Himig San Martin - Taal Basilica

Himig San Martin - Taal Basilica Himig San Martin Parish Choir - Minor Basilica & Parish of Saint Martin of Tours, Taal, Batangas.

18/02/2026

TODAY IS A DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE ✝️

Today, Feb. 18 (Ash Wednesday), the faithful are bound to observe both fasting and abstinence in communion with the whole Church. This discipline is not merely devotional—it is an act of obedience expressed through the Church’s authority to bind and loose.

Abstinence from meat binds those who have completed 14 years. Fasting binds those 18 to 59 years old. Fasting consists of one full meal, with two smaller meals that together do not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, though water and medicine may be taken.

These practices are not burdens but medicine for the soul. Through fasting and abstinence, we unite ourselves more closely to Christ and to the whole Body of the Church, offering our sacrifice in prayer and solidarity with those who suffer.

Genesis 3:19"For dust you are and to dust you will return."
18/02/2026

Genesis 3:19
"For dust you are and to dust you will return."

FEBRUARY 11 | MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES(World Day of the Sick)The Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Lo...
10/02/2026

FEBRUARY 11 | MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
(World Day of the Sick)

The Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes today, marking the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1858 to fourteen-year-old Marie Bernade (St. Bernadette) Soubirous. Between February 11 and July 16, 1858, the Blessed Virgin appeared eighteen times, and showed herself to St. Bernadette in the hollow of the rock at Lourdes. On March 25 she said to the little shepherdess who was only fourteen years of age: "I am the Immaculate Conception." Since then Lourdes has become a place of pilgrimage and many cures and conversions have taken place. The message of Lourdes is a call to personal conversion, prayer, and charity.

St. John Paul II designated 11 February as World Day of the Sick, “a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one’s suffering for the good of the Church, and of reminding us to see in our sick brother and sister the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying and rising, achieved the salvation of humankind.“ (Letter Instituting the World Day of the Sick, 13 May 1992, 3).

PRAYER:
O most Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfortess of the Afflicted, you know my wants, troubles, my sufferings. Look upon me with mercy. When you appeared in the grotto of Lourdes, you made it a privileged sanctuary where you dispense your favors, and where many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. My loving Mother, obtain my request. I will try to imitate your virtues so that I may one day share your company and bless you in eternity. Amen.

Birthday greetings to our beloved CBCP President and Archbishop of Lipa, Most Rev. Gilbert A. Garcera, D.D.! The Minor B...
02/02/2026

Birthday greetings to our beloved CBCP President and Archbishop of Lipa, Most Rev. Gilbert A. Garcera, D.D.!

The Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours joins the faithful in praying for God’s abundant blessings upon you.

15/01/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚

Inaanyayahan ang lahat ng mananampalataya na dumalo sa Pagdating ng Banal na Larawan at Relic ni Sta. Teresita ng Batang Hesus dito sa ating parokya na gaganapin sa ika-17 ng Enero, sa ganap na ika-5:00 ng hapon.

Bilang tanda ng pananampalataya at debosyon, hinihikayat ang mga dadalo na magdala ng 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐤 upang ialay kay Sta. Teresita.

Before the 30th of November officially concludes, we must extend a very special and heartfelt birthday greeting to our d...
30/11/2025

Before the 30th of November officially concludes, we must extend a very special and heartfelt birthday greeting to our dedicated choir member, Bro. Matt Johndrew!

We especially thank Matt for sharing his wonderful voice, which, together with our other members, truly uplifts people and brings life to our liturgy. Your contribution is greatly valued by the entire congregation.

Wishing you a truly joyous and Blessed Birthday!

Before the day ends, we would like to extend a very special birthday greeting to a valued member of our choir group, Sis...
30/11/2025

Before the day ends, we would like to extend a very special birthday greeting to a valued member of our choir group, Sis. Diana Ysabelle Gamotea.

We especially want to thank you for sharing your incredible voice. Your dedication helps uplift not just our fellow members, but the entire congregation, greatly enriching the liturgy and helping us all move closer to the sacred through song.

We sincerely hope your birthday has been filled with joy, wonderful memories, and all the harmonies you bring into our lives. Wishing you a truly joyous and Blessed Birthday!

22/11/2025

November 22 | St. Cecilia, Patroness of Musicians

St. Cecilia is one of the most famous virgin martyrs of the early church. She is the patron saint of music and of musicians.

According to a late 5th-century legend, she was a noble Roman who, as a child, had vowed her virginity to God. When she was married against her will to the future saint Valerian, then a pagan, she told him that an angel of God wished her to remain a virgin. He promised to respect this wish if he were allowed to see the angel. She replied that he would if he were baptized. On his return from baptism he found Cecilia talking to the angel. She then converted his brother Tiburtius, who also saw the angel. Both men were martyred before she was. She distributed her possessions to the poor, which enraged the prefect Almachius, who ordered her to be burned. When the flames did not harm her, she was beheaded.

Cecilia was buried in the catacomb of St. Callistus, near Rome. At the beginning of the 9th century, Pope Paschal I discovered her incorrupt (undecayed) relics in the catacomb of St. Praetextatus and had them moved to Rome, to a basilica in Trastevere that now bears her name. According to tradition, she “sang in her heart to the Lord” as the musicians played at her wedding, and in art she is often represented playing the organ.

🎧 Listen to Red Wednesday Playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3UYjQfj

St. Cecilia, pray for us!

NOVEMBER 19 — On this special day, we extend our warmest and most joyful birthday wishes to our brother, John Wyne C. Ga...
18/11/2025

NOVEMBER 19 — On this special day, we extend our warmest and most joyful birthday wishes to our brother, John Wyne C. Galzote!

We celebrate not only the gift of his life but also his talent and dedication as a cherished member of Himig San Martin. His service enriches our liturgy and elevates our communal prayer. May the year ahead bring abundant blessings, joy, and peace as he continues to be guided by the inspiring motto: "FIAT VOLUNTAS TUA"–Thy Will Be Done.

Happy Birthday, Bro. Wyne! We pray for God's continuous favor upon you.

“𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐢𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤; 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.”Huling wika ni San Martin, tanda ng ...
10/11/2025

“𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐢𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤; 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.”

Huling wika ni San Martin, tanda ng kababaang-loob at tapat na paglilingkod hanggang sa huli.

VIVA SAN MARTIN OBISPO!

“𝐀 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡...
10/11/2025

“𝐀 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥.”

Ipinapaalala nito sa atin ang kabanalan ni San Martin at kung paanong ang kanyang espiritu ay patuloy na gumagabay at nagbibigay-inspirasyon sa mga mananampalataya. Hindi lamang ito isang simbolo ng nakaraan, kundi isang buhay na paalala ng pananampalataya, kababaang-loob, at tapat na paglilingkod sa Diyos.

VIVA SAN MARTIN!

“𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐢𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤; 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.”Huling wika ni San Martin, tanda ng ...
10/11/2025

“𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐢𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤; 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.”

Huling wika ni San Martin, tanda ng kababaang-loob at tapat na paglilingkod hanggang sa huli.

VIVA SAN MARTIN GUERRERO!

Address

Minor Basilica & Parish Of Saint Martin Of Tours
Taal
4208

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Himig San Martin - Taal Basilica posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category