Our Lady of Caysasay/Nuestra Señora de Caysasay

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Our Lady of Caysasay/Nuestra Señora de Caysasay The Our Lady of Caysasay/Nuestra Señora de Caysasay, the Queen of the Archdiocese of Lipa, Batangas

The Our Lady of Caysasay or Nuestra Señora de Caysasay was canonically crowned by Spanish Cardinal Fernando Quiroga, who represented Pope Pius XII, at the Basilica de San Martin de Tours in Taal, Batangas, Philippines, on December 8, 1954. She has been enshrined and venerated at Labac, Taal, Batangas, Philippines, since 1611. Please like our new fan page dedicated to her to demonstrate our faith, support, love, and trust in her.

Mahal na Patrong San Jose, Happy Fiesta -- May 1, 2026!Happy Fiesta, Bagumbayan y Calle San Jose, Heritage Town of Taal,...
01/05/2026

Mahal na Patrong San Jose, Happy Fiesta -- May 1, 2026!

Happy Fiesta, Bagumbayan y Calle San Jose, Heritage Town of Taal, Batangas, Philippines!

Prayer:

O Saint Joseph the Worker, please intercede for us to Jesus Christ, your Foster Son, to guide us in our careers and protect our families, and pray for us.

In Jesus Christ's name.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

Viva Saint Joseph the Worker!

HAPPY FIESTA, MAHAL NA PATRONG SAN JOSE -- MAY 1, 2026! ¡Venerado en El Pueblo de Taal -- celebrating the Feast of Saint...
28/04/2026

HAPPY FIESTA, MAHAL NA PATRONG SAN JOSE -- MAY 1, 2026!

¡Venerado en El Pueblo de Taal -- celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker!

On the carroza, joining Saint Joseph the Worker in celebrating his feast day, are Our Lady of Caysasay -- the Mother and Queen of the Town of Taal, the Mother, Queen, and Patroness of the whole Province of Batangas, and the Mother and Queen of the Archdiocese of Lipa, Our Mama Mary of Caysasay -- and Saint Martin de Tours, our patron saint of the Heritage Town of Taal, Batangas, Philippines.

Did you know that Saint Joseph is not only the patron saint of our Bagumbayan in Taal, Batangas? That he is not only the patron saint of our Archdiocese of Lipa? Yes, because, aside from those, he is also officially known as the patron saint of the Universal Church in his role as the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus. It was at a very difficult time in the history of our Church when Blessed Pope Pius IX placed the Universal Church under his patronage. In 1870, Pope Pius IX declared Saint Joseph the Patron of the Catholic Church.

Likewise, Saint Joseph is the patron saint of workers and craftsmen. His feast as the worker was established by Pope Pius XII on May 1, 1955, for the purpose of giving a Christian context to labor, which emphasizes that work done with love is Holy and part of fulfilling life. It also highlights the dignity of human labor that positions him as the model for workers, aligning his feast with International Workers' Day.

Additionally, his feast as Saint Joseph the Worker is a time for us to pray for his intercession and guidance in our careers and protection for our families. It also encourages reflection on the dignity of all manual work and gratitude for the labor of others.

Hence, our Catholic Church celebrates two feast days of Saint Joseph every year: March 19 (Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of Mary and Foster Father of Jesus) and May 1 (Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker).

Prayer:

O Saint Joseph the Worker, please intercede for us to Jesus Christ, your Foster Son, to guide us in our careers and protect our families, and pray for us.

O Our Mama Mary of Caysasay and Saint Martin of Tours, please pray for us.

In Jesus Christ's name.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

Viva Saint Joseph the Worker!

Viva Our Lady of Caysasay!

Viva Saint Martin de Tours!

Through the intercession of Your mother -- Our Mama Mary of Caysasay -- O Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us a...
23/04/2026

Through the intercession of Your mother -- Our Mama Mary of Caysasay -- O Our Dear Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and hear our prayers

Psalm 57:2-4, NABRE:

"Have mercy on me, God,
have mercy on me.
In you I seek refuge.
In the shadow of your
wings I seek refuge
till harm pass[es] by.
I call to God Most High,
to God who provides
for me.
May God send help from
heaven to save me . . . .
May God send fidelity
and mercy."

