually portrayed holding a clapper to warn people of his approach and with a sore on his leg. He is always pictured with a dog.

O Blessed St Roch, Patron of the sick, have pity on those who lie upon a bed of suffering. Your power was so great when you were in this world, that by the sign of the Cross, many were healed of their diseases. Now that you are in heaven, your power is no less. Offer to God our sighs and tears and obtain for us the physical and spiritual health we seek: (Share your request…) This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘕𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘨𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴

15/08/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁: 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆

Today, we celebrate Mary, our Blessed Mother, who was assumed body and soul into Heaven. May her unwavering faith, humility, and love inspire us to draw closer to God and faithfully follow His will.

Mary, Assumed into Heaven, pray for us!

09/08/2026

A DOG, A TORCH, AND A SAINT | Ever wondered where Dominicans got their iconic nickname and symbol, the dog holding a flaming torch?

You may not notice it in famous paintings depicting Saint Dominic, but there is often a cute little hound resting at the saint's feet, holding a blazing torch in its mouth.

Meet Saint Dominic de Guzman, a Spaniard, the man who set the world ablaze with the truth of the Gospel.

Dominic de Guzman was born on August 8, 1170, in Caleruega, Spain. Prior to his birth, his mother had a vision of a dog holding a flaming torch in its mouth.

According to tradition, Blessed Jane of Aza dreamed of a dog leaping from her womb, carrying a flaming torch. In the dream, the dog ran across the earth, setting it ablaze. When she shared the dream, a holy monk interpreted it as a sign that her son would set the world on fire ; not with destruction, but with the light of Christ’s truth.

In fact, the word ‘Dominican’ is a play on the Latin, Domini canes, which means ‘dogs of the Lord.’

Throughout his life, St. Dominic fulfilled that prophetic dream. He founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) to combat false teachings, not through violence or force, but through prayer, study, poverty, and relentless preaching of the Truth.

Like faithful hounds of God, Dominic and his friars guarded the flock of Christ, carrying the light of faith into the darkest corners of the world.

St. Dominic’s life reminds us that we are all called to carry the light of Christ wherever we go.

In a world often darkened by division and confusion, our faith should not be hidden. Rather, it should be a torch that ignites truth, hope, and love in the hearts of others.

Saint Dominic de Guzman, Pray for us!

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References :

📌 St. Dominic : A dog, and divine fire. https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/europe/st-dominic-a-dog-and-divine-fire

📌 Why is St. Dominic sometimes portrayed as a dog? https://www.catholiccompany.com/blogs/get-fed/why-is-st-dominic-sometimes-portrayed-as-a-dog

06/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬

Jesus takes the three disciples Peter, John and James sons of Zebedee up a high mountain (traditionally believed to be Mount Tabor). While there, His appearance is transformed—His face shines like the sun and His clothes become dazzling white. Then, Moses and Elijah appear and speak with Him, representing the Law and the Prophets.

A bright cloud overshadows them, and a voice from the cloud (God the Father) says:
“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to Him.”

The disciples are terrified and fall to the ground, but Jesus comforts them. When they look up, they see only Jesus, and the moment ends. This event strengthens the disciples’ faith and reveals Jesus’ divine identity before His crucifixion.

Lord Jesus, transform us to be more like You. Have mercy on us!

04/08/2026

St. John Mary Vianney
Pray for Us!
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04/08/2026

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28/07/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲: 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬—𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬.

The siblings of Bethany—Martha, Mary, and Lazarus—were close friends and devoted followers of Jesus. They lived in Bethany, a village near Jerusalem, and are often remembered for their hospitality, faith, and personal relationship with Christ. Their story highlights different expressions of discipleship: service (Martha), contemplation (Mary), and witness to God’s power (Lazarus). Together, they show a complete picture of faith lived through action, devotion, and trust in God.

1. Martha – The Faithful Servant

Martha is best known for her hospitality and service. In the Gospel, she welcomed Jesus into their home and busied herself with preparing and serving, showing her dedication through action. However, she also experienced a moment of struggle when she became overwhelmed and asked Jesus to correct her sister Mary. Jesus gently reminded her that while service is important, spiritual attentiveness matters more. Martha also made a powerful declaration of faith before the raising of Lazarus, proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah.

2. Mary – The Devoted Listener

Mary is remembered for her deep devotion and contemplative spirit. She chose to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen to His teachings, prioritizing spiritual nourishment over daily tasks. In another moment, she expressed profound love and reverence by anointing Jesus’ feet with expensive perfume and wiping them with her hair. Her actions symbolize humility, love, and the importance of being present with God.

3. Lazarus – The Living Witness

Lazarus is most famous for being raised from the dead by Jesus after four days in the tomb. His resurrection is one of the most powerful miracles in the Bible, demonstrating Jesus’ authority over death and affirming Him as “the resurrection and the life.” Though Lazarus speaks little in Scripture, his life became a testimony that led many to believe in Jesus.

Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, the Bethany siblings, patrons of strengthening the bond among siblings, pray for us!

28/07/2026

"𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒅𝒐𝒏 𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒐𝒔; 𝑰𝒌𝒐 𝒑𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑴𝒊."

Matula na pung pabalu ning Parokya nang Apu Lucia ing panyatang ni 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒛𝒂𝒅𝒂 𝒅𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂 𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒅 king kekatamung Parokya. Ing cruzada magmula ya neng 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at mapupus ya king 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Salubungan tala pu ring mal a larawan ning 𝗦𝘁𝗼. 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻 at 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀 king 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (Dalan Baba) 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗰.

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