Fully Alive Retreat House

08/09/2024

06/09/2024

VIRGIN OF THE POOR CHAPEL
It is the lone replica in the Philippines of the Chapel of the Apparitions of the Virgin of the Poor in Belgium. It also serves as the resting place of our beloved founder, Venerable Father Aloysius Schwartz, where pilgrims and visitors can pay homage and pray silently.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Within the compound of the VOP Esplanade are 14 images depicting key events of Jesus' crucifixion, offering a visual journey for prayer and reflection on His sacrifice.

FATHER AL'S MEMORIAL STATUE
The statue embodies the spirit and legacy of Father Al, symbolizing his commitment to serving the poorest of the poor in the name of Christ.

VIRGIN OF THE POOR FOUNT
"Plunge your hands into the water. This spring is reserved for all nations... for the sick." -- This is the Virgin Mary's message to Mariette Beco during her apparition. By saying Father Al's "Fiat" to the Blessed Virgin, it has been the founder's mission to help in "relieving the suffering of the Poor." Father's Al's Priesthood is dedicated to her -- to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor in mission countries such as in war-stricken Korea before, the Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, and now in East Africa.

MONSIGNOR ALOYSIUS SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL CENTER (MASMC)
This space houses the memorabilia of Venerable Aloysius Schwartz, founder of the Religious Congregations of the Sisters of Mary and the Brothers of Christ.