O Our Lady of Caysasay, Mother of God and Mother of Mercy, intercede for us to your Son, Jesus Christ.

Our Father

Our Father who art in
heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done
on earth, as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day
our daily bread,
and forgive us our
trespasses,
as we forgive those who
trespass against us,
and lead us not into
temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

Hail Mary

Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst
women
and blessed is the fruit of
thy womb, Jesus.

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

Hail Holy Queen

Hail, Holy Queen,
Mother of Mercy
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you do we cry,
poor banished children of
Eve.
To you do we send up our
sighs,
mourning and weeping in
this valley of tears
Turn then, most gracious
advocate,
Your eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this exile
show unto us the blessed
fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.

Glory be to the Father

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

SA LAHAT:  Kaway-kaway daw po ang ating Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay! 👋🙏❤️😇Our Lady of Caysasay, the most beautiful creat...
20/04/2026

SA LAHAT: Kaway-kaway daw po ang ating Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay! 👋🙏❤️😇

Our Lady of Caysasay, the most beautiful creature in both Heaven and Earth because she is one of the images of and represents Our Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mary who is more beautiful than any other -- surpassing all saints and angels. The kind of beauty, which reflects her sinless nature -- the Immaculate Conception, the full of grace, the Queen of Heaven and Earth, and, over and above all, the Mother of God!

Our Lady of Caysasay, the Mother, Queen, and Patroness of the whole Province of Batangas!

The Mother and Queen of the Archdiocese of Lipa!

Ad Jesum per Mariam!
(To Jesus through Mary!)

Viva Our Lady of Caysasay!

¡Viva la Virgen María!

Prayer:

O Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay, kami'y palagiang lilingusin, tunghan ng iyong matang maamo't maawain, kaawaan, tulungan, pagpalain, gabayan, protektahan, ipag-adya, ipagsanggalang, pakikinggan, at ipanalangin.

Ave Maria Purísima, sin pecado concebida, ora pro nobis.

Sa ngalan ng Mahal na Panginoong Jesukristo, iyong Anak.

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

423 TAONG PAGMAMAHAL AT DEBOSYON: Masdan, larawan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay -- panahon ng Kastila at mula sa kasalu...
18/04/2026

423 TAONG PAGMAMAHAL AT DEBOSYON: Masdan, larawan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay -- panahon ng Kastila at mula sa kasalukuyan!

English (bersyon sa Tagalog, nasa ibaba):

Bridging the gap between a 19th-century relic and our modern days:

​The Historical Anchor (circa the late 19th century)

We begin with a rare, Spanish-era lithograph from around the late 1800s. Labeled in the Spanish of the time -- “que se venera en el pueblo de TA-AL” -- this print is a weathered witness to history. With its faded lines and water-stained edges, it represents the quiet enduring faith of our ancestors. It is not just an image; it is a "biography" of devotion that has survived over 140 years.

​The Contemporary Tributes (2024 and 2026)

Moving forward, featured below as well are two distinct interpretations emerging from the same century.

​The Museum’s Perspective:

The recent painting produced by the National Museum of the Philippines -- now hanging inside the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay at Labac, Taal, Batangas -- below offers a solemn and traditional view. Unmistakably, it is a beautiful muted tribute that respects the icon as a pillar of our national and cultural heritage, captured with the dignity of a gallery piece.

​Our Masterpiece (from personal vision):

Finally, we present our most recently restored picture of Our Lady of Caysasay -- a labor of love and "intense devotion." Unlike the muted tones of the past, this version is an interpretation of light and glory. Every jewel is rendered to radiate, and every thread of the embroidery is brought to life to reflect not just a physical statue, but a heavenly vision. It is the icon as seen through the lens of personal faith -- vibrant, luminous, and present.

​The Comparison:

Where the lithograph offers history, and the museum painting offers tradition, our restoration offers radiance.

​By placing them side by side, undoubtedly, we see a beautiful truth: while the artistic style evolves -- from the gray tones of a 19th-century press to the brilliant digital canvas of today -- the "Expression of the Mother" remains our guiding north star.

​Closing Note: "From the 'Pueblo de Taal' to the digital age, her grace remains unchanged. A journey from paper to soul." Ad Jesum per Mariam! (To Jesus through Mary!)

Tagalog:

Pag-uugnay sa pagitan ng isang relikya noong ika-19 na siglo at ng ating modernong panahon:

​Ang Makasaysayang Angkla (mga bandang huling bahagi ng ika-19 na siglo)

Magsisimula tayo sa isang pambihirang litograpo noong panahon ng Kastila mula sa huling bahagi ng ika-19 na siglo. May tatak sa Espanyol noong panahong iyon -- “que se venera en el pueblo de TA-AL” -- ang limbag na ito ay isang matandang saksi sa kasaysayan. Dahil sa mga kupas na linya at mga gilid na may mantsa ng tubig, kinakatawan nito ang tahimik at walang hanggang pananampalataya ng ating mga ninuno. Hindi lamang ito isang imahe; ito ay isang "talambuhay" ng debosyon na nanatili sa loob ng mahigit 140 taon.

​Ang mga Kontemporaryong Pagpupugay (2024 at 2026)

Bukod dito, itinatampok din sa ibaba ang dalawang magkaibang interpretasyon mula sa parehong siglo.

Ang Pananaw ng Museo:

Ang kamakailang pinta na likha ng Pambansang Museo ng Pilipinas -- na ngayon ay nakasabit sa loob ng Arkidiyosesis na Dambana ng Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay sa Labac, Taal, Batangas -- sa ibaba ay nagbibigay ng isang solemne at tradisyonal na tanawin. Hindi mapagkakamalian, ito ay isang marilag at tahimik na pagpupugay at paggalang sa imahe bilang isang haligi ng ating pambansang kultura at pamana, binihag nang may dignidad ng isang piraso ng galeriya.

Ang Ating Obra Maestra (mula sa personal na pananaw):

Panghuli, itinatanghal natin ang ating pinakabagong naisaguling larawan ng Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay -- isang likha ng pagmamahal at "marubdob na debosyon." Hindi tulad ng tahimik na tono ng nakaraan, ang bersyong ito ay isang interpretasyon ng liwanag at kaluwalhatian. Ang bawat hiyas ay ginawa upang magningning, at ang bawat sinulid ng burda ay binibigyang-buhay upang ipakita hindi lamang ang isang pisikal na estatwa, kundi isang makalangit na pananaw. Ito ang imahe na masisilayan sa pamamagitan ng lente ng personal na pananampalataya -- masigla, maliwanag, at kasalukuyan.

Ang Paghahambing:

Kung saan ang litograpo ay nag-aalay ng kasaysayan at ang pinta ng museo ay nagkakaloob ng tradisyon, ang ating restorasyon ay naghahandog ng ningning.

Sa pagtatabi-tabi sa mga ito, walang alinlangan, ating namamalas ang isang magandang katotohanan: habang ang istilo ng sining ay nagbabago -- mula sa mga kulay abong tono ng isang palimbagan noong ika-19 na siglo hanggang sa makinang na digital na lona ngayon -- ang "Anyo ng Ina" ay nananatiling ating gabay na bituin sa hilaga.

Pangwakas na Tala: "Mula sa 'Pueblo de Taal' hanggang sa digital na panahon, ang kanyang kariktan ay nananatiling hindi nagbabago. Isang paglalakbay mula sa papel patungo sa kaluluwa." Ad Jesum per Mariam! (Kay Jesus sa pamamagitan ni Maria!)

Prayer:

O Our Lady of Caysasay, pray for us.

Ave Maria Purísima, sin pecado concebida, ora pro nobis.

In Jesus Christ's name, your Son and our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

CONTINUING PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE: O Our Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, and Mother of Me...
14/04/2026

CONTINUING PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE: O Our Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, and Mother of Mercy and Peace -- Our Mama Mary of Caysasay -- have mercy on us and pray for us!

In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Philippines and the world -- in adherence with and mindful of the global appeal of Pope Leo XIV for prayers for peace, amid the rising tensions in the Middle East, which causes serious global economic crisis -- invoking the loving and motherly prayers of Our Mama Mary of Caysasay, we, the Devotees of Our Lady of Caysasay International, Taal, Batangas, Philippines, sincerely, profoundly, and relentlessly continue to pray for world peace.

Prayer:

O Our Lord Jesus Christ, through the intercession of Your mother, Our Mama Mary of Caysasay, bless us all, the Philippines, and the whole world with mercy and peace, and hear our prayers.

O Our Lady of Caysasay, Mother of God and Our Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth, and Mother of Mercy and Peace, please intercede for us to your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and pray for us.

Ave Maria Purísima, sin pecado concebida, ora pro nobis.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

PANAGHOY: O Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay, kami'y kaawaan at ipanalangin!In observance of the global appeal of Pope Leo XI...
11/04/2026

PANAGHOY: O Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay, kami'y kaawaan at ipanalangin!

In observance of the global appeal of Pope Leo XIV for prayers for peace, with the Catholic dioceses across the Philippines urged today, Saturday, April 11, 2026, to hold prayer vigils, amid the rising tensions in the Middle East -- with the loving and motherly prayers of Our Mama Mary of Caysasay, we, the Devotees of Our Lady of Caysasay International, Taal, Batangas, Philippines, sincerely join our fellow faithful in the Philippines and throughout the world in prayers for peace.

O Our Lord Jesus Christ, through the intercession of Your mother, Our Mama Mary of Caysasay, bless us all with mercy and peace and hear our prayers.

O Our Lady of Caysasay, Mother of God and Mother of Mercy, please intercede for us to your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and pray for us.

Ave Maria Purísima, sin pecado concebida, ora pro nobis.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE: O Our Lady of Caysasay, have mercy on us and pray for us!O Our Lord Jesus Christ -- amid the glo...
08/04/2026

PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE: O Our Lady of Caysasay, have mercy on us and pray for us!

O Our Lord Jesus Christ -- amid the global economic impact of the ongoing unfortunate war in the Middle East, threats and issues involving our West Philippine Sea, a never-ending and systemic corruption in our government since time immemorial, and greed for power among many of our politicians and its resultant issues, which continue to harm our entire country, spoiling, impending, and hampering progress -- have mercy on us and our country, the Philippines, and the whole world.

Bless, help, guide, protect, and heal us all, and make peace prevail in the whole world. O Our Lord Jesus Christ, again, have mercy on us and hear our prayers.

O Our Mama Mary of Caysasay, Mother of God and Mother of Mercy, please intercede for us to your Son, Jesus Christ, and have us and the whole world blessed with mercy and peace, and pray for us.

Ave Maria Purísima, sin pecado concebida, ora pro nobis.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

Viva Jesus Christ!

Viva Our Lady of Caysasay!

¡Viva la Virgen María!

LOOK: Pasko ng Pagkabuhay -- Ang Salubong ng Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay! 😍🙏❤️May we all have a Blessed and Happy Easter...
06/04/2026

LOOK: Pasko ng Pagkabuhay -- Ang Salubong ng Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay! 😍🙏❤️

May we all have a Blessed and Happy Easter Monday!

Viva Jesus Christ!

Viva Our Lady of Caysasay!

¡Viva la Virgen Maria!

Perhaps some people may ask: Why bring Our Lady of Caysasay into "Salubong" as the Mater Dolorosa y Soledad?

First and foremost, to summarize the clarification provided below, please allow me to emphasize that — through Our Lady of Caysasay, as we all know, is Our Mama Mary of the Pansipit River and Caysasay of Taal, Batangas — she is the same Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, who stood at the foot of our Lord Jesus Christ's cross during the last segment of His Passion and eventual death — the Mary who was the Sorrowful Mother during His crucifixion and painful demise.

Our Lady of Caysasay, represents the same Mary, who endured the intense emotional suffering while helplessly witnessing her Son immensely suffer, beyond anyone could ever imagine, and ultimately die on a cross.

Likewise, she is the same Soledad who profoundly suffered loneliness and mourning in solitude. The same Mary who suffered deep sorrow, endurance, and quiet contemplation after losing her Son, Jesus. The same Mary who, despite all these, firmly held the fire of faith in her heart without any complaint.

Clarification:

Staging a "Divine Crossover" that Bridges Two Distinct Traditions

Theological and artistic angles:.

​1. It's the Universality of our Mother:

While Nuestra Señora de Caysasay is historically associated with her finding in the Pansipit River, she, at her core, is the same Mary, the Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ. And by depicting her as the Mater Dolorosa y Soledad, we are simply showing a different "chapter" of her life.

It’s a way of saying that the same Mother — the Mother, Queen, and Patroness of the whole Province of Batangas and the Mother and Queen of the Archdiocese of Lipa — was also the Mother who stood at the foot of the cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ during His crucifixion and ultimate death.

​2. It's an Attempt at the "Localization" of the Paschal Mystery:

In essence and by practice, ​Filipino faith is deeply rooted in local identity. Just as different towns bring their own patron saints to participate in the Holy Week processions, bringing an icon of Our Lady of Caysasay into the "Salubong" makes the Resurrection feel more personal to our community. It’s like saying, "Our local Mother wishes to partake as well in the universal joy of her Son’s victory."

​3. The Symbolism of the "Encuentro":

​The "Salubong" is all about the transition from Soledad (solitude/sorrow) to Aleluya (joy). Using an icon of Our Lady of Caysasay — which historically and traditionally is a small wooden image — and placing her in that grand and elaborate setting emphasizes the "magnificat" moment: the humble being lifted and the mourning being turned into dancing (as we cited in the Psalm!).

​4. Artistic License and Innovation:

​Sometimes, art is meant to make people look twice. By showing something nobody has ever seen before, we wish to invite our fellow faithful to look at a familiar devotion with fresh eyes.

It's a visual way of connecting the historical finding of the original image of Our Lady of Caysasay with the historical event of the Resurrection.

This said, ​we have to bear in mind that faith isn't static — it's a living story where our local devotions and the greatest mysteries of our Church meet together.

Finally, ​although we are aware that the commemoration of the Paschal Mystery is intended to remind us of the core and the foundation of our religion and relationship with God and make us feel and realize again and again how much He loves the world to send His only begotten Son to redeem the world from sins and make us all live — as devotees of Our Lady of Caysasay, the Mother of God and Our Mother, we ardently believe that honoring her, even a bit, in such a manner will not hurt the occasion at all.

Hence, one again:

Viva Jesus Christ!

Viva Our Lady of Caysasay!

¡Viva la Virgen Maria!

Note: The Our Lady of Caysasay here is an AI-restored image of her, based on and derived from the picture of her original image. It was artistically enlarged hereon solely for visual purposes and not one intended for misrepresentation.

A Blessed Happy Easter to All of Us!Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Alleluia!  "He is not here, for he has been r...
05/04/2026

A Blessed Happy Easter to All of Us!

Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

"He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay" (Matthew 28:6, NABRE).

Amen! 🙏❤️😇

Christ is Risen!  He is Risen indeed!  Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!Happy Easter to All! Masaya na ang Mahal na Birhen n...
04/04/2026

Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Happy Easter to All!

Masaya na ang Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay! 😍🙏

Our post today has two parts. The first is focused on our Dear Lord Jesus Christ, the Redeemer, and the second part is more about His mother — Our Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Mama Mary of Caysasay — as Soledad, both in English and Tagalog versions.

English:

I. ​The Victory of the Risen Christ:

​The stone has been rolled away, and the world is forever changed. Today, we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ — the ultimate triumph over death and evil. Through His rising, the grave is no longer a final destination but has been transformed into a passage of hope for all of humanity.

This is the heart of the Paschal Mystery: the ultimate victory over sin and the final defeat of darkness. In this sacred moment, the "sting of death" is removed, proving that evil never had the final word. Instead, we are offered reconciliation, eternal life, and a profound liberation from fear.

​The Resurrection stands as the Christian Gospel’s greatest testament — the ultimate demonstration of God’s boundless love. He did not just conquer the grave; He opened the way for us to share in His glory.

​Scriptural Reflections

​On the Defeat of Death:

"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 15:55–57, NABRE).

​On the Passage of Hope:

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3, NABRE).

​On the Victory over Darkness:

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:5, NABRE).

​On God’s Ultimate Love:

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life" (John 3:16, NABRE).

Tagalog:

​Ang Tagumpay ng Muling Nabuhay na Kristo

​Naigulong na ang bato, at ang mundo ay habambuhay nang nagbago. Ngayong araw, ipinagdiriwang natin ang Muling Pagkabuhay ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo — ang rurok ng tagumpay laban sa kamatayan at kasamaan. Dahil sa Kanyang pagbangon, ang libingan ay hindi na dulo ng lahat, kundi naging isang landas ng pag-asa para sa buong sangkatauhan.

​Ito ang sentro ng Misteryo Paskwal (Paschal Mystery): ang ganap na pagpanalo laban sa kasalanan at ang huling pagkagapi ng kadiliman. Sa banal na sandaling ito, ang "halimuyak ng kamatayan" ay pinalis, na nagpapatunay na ang kasamaan ay hindi kailanman nagkaroon ng huling salita. Sa halip, tayo ay hinandugan ng pakikipagkasundo, buhay na walang hanggan, at malalim na paglaya mula sa takot.

​Ang Muling Pagkabuhay ang pinakadakilang patotoo ng Mabuting Balita ng Kristiyano — ang rurok na pagpapakita ng walang hanggang pag-ibig ng Diyos. Hindi lamang Niya tinalo ang libingan; binuksan Niya ang daan upang makabahagi tayo sa Kanyang kaluwalhatian.

​Mga Pagninilay mula sa Banal na Kasulatan (NABRE)

​Sa Pagkatalo ng Kamatayan:

​"Nasaan, O kamatayan, ang iyong pagtatagumpay? Nasaan, O kamatayan, ang iyong tibo? Ang tibo ng kamatayan ay ang kasalanan, at ang kapangyarihan ng kasalanan ay ang kautusan. Ngunit salamat sa Diyos na nagbibigay sa atin ng pagtatagumpay sa pamamagitan ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo" (1 Corinto 15:55–57, NABRE).

​Sa Landas ng Pag-asa:

​"Purihin ang Diyos at Ama ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo, na dahil sa kanyang dakilang awa ay muli tayong isinilang sa isang buhay na pag-asa sa pamamagitan ng muling pagkabuhay ni Hesukristo mula sa mga patay" (1 Pedro 1:3, NABRE).

​Sa Tagumpay Laban sa Kadiliman:

​"Nagliliwanag ang ilaw sa kadiliman, at hindi ito nagapi ng kadiliman" (Juan 1:5, NABRE).

​Sa Dakilang Pag-ibig ng Diyos:

​"Sapagkat gayon na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sanlibutan kaya ibinigay niya ang kanyang tanging Anak, upang ang sinumang sumampalataya sa kanya ay hindi mapahamak kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan" (Juan 3:16, NABRE).

II. Easter Sunday: The unveiling of Joy!

Transition from the "Great Silence" of Holy Saturday to the "Easter Joy" of Sunday morning:

Soledad meets the light of the Resurrection!

The mourning of the Soledad is transformed into the radiance of the Risen Lord. While the world stood in silence, her certain hope was realized. Today, the darkness of the tomb is shattered, and the promise of life eternal is fulfilled.

​Scriptural Reference:

​"He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay" (Matthew 28:6, NABRE).

​Tagalog:

Ang hapis ng Soledad ay nagisnan ng liwanag ng muling pagkabuhay ng Panginoon. Sa gitna ng katahimikan ng libingan, nagbunga ang kanyang matibay na pananampalataya. Ngayong araw, ang kadiliman ay tinalo ng liwanag, at ang pangako ng buhay na walang hanggan ay natupad.

​Scriptural Reference:

​"Wala na siya rito, sapagkat siya'y muling nabuhay, gaya ng kanyang sinabi. Halikayo at tingnan ninyo ang dakong pinaglagakan sa kanya" (Mateo 28:6, NABRE).

Amen! 🙏❤️😇

Sabado de Gloria: A Day of Silence reflecting on our Dear Lord Jesus Christ's death and burialAng Banal na Sabado ay ang...
04/04/2026

Sabado de Gloria: A Day of Silence reflecting on our Dear Lord Jesus Christ's death and burial

Ang Banal na Sabado ay ang paggunita sa pananahimik ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo sa libingan. Sa katahimikang ito, nawa'y matagpuan at makita natin sa ating mga puso ang liwanag ng muling pagkabuhay.

​Scriptural Reference:

"Pagkatapos nito, binuhat ni Jose ang bangkay, binalot ng malinis na telang lino, at inilibing sa sariling bagong libingan na ipinauka niya sa malaking bato. Pinagulong niya ang isang napakalaking bato upang matakpan ang pintuan nito bago siya umalis" (Mateyo 27:59-60, NABRE).

"Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth and laid it in his own new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock. Then he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb and went away" (Matthew 27:59-60, NABRE).

Amen. 🙏❤️🥹

English:

Blending the silence of the Santo Entierro with the interior grief of Mary as Mater Dolorosa y Soledad:

To capture the full weight of the Sabado de Gloria, though it is primarily a commemoration of the silence of our Lord Jesus Christ in His tomb, as devotees of Our Lady of Caysasay, Our Blessed Virgin Mary, we can't help but likewise wish to reflect on what she had to endure during the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. How unbearable it was for a loving mother to witness the enormous suffering, beyond what we could imagine, of her beloved Son helplessly and ultimately die on a cross.

The intense emotional suffering and deep sorrow she had to endure for her loss. And despite all these, she continued to pray, mourn in solitude, and firmly held the flame of faith alive in her heart without complaint.

Now, in the midst of the darkness and silence of the tomb of our Lord Jesus Christ, may we find the gift of light from His anticipated resurrection through the steadfast faith of Our Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Mama Mary of Caysasay.

Ad Jesum per Mariam.
(To Jesus through Mary.)

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

​Scriptural Reflections:

​The Burial of Jesus (Ang Paglilibing kay Jesus)

​"Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth and laid it in his own new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock. Then he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb and went away" (Matthew 27:59–60, NABRE).

​"Pagkatapos nito, binuhat ni Jose ang bangkay, binalot ng malinis na telang lino, at inilibing sa sariling bagong libingan na ipinauka niya sa malaking bato. Pinagulong niya ang isang napakalaking bato upang matakpan ang pintuan nito bago siya umalis" (Mateo 27:59–60, NABRE).

​The Sword of Sorrow (Ang Hula ng Paghihirap)

​"[A]nd you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed" (Luke 2:35, NABRE).

​"[A]t ang puso mo ay parang sasaksakin ng isang balaraw, upang mahayag ang kaisipan ng puso ng marami" (Lucas 2:35, NABRE).

Tagalog:

Pagsasama ng katahimikan ng Santo Entierro at ang pagdadalamhati ni Maria bilang Mater Dolorosa y Soledad:

Upang makuha ang buong bigat ng Sabado de Gloria, bagama't ito ay pangunahing paggunita sa katahimikan ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo sa Kanyang libingan, bilang mga deboto ng Mahal na Birhen ng Caysasay, Ang ating Mahal na Birheng Maria, hindi natin maiwasang naisin ding pagnilayan ang kanyang tiniis sa Pagpapakasakit at Pagkamatay ni Hesukristo. Kung gaano kahirap tiisin ng isang mapagmahal na ina na masaksihan ang napakalaking pagdurusa, higit pa sa ating maiisip, ng kanyang minamahal na Anak na walang magawa at sa huli ay mamatay sa krus.

Ang matinding emosyonal na pagdurusa at matinding kalungkutan na kanyang tiniis dulot ng pagpanaw ng kanyang Anak. At sa kabila ng lahat ng ito, patuloy siyang nanalangin, nag-iisang nagluksa, at matatag na pinanatiling buhay ang nag-aalab na pananampalataya sa kanyang puso nang walang reklamo.

Ngayon, sa gitna ng kadiliman at katahimikan ng libingan ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo, nawa'y matagpuan natin ang gantimpala ng liwanag mula sa Kanyang inaasam na muling pagkabuhay sa pamamagitan ng matatag na pananampalataya ng Mahal na Birheng Maria, ang ating Inang Maria ng Caysasay.

Ad Jesum per Mariam.
(Kay Hesus sa pamamagitan ni Maria.)

Amen. 🙏❤️🥺

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